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September 29, 2025
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CCIA testing new RFID scanner to simplify cattle movement reporting
The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) has launched a research project to test a new RFID movement scanner aimed at making cattle movement reporting faster and easier for producers. The initiative comes as proposed changes to Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations are expected to make livestock movement reporting mandatory. Once the amendments…
September 24, 2025
Health & Production
CCIA testing smart bolus technology
The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) is advancing identification and tracking technologies through its latest research project: The Smart Bolus System as a potential alternative to traditional livestock identification and reporting methods. Livestock traceability is a cornerstone of animal health, food safety and supply chain integrity in Canada. Smart bolus systems—similar in size and weight to…
April 10, 2024
Health & Production
Ear tag retention comes down to best management practices
Lost ear tags are a costly and frustrating reality on Canadian cattle ranches. Yet, tags play an integral role in in disease outbreak investigations, as well as in maintaining the credibility of Canada’s traceability system. The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) both examines and investigates reports of retention issues on an ongoing basis. Most of…
March 23, 2023
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Celebrating 25 Years | Canada’s traceability pioneers
“The core objective of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) National Cattle Identification program is to create a system whereby every bovine animal sold by its original owner, and leaving its herd of origin, bears a unique identification number. That unique identification number will remain with that animal until it is slaughtered and after slaughter will…
January 31, 2023
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UHF tag numbers now supported in national tracking database
Responding to a need brought forward by industry and under the direction of the Board of Directors, Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) has just launched an initiative that links non-approved Ultra High Frequency Technology (UHF) secondary tags to approved CCIA tags in the Canadian Livestock Tracking System (CLTS) database. This new feature allows UHF users…
November 22, 2022
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We’ve moved tag distribution closer to industry
On July 11, CCIA brought tag distribution in-house and closer to industry. Moving away from a third-party provider allows producers to buy closer to the source and access any approved tag on the market, at competitive prices. The webstore tags.canadaid.ca has been revamped to provide a seamless shopping experience which is mobile-responsive, so you can…
November 10, 2022
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UHF tag numbers now supported in national tracking database
Responding to a need brought forward by industry and under the direction of the Board of Directors, Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) has just launched an initiative that links non-approved Ultra High Frequency Technology (UHF) secondary tags to approved CCIA tags in the Canadian Livestock Tracking System (CLTS), database. This new feature allows UHF users…
May 13, 2022
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Get on the Wait List: Supply chain issues causing tag order delays
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the April edition of ABP Magazine. Since then, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has stated its aware of ongoing tag supply challenges, and is working closely to monitor the issue. CFIA says there are sufficient tag supplies available, but producers may need to use an alternate source/dealer…
February 2, 2022
Issues & Insights
Delays affecting livestock identification device orders
Supply chain issues are affecting many products, including livestock identification devices. Shortage of raw material and staff absenteeism at manufacturing plants are now creating some noticeable delays. CDMV (CCIA’s distributor) is receiving some shipments periodically, but as the busy calving season is upon us, demand is exceeding availability for some products. It is important to…
November 25, 2021
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The Ripple Effect: Keep tag data up to date
It’s a tale as old as time: producers have a bag of extra tags laying around the barn “just in case.” But when activated tags are only used every once in a while, and the data associated with that tag isn’t updated properly, the impact is felt down the line, well after that cow has…
October 22, 2021
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MOBO: The CLTS database at your fingertips
There’s an app for everything these days…and that includes traceability. Meet the CLTS MOBO APP! The CLTS MOBO APP is essentially the Canadian Livestock Tracking System (CLTS) database at your fingertips. We’ve taken the entirety of a national traceability system and made it available on your Android and iPhone devices. You may not be familiar…
October 14, 2021
Innovation & Technology
New steel wrap-around RFID tags now available
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) is announcing a new, metal wrap-around beef tag with RFID technology. The tag is produced by Shearwell Data. The microchip is overmolded in a plastic insert, allowing easy readability and uncompromised read range. In addition, Destron Fearing’s eTag (DMR RFID) has been upgraded. It now includes a fully molded outer…
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Cattle Report
Updated: October 16, 2025
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| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
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| 09-Feb-26 | 318 | 502 | -- |
| 09-Mar-26 | 318 | 498 | -- |
| 06-Apr-26 | 320 | 494 | -- |
| 04-May-26 | 328 | 498 | -- |
| 01-June-26 | 334 | 500 | -- |
| 29-June-26 | 328 | 490 | -- |
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Last Updated on October 16, 2025
