ATTENTION BARN OWNERS: New Manitoba Premises Identification Program

In the near future, a premises identification number will be needed
for all barns / similar venues in order to track where poultry and
livestock, including horses, have been.

Prepared by Manitoba Agricultre, Food and Rural Initiatives, the Manitoba Premises Identification program is designed to protect, plan for, and manage livestock and poultry in health and food safety emergencies by linking animals to a specific location. Examples of emergencies include disease outbreak, flood, or other disaster. With the pending equine traceability system, MHC believes that this program may be expanded to the equestrian world in the near future.

To obtain a premises identification number for your property, complete and submit an application to Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives. Applications and further information can be found at http://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/livestock/premisesid/pid01s02.html

Brochures with further detail are available for download at the above link or from the Manitoba Horse Council office.

UPDATE: The premises identification number for the MHC Equestrian Centre in Birds Hill Park is MB1014806
See above and obtain an identification number for your property today.