Sheep and Goat Traceability Records in Canada
Sheep and goat traceability records need animal identity, dates, and source and destination details. Existing requirements and proposed amendments are different; a proposal is not a current obligation.
Existing federal requirements
The CFIA producer guide describes approved tagging for sheep before leaving the farm of origin. It also describes records for certain older sheep leaving a farm and sheep received for breeding, with exceptions and retention periods. Check the exact event in that guide and the applicable regulations. Provincial and territorial requirements may also apply.
This page is a working checklist, not a complete compliance form. Confirm tagging, reporting, transport documents and retention with the responsible administrator for your species and province.
Proposed changes
Checked September 6, 2026: the CFIA's June 2 statement proposes sheep slaughter/export reporting and goat/cervid identification and event reporting. It says a new timeline will follow engagement and final publication. It does not make these proposals current law. New cattle and bison movement-reporting requirements are not moving forward at this time.
Follow CFIA's regulatory updates for changes to that status. Do not treat the proposed shorter reporting window as a universal farm deadline.
A working record list
| Event | Fields to retain |
|---|---|
| Birth | Dam and offspring IDs, date, observed outcome |
| Tag application or replacement | Animal, old and new identifiers, date, source |
| Arrival or departure | IDs, count, date, source, destination, reason and document reference |
| Death or disposal | Animal ID, date, observations, disposal details and source documents |
| Slaughter or export | IDs, date, location or destination and supporting documents |
| Required submission | Administrator, submission date, receipt and correction history |
Record unknown details as unknown, and professional findings with their source. Keeping a field in this checklist does not mean every event requires the same submission.
Ranch.Bot keeps generic animal and movement notes you review before saving. It does not register premises, verify tags, or submit traceability reports. The movement guide explains the separate membership and count checks.