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Title:

Veterinary Antimicrobial Prescription Assurance System

Agreement Number:

AAPN-PAAA - 2462

Agreement Value:

$181,500.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 12, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

This project aims to further develop and implement an antimicrobial prescription support system that provides Canada’s veterinarians with the necessary tools and information to make prudent decisions on antimicrobial usage (AMU).

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:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1R 7K1

Reference Number:

235-2025-2026-Q4-00010

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

106868557

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Canadian Veterinary Medical Association

Program:

AgriAssurance Program: National Industry Association Component

Program Purpose:

The AgriAssurance program support industry to develop, verify and integrate assurance systems to address market and regulatory requirements (e.g. food safety, plant and animal health surveillance, animal welfare, environmental sustainability, traceability, market attributes and quality standards) and enable industry to make credible, meaningful and verifiable claims about the health, safety, and quality of Canadian agriculture products. The National Industry Association Component, will support not-for-profit industry organizations to develop or improve national assurance initiatives that aid their sector in managing risks and/or ensuring product safety and quality.

NAICS Code:

1152