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Tag Dealers
The Canadian Cattle Identification Program is an industry
initiated and established trace back system designed for the
containment and eradication of animal disease.
September 1, 2006
All Cattle leaving their herd of origin are to be tagged
with a CCIA
approved RFID tag.
In order to facilitate the transition to RFID,
full enforcement by the Canadian Food Inspection
Agency (CFIA) will commence December 31, 2007.
Please note: Tampering with and /or cutting out a CCIA
approved tag is against regulation. At this time, producers
who have bar code tags in animals will need to leave the bar
code tag in when applying an RFID tag. Producers can log
onto their accounts at
www.clia.livestockid.ca or visit
www.canadaid.ca/info for more information on how to
cross-reference when two tags are applied on the same animal
which ensures all information including any Age Verification
information is maintained.
Important Guidelines for Tag
Dealers/Distributors
- By January 1, 2004, all dealers must report
tag sale information electronically to the CCIA
unless reporting to an authorized faxing
station.
- Records of tags received and issued
including dates tag numbers and contact
information must be uploaded into the database
within 24 hours.
- Encourage your customers to tag their cattle prior
to selling them.
- Encourage all employees to be familiar with the ID
program so they can answer your customers' questions.
- Keep a record of tag numbers received and issued.
Auditing procedures require you to be able to account
for all tags handled at your location.
- Keep tags in a secure location in your
store.
- All information is to be electronically
submitted to the CCIA.
- Always check to see if a producer is already in the
database before you create a new PIN number.
- Distribution information must be updated and
submitted to the CCIA database before tags are traded
with other stores.
Note:
- The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency is an
industry conceived, developed and run organization
- The Canadian Cattle Identification Program
provides accurate and efficient trace back
information in the vent of an animal health
or food safety situation.
- This program is regulated and enforced by the
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
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