Canada announces support to advance swine health surveillance

The Government of Canada is helping industry further develop the tools needed to safeguard animal health, strengthen sector resilience, and support future growth.

The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced up to $3,111,486 for the Canadian Pork Council through the AgriAssurance Program – National Industry Association Component to advance the scope and quality of swine health surveillance in Canada.

This funding will support the development, validation, and upgrading of multiplex assay technologies, which are comprehensive lab tests that can screen for multiple domestic swine viruses from a single sample. The project also includes implementing a targeted national proficiency program to support consistent testing across veterinary labs in Canada and establishing a secure surveillance database to track swine viruses.

This investment will increase the availability of cost-effective, specific, and sensitive diagnostic testing for rapid detection of swine intestinal and respiratory viruses. The project is based at the Atlantic Veterinary College and involves collaboration with veterinary practitioners, veterinary laboratories, and industry.

September 4, 2026/ Government of Canada/ Canada.
https://www.canada.ca/

Article Comments

This area is not intended to be a place to consult authors about their articles, but rather a place for open discussion among pig333.com users.

Leave a new Comment

Access restricted to 333 users. In order to post a comment you must be logged in.

You are not subscribed to this list The Website in 3 Minutes

Weekly newsletter with all the 3tres3.com/en updates

Home

NutritionNews

Canada: New Alberta CPE feed requirement

A new feed requirement for Alberta producers participating in the Canadian Pork Excellence (CPE) program will come into effect on January 1, 2027.

Home

Markets-EconomicsNews

Canadian swine and pork outlook for 2027

A larger breeding herd and higher productivity per sow will support a larger pig crop. Pork exports are forecast to decline amidst a weakening global demand.

Home

Markets-EconomicsNews

Support for the growth of Canadian pork in international markets

With this funding, Canada Pork will promote Canadian pork in new and emerging markets across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Home

HealthPress releases

Animal Health Canada Forum 2026 concludes: Turning insight into action

Under the theme Turning insight into action for Canada’s animal health and welfare system, Forum 2026 focused on current and emerging issues affecting animal health and welfare in Canada.

Home

Markets-EconomicsNews

Canada takes action to support interprovincial meat trade

The proposed amendments create a pathway for producers and provincially licensed slaughter establishments to move red meat between provinces when local slaughter capacity is limited.

Home