Pre-approved indicators for caprine (goat) and cervid
Alert
There is currently no regulatory requirement under Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations for the identification of caprine or cervid species. Proposed amendments to those Regulations would introduce a requirement for the identification of caprine and cervid species.
The indicators listed here for caprine and cervid would be approved for caprine and cervid under the proposed amendments to Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations.
Pre-approved indicators
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Pre-approved indicators for caprine (goat)
The means of identifying animals listed below are pre-approved indicators for caprine.
Pre-approved technology:
FDX, HDX and non-electronic
Pre-approved manner to identify:
(a) ear tag with marking and identification number facing forward; (b) leg band with marking and identification number, and; (c) indicator applied to the tail web with marking and identification number.
Scope of approval:
the indicators bearing an ISO 11784 number listed under this section would be approved for all types of domestic movement of caprine and caprine carcasses, and their export. The indicators with herd mark listed under this section would be approved for caprine aged 12 months or less and moved directly from a farm to an abattoir.
Historical information on the approval of indicators for caprines (goats)
Date of revision
Description of revision
2022-05-20
Pre-approval of tags CAP-06-03A and CAP-06-03B
2022-08-23
Note that CAP-01-01 has been discontinued by the manufacturer.
Revised manufacturer codes for CAP-06-03A.
CFIA code: CAP-01-01
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
CGF-OS31OS31
Name, other reference
-
Technology and type
RFID (FDX) ear tag
Colour
Orange
Organization allocating identifcation numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
As of August 2024, this indicator is gradually being phased-out of the program.
CFIA code: CAP-06-01A
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Shearwell
Manufacturer's code
ASGOEFSPC
Name, other reference
ASET RFID tag
Technology and type
RFID (FDX-B) 1-piece ear tag
Colour
Orange
Organization allocating identifcation numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Physically, it is the same indicator as CAP-06-01B.
CFIA code: CAP-06-01B
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Shearwell
Manufacturer's code
ASGOEFSPC
Name, other reference
ASET RFID tag
Technology and type
RFID (FDX-B) 1-piece tail web tag
Colour
Orange
Organization allocating identifcation numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Physically, it is the same indicator as CAP-06-01A.
CFIA code: CAP-06-02A
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Shearwell
Manufacturer's code
ASGOE0SPC
Name, other reference
ASET visual tag
Technology and type
Non-electronic 1-piece ear tag
Colour
Orange
Organization allocating identifcation numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Physically, it is the same indicator as CAP-06-02B.
CFIA code: CAP-06-02B
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Shearwell
Manufacturer's code
ASGOE0SPC
Name, other reference
ASET visual tag
Technology and type
Non-electronic 1-piece tail web tag
Colour
Orange
Organization allocating identifcation numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Physically, it is the same indicator as CAP-06-02A.
CFIA code: CAP-06-03A
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Shearwell
Manufacturer's code
ASGOEHSPC, AFSOEHDP02 (with visual tag set)
Name, other reference
ASET RFID tag
Technology and type
RFID (HDX-B) 1-piece ear tag
Colour
Orange
Organization allocating identifcation numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Physically, it is the same indicator as CAP-06-03B.
CFIA code: CAP-06-03B
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Shearwell
Manufacturer's code
ASGOEHSPC
Name, other reference
ASET RFID tag
Technology and type
RFID (HDX-B) 1-piece tail web tag
Colour
Orange
Organization allocating identifcation numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Physically, it is the same indicator as CAP-06-03A.
CFIA code: CAP-08-01
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Datamars
Manufacturer's code
982 0000-273
Name, other reference
Datamars ARaymond HDX Leg Band
Technology and type
RFID (HDX) 1-piece leg band
Colour
Orange
Organization allocating identifcation numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
CFIA code: CAP-08-02
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Datamars
Manufacturer's code
982 0000-272
Name, other reference
Datamars ARaymond Visual Leg Band
Technology and type
Non-electronic 1-piece leg band
Colour
Orange
Organization allocating identifcation numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Pre-approved indicators for cervid
The means of identifying animals listed below are indicators that would be approved for cervids under the proposed regulations. Cervid is defined hereunder as farmed animals of the family Cervidae including deer and elk.
