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Reportable animal diseases

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This information sheet describes a person's responsibility if a reportable animal disease is suspected or identified. Information on preparing for a reportable diseases event is included.

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Avian influenza : a new chapter in an old book

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Describes the avian influenza outbreak in wildlife in Alberta in 2022, and what happened in 2023.

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Confirmed reportable and notifiable diseases in Alberta

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Information on the number of confirmed farmed herds or flocks affected by reportable and notifiable diseases in Alberta. Reportable diseases are those that are a serious threat to public health or... More ≫

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Information on the number of confirmed farmed herds or flocks affected by reportable and notifiable diseases in Alberta. Reportable diseases are those that are a serious threat to public health or animal health and can cause serious economic, political and social impacts to the livestock industry and/or the province. These diseases require action to control or eradicate. Notifiable diseases are diseases of concern that do not require action, but should be monitored to establish prevalence or trends.

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Avian influenza outbreak in wild birds 2022 : final report : April 1 to October 31

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Summary of the 2022 avian influenza wild bird and mammal surveillance results.

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Avian influenza in wild birds in Alberta, 2022

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Updated summaries of ongoing avian influenza surveillance results. Identifies species and location of birds tested to date.

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Avian influenza in wild mammals in Alberta, 2022

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Updated summaries of ongoing avian influenza surveillance results. Identifies species and location of mammals tested to date.

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Avian influenza outbreak, spring 2022. Preliminary report : April to June

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In late winter and spring 2021-22, a continental outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) involving a North American strain of H5N1 swept across Canada and the USA. This preliminary... More ≫

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In late winter and spring 2021-22, a continental outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) involving a North American strain of H5N1 swept across Canada and the USA. This preliminary report describes the Alberta response to the outbreak, including the work of the Alberta surveillance program, and lessons learned. It includes summary avian influenza wild bird and mammal surveillance results in 2022.

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Keep Alberta free of African swine fever – report wild boar

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Information poster to make people aware of African Swine Fever, and to encourage people to report wild boar at large.

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Chronic wasting disease (a prion disease) in Alberta

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Provides information on the occurrence and prevalence of chronic wasting disease in Alberta. Includes information on its significance, transmission cycle, distribution, importance for wildlife... More ≫

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Provides information on the occurrence and prevalence of chronic wasting disease in Alberta. Includes information on its significance, transmission cycle, distribution, importance for wildlife management, public significance, and prevention and control measures that can be taken. One in a series of fact sheets on common parasites and diseases of fishes and wildlife in Alberta.

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Giardiasis in Alberta

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Provides information on the occurrence and prevalence of giardiasis in Alberta. Includes information on its significance, transmission cycle, distribution, importance for wildlife management,... More ≫

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Provides information on the occurrence and prevalence of giardiasis in Alberta. Includes information on its significance, transmission cycle, distribution, importance for wildlife management, public significance, and prevention and control measures that can be taken. One in a series of fact sheets on common parasites and diseases of fishes and wildlife in Alberta.

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