On November 29, 2024, the CFIA Ottawa Laboratory Fallowfield found that tissues collected from a six-year-old cow at slaughter in a federally registered facility in Alberta had a positive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for bovine tuberculosis.

Working with the information in the Canadian Livestock Traceability System, the CFIA identified a herd in Saskatchewan as the birth herd/herd of origin of the infected animal. This herd has been placed under quarantine until testing can be completed. The timing of testing will be determined after discussions with the producer to manage the operational impact of the process. The CFIA is continuing to work closely with producers, industry associations, and provincial and federal agricultural and health authorities throughout the investigation. 

All areas of Canada have been considered officially bovine TB-free in its farmed bovine and cervid species since 2006. An investigation of this detection will support international market access for Canada’s beef industry.

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