Pre-approved indicators for caprine (goat) and cervid
Alert
There is currently no regulatory requirement under Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations for the identification of caprine or cervid species. Proposed amendments to those Regulations would introduce a requirement for the identification of caprine and cervid species.
The indicators listed here for caprine and cervid would be approved for caprine and cervid under the proposed amendments to Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations.
Pre-approved indicators for caprine (goat)
The means of identifying animals listed below are pre-approved indicators for caprine.
Pre-approved technology:
FDX, HDX and non-electronic
Pre-approved manner to identify:
(a) ear tag with marking and identification number facing forward; (b) leg band with marking and identification number, and; (c) indicator applied to the tail web with marking and identification number.
Scope of approval:
The indicators bearing an ISO 11784 number listed under this section would be approved for all types of domestic movement of caprine and caprine carcasses, and their export. The indicators with herd mark listed under this section would be approved for caprine aged 12 months or less and moved directly from a farm to an abattoir.
Historical information on the approval of indicators for caprines (goats)
Date of revision
Description of revision
2022-05-20
Pre-approval of tags CAP-06-03A and CAP-06-03B
Organization allocating identification numbers: Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Ear tags
Manufacturer: Allflex
CAP-01-01 Caprine OS Combi FDX ear tag, Manufacturer's code: CGF-OS31OS31
Manufacturer: Shearwell
CAP-06-01A Caprine ASET FDX-B RFID ear tag, Manufacturer's code: ASGOEFSPC
CAP-06-02A Caprine ASET visual ear tag, Manufacturer's code: ASGOE0SPC
CAP-06-03A Caprine ASET HDX RFID ear tag, Manufacturer's code: ASGOEHSPC
Tail web tags
Manufacturer: Shearwell
CAP-06-01B Caprine ASET FDX-B RFID indicator for tail web application, Manufacturer's code: ASGOEFSPC
CAP-06-02B Caprine ASET visual tag indicator for tail web application, Manufacturer's code: ASGOE0SPC
CAP-06-03B Caprine ASET HDX RFID indicator for tail web application, Manufacturer's code: ASGOEHSPC
Leg bands
Manufacturer: Datamars
CAP-08-01 Caprine HDX Leg Band, Manufacturer's code: 982 0000-273
CAP-08-02 Caprine Visual Leg Band, Manufacturer's code: 982 0000-272
CFIA code: CAP-01-01
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
CGF-OS31OS31
Name, other reference
n/a
Technology and manner to identify
FDX RFID ear tag
Colour
Orange
Organization allocating identification numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
n/a
CFIA code: CAP-06-01A
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Shearwell
Manufacturer's code
ASGOEFSPC
Name, other reference
ASET RFID tag
Technology and manner to identify
FDX-B ear tag
Colour
Orange
Organization allocating identification numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Physically, it is the same indicator as CAP-06-01B
CFIA code: CAP-06-02A
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Shearwell
Manufacturer's code
ASGOE0SPC
Name, other reference
ASET visual tag
Technology and manner to identify
Non-RFID ear tag
Colour
Orange
Organization allocating identification numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Physically, it is the same indicator as CAP-06-02B
CFIA code: CAP-06-03A
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Shearwell
Manufacturer's code
ASGOEHSPC
Name, other reference
ASET RFID tag
Technology and manner to identify
HDX-B ear tag
Colour
Orange
Organization allocating identification numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Physically, it is the same indicator as CAP-06-03B
CFIA code: CAP-06-01B
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Shearwell
Manufacturer's code
ASGOEFSPC
Name, other reference
ASET RFID tag
Technology and manner to identify
FDX-B tail web tag
Colour
Orange
Organization allocating identification numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Physically, it is the same indicator as CAP-06-01A
CFIA code: CAP-06-02B
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Shearwell
Manufacturer's code
ASGOE0SPC
Name, other reference
ASET visual tag
Technology and manner to identify
Non-RFID tail web tag
Colour
Orange
Organization allocating identification numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Physically, it is the same indicator as CAP-06-02A
CFIA code: CAP-06-03B
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Shearwell
Manufacturer's code
ASGOEHSPC
Name, other reference
ASET RFID tag
Technology and manner to identify
HDX-B tail web tag
Colour
Orange
Organization allocating identification numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Physically, it is the same indicator as CAP-06-03A
CFIA code: CAP-08-01
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Datamars
Manufacturer's code
982 0000-273
Name, other reference
Datamars ARaymond HDX Leg Band
Technology and manner to identify
HDX RFID leg band
Colour
Orange
Organization allocating identification numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
n/a
CFIA code: CAP-08-02
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Datamars
Manufacturer's code
982 0000-272
Name, other reference
Datamars ARaymond Visual Leg Band
Technology and manner to identify
Non-RFID leg band
Colour
Orange
Organization allocating identification numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
n/a
Pre-approved indicators for cervid
The means of identifying animals listed below are indicators that would be approved for cervids under the proposed regulations. Cervid is defined hereunder as farmed animals of the family Cervidae including deer and elk.
