RFIDNews | CCIA puts an end to bar code animal tagging

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) has ordered that all cattle must be tagged with CCIA-approved RFID tags as of January 1, 2010. Consequently, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will strike bar code tags from the approved animal tag list.

Since September 1, 2006, RFID tags have been the only CCIA-approved means of tracking cattle. However, producers have been allowed to gradually to phase out their use of bar codes leading up to the December 31, 2009 deadline.

The CCIA recommends that bar code tags already applied to the animals’ ears should not be removed. Rather, the producers should apply RFID tags in addition to the bar code tags and cross-reference the two in the Canadian Livestock Tracking System (CLTS). The CCIA argues that this is essential to maintaining the integrity of the traceability system.

The order to adopt RFID comes on the strength of RFID’s ability to monitor animal movements in real-time, thus allowing producers to better catch the early signs of disease.

Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a pair of encapsulated RFID mini-transponders designed for applications in animal tagging and asset tracking.

The 12mm TRPGR30TGC and TRPGP40TGC mini-transponders were developed to enable users a battery-free solution for embedding RFID tags into smaller objects across a broader range of applications. These transponders come ready-to-use and are 100 percent backwards compatible with all of TI’s RFID software and readers including power modules, control modules and micro readers.

Pethealth launches MiniChip, companion animal RFID technology

Pethealth Inc. announced the roll out of an ISO-standard MiniChip for use with companion animal RFID applications.

Approximately one-third the size of a standard microchip – which itself is roughly the size of a grain of rice - the MiniChip is designed to offer a smaller-scale alternative without compromising any of the protective benefits.

GAO handheld reader for animal ID and mgmt

GAO RFID announced its handheld RFID reader series for animal identification and management, for applications such as stock breeding, animal control, or foodstuff tracking systems.

Fastrac RFID installed for convenience at Ontario libraries

Vaughan Public Libraries in Ontario, Ca. are in the final stages of implementing the Fastrac RFID system.

The Fastrac RFID will provide greater convenience to patrons, time savings for the staff and additional security for the library itself. Provided by the partnership between VTLS and mk Sorting Systems, the installation will include several self-checkout kiosks, staff stations, RFID gates, tagging stations, tagging wands and tags.

Canada pushes forward with national livestock ID program

The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) has begun using RFID technology to identify and collect data on all cattle that come into Agribition.

According to Leader-Post, a total of 1,800 cattle in Agribition were each issued a radio frequency distribution ear tag chip. The RFID tag links unique animal data such as age, weight and other vital statistics.

Atmel deploys low-frequency RFID for animal ID

Atmel Corp. extended its RFID family with the launch of a low-frequency (LF) one-time programmable (OTP) transponder IC optimized for animal identification systems for pets, wildlife or livestock.

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CCIA puts an end to bar code animal tagging