Animal Diseases
To protect human and animal health, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) conducts inspections and has surveillance programs in place to detect and monitor disease. Animal health programs help guard against the entry of animal diseases, help to control the spread of disease, and support effective response when diseases occur.
If you suspect your livestock has contracted a reportable disease, contact the County’s Agricultural Services team at 780-663-3730 or the Office of the Chief Provincial Veterinarian at 780-427-3448
Diseases Detected in the County
Avian Influenza - September 2025
Avian Influenza outbreaks pose a low risk to people, but it is highly contagious amongst both domesticated and wild birds.
To prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and low pathogenic avian influenza (LPAI), subtype H5, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) establishes primary control zones (PCZ) in areas where the disease has been detected.
Find out if you are located in a Primary Control Zone (PCZ) | inspection.canada.ca
If you are located in a PCZ permits are required (inspection.canada.ca) for the movement of birds, their products and by-products through a control zone.
If you are a producer (with a registered Premises Identification number | Alberta.ca) located within the zone, you will be contacted by the Chief Provincial Veterinarian with instructions to help limit the spread of the disease.
If you suspect an animal is infected with Avian Influenza, reports can be made to the Office of the Chief Provincial Veterinarian. Contact information can be found at the Office of the Chief Provincial Veterinarian | Alberta.ca
For up-to-date information, refer to the CFIA webpage on the ongoing status of current outbreaks: Investigations and orders of avian influenza in domestic birds by province | inspection.canada.ca
Information on Avian Influenza:
Animal Emergency Response
For information on emergency preparedness and response for livestock owners, refer to the County’s Emergency Preparedness page.