Pre-approved technology:
FDX and non-electronic for approved indicators; non-electronic for approved secondary indicators
Pre-approved manner to identify:
Ear tag with marking and identification number unique to the animal facing forward
Scope of approval:
The indicators and secondary indicators listed under this section would be approved for all types of domestic movement of cervid and cervid carcasses, and their export.
Historical information on the approval of indicators for cervids
Date of revision
Description of revision
2024-02-01
Pre-approval of tag CER-06-01
Organizations allocating identification numbers: Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Ear tags (including secondary indicators)
Manufacturer: Allflex
CER-01-01B Red deer and reindeer RFID tag delivered by the CCIA, Manufacturer's code: CACER023/CACER025
CER-01-01B1 Red deer and reindeer RFID tag delivered by the CCIA, Manufacturer's code: CD-G11H11L11M11-10
CER-01-02B Elk and moose RFID tag delivered by the CCIA, Manufacturer's code: CACER033/CACER035
CER-01-02B1 Elk and moose RFID tag delivered by the CCIA, Manufacturer's code: CD-G11H11X11M11-10
CER-01-03B White-tailed deer, mule deer and fallow deer RFID tag delivered by the CCIA, Manufacturer's code: CACER043/CACER045
CER-01-11 Red deer and reindeer large plastic, non-RFID ear tag, Manufacturer's code: CAVCER023/CAVCER025
CER-01-12 Elk and moose large plastic, non-RFID ear tag, Manufacturer's code: CAVCER033/CAVCER035
CER-01-13 White-tailed, mule deer and fallow deer large plastic, non-RFID ear tag, Manufacturer's code: CAVCER043/CAVCER045
Manufacturer: Shearwell
CER-06-01 Cervid RFID tag delivered by the CCIA, Manufacturer's code: METYWHDP00
CER-07-01 Cervid metal tag delivered by the Government of British Columbia, Manufacturer's code: nilFootnote 1
CER-07-02 Cervid metal tag delivered by the Government of Alberta, Manufacturer's code: nilFootnote 1
CER-07-03 Cervid metal tag delivered by the Government of Saskatchewan, Manufacturer's code: nilFootnote 1
Manufacturer: Allflex
CER-01-04 Maxi plastic ear tag for cervid delivered by the Government of Alberta, Manufacturer's code: GTXF-colorFootnote 1
CER-01-05 Large plastic ear tag for cervid delivered by the Government of Alberta, Manufacturer's code: GTLF-colorFootnote 1
CER-01-06 Maxi plastic ear tag for cervid delivered by the Government of Saskatchewan, Manufacturer's code: GTXF-colorFootnote 1
CER-01-07 Maxi plastic ear tag for cervid, second type of markings, delivered by the Government of Saskatchewan, Manufacturer's code: GTXF-colorFootnote 1
CER-01-08 Large plastic ear tag for cervid delivered by the Government of Saskatchewan, Manufacturer's code: GTLF-colorFootnote 1
CER-01-09 Large plastic ear tag for cervid, second type of markings, delivered by the Government of Saskatchewan, Manufacturer's code: GTLF-colorFootnote 1
CER-01-14 Plastic ear tag for cervid, delivered by the Government of Saskatchewan, Manufacturer's code: GPM-colorFootnote 1
CER-01-10 Maxi plastic ear tag for cervid delivered by the Government of Manitoba, Manufacturer's code: GTXF-colorFootnote 1
CFIA code: CER-01-01B
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
CACER023/CACER025
Name, other reference
n/a
Technology and manner to identify
FDX+ ear tag; non-RFID secondary ear tag
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for red deer and reindeer. Same tag as CER-01-01 but with different marking
CFIA code: CER-01-01B1
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
CD-G11H11L11M11-10
Name, other reference
n/a
Technology and manner to identify
FDX+ ear tag; non-RFID secondary ear tag
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for red deer and reindeer. Same tag as CER-01-01B but the male portion has been replaced
CFIA code: CER-01-02B
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
CACER033 / CACER035
Name, other reference
n/a
Technology and manner to identify
FDX+ ear tag; non-RFID secondary ear tag
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for elk and moose. Same tag as CER-01-02 but with different marking
CFIA code: CER-01-02B1
