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

A young girl leads a calf on a halter in a show ring.

Ag event organizers push back on fed rules

Proposed federal changes would add reporting requirements to everything from 4-H beef sales to full rodeos

Under proposed federal changes, groups and venues that host events such as roping, rodeos and 4-H beef will be required to report on livestock that had been onsite.