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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2001. PAGE A-11.
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Tags track from birth to market
range of individual tag numbers sup- has 16 reportable diseases.
plied to a particular producer. With 50 pet cent of Canadian beef
If a producer uses the numbers to going to the export markets, the abil-
track animal progress, only his ity to trace each animal from farm to
records will need adjustment. processor increases the credibility
If a tag is lost after leaving the herd and customer security in the
of origin, the current owner is Canadian industry, thereby benefit-
required to re-tag and record all
ting producers.
known information about the animal. As the beef industry moves whole-
Auction houses need only note the heartedly into the tag program, other
seller and buyer's information for an sectors are looking at similar safe-
untagged animal. guards for their enterprises. The
Upon disposal of an animal, other Canadian Bison Association is just
than on the originating farm, the tag one such organization.
number must be'reported to the CCIA
Though the CBA currently has a
within 30 days. identification system, they have
In cases. where the animals are requested inclusion in the CCIA strat-
exposed to other herds, such as com- egy for increased consistency, effi-
munity pastures, shows and exhibits ciency and simplicity said a report by
or bull test stations, and a return to Richard Robinson, chief of the live-
the original herd is intended, tagging stock identification and regulation for
is not required under specific condi- the Canadian Food Inspection
tions. Agency.
Operators of such facilities must be The dairy industry has also imple-
registered with the CCIA and keep mented the National Livestock
records of all animals using the site. Identification for Dairy program.
The identification numbers will be An identification program is one
accessed only when a health and safe- which is seen to- be advantageous to
ty issue arises. The CCIA currently all participants.
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2000 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SE - 4 dr., V6, AT, AC, loaded
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1999 CHEV LUMINA - 4 dr., V6, AT, AC, loaded,
white, 52,000 kms $17,450
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1998 CHEV MALIBU LS - 4 dr., V6, AT, loaded,
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1998 OLDS INTRIGUE GL - 4 dr., V6, AT, loaded,
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1998 CHEV CAVALIER - 4 dr., 4 cyl., air, cassette,
blue, 65,000 kms $10,950
1997 CHEV LUMINA - 4 dr., V6, AT, AC, loaded,
white, 73,000 kms $14,450
1997 OLDS AURORA - 4 dr., V8, loaded, white, 99,000 kms $19,950
1997 CHEV CAVALIER - 2 dr., 4 cyl, AT, AC, black, 58,000 km. . . $9,950
1997 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM - V6, AT, AC, P. Seat, loaded,
green, 79,000 kms $16,950
1997 CHEV MALIBU - 4 dr., 4 cyl, AT, AC, cass.,
dark red, 124,000 kms $11,950
1995 OLDS SUPREME SL - 4 dr., V6, AT, AC, loaded,
blue, 135,000 kms $10,450
1994 Pontiac Grand Prix SE - 4 dr., V6, AT, AC,
loaded, keyless, blue 134,000 kms $8,950
1994 OLDS 88 ROYALE - 4 dr., V6, AT, AC, loaded, P. Seat,
green, 141,000 kms $9,450
1994 PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM - 4 dr., 4 cyl., AT AC, tilt, cruise,
dark red, 102,000 kms $7,450
1994 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE - 4 dr., V6, AT, AC, loaded,
green, 124,000 kms $9,450
1993 BUICK CENTURY - 4 dr., V6, AT, AC, loaded, blue,
103,000 kms $9,450
1993 CHEV LUMINA - V6, AT, AC, loaded, red, 182,000 kms
$6,950
1993 FORD ESCORT LX - Wagon, AT, AC, cass.,
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1992 OLDS 98 ELITE, - 4 dr., V6, AT, AC, loaded,
blue 125,000 kms $9,950
1992 BUICK REGAL CUSTOM - 4 dr., V6, AT, loaded,
white, 121,000 kms $6,950
1992 OLDS SUPREME SL - 4 dr., V6, AT, AC, loaded,
red, 195,000 kms
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1999 GMC SLE EXTN 4X4 - 3 dr., 305, AT, AC, loaded,
red/grey, 72,000 kms $25,950
1998 FORD XLT - V6, AT, AC, loaded, green/gold, 54,000 kms . $19,950
1998 CHEV VENTURE VAN - 3 dr., extn, AT, AC, loaded,
7 passenger, dark grey, 72,000 kms $17,950
1997 CHEV SILVERADO EXTN - 4x4, 5.7, Z71, loaded,
boards, white, 127,000 kms $21,950
1997 CHEYENNE EXTN - 305, AT, AC, tilt, cruise,
blue/sand, 117,000 kms $17,950
