June 2022
Avian Influenza General Orders
Commercial poultry to remain indoors
The General Order requiring commercial poultry producers to keep birds indoors has been extended as of June 13, 2022 and now applies only to commercial chicken and turkey operations. The ministry considers only chicken and turkey operations with quota from their relevant marketing board or commission to be “commercial operations."
All regulated commercial chicken and turkey operations must maintain indoor operations until this General Order is rescinded. To be exempt from this order an operation must provide a written submission to their marketing board or commission, as outlined in the Order.
This does not limit the sales, transportation or slaughter of Poultry, or the disposal of Poultry carcasses.
Resources for the Agricultural Community
To contact the BC Animal Health Centre, call 1-800-661-9903 or email PAHB@gov.bc.ca
Ministry of Agriculture and Food information on avian influenza, including what to watch for and information on testing: Link to website
CFIA information on the current state of avian influenza in Canada: Link to website
Deputy chief veterinarian order: Link to order
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