Identification Technology in Canada: Identification Technology in Canada


Topics for discussion: Topics for discussion Program Overview Technology Transition Why RFID? CCIA Standards Success of RFID


Slide3: Program Overview The Canadian Cattle Identification Program is an industry initiated and led animal ID and tracking system designed for the efficient and effective traceback of animal disease and food safety issues.


Slide4: January 1 2001 - Cattle to be tagged by the time they leave their herd of origin. Enforcement - extension and notification. July 1 2002 – Full implementation Enforcement - monetary penalties began Official Implementation


Slide5: Being Led by… The Canadian Livestock Industry: Board of Directors Ex-Officio Committees


Slide6: Initial Tag Technology andamp; Criteria One-tag/Minimal Size 95% lifetime retention Visual read/Barcode ISO #s/Country Code Tamper evident Required at first point of sale


Slide7: CCIA Approved Tags


Post BSE…: Post BSE… Enhanced IS/database capacity and capabilities - age verification - full animal movement tracking - premise ID - group lot - zoning - value added Ensure complete automation and electronic transfer of records Facilitate Full Food Chain Response Enhanced Enforcement/Regulations Multi-Species integrated system Harmonization of existing systems


Slide9: imports and exports tags - colors, retention, readability packing plant issues enforcement value-added international standards Issues with Barcode Tag Technology


Slide10: Transition To RFID Implementation of RFID began on January 01, 2005 As of September 1, 2006 all cattle leaving their herd of origin must be tagged with a CCIA approved RFID tag.


Slide11: Why Low Frequency? (134.2 KHz) The use of RFID in the identification animals is governed by 2 international standards – ISO 11784 and ISO 11785 Commercially available to the livestock industry Internationally accepted for livestock ID Read range - cm to 2 meters Penetrates tissue and moisture - not as affected by surrounding metals 1 transponder read at a time - anti collision under development HDX and FDX


Slide12: The specifications for RFID transponder (ear tag) technology is in accordance with the International Standards Organization (ISO) and Standards Council of Canada (SCC). All transponder models submitted to the CCIA must be certified by ICAR for conformance under ISO 11784 and 11785. Must meet CCIA RFID lab and field trial performance standards CCIA RFID Standards


ISO Code Structure: ISO Code Structure Reads Electronically as: LA 00000 0 124 000299999999      Animal Reserved Flag Country Unique ID Number


Slide14: Visual - RFID transponder must have the national ID logo on the front facing exposed portion of the tag Mechanical - RFID transponders must be designed for single use and tamper evident - Maximum insertion force and minimum axial force must be met Physical - Must NOT be harmful to the animal, damage the hide or cause contamination of meat Examples of CCIA RFID Transponder Standards


Slide15: Electrical - Resident frequency of the transponder must be within 134.2kHz ± 3kHz Readability - Must be easily and readily readable with encoded data following the ISO 11784 Code Structure Retention (Field Trial) - Tested for minimum retention under controlled conditions Environmental - Must endure rigors of the environment (-31ºF to +104ºF)


CCIA Approved RFID Tags: CCIA Approved RFID Tags Allflex FDX Nedap Y-Tex Ketchum Destron Allflex HDX Zee Tags


Slide17: Example of Standards for Reader Verification All RFID readers must be capable of reading both HDX and FDX transponders Must be capable of meeting ISO standards of 11785 and must meet Industry Canada standards for Radio Frequency Transmission (RSS-210) Must meet interface requirements - audible/visible signal - display number - capable of communicating to external devices


Slide18: Elisphere Destron Livestock Paddle Tag Tracker Series Allflex Stick


Other Considerations: Other Considerations Color Ear Placement Price


Slide20: Full implementation July 01, 2002 Proven successful industry/government partnership Industry Sustainable National Standards 40 million unique numbers allocated 150 million events Entire traceback system andlt; $4M 97-100% program compliance Invaluable assistance during BSE Investigations Multi-species Value-Added services International recognition/harmonization CCIA Achievements


Slide21: Thank-You! For more information please contact: CCIA Phone 1-877-909-BEEF (2333) Fax (403) 275-1668 Website:www.canadaid.ca © 2004 Canadian Cattle Identification Agency All material in this presentation is the property of the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency Inc.