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...
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...
The Grow the Herd Pilot Program is designed to grow the beef cow population in the province and increase the number of beef cattle processed in PEI. The PEI livestock strategy was released in 2021 to address the decline in beef cattle numbers in the province. The strategy focuses...
Introduction The quantity and quality of feed offered to livestock has a significant impact on livestock productivity, growth and reproductive performance. In addition, feed cost remains the single largest variable cost associated with livestock production. Thus, a properly...
What does this program cover? Livestock producers on PEI can purchase price protection on calves and feeders in the form of an insurance policy. This insurance pilot program offers protection against an unexpected drop in prices over a defined period of time. Coverage is based on...
The Strategic Industry Growth Initiative (SIGI) is designed to increase the competitiveness, productivity and profitability of the agriculture industry through a coordinated effort to accelerate the development and successful commercialization of food products from Prince Edward...
The Future Farmer Program 2.0 supports business sector capacity growth and competitiveness by helping new farmers establish or continue profitable and sustainable commercial farm businesses. The program will help new entrants identify and prioritize their business goals and will...
The Agriculture Resiliency Program encourages a robust and adaptable industry through proactive risk management in agriculture. The program will support initiatives that build the strength and viability of the agriculture industry, as well as initiatives that assist industry in...
This program assists farmers and landowners to identify and incorporate beneficial management practices in their farming activities by developing a practical plan for operating their farm in a way that is environmentally sustainable, socially acceptable, and economically viable...
What is integrated pest management? Integrated pest management (IPM) is the combination of cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical tools to prevent, manage, and control pests (Figure 1). A pest is any organism that is harmful to humans or human concerns. They include weeds...