The Certified Sustainable Beef Framework, known as CRSB Certified, certifies beef producers and processors against the standards for sustainable beef production and processing set by the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef.  |  File photo

Sustainability roundtable marks 10th anniversary

The Certified Sustainable Beef Framework was formed three years later to provide credible assurances for consumers

Glacier FarmMedia – It’s been 10 years since the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef was founded to measure and recognize Canada’s leadership in sustainability. The Certified Sustainable Beef Framework, known as CRSB Certified, was created in 2017 to recognize sustainable practices and provide credible assurances to consumers regarding the production, processing and sourcing of beef […] Read more

Rick Wright, chair of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada, addresses concerns about proposed changes to Health of Animals Regulations (Identification and Traceability) during LMAC’s annual meeting in Waterloo, Ont., May 25.  |  Diana Martin photo

Traceability updates create concerns

Livestock Markets Association asks CFIA for producer education on changes to Health of Animals Regulations

Glacier FarmMedia – Livestock producers want more details and training on proposed changes to Canada’s national livestock traceability rules so they can ensure they meet requirements. Changes to the Health of Animals Regulations (Identification and Traceability) can have far-reaching effects on livestock business operations. Rick Wright, chair of the Livestock Markets Association of Canada, told […] Read more


Livestock Services of Saskatchewan’s MyLivestock portal will be available for non-inspected movement later this year and then expand to country work and auction markets.  |  File photo

Brand inspection moves toward digital records in Sask.

Provincial agency develops a web tool and app that those involved in moving cattle can use to simplify record-keeping


REGINA — Livestock Services of Saskatchewan will soon roll out a new digital records tool and app to help the industry move away from paper while meeting federal legislation. The MyLivestock portal will be available for non-inspected movement likely in March. However, chief executive officer Jason Pollock said its primary purpose is to serve as […] Read more