Pre-approved technology:
FDX and non-electronic for approved indicators; non-electronic for approved secondary indicators
Pre-approved manner to identify:
Ear tag with marking and identification number unique to the animal facing forward
Scope of approval:
The indicators and secondary indicators listed under this section would be approved for all types of domestic movement of cervid and cervid carcasses, and their export.
Historical information on the approval of indicators for cervids
RFID (FDX+) ear tag; Secondary non-electronic ear tag
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identifcation numbers
Attestra
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
The indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for red deer and reindeer. Those indicators are gradually being phased out since February 2015.
CFIA code: CER-01-01A
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
ATQCER023/ATQCER025
Name, other reference
Technology and type
RFID (FDX+) ear tag; Secondary non-electronic ear tag
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identifcation numbers
Attestra
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
The indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for red deer and reindeer. Same indicators as CER-01-01 but with different marking.
CFIA code: CER-01-01B
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
CACER023/CACER025
Name, other reference
Technology and type
RFID (FDX+) ear tag; Secondary non-electronic ear tag
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identifcation numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
The indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for red deer and reindeer. Same indicators as CER-01-01 but with different marking.
CFIA code: CER-01-01B1
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
CD-G11H11L11M11-10
Name, other reference
Technology and type
RFID (FDX+) ear tag; Secondary non-electronic ear tag
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identifcation numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
The indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for red deer and reindeer. Same indicators as CER-01-01B but the male portion has been replaced.
RFID (FDX+) ear tag; Secondary non-electronic ear tag
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identifcation numbers
Attestra
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
The indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for elk and moose. Those indicators are gradually being phased out since February 2015.
CFIA code: CER-01-02A
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
ATQCER033/ATQCER035
Name, other reference
Technology and type
RFID (FDX+) ear tag; Secondary non-electronic ear tag
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identifcation numbers
Attestra
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
The indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for elk and moose. Same indicators as CER-01-02 but with different marking.
CFIA code: CER-01-02B
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
CACER033 / CACER035
Name, other reference
Technology and type
RFID (FDX+) ear tag; Secondary non-electronic ear tag
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identifcation numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
The indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for elk and moose. Same indicator as CER-01-02 but with different marking.
CFIA code: CER-01-02B1
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
CD-G11H11X11M11-10
Name, other reference
Technology and type
RFID (FDX+) ear tag; Secondary non-electronic ear tag
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identifcation numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
The indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for elk and moose. Same indicator as CER-01-02B but the male portion has been replaced.
RFID (FDX+) ear tag; Secondary non-electronic ear tag
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identifcation numbers
Attestra
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
The indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for white-tailed deer, mule deer and fallow deer. Those indicators are gradually being phased out since February 2015.
CFIA code: CER-01-03A
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
ATQCER043/ATQCER045
Name, other reference
Technology and type
RFID (FDX+) ear tag; Secondary non-electronic ear tag
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identifcation numbers
Attestra
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
The indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for white-tailed deer, mule deer and fallow deer. Same indicators as CER-01-03 but with different marking.
CFIA code: CER-01-03B
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
CACER043 / CACER045
Name, other reference
Technology and type
RFID (FDX+) ear tag; Secondary non-electronic ear tag
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identifcation numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
The indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for elk and moose. Same indicator as CER-01-03 but with different marking.
Government of Alberta (non-ISO provincial identification numbering scheme)
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Those indicators, pre-approved for all cervids, are gradually being phased out. To comply with the double-tagging requirement, the application of any combination of the three Alberta provincially-approved indicators would be approved. Those indicators are printed with a registration number and herd letters that indicate the farm of origin.
Government of Saskatchewan (non-ISO provincial identification numbering scheme)
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Those indicators, pre-approved for all cervids, are gradually being phased out. To comply with the double-tagging requirement, the application of any combination of the five Saskatchewan provincially-approved indicators would be approved. Markings on plastic indicators issued by Saskatchewan: "S" for Saskatchewan, the herd prefix (consisting of three letters), three numbers and a letter that represents the year of birth, e.g. "SSAF002Z". Part of the indicator number on plastic indicators may be on the back, so the full number can only be captured by reading the information on both sides.
