Science and Production Easing Transportation Requirements for Livestock Producers
by Cam Wilk, PAg, Provincial Manager, Field Services, Saskatchewan Agriculture Saskatchewan producers purchasing livestock from our auction markets can move those animals to their home base in this province on a manifest, as long as the dealer invoice is attached. This change removes the previous requirement that producers were to obtain a livestock permit following inspection and sale. Amendments to The Livestock Inspection and Transportation Regulations allowed for the change. The amendments removed the requirement that livestock producers were to obtain a livestock permit, following the inspection of livestock, before moving animals between points in Saskatchewan after any sale. A livestock manifest is still required. he Livestock Inspection and Transportation Regulations continue to require that, before transporting livestock, the owner or his or her agent shall complete and have in their possession a livestock manifest. The manifest must include: the owner’s address and phone number; the number of animals and their destination; the animals’descriptions and brands; and the signature of the owner or the owners’ agent. A properly completed manifest identifies the owner of the livestock, helps to prevent livestock theft and ensures accuracy for processing producer payments, or finance payment information, if required. Good documentation contributes to efficiencies in the movement of livestock through the marketing systems and to the prompt payment for livestock. Properly completed Saskatchewan manifests may be used to transport
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livestock to inspected markets in Alberta and Manitoba. It is important to note that livestock to be transported out of province must be inspected. A livestock permit must be issued before the animals can leave the province.
permit provides the transporter with the authority to move the livestock. The information contained on the permit is similar to the information required on the manifest.
The term “livestock” includes cattle, horses, sheep, goats, swine, bison and any hybrid of these species. The terms “transport” or “transportation” means the movement of livestock by foot or by vehicle.
Producers are exempt from completing and using a livestock manifest if they are transporting livestock to or from a veterinary clinic or between properties they own or control in Saskatchewan that are not more than 50 kilometers apart. B
Livestock permits are issued by the inspector, or an authorized person, following the payment of the appropriate inspection fees of $2.00/head. The
For more information: Contact the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377 or your nearest District Livestock Inspection office.
SSGA
Meeting Notice SSGA SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING January 24th, 2013 at 1:00 PM Saskatoon Inn Hotel, Saskatoon, SK Ballroom C balcony 1st Call For Resolutions Please submit resolutions to: the SSGA office Box 4752, Evraz Place, Regina, SK S4P 3Y4 Phone: 306-757-8523 Fax: 306-569-8799 email: ssga@sasktel.net For a full SK Beef Industry Conference agenda visit www.saskbeefconference.com
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