This report is the results from the PEI Animal Welfare Survey that was developed by the PEI Department of Agriculture and Land in in 2021 to understand public knowledge, attitudes and practices towards animal welfare and identify gaps in the animal welfare laws and polici
All mammals are thought to be susceptible to rabies, a fatal zoonoses caused by a Lyssavirus.
The purpose of this plan is to outline initial responses of the PEI Department of Agriculture and Land (DAL) in the event of Small Hive Beetle detection on PEI and the orders that may be issued to producers or renters as a result.
This document outlines a Swine Disease Emergency Response Plan that could be enacted immediately following suspicion of a disease.
PEI Analytical Laboratories (PEIAL) provides chemical and microbiological analysis for water, soil, dairy, animal feed, seed, plant tissue, manure, and compost samples, and disease identification service for crops. The lab is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) to...
A Guide for Consumers and Farmers Can I purchase (raw) unpasteurized milk directly from farmers? No. The PEI Public Health Act has strict rules on the sale of unpasteurized milk and milk products from cows, goats, sheep, or other species prescribed in the regulations. Individuals...
What every dog owner needs to know Who is responsible for a dog? Examples could include: Anyone with possession or control of the dog Anyone who occupies the premises where the dog is A parent/ guardian if the owner is a minor Licensing your dog Outside a municipality Dogs 6+...
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...
Input received from Islanders through the animal welfare survey has been compiled and released in a report today. The PEI Animal Welfare Survey Report contains valuable input from over 4,000 people and will help government better understand public knowledge, attitudes, and...
If you’ve ever had your soil or water tested, you might be familiar with the PEI Analytical Lab. While the lab is well-known for its environmental testing on soil and water, it’s less known for the role it plays in supporting the province’s livestock industry, particularly in the...