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DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR ANIMALS ARE? |
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Martin APPELT, MRCVS Canadian Food Inspection Agency 59 Camelot Drive Ottawa ON K1A 0Y9 CANADA Tel: + 1 613 -225-2342 Direct: + 1 613-228-6696 x3779 Toll free: + 1 800-442-2342 Facsimile: + 1 613-228-6637
Mag.med.vet. (equiv
D.V.M.) University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria (1996),
Dr.med.vet. (equiv. PhD), Vienna
(2001). Veterinarian in food animal practice in Austria and the UK, border veterinarian at an EU/third country veterinary border inspection post. Planned and implemented surveillance inspection program for long-distance livestock transports for a private veterinary quality control agency. With CFIA since 2003 as Humane Transportation Specialist. [ Back to Top ] |
Is the Ability to
Track and Trace Animals
Martin APPELT, MRCVS Canadian Food Inspection Agency
In order to answer this question, it is worth the while to take a step back and look at how society went about identifying their livestock. Branding was used by the Egyptians thousands of years ago. Ranchers in the Prairies developed an extensive branding scheme that is still in existence today. On a less pleasant note, branding of criminals was performed as recent as the late 1860'. While branding is useful for determining ownership and deters from theft, it has limitations when it comes to identifying one particular animal amongst similar animals. Today, livestock ID is important in the course of disease control. "Trace back" and "trace forward" are terms often heard in media reports. Failure to trace food animals accurately may lead to huge financial loss due to destruction of meat, food products and contact herds. Different ID systems are available, with advantages and disadvantages. In order to find an answer to the question whether traceability is important to your business, you need to explore what the consequences of your inability to clearly identify a single animal are - from legal disputes over services rendered to disease outbreaks and inventory control.
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President Food Systems Group of the Americas, Inc. 21 Ardoise School Road Ellershouse, NS B0N 1L0 Canada Tel: +1 902-499-1996
Frank Henniger is President of Food Systems Group, an international network of Business and Technology Partners, providing development and application of a wide range of new and emerging technologies – case ready production, X-ray inspection and control, RFID, vision systems, remote and in-motion sensing, cold chain monitoring, livestock transportation, shelf life enhancement, and plant automation. He is also President of Global Food Excellence Inc., an international consulting team dedicated to helping clients achieve a sustainable competitive advantage in the global Food Industry. GFX has offices in Canada and Europe and has experts and operational projects throughout the world.
Frank is a recognized leader in the design, development, and implementation of Traceability in Canada as a member of the GSMP Global Industry Requirements Team, Can-Trace Standards Working Group, author of the Can-Trace Traceability of Seafood Guidelines, editor of the ACFEP Traceability Resource Directory for Atlantic Canada, member of the Advisory Board for the EU TRACE Project, and Canadian correspondent for the Global Food Traceability Forum.
He is a frequent and popular presenter providing Executive Briefings and in depth workshops on Business, Technology Trends, and Traceability to audiences in North America and Europe. He is a graduate of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is married and lives on a farm in Nova Scotia with 6 horses, 2 big dogs, and a cat.
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"Pig-Balls" and the
Frank HENNIGAR
President
The presentation focused on the requirements of post 911 security concerns of the world airlines in relation to the continuance of commerce. An important part of Cargolux's revenue stream is the transport of live animals.
The requirements placed upon airlines by the various government agencies in each country that an international airline operates into and out of places a severe burden not only on those charged with the execution of operations but more specifically upon the senior management of those airlines in a way never before exercised by local governments over airline companies. These requirements mandate that any airline operating in the current day security-conscious environment apply serious attention to its security with sufficient high-level control through manpower resources, technological advancement and continuous vigilance of its staff over the entire worldwide operation.
The transport of live animals presents a unique set of requirements to the airline. The U.S. government, through its Department of Homeland Security, has mandated that airlines may only do business with "known shippers." Up until November 2003, All-Cargo airlines were exempt from certain provisions of FAA and then TSA regulations as they relate to passenger and combination carriers. Nevertheless, All-Cargo airlines have applied certain security rules. The new rules effective from that date have changed the way All-Cargo airlines apply security to its operation.
