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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...

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...

What producers are eligible? A dead livestock removal service is available in PEI on a Province-wide basis to all beef & dairy producers. Is there a fee for the service? A service fee is required prior to using the service. Beef producers can contact the PEI Cattle Producers at...

What is stray livestock? Under the PEI Stray Livestock Act “livestock” means (i) cattle, horses, sheep, swine, goats, or (ii) animals of a class or type designated in the regulations as livestock. and defines stray, or at large, as livestock that is not under the direct or...

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...

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...