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
CD-G11H11X11M11-10
Name, other reference
n/a
Technology and manner to identify
FDX+ ear tag; non-RFID secondary ear tag
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for elk and moose. Same tag as CER-01-02B but the male portion has been replaced
CFIA code: CER-01-03B
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
CACER043 / CACER045
Name, other reference
n/a
Technology and manner to identify
FDX+ ear tag; non-RFID secondary ear tag
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for elk and moose. Same tag as CER-01-03 but with different marking
CFIA code: CER-01-11
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
CAVCER023/CAVCER025
Name, other reference
n/a
Technology and manner to identify
Non-RFID primary and secondary ear tags
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for red deer and reindeer.
CFIA code: CER-01-12
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
CAVCER033/CAVCER035
Name, other reference
n/a
Technology and manner to identify
Non-RFID primary and secondary ear tags
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for elk and moose
CFIA code: CER-01-13
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
CAVCER043/CAVCER045
Name, other reference
n/a
Technology and manner to identify
Non-RFID primary and secondary ear tags
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for white-tailed deer, mule deer and fallow deer.
CFIA code: CER-06-01
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Shearwell
Manufacturer's code
METYWHDP00
Name, other reference
n/a
Technology and manner to identify
MET HDX ear tag; non-RFID secondary ear tag
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
n/a
CFIA code: CER-01-01
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
ATQCER023/ATQCER025
Name, other reference
n/a
Technology and manner to identify
FDX+ ear tag; non-RFID secondary ear tag
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers
Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for red deer and reindeer. Those tags are gradually being phased out since February 2015
CFIA code: CER-01-01A
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
ATQCER023/ATQCER025
Name, other reference
n/a
Technology and manner to identify
FDX+ ear tag; non-RFID secondary ear tag
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers
Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for red deer and reindeer. Same tag as CER-01-01 but with different marking
CFIA code: CER-01-02
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
ATQCER033/ATQCER035
Name, other reference
N/A
Technology and manner to identify
FDX+ ear tag; non-RFID secondary ear tag
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers
Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for elk and moose. Those tags are gradually being phased out since February 2015
CFIA code: CER-01-02A
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
ATQCER033/ATQCER035
Name, other reference
N/A
Technology and manner to identify
FDX+ ear tag; non-RFID secondary ear tag
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers
Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for elk and moose. Same tag as CER-01-02 but with different marking
CFIA code: CER-01-03
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
ATQCER043/ATQCER045
Name, other reference
N/A
Technology and manner to identify
FDX+ ear tag; non-RFID secondary ear tag
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers
Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for white-tailed deer, mule deer and fallow deer. Those tags are gradually being phased out since February 2015
CFIA code: CER-01-03A
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's code
ATQCER043/ATQCER045
Name, other reference
N/A
Technology and manner to identify
FDX+ ear tag; non-RFID secondary ear tag
Colour
Yellow
Organization allocating identification numbers
Agri-Traçabilité Québec
Date of approval
Date at which proposed regulations would come into force
Note
