Health of Animals Regulations

175.1 (1) Subject to subsection (2), the operator of a site who removes or causes the removal of an ovine 18 months of age or older from the site 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 in respect of an ovine that is transported directly for slaughter either to an establishment where food animals are slaughtered by the holder of a licence that is issued under paragraph 20(1)(b) of the Safe Food for Canadians Act or to an establishment that is registered under an Act of a province that provides for the inspection of ovine carcasses.

(3) The operator of a site who receives or causes the reception of a bred ovine 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 site 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.