Canadian Cattle Association won’t support new federal livestock traceability rules
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Calgary, AB (Rural Roots Canada) – It’s official. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is pushing back on proposed new federal livestock traceability rules.
In a statement, the CCA says it does not support moving forward with amendments from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to the Health of Animals Regulations.
“The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) does not support proceeding with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) currently proposed amendments to Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations (Identification and Traceability),” reads the statement.
This comes after what the group calls “extensive producer engagement” and input from provincial beef organizations.
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The CCA is clear in that it still supports livestock traceability, calling it a core pillar of disease preparedness, maintaining market access, and confidence in Canadian beef. Instead of backing the current proposal, it says it will work with provincial partners to forge its own path, launching a producer-focused task force aimed at developing a risk-based, industry-led approach to disease preparedness and emergency management.
The CFIA has said the amendments are intended to strengthen traceability and disease response across the livestock sector. It did, however, pause publication to allow further consultation, stressing that a credible animal health system is essential for protecting livestock, supporting producers, and enabling trade.
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