What would happen if highly pathogenic strains of avian influenza were found in wild birds in Alberta?
All H5 and H7 subtypes of avian influenza must be reported to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. If subsequent tests identify high path H5N1, the public as well as provincial, territorial, and federal agriculture, health and wildlife agencies would be notified. Visit the web pages provided herein to find out what follow-up actions are planned by Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, and Alberta Health and Wellness. The Fish and Wildlife Division of Alberta Sustainable Resource Development will continue to monitor mortality in wild waterfowl, particularly the species and in the geographic area in which the high path strain was detected.
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