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...
Form for submitting crop (cereals, oilseeds, potatoes) plant tissue samples for disease identification
Si vous avez déjà fait analyser votre sol ou votre eau, vous connaissez peut-être le Laboratoire d’analyse de l’Î.-P.-É. Si le laboratoire est bien connu pour ses analyses environnementales des sols et de l’eau, il l’est moins pour le rôle qu’il joue dans le soutien à l’industrie...
All mammals are thought to be susceptible to rabies, a fatal zoonoses caused by a Lyssavirus.
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...
The Plant Disease Diagnostic Service provides farmers, agri-business and agricultural extension staff with a disease identification and control advisory service. Diagnoses are based on visual examination of symptoms, microscopic observation and explicit laboratory techniques...
The Soil Health Analysis for PEI Island Producers and Watersheds Project is a project under the Agriculture Stewardship Program . The project is designed to support environmental sustainability and environmental management decisions, soil health, and improvements to agronomic...