Government of Saskatchewan (non-ISO provincial identification numbering scheme)
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Those indicators, pre-approved for all cervids, are gradually being phased out. To comply with the double-tagging requirement, the application of any combination of the five Saskatchewan provincially-approved indicators would be approved. Markings on plastic indicators issued by Saskatchewan: "S" for Saskatchewan, the herd prefix (consisting of three letters), three numbers and a letter that represents the year of birth, e.g. "SSAF002Z". Part of the indicator number on plastic indicators may be on the back, so the full number can only be captured by reading the information on both sides.
Government of Saskatchewan (non-ISO provincial identification numbering scheme)
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Those indicators, pre-approved for all cervids, are gradually being phased out since December 2018. To comply with the double-tagging requirement, the application of any combination of the five Saskatchewan provincially-approved indicators would be approved. Markings on plastic indicators issued by Saskatchewan: "S" for Saskatchewan, the herd prefix (consisting of three letters), three numbers and a letter that represents the year of birth, e.g. SSAF002Z. Part of the indicator number on plastic indicators may be on the back, so the full number can only be captured by reading the information on both sides.
Government of Saskatchewan (non-ISO provincial identification numbering scheme)
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Those indicators, pre-approved for all cervids, are gradually being phased out since December 2018. To comply with the double-tagging requirement, the application of any combination of the five Saskatchewan provincially-approved indicators would be approved. Markings on plastic indicators issued by Saskatchewan: "S" for Saskatchewan, the herd prefix (consisting of three letters), three numbers and a letter that represents the year of birth, e.g. SSAF002Z. Part of the indicator number on plastic indicators may be on the back, so the full number can only be captured by reading the information on both sides.
Government of Manitoba (non-ISO provincial identification numbering scheme)
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Those indicators, pre-approved for all cervids, are gradually being phased out since December 2018. The primary indicator is applied to a cervid's ear and the secondary indicator to the other ear. The letters printed on the indicator are a herd prefix which is specific and unique for a farm. The numbers printed on the indicator is an animal identification number.
CFIA code: CER-01-11
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
CAVCER023/CAVCER025
Name, other reference
Technology and type
Non-electronic ear tags
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identifcation numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
The indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for red deer and reindeer.
CFIA code: CER-01-12
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
CAVCER033/CAVCER035
Name, other reference
Technology and type
Non-electronic ear tags
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identifcation numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
The indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for elk and moose.
CFIA code: CER-01-13
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
CAVCER043/CAVCER045
Name, other reference
Technology and type
Non-electronic ear tags
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identifcation numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
The indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for white-tailed deer, mule deer and fallow deer.
Producers choice from: green, red, yellow, orange, white, pink, blue
Organization allocating identifcation numbers
Government of Saskatchewan (non-ISO provincial identification numbering scheme)
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Pre-approved for all cervids. For the double-tagging requirement, the application of any combination of the five Saskatchewan provincially-approved indicators would be approved.
CFIA code: CER-06-01
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Shearwell
Manufacturer's code
METYWHDP00
Name, other reference
Technology and type
RFID (MET HDX) 1-piece ear tag; Secondary non-electronic ear tag
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identifcation numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Government of British Columbia (non-ISO provincial identification numbering scheme)
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Those indicators, pre-approved for all cervids, are gradually being phased out since December 2018. Identification number on front of the indicator is made of four digits, followed by a birth year code. The marking "BC-F" is printed on the back of the indicator.
Government of Alberta (non-ISO provincial identification numbering scheme)
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Those indicators, pre-approved for all cervids, are gradually being phased out. To comply with the double-tagging requirement, the application of any combination of the three Alberta provincially-approved indicators would be approved. Printed with a registration number and herd letters that indicate the farm of origin.
Government of Saskatchewan (non-ISO provincial identification numbering scheme)
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Those indicators, pre-approved for all cervids, are gradually being phased out. To comply with the double-tagging requirement, the application of any combination of the five Saskatchewan provincially-approved indicators would be approved. Saskatchewan metal indicators consist of six or seven numbers and may end in a birth year letter.