The CFIA conducts a national Bovine Serological Survey every three-to-five years, in order to measure the prevalence of anaplasmosis, brucellosis and bluetongue in Canada. Through the survey, the CFIA collects random blood samples from cattle at slaughter for testing.
In addition, anaplasmosis is a reportable disease under the Health of Animals Act. This means that all cases must be reported to the CFIA.
The following table lists herds confirmed to be infected with anaplasmosis in Canada in 2009.
Updated: 2009-12-31
| Date confirmed | Location | Animal type infected |
|---|---|---|
| January 16* | Manitoba | Beef Cattle |
| February 26 | Manitoba | Beef Cattle |
| March 17 | Manitoba | Beef Cattle |
| March 31 | Manitoba | Beef Cattle |
| April 4 | Manitoba | Beef Cattle |
| April 30 | Manitoba | Beef Cattle |
| April 30 | Manitoba | Beef Cattle |
| May 5 | Manitoba | Beef Cattle |
| June 26* | British Columbia | Beef Cattle |
| October 9 | Manitoba | Beef Cattle |
| October 27 | British Columbia | Beef Cattle |
| October 30 | British Columbia | Beef Cattle |
| November 9 | British Columbia | Beef cattle |
| November 15 | British Columbia | Beef cattle |
| November 15 | British Columbia | Beef cattle |
| November 17 | British Columbia | Beef cattle |
| November 23 | British Columbia | Beef cattle |
| November 23 | Manitoba | Beef cattle |
| November 25 | British Columbia | Beef cattle |
| November 27 | Manitoba | Beef cattle |
| November 30 | Manitoba | Beef cattle |
| December 7 | Manitoba | Beef cattle |
| December 10 | Manitoba | Beef cattle |
| December 12 | Manitoba | Beef cattle |
*Detected through the 2007-2008 Bovine Serological Survey