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By Curtis Galbraith

Agriculture

Federal government giving $13.3 million over five years to Animal Health Canada

Oct 30, 2024 | 1:06 PM

Animal Health Canada is getting $13,343,409 over five years from the federal government for three projects.

A release from the federal government says $3,543,174 is for expansion of animal health surveillance and use what is called a ‘One Health’ approach to the Canadian Animal Health Surveillance System.

One Health involves an integrated approach to the health of animals, ecosystems, and humans.

There is also $5 million allocated to improve emergency management services. This includes training producers and staff and developing emergency plans.

The rest of the money, $4,809,235, will go towards updating some Codes of Practice that govern the care and handling of animals.

The funding was announced at the Animal Health Canada forum held in early October.

The full release can be read here.