A photo of the Heartland Livestock Services auction mart location in Brandon, days after the Nilsson Bros., who own the location, announced its closure. The parking lot is empty.

Heartland Livestock Services closes Brandon auction mart

Heartland Livestock Services announced the closure July 25; the Brandon auction mart has been a historic standby for Manitoba beef producers selling their cattle

Heartland Livestock Services announced the closure July 25. The Brandon auction mart has been a historic standby for Manitoba beef producers selling their cattle.

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