The examination of the recent past as well as the future of air cargo security is the subject of the presentation incorporating recent developments.
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Breakout Session: EQUINE & LIVESTOCK IDENTIFICATION PROGRAMS |
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Vel EVANS Strategic Equine Marketing 93 Concession Street Newmarket, ON L3Y 3W4 Canada Tel: +1 905-953-8250 FAX: +1 905-953-8809
Vel Evans, principal consultant for Strategic Equine Marketing, brings to the podium an international perspective on the issues surrounding equine identification and traceability, and in-depth expertise on the Canadian project and plans for equine ID. Vel has been the Project Consultant for the Equine Canada ID Project since its inception in 2003. She has represented the Canadian equine sector on international consultative committees for equine identification with Canada’s trading partners in the European Union, Mexico, and the U.S. She is a member of the UELN Committee (Unique Equine Life Number – Committee) for the World Breeding Federation of Sport Horses, has participated in the discussions of the US Equine ID Working Group, and represents Equine Canada and the Canadian equine sector to the Canadian Livestock Identification Agency. Vel is an active member of CLIA policy development working groups including committees addressing standards and performance targets for a Canadian national livestock system, livestock premises registration, and regulatory requirements. Whenever moments can be stolen from the day, Vel heads to the barn and saddles up her favorite pony – “Fat Chance” – and heads for the hills.
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A National ID System For
Horses in Canada:
"A report on the Proposed Plan For A National Equine ID Program for Canada”
Under regulations of the Health of Animals Act, Canada has an established mandatory identification program for cattle, bison and sheep. Agriculture & Agri-Foods Canada is supporting the expansion of the existing system to include other livestock species – with the goal to develop a national multi-species livestock traceability strategy for food safety and animal health emergency management. Horses, as the “functional livestock” sector, are participating in the development of a national multi-species livestock strategy.
Equine Canada, the national umbrella organization representing the equine & equestrian sector in Canada, has completed a 14-month consultative-strategic planning process, and has developed recommendations on a plan for the Canadian equine sector -- a “Made In Canada” solution that could minimize the impact and maximize the benefit to Canadian horse owners of a national livestock health & food safety strategy.
A detailed plan has been developed for Phase 1 of a system … developing a program for standardized identification for horses in Canada. The recommendation for a national ID program for horses in Canada is for a “paperless passport” system that is simple, voluntary, and phased-in. A central database will be created containing the “Official Horse ID Record” for each horse, that includes:
As Project Consultant to the Equine Canada ID Working Group project, Vel Evans presented an update on:
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Amy W. MANN Director, Health and Regulatory Affairs American Horse Council 1616 H Street, NW 20006 Tel: +1 202-296-4031 Fax: +1 202-296-1970
Amy Wallop Mann has been the Director for Health and Regulatory Affairs for the American Horse Council since 1987. In her role, she has served as the Executive Secretary for the AHC’s Health and Regulatory Committee and to act as a liaison for the horse industry to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other Federal Agencies, to members of Congress, to the media and to the general public on issues of equine health. While with the American Horse Council, Ms. Mann has served as Executive Secretary to the Forum for Animal Agriculture now known as the Animal Agriculture Coalition. She also served a term as Chairman of the USAHA’s Import -Export Committee. She currently serves as chairman of the NIAA’s Equine ID subcommittee and is a co-chairman of the Equine Industry Working Group for the USAIP. Prior to her employment with the American Horse Council, Ms. Mann was an administrative assistant for PrintPAC, the political action committee of the Printing Industries of America, a trade association for the printing industry in the U.S. Before that, Ms. Mann was employed with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Services.
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Equine Identification
Programs in the U.S.
Amy W.
MANN
The presentation focused on the status of the U.S. National Animal Identification System (NAIS). It also covered the progress of the equine species working group that is responsible for making recommendations on how the horse industry will be participating in the NAIS. [ PDF of PowerPoint Presentation ] 124 kb
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Michael DEXTER
Manager,
Canadian Livestock #217, 6715 8th Street N.E. Calgary, AB T2E 7N7 Canada Tel: =1 403-274-3500 Fax: +1 403-274-3553 Michael_dexter@canadianlivestockid.ca
Michael Dexter graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Natal, South Africa. He developed an interest in Geomatics while pursuing a career in the agriculture & forestry industries. He served as manageing director for geomatics consulting companies in South Africa and Namibia.
