Beef cattle traceability task force established
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A group of livestock organizations is working together to examine the benefits and drawbacks of beef cattle traceability.
The Canadian Cattle Association, National Cattle Feeders’ Association and Canadian Beef Breeds Council say the Traceability Task Force was created to support disease and emergency preparedness and response for beef cattle.
The task force’s mandate is to define the outcomes a traceability system must meet to protect the industry and serve producers, then propose a clear, practical framework for beef cattle that meets those outcomes. It will consider whether those outcomes are best achieved through regulatory requirements, an industry-led approach or a combination of both.
The group’s recommendation is expected to outline a clear industry policy position on traceability and provide a plan for industry and government, including its purpose, scope, success factors and an industry-led implementation roadmap.
