Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Update December 2024

December 19, 2024

Reports of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus spreading in dairy cattle, and infecting cats, humans, horses, and backyard poultry, continue to appear in the media. We remind veterinary professionals to remain vigilant when dealing with living or dead animals suspected of being infected with this virus.

Veterinary and veterinary technologist students working in BC food animal practices (VVTS)

December 9, 2024

The BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food Program accepts applications for 2025, with funding allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications close on January 31, 2025.

Regional Recruitment and Retention of Veterinary Service Delivery for Food Animals (VET) Program

December 9, 2024

What BC Veterinarians Should Know About H5N1 Influenza

November 10, 2024

A presumptive case of H5N1 influenza has been reported in a teenager from British Columbia. Confirmatory testing is underway.

November 7, 2024: Message from BC's Chief Veterinarian regarding Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in wild birds and mammals

November 7, 2024

Study: Request for Participants in Study — Learning and Teaching with Rabbits: Exploring the Social Organization of Diverse Rabbit-Human Interactions

November 4, 2024

HPAI in backyard pig in Oregon

November 4, 2024

Request for Participants in a Study: Exploring Veterinarians Perspective on a Decision Making Aid – University of Guelph

October 31, 2024

MEDIA — All vets are off

September 27, 2024

HPAI updates from BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food Office of the Chief Veterinarian

September 16, 2024