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Update from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency on a revised regulatory approach to the Livestock Traceability Regulations

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Following recent feedback, the CFIA is planning to move ahead with updated traceability requirements for goats, sheep, and cervids to bring them in line with requirements similar to cattle and bison.

A strong traceability program is critical for rapid identification and containment of animal disease to maintain market access and support the prosperity of the Canadian agricultural sector. Since January 2026, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has been re-engaging industry, associations and governments on its proposed amendments to Part XV (Traceability) of the Health of Animals Regulations (HAR).

Further to this recent feedback, the CFIA is planning to move ahead with updated traceability requirements for goats, sheep, and cervids to bring them in line with requirements similar to cattle and bison. The CFIA will also move forward with updated pig traceability requirements supported by the industry. New movement reporting requirements for cattle and bison will not move forward at this time.

The CFIA will continue to work closely with the cattle sector and other livestock industries through ongoing industry-led forums and discussions. These will inform future plans related to strengthening Canada’s livestock traceability program to protect the health of animals and the long-term viability of our livestock sector.

The revised proposal will focus on improvements that enhance livestock traceability including:

  • Giving producers of all regulated parties the option to use provincial premises ID numbers instead of personal contact details when buying tags or reporting events;
  • Introducing ID requirements for goats and cervids like all regulated species; 
  • Adding event reporting (e.g. slaughter, disposal, import, and export) for goats and cervids like all regulated species;  
  • Requiring slaughter and export reporting for sheep like all regulated species;  

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