by CNGF | May 12, 2023 | Featured, news
The Canadian goat industry relies heavily on the genetics from the USA, and changes to the rules on importing goats has negatively impacted breeder’s abilities to expand their herd genetics.
Earlier this year, the CFIA approved a special import of USA bucks for the use of their semen. This program is running for the 2023 breeding season, assuming there is at least 10 bucks to make the project worthwhile. Producers are encouraged to take part in this progressive push to bring more genetics across the border for the betterment of our goat industry.
OC Flock Management in Alberta is the company that will be facilitating the project. They are arranging imports, transportation, housing, Canadian testing, semen production and distribution. They however will not be sourcing or purchasing any potential buck candidates.
CFIA requirements for bucks to enter Canada – https://inspection.canada.ca/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/imports/importpolicies/live-animals/2007-5/eng/1321032703935/1321032839418
Interested in the program, reach out the the OC Contact: lynn@ocflock.com
by CNGF | Apr 17, 2023 | Featured, news
Ontario Goat Farmers Needed For Parasite Project Interested in getting a handle on your parasite problems on farm? Consider joining this project specifically for grazing goats in...
by CNGF | Jan 30, 2023 | Featured, News
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by CNGF | Nov 18, 2022 | Featured, News
(Lacombe, AB) 18 November 2022 – The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) and the Canadian National Goat Federation (CNGF) are pleased to announce the release of the updated Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Goats. The Code is now available at...
by CNGF | Nov 17, 2022 | Featured, News
(Lacombe, Alberta) 18 novembre 2022 – Le Conseil national pour les soins aux animaux d’élevage (CNSAE) et la Fédération canadienne nationale de la chèvre (FCNC) ont le plaisir d’annoncer la publication du Code de pratiques pour le soin et la manipulation des chèvres...
by CNGF | Jul 4, 2022 | Featured, News
For a limited period of time, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has modified and reinstated Option 2c as part of the import policy “Requirements for Small Ruminants Imported From the United States for Breeding, Domestic or Captive...
by CNGF | Jun 19, 2022 | Featured, News
In November 2021, Option 2c, for the import of male small ruminants from any premises in the U.S., was suspended with very little notice to industry, and has since been under review. This severely limited the ability of Canadian goat breeders to access US genetics....
by CNGF | May 15, 2022 | Featured, News
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by CNGF | Feb 4, 2022 | Featured, News
The following survey was released by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), to garner feedback from producers who import goats and sheep from the United States. The survey is part of CFIA’s review of the recently suspended option 2C for importing bucks and rams....
by CNGF | Dec 3, 2021 | Featured, News
CNGF has contacted CFIA’s Senior Veterinary Office, the Senior Staff Veterinarian of the Domestic Disease Control Section and the Director General of the Animal Health Directorate regarding the fact that Option 2C for the import of male small ruminants from any...
