Canada Advances System for Cattle Traceability

(More RFID)

Effective July 1, 2010, all cattle must be tagged with an approved RFID tag prior to moving from their current location or leaving their farm of origin. These tags will replace the bar-coded dangle tags.

“A strong traceability system will help Canadian producers get the premium prices their top quality products deserve around the world,” said Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. “With RFID technology, we’ll be better able to trace an animal, which is not only important to human and animal welfare but also key to the sustainability of the Canadian livestock industry as a whole.” Read more here.