As of Jan. 1, 2025, producers are required to fill out their origin and destination premise identification numbers on livestock manifests.
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New livestock manifests now in use in Saskatchewan
The new year brings an altered look to Saskatchewan’s livestock manifests, as well as two new requirements for producers
Sask. man charged with stealing cattle
REGINA — A Whitewood, Sask., man will appear in court Aug. 20 on cattle theft charges. Saskatchewan RCMP said July 19 they had received a report from Livestock Services of Saskatchewan on June 28 about a suspicious transaction. Ryan Bennett, 34, was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada after an investigation by Moosomin RCMP […] Read more
Sask. to impose moratorium on wild boar farms
Current operators have about six months to comply with new regulations, but a researcher says a moratorium is too late
REGINA — A moratorium on wild boar farms will help Saskatchewan better deal with the threat of African swine fever and other diseases, the provincial government said. However, University of Saskatchewan researcher Ryan Brook said it’s far too late to control the feral population. The moratorium was announced in a package of new regulations under […] Read more
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
New livestock investigator joins RCMP in Sask.
Officer started work last October in a position that has existed in Alberta and British Columbia but not in Saskatchewan
Cpl. Owen Third worked at the RCMP for 18 years before becoming livestock investigator, a role new to the RCMP. With two in Alberta and one in British Columbia, he said it was time Saskatchewan had one, as well. “When I started at the beginning of October, it was number one, getting to know people […] Read more
