Traceability and Our Industry
The Canadian Pork Council and the provincial pork organizations have been very proactive in the development of an identification (ID) and traceability system for the Canadian hog industry. As the possibility of foreign animal disease (FAD) increases due to farm animal movement, intensified livestock production and potential risks from bio-terrorism, our industry is developing a plan of action in order to prepare for the challenges of a foreign animal disease outbreak or a food safety crisis.
The goals of the national traceability system are to:
• Help minimize the impacts of a foreign animal disease outbreak
• Help mitigate the risks of a food safety crisis
• Reinforce our domestic and export market access
• Improve the competitiveness of our industry.
Our swine traceability system will support the three components, or “pillars”, of traceability:
• Identification of farms
• Identification of animals
• Tracking movement of animals
For more information please see the Canadian Pork Council's Website.
Additional information can also be found at the following links:
Alberta Pork's Industry Review (Newsletter)
Volume 7, Issue 9, September 2005 - Premise / Producer Registration
Volume 7, Issue 8, August 2005 - Definition of Producer
Volume 7, Issue 7, July 2005 - Producer Re-registration Coming Soon!
Volume 7, Issue 4, April 2005 - Update on National Identification and Traceability
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