On behalf of the Feather Board Command Centre (FBCC), the following provides important updates regarding the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) situation in Ontario.
THE CURRENT SITUATION
The most recent case of HPAI in Ontario was declared on March 25, 2025. As of April 17, 2025, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of HPAI, subtype H5N1 on three (3) premises in Ontario in the following regions (click on the location name to access the most recent data for each zone):
- IP 61 – Township of St. Clair | PCZ 266 Restricted Zone
- IP 60 – Township of Enniskillen | PCZ 264 Restricted Zone
- IP 59 – Middlesex Centre | PCZ 262 Security Zone
CFIA has declared primary control zones (PCZ) around infected premises and establishes movement control measures and permitting processes for movement into, out of, within, or through primary control zones. Progress is being made on all infected premises and movement control measures are being adjusted as each premises and associated control zone reaches milestones in the zone revocation process
CFIA has revoked all other previously established restricted and security zones in Ontario.
CRITICAL REMINDER FOR ALL POULTRY FARMERS & INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS
FBCC reminds the entire Ontario poultry industry that while progress is being made on each of the sites, we strongly encourage all to follow heightened biosecurity measures (found HERE). Farmers are reminded that they should have appropriate biosecurity personal protective equipment (PPE) available for themselves, their employees and anyone entering their premises. Ministry of Health PPE recommendations can be found here.
The Poultry Industry Council has a number of resources available on their website on avian influenza, signs and symptoms, biosecurity protocols, etc., for commercial farms and small flocks.
Farmers should also report sick or dead wild birds and wildlife to the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (CWHC) by calling 1-866-673-4781 or using the online reporting tool.
STAY INFORMED
FBCC is committed to providing timely communications to Ontario’s poultry industry and will continue to keep you updated as the situation evolves. FBCC staff are collaborating with CFIA and OMAFA in responding to the situation and working to support business continuity for the poultry industry.
If you haven’t already done so, please sign up for FBCC Disease Alerts at www.fbcc.ca. Continue to visit www.fbcc.ca for more information.
