Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Design and development of a mobile electrocution unit

Agreement Number:

CASPP-088

Agreement Value:

$959,744.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2024

Description:

The objective of this project is to design and develop an on-farm unit for pig euthanasia by electrocution that will be used during depopulations ordered by the CFIA following a health crisis, for herds undermovement restriction and to rapidly cull livestock in the event that the Canadian borders are closed to exports. In addition, evaluate, identify and acquire equipment to support complementary methods of mass euthanasia, with the aim of better preparing the Quebec pig sector to face a health crisis.

Organization:

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Expected Results:

Supporting sustainable growth, adaptation and sector prosperity

Location:

Longueuil, Quebec, CA J4H3Y9

Reference Number:

235-2021-2022-Q4-00130

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

844107839

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

Amendment#1 reflects an extension to the project completion date, an increase in AAFC funding, and change in budget and work plan.

Amendment Date

May 17, 2023

Recipient's Legal Name:

Équipe québécoise de santé porcine (EQSP)

Program:

Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP)

Program Purpose:

The Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP) supports the Canadian agricultural sector's participation in the Government of Canada's growth and policy objectives, by investing in the sector's design, development and implementation of tools and strategies to respond to and seize opportunities created by these objectives.

NAICS Code:

3331

Amendments:

See Amendments