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Livestock Programs
Agriculture Livestock Enhancement Program
The Agriculture Livestock Enhancement Program is designed to improve the competitiveness of livestock sectors within the Prince Edward Island agricultural industry. Activities under this program are designed to further develop and enhance quality of product and/or efficiency of production for the eligible livestock sectors.
Lynda MacSwain
PEI Department of Agriculture and Forestry
Tel: 368-4815
E-mail: lemacswain@gov.pe.ca
Dead Stock Collection and Disposal Program
This service is available on a province-wide basis, free-of-charge to beef and dairy producers. It is funded in cooperation with the PEI Cattlemen's Association and assistance from the PEI Department of Agriculture.
Maritime Pet Food Inc.
Tel: 621-0300
Toll Free: 1-887-621-0300
PEI Matinee Racetrack Assistance Program
The program is designed to enhance the number of standardbred race horses participating at designated events at matinee race tracks. Eligible Prince Edward Island resident horse owners who travel 30 kilometers or more one way to participate in matinee events will receive transportation assistance of $60 per horse for each event.
Kent Oakes
Industry Development Officer
PEI Department of Agriculture & Forestry
P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown
PE C1A 7N8
Tel: 368-5253 Fax: 368-4857
kaoakes@gov.pe.ca
