CCC UPDATE
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International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) Employee Justifying Pay Cheque
Rob Sinclair "spokesperson" for the IFAW, an organization based in the US with an office in Canada, has been busy in the past few days. In an article in the National Post (quoting Mr. Sinclair) and an interview on a radio show (Peter Warren), the IFAW blames game farming for the introduction of diseases. While this is an old argument that (as in the past) makes no sense - CWD was first diagnosed in the wild in the US - we should be careful not to let this organization spread their venom everywhere.
Therefore, the CCC will be responding to the article in the National Post and tomorrow (Sunday), I will be on Peter Warren's radio show in order to set the record straight. We should not be surprised by these attacks on game farming from the IFAW, after all, they are part of the coalition that vowed to stop Cervid Harvest Preserves in Alberta by attacking game farming.
On-Farm Food Safety Program
The OFFSP Committee met on Friday, September 7th to start the work towards a HACCP type of program for cervid farms. During this meeting, Mr. Don Bamber was elected as Chair of the Committee.
CCC Meeting in Ottawa
The Canadian Cervid Council will be meeting in Ottawa from September 30th to October 2nd. The meetings will be useful to discuss health, quality control and international trade issues, amongst industry members, with government officials (we expect a good participation from both provincial and federal governments), and with elected officials. Indeed, the CCC will make presentations to groups of elected officials and will also organize a reception on Parliament Hill (Tuesday, October 2nd). This is an effort by the CCC to inform our Members of Parliament of the importance of our industry.
Chronic Wasting Disease Voluntary Herd Certification Program
The CCC received from CFIA the latest version of the CWD Certification Program. Should you wish to view the latest draft , please let us know.
Velvet Tags now required for export
The CFIA officialized the fact that there will be a requirement for velvet to be tagged prior to the signing of export certificates. The CFIA recognizes the Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Canadian Cervid Council velvet tagging programs.
Serge Buy (Sept. 8, 2001)
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