Glossarium

In general, immediately notifiable diseases are diseases exotic to Canada for which there are no control or eradication programs.

The CFIA can undertake control measures for such diseases when notified of their presence in Canada. This category also includes some rare indigenous diseases. A herd or flock of origin must be certified as being free from these diseases in order to meet import requirements of trading partners. Exotic diseases (Immediately Notifiable Diseases)

Diseases not present in Canada and listed by the CFIA as reportable. Federally Reportable Diseases for Terrestrial Animals in Canada. Glossary of Terms proposed by the "National Sheep On-Farm Biosecurity Standard"