Poultry sectors in Canada comprise a variety of commercial and
non-commercial productions and species - from bird growers,
breeders and fancy bird enthusiasts, to egg processors and
hatcheries - each of which has different objectives, management,
production practices and service providers. These differences
create varying degrees of risk for disease introduction and
transmission, and challenges in managing biosecurity programs. -
Biosecurity for backyard flock and small bird owners - General
Producer Guide - National Avian On-Farm Biosecurity Standard -
National avian on-farm biosecurity standard The global emergence
and re-emergence of contagious avian diseases in recent years
has had a major impact on the poultry sector, both within Canada
and abroad. Outbreaks of diseases such as avian influenza and
virulent Newcastle disease have resulted in significant economic
losses for the poultry industry. In some parts of the world,
avian influenza is also posing a threat to human health. These
incidents emphasize t