Canadian Cattle
Production System Overview


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Canadian Livestock Tracking System

uses RFID ear tags and a national database to enable rapid and accurate animal identification.

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Environmental Standards

safeguard Canada’s natural environment to support sustainable high-quality beef production.

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Animal Health Product Approvals

are determined by the Government of Canada before use in cattle is permitted.

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Grain Feeding

promotes well marbled, tender and flavourful beef with firm, white fat.

Canadian Beef Processing
System Overview


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Temperature Monitoring

Is conducted throughout the beef production process as required by the establishment’s food safety system.

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Microbial Testing Programs

Are implemented by all Canadian beef processors to monitor sanitation and food safety.

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Animal Health Product Approvals

Are determined by the Government of Canada before use in cattle is permitted.

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Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Enforces federal laws relatingto animal health and the safetyof Canadian beef.