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Alberta Beef Producers announces intent to form traceability working group

Mar 5, 2026 | 3:16 PM

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) are looking for ways to gather input on proposed changes to traceability regulations. 

Following 15 producer meetings and a Town Hall session, ABP delegates passed a resolution at the 2026 Annual General Meeting directing the creation of a traceability working group.  

In a statement, ABP said it is grateful for producer engagement from across the province as the participation and feedback ABP received reflected a shared determination to get traceability right. 

ABP, alongside governments and other cattle organizations, will work to address deficiencies and producer confidence in the current model before further changes will be considered.  

“Effective disease readiness and trade access require a traceability system that works in practice, not just in policy. It must be supported by proven technology, reflect the realities of cattle production, and limit undue costs or administrative burden. Without that foundation, the system will not achieve full producer participation and will not work as intended.” ABP said in a statement.     

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The livestock group said proposed amendments to Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations (Identification and Traceability), as advanced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), create significant challenges for beef producers and ABP cannot support them in their current form.    

ABP emphasized it fundamentally supports traceability and the safeguards it provides to our industry, including strengthening disease preparedness, protecting market access, and maintaining consumer confidence.   

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