Canada HPAI: 9 Active Sites, 17.6M Birds Total

CFIA reports 9 active infected premises under control: Manitoba (4), Saskatchewan (3), Alberta (2). Cumulative total since outbreak onset stands at 650 infected premises affecting roughly 17,561,900 birds, per CFIA's provincial status update dated Sept 22, 2026.

Why it matters: Watch for USDA border restrictions on Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta poultry/egg imports as active premises persist across these provinces.

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