Traceability
Swine Traceability is an essential animal health and food safety system that supports a rapid and precise emergency response to protect livestock, producers, processors and consumers.
Anyone who has custody, care, or control of swine—or deadstock of swine—must comply with both federal and provincial traceability legislation. Alberta’s regulations meet or exceed those under the federal Health of Animals Act. By meeting Alberta’s regulations, you are also fulfilling all your national traceability requirements.
Aberta Pork is the delegated authority for traceability under Alberta Swine Traceability Regulation and the responsible administrator for Alberta producers under the national PigTRACE program.
Need Manifests or Tags?
Once submitted, Alberta Pork will provide your movement information to the national PigTRACE system.
Traceability
Swine Manifests
Swine Manifests must be submitted to Alberta Pork within 48 hours of swine movement.
Who Submits the Swine Manifest?
- Movements Within Alberta
Receiver submits the Swine Manifest. - Movements Leaving Alberta (Exports)
Shipper submits the Swine Manifest. - Movements Coming into Alberta (Imports)
Receiver submits the Swine Manifest.
Remember to Keep Records!
All regulated parties are required to keep copies of your manifest. Shippers & Receivers must keep manifests for five years. Transporters are required to retain manifests for one year.
Animal Identification
All animal IDs are assigned and/or ordered through Alberta Pork.
Herd Marks (Tattoo Numbers)
Herd marks are assigned upon registration and linked to both the producer’s premises and Alberta Pork Producer Number.
Shoulder Slap Tattoo: for swine going to slaughter
Small Ear Tag or Ear Tattoo: required for pigs exported to the U.S.
Tags
To order tags call Alberta Pork at 1-877-247-PORK, or Email Us
Large Ear Tag (2¼” × 1½”)
- Sows/boars moving to farms
- Large pigs going to fairs/auctions
- Exported breeding pigs
- Imported pigs
- Pigs going to slaughter
Small Ear Tag (1½” × 1½”)
- Small pigs going to fairs or pigs under 115 kg (market weight)
- Exports outside Canada
*Alternative options are available for small-scale producers.
Need assistance?
Email: Contact Us
Call: Toll-free 1-877-247-PORK (7675)