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PEI Analytical Laboratories (PEIAL)
2023-12-14
PEI Analytical Laboratories is currently operating on Winter hours, Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
The Plant Diagnostic section is now closed for the 2023 season.
Please ensure that the sample submission...
Guidelines for Disposal of Cull Potatoes
2023-10-18
These guidelines are designed to reduce the risk of contamination of land and water resources which may result from the improper disposal practices.
The permanent disposal or temporary storage of cull potatoes on the ground surface may constitute an environmental or public health threat.
The...
Cull Potato Holding Permits
2023-10-18
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. It authorizes the permit applicant to hold bulk potato tubers or potato debris on their property under specified conditions from June 15th to...
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Agriculture
2023-10-06
Antimicrobial drugs, including antibiotics, are used in agriculture across all livestock sectors to treat infections in animals. In Canada based on 2020 data, approximately 82% of antimicrobials that are important to human medicine were distributed and/or sold for use in food producing animals...
How to Interpret Your Soil Test Report
2023-09-01
What does the soil test include?
Your soil test report includes four important sets of information:
The actual soil test values of the available amounts of plant nutrients in the soil.
The soil ratings of the available amounts of plant nutrients.
The suggested applications of fertilizer and...
Animals Affected by Dry or Drought Conditions
2023-08-16
Advice for livestock, poultry, and horse owners
Your animals are your responsibility. You need to include them in your planning in the event of an emergency. The following information will help you prepare to ensure the welfare of your animals during extended dry or drought conditions. When...
Animals Affected by a Snowstorm
2023-08-16
Advice for livestock, poultry, and horse owners
Your animals are your responsibility. You need to include them in your planning in the event of an emergency. The following information will help you prepare to ensure the welfare of your animals in a snowstorm.
Advance planning
Animals need food...
Animals Affected by Fire
2023-08-16
Advice for livestock, poultry, and horse owners
Your animals are your responsibility. You need to include them in your planning in the event of an emergency. The following information will help you prepare to ensure the welfare of your animals in a fire.
Evacuation plan
On extreme fire-risk...
Animals Affected by Flood
2023-08-16
Advice for livestock, poultry, and horse owners
Your animals are your responsibility. You need to include them in your planning in the event of an emergency. The following information will help you prepare to ensure the welfare of your animals in a flood.
Advance planning
Animals need food and...
Livestock and Poultry Premises Identification (PEI)
2023-07-13
If you own any parcel of land in PEI that is used to keep (raise or assemble), grow or dispose of animals, you must register with the Prince Edward Island Premises Identification Program. There is no cost to register your premises.
Each parcel of land you own, even if the activity...