Office
of the Chief Veterinarian for Ontario
| Author: |
OMAFRA Staff |
| Creation Date: |
01 June
2006 |
| Last Reviewed: |
20 May 2008
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Animal Health Strategy for Ontario
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)
is leading the development of an animal health strategy for Ontario
to enhance the competitiveness of the agri-food industry and further
safeguard the province against the potentially negative health and
economic impacts of animal health issues.
In fall of 2006 we consulted with stakeholders to ensure the strategy
addresses appropriate issues and proposes the most effective means
of implementation.
The feedback received during the consultation will help shape an animal
health strategy that will enhance Ontario's ability to prevent, detect
and respond to a broad range of animal health issues.
We have reviewed the comments received during the consultations and
we are committed to developing an animal health strategy. We will
continue to work with stakeholders and keep the public informed of
progress on this initiative.
The comments received from stakeholders during the consultation were
fairly consistent and supportive.
Comments included:
- There is a need for a single co-ordinating body for animal health
issues and initiatives;
- General support for enhanced legislative authority to address
animal health issues was demonstrated;
- Stakeholders, in particular agricultural producers and their organizations,
want to have input in an advisory capacity at all levels of development
of animal health initiatives under the strategy;
- To improve Ontario's ability to address animal health issues,
resources are required in the areas of biosecurity, prevention,
education and awareness;
- Further support is needed from both government and industry stakeholders
as they work together on key elements of the animal health system
including farm animal veterinary services, diagnostic services,
surveillance and monitoring systems, and communications networks
as part of an early warning system;
- There is a need for strong linkages between the animal and human
health communities; and,
- Provincial animal health measures should complement, not duplicate,
federal measures.
For more information about the consultation, please e-mail at: ahsconsult@ontario.ca
or call 1-877-424-1300.
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E-mail: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca
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