Processor – Establishing Cleaning and Disinfecting Practices

Eligible Expenses

Operational improvements as preventive measures to reduce the introduction and spread of disease, including, but not limited to:

• Construction of hard surface (e.g., concrete) pad or wash bay/facility for cleaning and disinfecting vehicles and equipment within Controlled Access Zone or Controlled Access Point
• Installation of sanitation, shower or washer facilities at Controlled Access Point or anteroom to higher risk areas such as animal receiving facilities (must be part of a complete transition area for effective biosecurity)
• Replacing interior surfaces (e.g., walls, flooring, dividers) with non-porous washable materials such as concrete, puck board or stainless steel
• Purchasing specialized cleaning and disinfection equipment (e.g., livestock footbaths, udder cleaning systems)
• Installing a treatment system for disinfecting or removing pathogens, fomite or contaminants from the water, including sulphur and iron
• In-kind labour and equipment costs of up to $2,000 in cost-share
• One-time labour costs specifically required for the project, such as contract salaries, benefits and specific per diem fees (excluding existing full- or part-time staff)
• One-time costs for rental of facilities, processing equipment or machinery required specifically for the project