What to expect from future traceability regulations

The Canadian Sheep Federation (CSF) has engaged with the CFIA through two rounds of national consultations in 2013 and 2015 on proposed amendments to the Health of Animals Regulations dealing with livestock identification and traceability. Through the Regulatory Implementation Committee, national industry associations including the CSF, provinces and the federal government are preparing the implementation of the proposed regulations in order to ensure compliance with the new proposed requirements and message consistency.  What follows provides insight into what's to be expected from amended traceability regulations.  Proposed regulations are expected to be published in Part I of the Canada Gazette in the spring or fall 2018, providing greater detail about specific requirements.  There will be a 75 day comment period following publication in Part I of Canada Gazette, and the CSF will continue to advocate for the interests of Canadian sheep farmers and ranchers as regulations are finalized.

Objectives, Goals, Current Gaps

1. The objective of the livestock traceability system is to...

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
AVIS DE L'ASSEMBLÉE GÉNÉRALE ANNUELLE

The 100th Annual General Meeting of the / la 100e l'assemblée générale annuelle de
Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Limited 

October 20th 2018  /  le 20 octobre 2018

On the occasion of the 100th Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Limited, the President and Directors request the pleasure of your company at a banquet on Saturday October 20th at the North Lanark Agricultural Hall in Almonte, ON.

For further information please contact:

Donna Zeman, Executive Director 

Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Limited
Box 130, Carleton Place, Ontario K7C 3P3

Tel: (613) 257-2714  ~  Fax: (613) 257-8896  [email protected]

Holstein Agro Expo

392174 Grey Road 109, Holstein, ON

www.holsteinagroexpo.com

• 7th Annual Eastern Canadian Sheep Shearing Competition
• Sheep Shearing Clinic
• Judging Seminar
• Sheep Shearing demonstrations
• Spinning and Weaving Demonstrations
• Herding Sheep Dog Trials
• Allis Chalmers and Minneapolis Moline  Antique Tractors Display
• Herding Sheep Dog Trials
• Agri Industry Showcase
• Sheep to Shawl Competition
• Drop Spindle Spinning Competition
• Food Booth
• Facilities Farm Tours

Sept 25 to 27, 2018 - space is limited to 6 participants

For more info please contact Peter Kudelka or visit OSMA website

Registration required: $200 cheque payable to Peter Kudelka

Requirements: please advise left or right handed and any food issues

519-348-4266  Cell: 519-274-2050

[email protected] 

“3rd Annual Sheep Shearing Course” scheduled for March 23 & 24 of this year.  It runs 8:00 am to 5:00 pm each day.  It is taught by Shawn Fajnor at J & M Farms just outside of Lethbridge, AB. 

Shaun will teach you how to shear your own sheep. 

The cost is $275.00 + GST.  You will need to register and send in the non-refundable deposit to save your spot as they can only accommodate 14 students maximum. 

Snacks and lunch will be provided for the 2 days.

To register, please contact:
[email protected] and mention “Sheep Shearing School” in the subject line of your email.
You may also contact Jim or Margaret Oosterhof by phone: 403-317-0330.

From the Canadian Animal Health Institute:

Effective December 1, 2018 a Veterinary Prescription Will Be Required to Obtain Medically Important Antibiotics for use in Animals.
Change is coming. Medically important antibiotics used in animals will have to be accessed by prescription from a licensed veterinarian as of December 1, 2018. To help farmers, ranchers and animal owners prepare for these changes, we ask that you hang the following poster in a prominent, high traffic area within your facility. This poster lists the impacted antibiotics by brand name and category of medical importance to help animal owners identify the products they currently use.

As of December 1, 2018, a veterinary prescription will be needed to purchase medically important antibiotics (antimicrobials) for use in an animal. These drugs will no longer be available for purchase at livestock medicines outlets, co-operatives, or other places where over-the-counter animal medications are currently sold. Medically important antibiotics will only be available, with a veterinary prescription, from a veterinarian, pharmacist or as a mixed medicated feed from a commercial feed mill.