Quebec Animal ID Program Linda Marchand

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The Key To Success: One Traceability System For All Livestock Linda Marchand Director General Agri-Traçabilité Québec Chicago September 2005

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Background Creation of Agri-Traçabilité Québec (ATQ) 2001-2005 Action plan The Quebec Traceability System Traceability tools New developments Key elements

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Agri-Traçabilité Québec Created in September 2001 A non-profit organization responsible for traceability system management Major Responsabilities Development, establishment and maintenance of a database Provide assistance to stakeholders and follow-up on the reception and validity of data

A collaborative effort: 3 partners: 

A collaborative effort: 3 partners

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ATQ Team

Quebec’s vision: 

One system and one database for all livestock Efficient system able to react rapidly in case of a food safety crisis More than identification… traceability! Movements of animals Contacts between animals Quebec’s vision

Foundations of Quebec’s System: 

Mandatory Multi-species database Identification within days of birth Record of all movements Foundations of Quebec’s System

2001-2005 Action Plan: 

2001-2005 Action Plan Implement traceability for these sectors Bovine 2002 Ovine 2004 Swine 2005 Implement bovine meat traceability from the slaughterhouse to the consumer … 2005

Traceability Tools: 

Traceability Tools MIRROR Identify premises Record animal movements between various premises Vigitr@ce

Single Animal ID: 

Single Animal ID Electronic ID AND Visual panel : security Unique 15 digits ISO Number One supplier : invitation to tender

Group Identification: 

Group Identification Assignment of a unique number to a group of animals / products Swine sector Table eggs pilot project Flocks of birds Batches of eggs

Premises Identification: 

Premises Identification Farms Pastures Auctions Slaughterhouses Trade fairs For all stakeholders : Sorting centre Pathology centre Genetic evaluation station Zoos, etc.

Georeferenced Premises: 

Georeferenced Premises Site number linked to a georeferenced database

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Record of Animal Movements : Automatic readers in strategic sites

Automation: 

Automation

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ATQ DATABASE Tag activation AUCTION TRADE Farm of origin Johnson Farm Smith Farm Slaughterhouse

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ATQ’s DATABASE Tag number Birth date Gender of animal Location of animal (Site number) Stakeholder’s site number Date animal received Site of origin (site number) Tag number Quebec’s Obligations Movements of animals: Farm Fair Auction Slaughterhouse Exportation Death

ATQ’s Objectives: 

ATQ’s Objectives Put in place tools to facilitate the work of producers to meet their obligations Validate the information received for the database

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To Facilitate and Validate Declarations Information exchange partnerships Producer 65% of producers using their services

Development projects: 

Development projects Enhancements Automation of stakeholders Portable readers and software (farms andamp; carriers) Management software (Provin, Bovitrace) Projects in new sectors Cervids Table eggs Horticultural production

Database:possible information: 

Database: possible information Animal health Quarantineing Genetics Feeding Unsupported animals (which are not traced presently)

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B.S.E. (mad cow disease) Number of animals imported Their origin Export agreement and Added value Age of animals Crisis simulation Equinox 2005 Database : Practical Applications

Development Plan 2004-2009: 

Emphasis on ATQ’s consolidation Strategic orientations Organization Targeted Productions Financing Business Proposal Planning Development Plan 2004-2009

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Business Proposal Planning Agri-Trace A proven and tested sofware Ease of use, user-friendly interfaces System can be adapted (3 packages) Software User License ID Order Management Complete Traceability System

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Key Elements Traceability… not just identification Importance of having one database for all agricultural sectors Efficient system allows rapid reaction in case of a food safety crisis Vigitr@ce

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