It’s one of those questions on the customs form that is easy to overlook, but since we live so close to a real, working farm – we thought it would be a good idea to reinforce the idea that it’s better to put a few days between visits of farms in different countries.
From the CFIA’s website:
Travellers must report if they were on a farm or were exposed to animals while abroad, or if they will be going to a farm while in Canada.
After visiting farms abroad, all footwear should be cleaned and disinfected prior to returning to Canada. Clothing should also be thoroughly washed and dried at a high temperature.
Anyone who has visited a farm in a country where the health status of the animal population is unknown should not have contact with farm animals in Canada for at least five days. Travellers who have been on a farm in a country where a serious animal disease outbreak is occurring should not have contact with farm animals in Canada for a period of 14 days.