Canadian Swine Traceability System: An industry-led initiative to track swine movements in Canada, coordinated through the Canadian Pork Council and its member provincial pork organizations.
PigTrace Canada: Brand name for the Canadian Swine Traceability System and associated program administration.
Premises: Any land parcel, based on certificate of title, where swine are produced, housed, raised or marketed. Premises identification provides animal health officials with the location and appropriate contact information for each livestock premises in the event of disease outbreak.
Producer: Individuals or corporations that (a) own, produce or raise swine, or (b) own the facilities used to house, produce, or raise swine.
Provincial Pork Organization: The official pork producers association in your province of residence.
Traceability: The ability to locate and track an animal’s movement from premises to premises throughout its lifetime.