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 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...
Biosecurity at the farm level can be defined as the management practices enabling producers to prevent the introduction and movement of disease-causing agents and pests onto, between, and off of agricultural operations. Biosecurity measures are used to minimize the risk of...
In 2024, Bt-resistant ECB was observed in PEI. Immediate action is needed to protect PEI’s corn production before the situation worsens. More information on ECB can be found on-line. For more details on managing Bt resistance and ECB management, please contact: Plant Health...
What is animal welfare? Animal welfare means how an animal is coping with the conditions in which it lives. An animal is considered to be in a good state of welfare if it is healthy, comfortable, well-nourished, safe, able to express natural behaviour, and if it is not suffering...
Horse owners must be vigilant about monitoring their horses’ health and maintaining it through good husbandry, health care and biosecurity practices. Biosecurity is particularly important if you routinely take your horse off your property to events, but even those horses who do...
Application form for identifying livestock and poultry premises on PEI.
Use the online form below to register for a Premises Identification number (PID) for any property in PEI being used to keep (raise or assemble), grow or dispose of animals or food. The premises identification registry will identify the geographic location of all livestock and poultry in PEI which is necessary to effectively respond to an animal disease outbreak, food safety issue or an emergency such as extreme weather. You can also use this form to update your profile if information about your premises changes. For more information, visit Livestock and Poultry Premises Identification (PEI)...
If you suspect a disease outbreak in your herd or flock, it is important to take the necessary steps to minimize and prevent the spread of disease within your herd / flock and to other herds / flocks or susceptible species. The following is a series of actions to take within the...