May 2023
Avian influenza virus (AIV) is a contagious viral infection that can affect domestic and wild birds throughout the world.
Be on the lookout for avian influenza
Avian influenza virus (AIV) is a contagious viral infection that can affect domestic and wild birds throughout the world. In 2022, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was a serious concern in wild birds, domestic food-producing flocks (chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks and quails) and pet birds. Due
to the movement of wild birds and migratory patterns, avian influenza can spread to domestic flocks. Symptoms include lack of energy, nervousness, coughing, swelling or sudden death.
If you see suspected cases of the disease in wild or domestic birds, visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website to identify the designated authority in your province. In Saskatchewan, contact the province’s Ministry of Environment Inquiry Centre (1-800-567-4224).