Collaborating to address poultry and livestock emergencies across Canada

The Poultry and Livestock Emergency Management Network (PLEMN), established by Animal Health Canada’s Emergency Management Division, is a collaborative platform designed to improve communication and coordination in addressing poultry and livestock emergencies across Canada.

The network brings together provincial and territorial representatives to share critical information, exchange best practices, and strengthen emergency preparedness for animal health incidents. By fostering collaboration, PLEMN aims to minimize duplication of efforts and enhance the industry’s capacity to respond effectively to disease outbreaks and other emergencies impacting livestock and poultry.

PLEMN focuses on:

• Facilitating timely updates and lessons learned from past incidents.
• Encouraging teamwork across jurisdictions to tackle common challenges.
• Identifying training opportunities to strengthen emergency response efforts.
• Developing collective strategies for managing livestock and poultry emergencies.

The network meets quarterly to ensure continuous engagement and support. While PLEMN is not a decision-making body, it plays a vital role in aligning efforts to safeguard Canada’s livestock industry.