Brucellosis

Brucellosis is a disease caused by several species of the Brucella bacterium. It is chronic and contagious.

The disease can affect many species of mammals, particularly cattle, swine, bison, elk, deer, goats, sheep, horses and other ruminants.

Brucellosis is a reportable disease in Canada. This means that anyone who suspects that an animal has brucellosis must immediately notify a CFIA veterinarian.

Information we provide to general public includes:

• Fact Sheet
• Fact Sheet - Swine disease surveillance

Information we provide for producers and the livestock sector includes:

• 2011-01-11 - Notice to Industry - Swine disease surveillance
• 2010-06-17 - U.S. Removes Temporary Restrictions on B.C. Cattle and Bison
• 2010-06-09 - Brucellosis not confirmed in British Columbia
• 2010-05-26 - Suspected Brucellosis Investigation in British Columbia
• Fact Sheet
• Fact Sheet - Swine disease surveillance