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Cattle producers get longer phase-in on new transport regs
CFIA to offer 'transition period,' more details awaited New federal livestock transport regulations, due to come into force in February, will now roll out on a longer timeline for the beef and dairy cattle sectors. Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has...
LMAC Comments on Transportation Regulations 2017
The LMAC is a National Organization that represents over 200 auction markets, order-‐buyers, buying stations, assembly yards, electronic auctions and feedlots from all over Canada. The members are involved with approximately75% of the cattle that are sold by public...
LMAC Convention 2012
Kitchener, Ontario, June 4, 2012 Livestock Markets Association of Canada held a very successful Convention and Auctioneer Championship in Calgary and Stavely Alberta from May 31 –June 3, 2012. Twenty-five Auctioneers from across Canada vied for the coveted title of...
LMAC President’s Report on Traceability
Having met extensively with Government representatives to discuss traceability within the Marketing sector, the Directors of LMAC have come to the realization that a lot of work needs to be done before the Traceability file can move forward. LMAC has identified many...
LMAC News Release – Jan 2011
Kitchener, Ontario, January 20, 2011 - Livestock Markets Association of Canada has been on the forefront in the Livestock Traceability Initiative, working with Industry partners and the Government of Canada for many years to advance this important plan. "We have, and...
Livestock Traceability Initiative
Ottawa, Ontario, January 19th 2011 - The Government of Canada is investing in a national traceability system for livestock which will provide more market opportunities and strengthen the industry for the long term. The Livestock Auction Traceability Initiative (LATI)...
New Equine Health Record Requirements
Changes are coming that may affect the market value of certain equine animals. Effective January 31, 2010, owners of horses, donkeys, zebras and crosses, referred to as equine, should be prepared to record all vaccines and medications given (administered or fed) to...
Equine Q&A
Q1 Why should I fill out an EID? All equine which may be used for food must be presented with a completed and acceptable Equine Information Document (EID) at the time of slaughter starting July 31, 2010. In the event that the animal becomes unwanted, if the owner...
LMAC Position on Livestock Traceability
Whereas, the LMAC supports the principle of animal traceability for the benefit of animal health and world trade and Whereas, LMAC member Markets are the single largest source of the co-mingling, movement and marketing of cattle in Canada, and Whereas livestock...