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Emergency Fund for Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea, Swine Delta Coronavirus and Senecavirus A in Québec
Funding for Québec swine disease response
Funding available
$ 30,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports Québec swine businesses affected by PED, SDCV, or Senecavirus A. It helps cover additional costs linked to disease control, containment, cleaning, and biosecurity measures.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase operational productivity
- Optimize production processes
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Control and eradication of PED, SDCV, or Senecavirus A on affected swine sites
- Containment of disease spread within and outside the business
- Biosecurity response actions on infected production sites
Documents Needed
- Veterinarian status attestation for the herd
- Registration form
- Claim form
- Signed claim form supported by the veterinarian
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Québec swine production businesses
- Operations with infected or suspected pig production sites
- Businesses owning livestock at the affected site
Eligible expenses
- Veterinary fees related to the outbreak
- Disposal of contaminated carcasses
- Additional biosecurity materials
- Costs for herd confinement
- Washing, disinfecting, and drying buildings, equipment, and trucks
- Other veterinarian-recommended biosecurity costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
Selection criteria
- First affected businesses are prioritized
- Priority is based on the date the disease is confirmed on the production site
How to apply
- Step 1: Detect and confirm the disease
- Consult a veterinarian immediately if clinical signs appear.
- Have the veterinarian confirm the infection or suspicion.
- Step 2: Notify EQSP
- Report the infected site to EQSP within 48 hours after receiving the veterinarian’s information.
- Step 3: Complete the required forms
- Fill out and sign the registration form.
- Fill out and sign the claim form after the intervention.
- Step 4: Submit through EQSP
- EQSP signs and transmits the forms to the funding body.
Processing and Agreement
- Eligibility is reviewed based on the infected or suspected site, notification timing, ownership, and compliance
- EQSP confirms the herd status through the veterinarian attestation
- EQSP submits the registration and claim forms with the applicant
- An advance may be paid after the registration form is received and recommended by EQSP
- Final payment is processed after the claim form is completed and reviewed
Additional information
- The program is administered by the Québec swine health team (EQSP).
- EQSP completes the registration and claim forms with the applicant.
- Applicants are asked to contact their veterinarian immediately if illness is suspected.
- If the disease is confirmed, EQSP must be notified promptly.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Emergency Fund for Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea, Swine Delta Coronavirus and Senecavirus A in Québec Program
What is the Emergency Fund for Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea, Swine Delta Coronavirus and Senecavirus A in Québec?
This program supports Québec swine businesses affected by PED, SDCV, or Senecavirus A. It helps cover additional costs linked to disease control, containment, cleaning, and biosecurity measures.
How much funding can be received?
Emergency Fund for Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea, Swine Delta Coronavirus and Senecavirus A in Québec Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Emergency Fund for Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea, Swine Delta Coronavirus and Senecavirus A in Québec program?
To be eligible for the Emergency Fund for Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea, Swine Delta Coronavirus and Senecavirus A in Québec program, you must:
Swine site in Québec
EQSP notification within 48 hours
Animal ownership and compliance with EQSP instructions
What expenses are eligible under Emergency Fund for Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea, Swine Delta Coronavirus and Senecavirus A in Québec?
Control and eradication of PED, SDCV, or Senecavirus A on affected swine sites
Containment of disease spread within and outside the business
Biosecurity response actions on infected production sites
Who can I contact for more information about the Emergency Fund for Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea, Swine Delta Coronavirus and Senecavirus A in Québec?
You can contact La Financière agricole (FADQ) or by phone at 1 866 218-3042.
Where is the Emergency Fund for Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea, Swine Delta Coronavirus and Senecavirus A in Québec available?
The Emergency Fund for Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea, Swine Delta Coronavirus and Senecavirus A in Québec program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Emergency Fund for Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea, Swine Delta Coronavirus and Senecavirus A in Québec a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Emergency Fund for Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea, Swine Delta Coronavirus and Senecavirus A in Québec is a Grant and Funding