Michael moved to Canada in 2002 and started working for the Manitoba Pork Council. He played a key role on the Canadian Pork Council Traceability Committee in studies that will form the bases for a National Hog Identification and Traceability System.
He became the first staff member of the Canadian Livestock Identification Agency (CLIA) with his appointment as general manager in December 2004.
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Livestock Identification &
Tracking in Canada:
General Manager Canadian Livestock Identification Agency
Under regulations of the Health of Animals Act initiated in 2000, it is mandatory for all cattle, bison and sheep in Canada to have an affixed identification ear tag with a unique animal number before leaving their farm-of-origin. Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada, in cooperation with provincial agricultural departments, is expanding on the existing ID system to include other livestock species that could be affected by contagious disease outbreaks impacting the viability of the Canadian livestock sector and/or the safety of Canadian produced food products.
The general approach within Canada is for the development of national livestock-species systems for identification and food safety traceability, supported and enforced under federal legislation and related regulations. The federal government approach to date, has been to implement regulatory change to the Health of Animals Act on a species-by-species basis, as different livestock producer groups have developed and endorsed national identification requirements for their species.
With federal funding support, the CLIA – Canadian Livestock Identification Agency – has been created with a mandate to develop multi-species strategies and systems for livestock herd health (emergency disease management) and food safety. The CLIA was formed as a coalition of representatives from the different livestock sectors, with objectives defined in the bylaws:
Michael Dexter, General Manager of the Canadian Livestock Identification Agency presented an update on:
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National Animal Identification Staff USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services 2100 S. Lake Storey Road Galesburg, IL 61401 USA Tel: +1 309-344-1942 Fax: +1 309-244-1489 Cell: +1 240-508-9269 John F. Wiemers@aphis.usda.gov
After obtaining a DVM degree from Iowa State University in 1977, Dr. Wiemers practiced food animal medicine in Iowa for nine years. In 1986 he left private practice to work for USDA, FSIS as a supervisory veterinary medical officer. Two years later he began working for USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services as Swine Epidemiologist in Illinois. In 1993, Dr. Wiemers completed a masters degree in Integrated Food Animal Management Systems at the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana. Since that time he has served on the USDA, APHIS, VS, Animal Health Programs Staff. He is now serving on the National Animal Identification Staff working with the State, Federal, and Industry representatives to develop a national livestock identification system that will meet the needs of all sectors. Dr. Wiemers is a member of the animal identification committees of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture and the United States Animal Health Association. He serves as chairman of the federal Interagency Coordinating Committee on Animal Identification. [ Back to Top ] |
Livestock: An Update
on the U.S.'s National Animal Identification System
John F. WIEMERS, DVM, MS National Animal Identification Staff USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services
The National Animal Identification System (NAIS) is a national program intended to identify specific animals in the United States and record their movement over their lifespans. It is being developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and State agencies—in cooperation with industry—to enable 48-hour traceback of the movements of any diseased or exposed animal. This will help to ensure rapid disease containment and maximum protection of America's animals.
The system is being developed for all animals that will benefit from rapid tracebacks in the event of a disease concern. Currently, working groups comprised of industry and government representatives are developing plans for cattle, swine, sheep, goats, horses, poultry, bison, deer, elk, llamas, and alpacas.
In April 2004, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the framework for implementing the NAIS animal identification and tracking system that will be used in all States and that will operate under national standards.
When fully operational, the system will be capable of tracing a sick animal or group of animals back to the herd or premises that is the most likely source of infection. It will also be able to trace potentially exposed animals that were moved out from that herd or premises. The sooner animal health officials can identify infected and exposed animals and premises, the sooner they can contain the disease and stop its spread.