Indicators would be approved for all cervids but recommended for white-tailed deer, mule deer and fallow deer. Same tag as CER-01-03 but with different marking
CFIA code: CER-07-01
Indicator Attribute
Details
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Ketchum
Manufacturer's Code
Not allocated
Name / Other Reference
Metal Tag, Kurl-Lock #3 Tag
Technology and Manner to Identify
Non-RFID metal ear tag
Colour
Silver
Organization Issuing Identification Numbers
Government of British Columbia (non-ISO provincial identification numbering scheme)
Notes
Those tags, pre-approved for all cervids, are gradually being phased out since December 2018. Identification number on front of the tag is made of four digits, followed by a birth year code. The marking "BC-F" is printed on the back of the tag.
CFIA code: CER-07-02
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Ketchum
Manufacturer's Code
Not allocated
Name / Other Reference
Metal Tag, Kurl-Lock #3 Tag
Technology and Manner to Identify
Non-RFID metal ear tag
Colour
Plain (silver)
Organization Issuing Identification Numbers
Government of Alberta (non-ISO provincial identification numbering scheme)
Notes
Those tags, pre-approved for all cervids, are gradually being phased out. To comply with the double-tagging requirement, the application of any combination of the three Alberta provincially-approved tags would be approved. Printed with a registration number and herd letters that indicate the farm of origin
Government of Saskatchewan (non-ISO provincial identification numbering scheme)
Notes
Those tags, pre-approved for all cervids, are gradually being phased out. To comply with the double-tagging requirement, the application of any combination of the five Saskatchewan provincially-approved tags would be approved. Saskatchewan metal tags consist of six or seven numbers and may end in a birth year letter.
CFIA code: CER-01-04
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's Code
GTXF-color
Name / Other Reference
Maxi
Technology and Manner to Identify
Non-RFID plastic ear tag
Colour
Green, orange, pink, red, white or yellow
Organization Issuing Identification Numbers
Government of Alberta (non-ISO provincial identification numbering scheme)
Notes
Those tags, pre-approved for all cervids, are gradually being phased out. To comply with the double-tagging requirement, the application of any combination of the three Alberta provincially-approved tags would be approved. Those tags are printed with a registration number and herd letters that indicate the farm of origin.
CFIA code: CER-01-05
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's Code
GTLF-color
Name / Other Reference
Technology and Manner to Identify
Non-RFID plastic ear tag
Colour
Green, orange, pink, red, white or yellow
Organization Issuing Identification Numbers
Government of Alberta (non-ISO provincial identification numbering scheme)
Notes
Those tags, pre-approved for all cervids, are gradually being phased out. To comply with the double-tagging requirement, the application of any combination of the three Alberta provincially-approved tags would be approved. Those tags are printed with a registration number and herd letters that indicate the farm of origin.
CFIA code: CER-01-06
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's Code
GTXF-color
Name / Other Reference
Maxi, double-sided printing
Technology and Manner to Identify
Non-RFID plastic ear tag
Colour
Green, red, yellow, orange, white or pink
Organization Issuing Identification Numbers
Government of Saskatchewan (non-ISO provincial identification numbering scheme)
Notes
Those tags, pre-approved for all cervids, are gradually being phased out. To comply with the double-tagging requirement, the application of any combination of the five Saskatchewan provincially-approved tags would be approved. Markings on plastic tags issued by Saskatchewan: "S" for Saskatchewan, the herd prefix (consisting of three letters), three numbers and a letter that represents the year of birth, for example, "SSAF002Z". Part of the tag number on plastic tags may be on the back, so the full number can only be captured by reading the information on both sides.
