Gregory McKelvey Fined $1,500 for Offences Under the Health of Animals Regulations

October 6, 2009, Guelph, ON - On August 27, 2009, a conviction was registered against Gregory McKelvey in the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville for one count of violating the Health of Animals Regulations. He was fined a total of $1,500.

Between March 1 and April 19, 2007, Mr. McKelvey caused the receipt of 19 head of cattle that did not bear approved tags, as required under section 177 (2) of the Health of Animals Regulations.

The CFIA enforces national identification and movement reporting requirements for cattle and bison under the authority of the Health of Animals Regulations. Animal identification is a fundamental component of livestock traceability. The ability to identify animals and their origins during an animal health or food safety emergency is paramount to the success of the response operation and the protection of human and animal health.

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