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How to Collect Plant Samples for Plant Disease Identification
2022-06-16
The, Plant Disease Diagnostic section, of PEI Analytical Laboratories is now open and accepting samples for the 2022 season. Samples may be dropped off directly to the lab, or at PEI Access sites outside of Charlottetown. The Plant Disease Diagnostic Service provides farmers, agri-business and...
Avian Influenza (AI)
2022-06-15
AI is a viral disease that can affect the respiratory, enteric (digestive) or nervous system of many kinds of poultry and other birds. Clinical signs of AI are variable and depend on factors such as strain of the virus, the pathogenicity (disease-producing capability) of the virus, host species,...
Cull Potato Holding Permits
2022-06-09
What is a cull potato holding permit?, A Potato Holding Permit is an official letter issued by a Regulatory Inspector with the Department of Agriculture and Land. It authorizes the permit applicant to hold bulk potato tubers or potato debris on their property under specified conditions from June...
Swine Importation Permits
2022-06-07
What are the Swine Importation Regulations?, The Swine Importation Regulations of the Animal Health Act are in place to protect all swine on PEI from the introduction of specific diseases that could negatively impact or kill swine that become infected., Why do I need to apply for a Swine...
PEI Analytical Laboratories (PEIAL)
2022-06-03
PEI Analytical Laboratories is currently operating on, Summer Hours, , Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The, Plant Diagnostic section, of PEI Analytical Laboratories is now open and accepting samples for the 2022 season. Samples may be dropped off directly to the lab, or at PEI Access...
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Agriculture
2022-05-12
Antimicrobial drugs, including antibiotics, are widely used in agriculture across all livestock sectors to treat and prevent infections in animals. In Canada based on 2014 data, approximately 82% of antimicrobials that are important to human medicine were distributed and/or sold for use in food...
Guidelines for Planting Permits for Seed Potatoes Originating From Outside the Province in 2022
2022-02-23
A permit for each lot of seed potatoes originating outside of PEI must be obtained from the Minister of Agriculture and Land prior to being planted on Prince Edward Island. This is pursuant to Section 12 of the Potatoes Regulations . A permit will be issued for each approved lot of seed potatoes...