Accessorized
by Kim Waalderbos
Mooove on over, ladies. There’s a new diva on the block, and she’s…accessorized. Her momma too.
Cows and calves on Canadian dairy and beef farms are all sporting a pair of ‘earrings’ or ear tags that are unique to them. The cool part about these ear tags is not only are they stylish, but they serve an important purpose too — traceability.
A young dairy calf sports her Canadian national identification ear tag (the round button in her right ear).
These ear tags are part of an industry initiated, industry-led program called the Canadian Cattle Identification Program (http://CanadaID.com). Participants in Canada’s beef, dairy and bison sectors established the program January 1, 2001, with full enforcement (including fines and penalties) since July 1, 2002.
Posted by Farm and Food Care on May 21st, 2013 :: Filed under Animal care,animal handling,Beef cattle,Dairy cattle,Food safety,Traceability
Tags :: beef, Canada, cattle, dairy cattle, technology, Traceability