boards, blue/sand, 108,000 kms' $17,950
1997 GMC SIERRA SUCAP - V6, AT, AC, tilt, cruise, cass ,
dark red, 106,000 kms $14,950
1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE - V8, loaded,
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1996 CHEV SILVERADO - 305, V8, AT, AC, Gass., boards,
green, 65,000.kms $1
1996 CHEV SILVERADO EXTN • 4WD, 350, AT, AC, loaded,
Green/Silver, 123,000 kms $20,950
1996 DODGE SLT EXTN 4X4 - 318, AT, AC, loaded, topper,
green, 111,000 kms $19,950
1995 DODGE RAM 1500 - 4x4, V8, AT, AM/FM, black, 149,000 kms $13,950
1995 CHEV SILVERADO EXTN - 4x4, 305, AT, AC, loaded,
green, 98,000 kms $18,950
1994 CHEV SILVERADO 4X4 - 350, AT, AC, loaded, Posi,
dark red, 108,000 kms $15,450
1994 CHEV SILVERADO 3/4 T - 6.5 turbo diesel, loaded,
brown, 227,000 kms $14,950
1994 CHEV 3/4 T CHEYENNE - 350, AT, AC, tow pkg.,
white, 183,000 kms $12,950
1994 MAZDA B3000 SPORT - V6, 5 spd., cass.,
black, 141,000 kms $8,450
1993 CHEV ASTRO VAN - 7 pass., V6, AT, AC, loaded,
silver, 121,000 kms $9,950
1993 FORD XLT EXTN CAB - 351, AT, loaded,
grey, 161,000 kms $10,950
1992 CHEV ASTRO CL VAN - V6, AT, AC, loaded, 7 pass.,
dark red, 174,000 kms $7,950
1992 GMC SAFARI SLT VAN - V6, AT, AC, loaded, 7 pss.,
blue, 226,000 kms
1992 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 - loaded, brown, 171,000 kms
1992 DODGE D150 - V8, AT, green, 338,000 kms
1992 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 - 4 dr., loaded, leather, V6,
blue/silver, 162,000 kms $11,950
By Janice Becker
Citizen staff
Preserving the integrity of the
Canadian beef industry is a subject
much discussed in recent years.
One measure undertaken by the
industry in this regard is the cattle
identification program overseen by
CCIA (Canadian Cattle Identification
Agency).
The tagging system is designed to
follow each animal from birth to mar-
ket to allow for easier tracking when
and if a problem arises.
Implemented in January of this
year, the program becomes mandato-
ry in just a few months for any animal
which leaves its farm of origin.
As producers acquire their tags and
processing plants install scanners
necessary to utilize the tag informa-
tion, the overseeing agency reports
acceptance of the program has been
overwhelming. The CCIA indicates
tag manufacturers are working over-
time to supply retailers.
To ease the transition, the first year
of the program will be reinforced
with education and information for
those who have not yet complied. The
CCIA hopes this will alleviate any
concerns or problems that arise.
One of the major concern for pro-
ducers is the fear of liability if a dis-
eased animal is traced back to their
operation. However, by all reports,
producers will not be blamed for a
problem which was not generated at
their farm.
The tags will allow a faster tracking
from both ends of the chain, from
abattoir backwards (the most com-
mon stage of disease discovery) and
from farm forward.
There are estimates that the tags
will reduce the number of herds
requiring testing or quarantining dur-
ing an investigation by as much as 90
per cent.
There is also the issue of the tag
cost being bore solely by the produc-
ers. This is an ongoing issue.
The CCA has a website at
www.cattle.ca/ccia which provides an
abundance of material to answer
questions and explain the. identifica-
tion program. Subsections cover
everything from how the program
works to why it is beneficial for farm-
ers to be involved.
Firstly, CCIA approved tags, of
which there are now 17, are attached
to the animal before it leaves the orig-
inating farm. The tag has a unique
number, bar code and CCIA logo.
The tag numbers are .producer-speci f-
ie and are recorded by the retailer.
Though research has shown a 95
per cent tag retention rate, replacing a
lost tag is simple as CCIA-recorded
numbers are on a herd basis, the
Entanglement in operating equip-
ment is the leading cause of serious
injury on Canadian farms.
Entanglement in farm equipment
was responsible for 28 per cent of
hospitalized machinery-related
injuries between 1990 and 1996.
Entanglement in machinery account-
ed for 10 per cent of all work-related
farm fatalities.
Animals are an important cause of
non-machinery hospitalized injury
on Canadian farms. Almost one-
third of non-machinery related . hos-
pitalized injuries that occurred on
Canadian farms involved animals.
Four out of five of these injuries
were caused by being crushed or
struck by the animal (most common-
ly cows).
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