Governments Invest $18 Million for Diagnostic Services For Animals

Prairie Diagnostic Services in Saskatchewan will receive $18 million in funding from the Federal and Provincial Governments.

The money under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership will support the work they do in disease diagnosis, surveillance, research, animal health, and welfare.

Federal agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau says understanding and containing disease outbreaks is key to safeguarding producers' animals and maintaining the international reputation of our agricultural industry.

"With their focus on prevention, health monitoring, and surveillance, Prairie Diagnostic Services has an important role to play in our industry."

Prairie Diagnostic Services a veterinary diagnostic laboratory located in Saskatchewan works in collaboration with the government and stakeholders to support animal health, disease surveillance, and research in the province. 

Agriculture minister David Marit says Prairie Diagnostic Services plays a critical role in the sustainability of our agriculture industry.

"Their work is instrumental in protecting animals, ensuring the safety of the food supply, and supporting the resiliency of Saskatchewan agriculture."

Through the Sustainable CAP program, $3.6 million per year will be provided over five years to Prairie Diagnostic Services.

The $18 million dollar funding agreement is a $400,000 increase from the funding provided under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.