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Goat Traceability and ID Update

On March 17, 2023 CNGF received the following news from CFIA regarding the proposed changes to the Traceability Regulations.  These changes will see the goat sector aligned with other livestock sectors in regards to Traceability and the associated requirements namely; official identification, reporting of events and movements and premises identification requirements.  CNGF reviewed the proposed changes and provided feedback in the Summer of 2020 and in early 2023 signed a letter, along with the other livestock sectors in support of the proposed changes.  All involved in the goat industry are invited and welcome to provide their feedback during the 90 day consultation period.  CFIA will also be hosting a series of webinars for each livestock sector (in both official languages) that will be operating under the proposed regulations outlining what those changes means for each sector.  The webinar for the goat sector will be held March 28th and interested individuals may sign up to attend by accessing the link below “Share your thoughts.” 

“We are pleased to inform you that the proposed changes to Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations are now in Canada Gazette I and the 90-day consultation period is from March 18 to June 16, 2023.  Below, please see the link to CFIA’s main consultation webpage as well as the direct link to the proposed regulations in Canada Gazette I. 

Share your thoughts: Consultation on proposed changes to Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations (Identification and Traceability) – Canadian Food Inspection Agency (canada.ca)

Canada Gazette, Part 1, Volume 157, Number 11: Regulations Amending the Health of Animals Regulations (Identification and Traceability)

Nous avons le plaisir de vous informer que les modifications proposées à la partie XV du Règlement sur la santé des animaux ont été publiées dans la Gazette du Canada, Partie I et que la période de consultation de 90 jours est du 18 mars au 16 juin 2023. Vous trouverez ci-dessous le lien vers la page Web principale de l’ACIA pour cette consultation ainsi que le lien direct vers le règlement proposé dans la Gazette du Canada, Partie I.

Faites-nous part de vos commentaires : Consultation sur les modifications proposées à la partie XV du Règlement sur la santé des animaux (identification et traçabilité) –

Agence canadienne d’inspection des aliments (canada.ca)La Gazette du Canada, Partie 1, volume 157, numéro 11 : Règlement modifiant le Règlement sur la santé des animaux (identification et traçabilité) (canadagazette.gc.ca)

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Updated Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Goats Released

The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) and the Canadian National Goat Federation (CNGF) are pleased to announce the release of the updated Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Goats. The Code is now available at www.nfacc.ca/codes-of-practice/goats.

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Working for Canadian Goat Producers

ID & Traceability

CNGF is working with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), other national commodity groups and  federal and provincial governments to prepare the Canadian goat industry for mandatory national identification and traceability.

On-Farm Food Safety

The Goat On-Farm Food Safety (GOFFS) program has been developed by the CNGF to provide producers with the tools and resources to demonstrate that the food we are producing is safe.

Scrapie

The continued presence of scrapie in Canada is preventing access to international markets including the United States. With your help, Canada can take action to eradicate scrapie.

Biosecurity

The implementation of on-farm biosecurity is a cornerstone to managing the risk of animal disease in Canadian goat herds. Keeping herds disease-free is an important part of ensuring producers are profitable and competitive.