Mental Health Crisis Number

The Federal government has implemented the phone number ‘9-8-8’ as a resource for any Canadians experiencing a mental health crisis. Individuals who call or text the number will be connected to a mental health crisis or suicide prevention service, free of charge.

 

Ag Safe Resources

Ag Safe AI Exposure Risks on Poultry Farms

Ag Safe AI Exposure Prevention

Ag Safe AI Information for Poultry Farmers

Premise ID

Farmers, media, or members of the public seeking additional information can visit the websites of government and partner agencies involved in the Avian Influenza Response.

CFIA Avian Influenza information

Government of BC’s Avian Influenza information

Governmentof BC Farm Industry Review Board information

CFIA Resources

Changes to Pre-Movement Testing – Requirements for Specific Commodities
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HPAI 2022: Exemptions from Depopulation

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Standard Operating Procedures

BioCon Standard Operating Procedures

White Wash Standard Operating Procedure

How to protect yourself

While it is rare, there have been cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza causing disease in humans. More often, this occurs when people have had close contact with infected birds.

For more information, please visit this BC Centre for Disease Control page.

Here is a downloadable document for workers should avian influenza be confirmed on your premise.