Grants and Contributions:

Title:

A Strategic Development Plan for a Humane Euthanasia Apparatus for Pigs

Agreement Number:

ASFIPP-WSDS-017

Agreement Value:

$959,530.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 26, 2023 - Mar 31, 2025

Description:

This project aims to develop a new animal euthanasia technology that considers the welfare of both the operator and the animal, and can be used for different animal populations.

Organization:

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Expected Results:

This project aims to develop a tool for humane euthanasia.

Location:

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, CA C1A7Z5

Reference Number:

235-2023-2024-Q3-014

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

122977440

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

PEI Hog Commodity Marketing Board

Program:

African/swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Welfare Slaughter and Disposal Stream

Program Purpose:

To support the Canadian pork industry's African Swine Fever (AFS) prevention and mitigation efforts to address gaps and position Canada to anticipate the tools, partnerships, and activities that would be required to ensure an early detection of ASF and an effective emergency response once detected.

NAICS Code:

1122