Cattle group rejects CFIA proposed changes to traceability regulations

Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s proposed changes to livestock identifications and traceability regulations are not getting support from a national cattle group. 

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) said in a statement it does not support proceeding with the proposed amendments to Part XV (15) of the Health of Animals Regulations, based on conversations with producers and input from provincial beef organizations.  

CCA CEO Andrea Brocklebank said they support livestock traceability as a core pillar of disease preparedness, market access and confidence in Canadian beef. 

“We’ve definitely heard from producers and their concerns and developed policy recognizing those concerns to communicate to government on our stance of the regulations as proposed,” she said. “I think with that we’ve really recognized the need to work with the provinces on this and also ensure that we have greater clarification.”