Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Multiplex Assay and Proficiency Testing for Swine Health Surveillance
Agreement Number:
AAPN-PAAA - 1304
Agreement Value:
$3,111,486.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
This project aims to advance the scope and quality of swine health surveillance in Canada through cost effective, specific, sensitive and rapid detection of swine enteric and respiratory viruses by utilization of multiplex assay technology, a targeted national proficiency testing program and establishing a secure surveillance databases for targeted viruses at the Atlantic Veterinary College, in collaboration with veterinary practitioners, veterinary laboratories, industry and Canadian Pork Council.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
AgriAssurance projects result in one or more of the following benefits:
build industry capacity to increase public confidence in the food system;
respond to market and regulatory requirements; and/or
meet consumer demands, through the development, integration and improvement of industry-led assurance systems.
Location:
Charlottettown , Prince Edward Island, CA C1A 4P3
Reference Number:
235-2024-2025-Q3-00002
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
106865512
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Canadian Pork Council
Program:
AgriAssurance Program: National Industry Association Component
Program Purpose:
AgriAssurance Program - National Industry Association component - build industry capacity to increase public confidence in the food system, respond to market requirements and meet consumer demands.
NAICS Code:
541