CCIA launches livestock traceability survey

The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) is inviting producers and industry stakeholders to participate in its Livestock Traceability Survey, which is now open.

Earlier this year, CCIA established a CLTS Task Force to better understand the business needs of producers and other stakeholders who use or interact with livestock traceability and information systems. As part of this initiative, the survey was developed to look beyond the current Canadian Livestock Tracking System (CLTS) and identify what users need from future livestock traceability systems in Canada.

The survey seeks feedback on participants’ experiences, challenges and priorities, including opportunities to:

• Reduce duplicate data entry and reporting burden;
• Simplify current processes and improve ease of use;
• Improve integration between livestock information systems;
• Identify features, tools and reporting capabilities that would provide greater value to users;
• Better understand expectations regarding data ownership, privacy, security and trust; and
• Identify priorities for future investment in livestock traceability technology systems.

The survey will remain open from September 25 to November 25, 2026, and is expected to take approximately 20 to 25 minutes to complete. It is available in three formats:

Producer feedback will help CCIA better understand industry needs and establish priorities for the future of livestock traceability systems in Canada.