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Breakout Session: IDENTIFICATION OF SMALL ANIMALS & CITES ANIMALS |
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Frank KOHN CITES Policy Specialist Live Animal Transport U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Division of Management Authority Branch of Operations 4401 N. Fairfax Dr. Arlington, VA 22203 Tel: +1 703-358-2408 Fax: +1 703-358-2298
Frank Kohn is a CITES Policy Specialist at the United States Fish & Wildlife Service specializing in humane transport guidelines and regulations.
He began his career with animals in 1977 studying binturongs at the National Zoo’s Conservation and Research Center in Front Royal, Virginia, and then spent several years working with large mammals and birds at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans. In 1983 he returned to the National Zoo managing the zoo’s research collection of small mammals, birds and reptiles in Washington, D.C., and developing educational programs at the zoo’s Amazonia Science Gallery until 2002. From 1987 to 1989 he served as President of the American Association of Zoo Keeper.
Frank has been active in Red Panda conservation and research and was the North American Red Panda Studbook Keeper from 1986 to 2002.
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Identification of
CITES-Listed Species Frank KOHN CITES Policy Specialist United States Fish & Wildlife Service
One of the challenges in regulating international wildlife trade is the proper identification of live animals by customs/border officials. With over 5,000 animal species and 28,000 plant species protected by CITES, the demands placed on customs officials to properly identify and process these species, not to mention differentiate between them and non-CITES-listed species, is enormous. Species similarities, lack or non-standardization of training programs, and compliance with non-CITES governmental regulations compounds this situation. In recent years a variety of governmental agencies and NGOs have developed identification manuals to help customs officials identify wildlife in international trade. Although the effectiveness of these manuals in positively identifying CITES-listed species and successfully reducing improper trade has not been formally evaluated, they are no doubt a valuable and useful tool. The presentation formed the basis for a discussion of future efforts and the direction of identification manuals for CITES-listed species by:
The purposed of the presentation was to generate suggestions, comments and strategies for the conservation community concerning the development of new manuals, refinement of current volumes, and their increased use as an effective aid in the ongoing drive to combat illegal wildlife trade. [ PDF of PowerPoint Presentation ] 3,197 kb |
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Walt INGWERSEN, DVM, DVSc Boehringer Ingelheim Canada, Ltd. Pethealth Veterinary Advisory Board 306 Byron Street North Whitby, Ontario L1N 4N3 Canada Tel: +1 905-430-2889 Fax: +1 905-430-4979
Dr. Ingwersen is a 1982 graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) where he returned to complete his post-graduate Doctor of Veterinary Science degree and certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine as a specialist in the area of veterinary internal medicine. From 1987 to 1998, he was chief of veterinary internal medicine at a multi-person, general/specialty veterinary clinic on the east side of Toronto becoming its hospital director in 1993. Beginning in September of 1998, he changed career directions by becoming the first Canadian to act as editor of the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association. Since June 2002, he has been a consultant to the Boehringer Ingelheim Canada Ltd., Vetmedica Companion Animal team joining them in a full-time capacity as of January 2004. Through his involvement in various veterinary medical associations, Dr. Ingwersen has developed an interest in radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, often referred to as microchipping. He was chair of the both the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and World Small Animal Veterinary Association Microchip Committees and sits as a Canadian expert on the International Standards Organization (ISO) committee (ISO/TC23/SC19/WG3) charged with the responsibility of developing global standards for RFID technology. He has written and lectured extensively on companion animal microchipping throughout North America and provides consultative advice to various RFID companies. |
Microchipping and Electronic
ID In Small Animals
Boehringer Ingelheim Canada, Ltd. Pethealth Veterinary Advisory Board
The presentation summarized the evolution of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in companion animals, addressing the three components of an effective RFID system (microchip, reader, and database). Problems encountered with technology implementation (e.g., product incompatibility) were addressed in the context of how global standardization efforts (i.e., International Standards Organization or ISO) are effectively resolving these issues and paving the way for the development and implementation of more advanced RFID applications. Additionally, migration of the technology from simple animal recovery to its incorporation into regulatory initiatives, due in large part to the ability of RFID to provide unique animal identification, as well as its evolution from a local/national to global initiative were discussed discussed focusing on current efforts to develop a more effective and globally connected database network
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