Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Design and development of a mobile electrocution unit
Agreement Number:
CASPP-088
Agreement Value:
$1,027,608.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
This project aims 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 under movement 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#2 reflects an increase in AAFC funding, new fiscal year allocations and change in budget and work plan.
Amendment Date
Nov 2, 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: