Posted By: ILIA
Aug 14, 2018
LIS together with Livestock Services Saskatchewan (LSS) and Ownership ID Inc. (BC) will be hosting the 73rd annual International Livestock Identification Association (ILIA) conference in Calgary, Alberta from July 14th to July 17th 2019. Registration packages will be sent out soon and sponsorship opportunities are available! Click on the next link to learn more.
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Posted By: CFIA
Apr 30, 2018
Latest situation (2018-04-30)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has received the final laboratory culture results from the bovine tuberculosis (TB) investigation. All of the results were negative and the investigation is now closed.
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Posted By: RCMP
Apr 25, 2018
Cardston – Following a string of thefts of calves from farms, officers from the Southern Alberta RCMP Livestock section are asking for the public’s help.
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Posted By: CFIA
Feb 12, 2018
February 12 , 2018, Ottawa: Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food made the following statement on the status of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) bovine tuberculosis investigation in Western Canada
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Posted By: Deidre Seiden
Oct 23, 2017
The week Cpl. Chris Reister spent on an Alberta ranch in 2010 was one of the most memorable of his career as an RCMP livestock investigator.
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Posted By: CFIA
Sep 28, 2017
Bovine tuberculosis related information for organizers of livestock shows and exhibits
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Posted By: CFIA
Dec 13, 2016
Questions and Answers: Bovine Tuberculosis investigation – Southeast Alberta and Southwest Saskatchewan
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Posted By: CFIA
Nov 22, 2016
In late September, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) notified the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) that a case of Bovine TB had been detected in a cow from Alberta when it was slaughtered in the United States. The CFIA has initiated an investigation into the case and is working with provincial agriculture and health authorities.
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Posted By: AFSC
Nov 08, 2016
Bovine tuberculosis (TB) was detected in a cow that originated in southern Alberta. For producers affected
by the CFIA investigation and quarantines, there is an existing suite of financial programs that may
provide support.
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Posted By: CBIC
Aug 12, 2016
The rising momentum toward a fresh era of national connectivity, teamwork and success for Canada’s beef industry took a major step forward with the successful delivery of a sold-out, progress packed inaugural Canadian Beef Industry Conference, August 9 – 11 in Calgary.
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Posted By: Calgary Sun
Aug 11, 2016
The president of Earls restaurant chain is apologizing to Canadian beef ranchers, taking to the stage at an industry conference in Calgary to disavow the company’s “dumb” strategy last spring to only buy beef raised in the United States.
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Posted By: Ag Week
Jul 26, 2016
FARGO, N.D. — New technology is likely to help prevent cattle theft in coming years, speakers at a recent event said.
The International Livestock Identification Association held its annual conference July 17 to 20 in Fargo, N.D., hosted by the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association.
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Posted By: Leah Hennel
Jul 12, 2016
As our city celebrates its western heritage at the Calgary Stampede, Postmedia photographers and videographers are taking a look at life behind the scenes of the modern west, where the cowboy way is still alive and well in southern Alberta.
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Posted By: Debbie Furber
May 20, 2016
Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia are the only provinces in Canada with cattle brand registries and associated brand inspection services, all of which have reported a surge in new brand registrations with the rising prices for cattle last year.
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Posted By: Calgary Herald
May 04, 2016
After taking a lashing on social media, restaurant chain Earls announced Wednesday it will bring Canadian beef back to its eateries.
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Posted By: Adrienne Waller
Sep 30, 2014
Under section 69 of the Livestock Identification and Commerce Act the Livestock Assurance Funds Tribunal (the Tribunal) is required to conduct an annual review to determine if the levies charged are appropriate, considering past and anticipated future claims on the assurance funds.
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Posted By: Phil Rowland
Aug 21, 2014
Livestock Identification Services Ltd (LIS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Shawn McLean as General Manager of LIS effective August 21, 2014. With the appointment of a General Manager,
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Posted By: Cam Camden
May 31, 2013
Livestock Identification Services Ltd. (LIS) is
proud to announce that it has registered its
50,000th livestock brand.
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Posted By: Alberta Government
Nov 18, 2011
Alberta applauds World Trade Organization ruling on U.S. Country of Origin Labeling.
WTO decision will benefit Alberta's livestock and meat industry
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Posted By: ALMA
Sep 15, 2011
devices will benefit livestock industry
Edmonton... The livestock industry may have a new tool to help with the accuracy, environmental and financial challenges of tracking cattle.
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Posted By: ARD
Jul 25, 2011
Many livestock industries have developed or are in the process of developing industry specific biosecurity practices. All are based on three main pillars: managing access to farms; animal health management; managing day-to-day production.
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Posted By: Canadian Cattlemen's Association
Jul 04, 2011
It's been a week since Canada announced the science-based technical agreement with South Korea toward restoring market access for Canadian beef.
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Posted By: David Moss
Oct 29, 2010
Government and industry reach agreement on livestock traceability principles.
Guiding principles provide foundation for traceability in Alberta.
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Posted By: David Moss
Oct 29, 2010
Import of Restricted Feeder Cattle From the United States to a Terminal Feedlot
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Posted By: David Moss
Oct 15, 2010
CFIA Import Policies - Live Animal
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