date:Jul 19, 2012
According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), an enhanced traceability system for pigs would safeguard the health of consumers and the national herd. It would also facilitate the reopening of export markets, in case of an animal disease outbreak.
Under the proposed regulations, custodians of pigs will have to identify all farmed pigs and farmed wild boars using approved methods; and record and report all movements of pigs from birth or import, to slaughter or export.
In Canada, mandat