Health of Animals Regulations

175.1 (1) Subject to subsection (2), every operator of a farm of origin, or of a farm or ranch other than the farm of origin, who removes, or causes the removal of, an ovine 18 months of age or older from the farm of origin or from the farm or ranch other than the farm of origin shall keep a record of

• (a) the identification number on the approved tag that is applied  to the ovine;

• (b) the date of removal;

• (c) the reason for removal; and

• (d) the name and address of the owner or person having the possession, care or control of the ovine at the destination to which it is removed.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to an ovine transported directly for slaughter to an establishment registered under the Meat Inspection Act or under an Act of the legislature of a province that provides for the inspection of ovine carcasses.

(3) Every operator of a farm of origin, or of a farm or ranch other than the farm of origin, who receives, or causes the reception of, an ovine for breeding purposes, shall keep a record of

• (a) the identification number on the approved tag that is applied  to the ovine;

• (b) the date of reception; and

• (c) the name and address of the owner or person who had the possession, care or control of the ovine at the farm or ranch from which it was removed.

(4) Every person who is required to keep a record under this section shall keep the record for a period of at least five years.