CWD Herd Certification Program

Overview

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency, with input from stakeholders, sets the National Standards for the Chronic Wasting Disease Herd Certification Program.

Based on these standards, administrators developed a Standard Operating Procedures Manual (see below) to implement the Herd Certification Program within their jurisdiction.

The Alberta government administers the program for Alberta cervid producers.

The established anniversary dates for the program are:

• December 31: Elk-only herds
• December 31: Combined elk and deer herds
• March 31: Deer only herds

Documents

The following documents are available for Alberta cervid producers who wish to enrol in the program.

Guidelines

Chronic Wasting Disease Herd Certification Program: manual for owners and cervid farm operators This manual provides owners and cervid farm operators a detailed set of requirements in terms of what is expected and how the administrator will implement the program, including enrolment, advancement criteria, timelines and approaches to suspensions and revocation.

National Standards for the Chronic Wasting Disease Herd Certification Program (CFIA) The roles and responsibilities of each participant in the CWD Herd Certification Program are detailed in the national standards.

Forms

• Form 1 – Application for Enrollment
• Form 3 – Annual Inspection
• Form 4 – Annual Inventory
• Form 5 – Site Plan
• Form 7- Cleaning and Disinfection Report
• Form 8 – Escape, Intrusion Report

Alberta participants

The information on this page is believed to be accurate. However, we are unable to guarantee its complete accuracy. If you have any questions or concerns as to the accuracy of the information, contact this program.

Contact

Connect with the Animal Health and Assurance Branch:

Phone: 780-835-2238
Fax: 780-835-3600
Email: [email protected]