CFIA changes to small ruminant import policy
Last week CNGF was made aware that Option 2C for the import of male small ruminants from any premises in the USA, which requires the importing premises to be enrolled in the Scrapie flock certification program (SFCP), was under review by CFIA and has been put on hold...
Consultation on proposed changes to Feeds Regulations
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is pleased to announce that we have published the proposed Feeds Regulations, 2022 in Canada Gazette, Part 1. We have launched a 90-day public consultation from June 12 to September 10, 2021, to gather feedback from...
Spring update from CNGF
Download the latest information about CNGF activities here. CNGF-Update-May2021
Advancing eradication: genetic scrapie resistance in goats
CFIA - NOTICE TO INDUSTRY - APRIL 22, 2021 Testing for genetic resistance in sheep has been a useful tool in scrapie management and eradication. The Canadian goat industry may now also breed for genetic resistance to scrapie. The Canadian goat industry has been...