CFIA code: CER-01-07
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's Code
GTXF-color
Name / Other Reference
Maxi, single-sided printing
Technology and Manner to Identify
Non-RFID plastic ear tag
Colour
Green, red, yellow, orange, white or pink
Organization Issuing Identification Numbers
Government of Saskatchewan (non-ISO provincial identification numbering scheme)
Notes
Those tags, pre-approved for all cervids, are gradually being phased out. To comply with the double-tagging requirement, the application of any combination of the five Saskatchewan provincially-approved tags would be approved. Markings on plastic tags issued by Saskatchewan: "S" for Saskatchewan, the herd prefix (consisting of three letters), three numbers and a letter that represents the year of birth, for example, "SSAF002Z". Part of the tag number on plastic tags may be on the back, so the full number can only be captured by reading the information on both sides.
CFIA code: CER-01-08
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's Code
GTLF-color
Name / Other Reference
Large, double-sided printing
Technology and Manner to Identify
Non-RFID plastic ear tag
Colour
Green, red, yellow, orange, white or pink
Organization Issuing Identification Numbers
Government of Saskatchewan (non-ISO provincial identification numbering scheme)
Notes
Those tags, pre-approved for all cervids, are gradually being phased out since December 2018. To comply with the double-tagging requirement, the application of any combination of the five Saskatchewan provincially-approved tags would be approved. Markings on plastic tags issued by Saskatchewan: "S" for Saskatchewan, the herd prefix (consisting of three letters), three numbers and a letter that represents the year of birth, for example, SSAF002Z. Part of the tag number on plastic tags may be on the back, so the full number can only be captured by reading the information on both sides.
CFIA code: CER-01-09
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's Code
GTLF-color
Name / Other Reference
Large, double-sided printing
Technology and Manner to Identify
Non-RFID plastic ear tag
Colour
Green, red, yellow, orange, white or pink
Organization Issuing Identification Numbers
Government of Saskatchewan (non-ISO provincial identification numbering scheme)
Notes
Those tags, pre-approved for all cervids, are gradually being phased out since December 2018. To comply with the double-tagging requirement, the application of any combination of the five Saskatchewan provincially-approved tags would be approved. Markings on plastic tags issued by Saskatchewan: "S" for Saskatchewan, the herd prefix (consisting of three letters), three numbers and a letter that represents the year of birth, for example, SSAF002Z. Part of the tag number on plastic tags may be on the back, so the full number can only be captured by reading the information on both sides.
CFIA code: CER-01-14
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's Code
GPM-color
Name / Other Reference
Technology and Manner to Identify
Non-RFID plastic ear tag
Colour
Producers choice from: green, red, yellow, orange, white, pink, blue
Organization Issuing Identification Numbers
Government of Saskatchewan (non-ISO provincial identification numbering scheme)
Notes
Pre-approved for all cervids. For the double-tagging requirement, the application of any combination of the five Saskatchewan provincially-approved tags would be approved.
CFIA code: CER-01-10
Indicator Attribute
Details
Manufacturer
Allflex
Manufacturer's Code
GTLF-color
Name / Other Reference
Maxi
Technology and Manner to Identify
Non-RFID plastic ear tag
Colour
White
Organization Issuing Identification Numbers
Government of Manitoba (non-ISO provincial identification numbering scheme)
Notes
Those tags, pre-approved for all cervids, are gradually being phased out since December 2018. The primary tag is applied to a cervid's ear and the secondary tag to the other ear. The letters printed on the tag are a herd prefix which is specific and unique for a farm. The numbers printed on the tag is an animal identification number.