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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1997-03-19, Page 72CRAW HARDWOODS LUTED ct, Auburn Ont. 5159.526-7220 ew strafe i ,will help-marata n piitationofCanadian dairy cattle Le: 5 Generaf ons of .Experience in' Timber Purchasing and Resource .Management $ WORK FOR YOU Remember - "Good 'things come in Trees" Hardwood. Slabs , 9130/17•cu. yd. Truckload within 20 miles Mileage Beyond that . FARM 8L, MUNICIPAL DRAIN G Specializing in •. Farm & Municipal ;Drainage • Clay. & Plastic Tile Installations • -:Backhoe & Dozer Service • .Septic: System Installations For Quality, Experience, & Service call: Wayne Cook (519) 236-7390 11,11.2 Zurich `.,,NOM 2TO ithin two • years, Canadian dairy pro- ducers should be able to assure domestic and world customers that every Canadian - born dairy animal will be trace- able in the event of a health emergency. The Canadian dairy industry is implementing a National Livestock Identification (NLID) Strategy to trace .and identify • infections and other diseases, and to maintain the international reputation of Canadian dairy cattle and products. The basic objectives' of the NLID -- to identify every dairy animal with an approved tag and a lifetime number, at birth or prior to leaving the farm gate, and to build a supporting data- base for tracking animal move- ment -- will benefit producers by' helping maintain the image and excellent health status of 'Canadian dairy vattle'and prod- ucts around the world. "The :NLID Strategy, is an important, timely .initiative. By helping to control disease in cat- tle it will benefit.Canadian dairy producers ;= protecting existing markets for live, animals, genet is materials and dairy products, and .helping to; Open new one's," says .Ralph Goodale, Minister of " Agriculture :and: Agri- ood. Canada,. "I'm convinced this' initiative will also: strengthen • • HENDERSiN 4$ - 'BUMMING CENTRE: 782 Havelock Street Lucknerni. (5 19) 528-3118 Fax (51 9) 528-2814 Canadians' confidence in the safety of our dairy food prod- ucts." NLID is an industry -led ini- tiative of the Canadian. Dairy Breeds supported by major industry partners such as Canadian ' Association of Animal Breeders, Canadian Dairy Network, Canadian Milk Recording Board, Canadian Veterinary MedicalAssociation, Dairy Farmers of Canada and Canadian Livestock Records Corporation. NLID is endorsed by Agriculture and Agri -Food Canada. Clarence. Diefenbacher,' NLID's producer chair says," "The time is right for, an Indus- try -led identification and track- ing -system driven not by only regulation but by practicality, economics' and direct benefits to producers." S e v e'r..a1 industry work ing' groups are currently detail- ing the proce- dures associat ed with ; NLID;': The •require-', ment to identify. will apply, to both, purebred and commercial ' , dairy cattle. For. purebred cattle, the identifica- tion number will also serve as the registration number in the breed herdbook. The number on the tags will be based on one common, national dairy animal identification: numbering sequence developed by Canadian Dairy Breeds. A key feature of NLID is a database network, containing animal identification, which can be searched lb" trace animal movement. A convenient and automated reporting and record- ing mechanism for persons sell- ing, moving, or disposing of dairy cattle will be developed. Implementation of NLID is to start later. this year once the details have been, worked out fora strategy of this scope. a prayed Dear rather, - As I assume the leadership of this group, Make me sensitive to the needs and capabilities of 'others. Help me. to draw out the shy, .. Finding in each a special, ability.. Help melt) hid useful channels for those who Hunger for recognition. Help°me to guide with delicate -suggestion Those who are experienced in taking responsibility Help me to accept criticism, Thoughtfully searching it for.truth. Help me 'to welcome suggestions, and to give Credit to others with sincerity and warmth. May our objectives be clear and; recognized' As more important than personalities. May we work together in harmony and with EnthusiaStn that will attract others to our quest. I thank Thee for this opportunity and' pray .. That' the results will find favor .in Thine eyes.. Amen. (author. unknown).. 1