New Provisions for Non-Emergency On-Farm Slaughter
Public Information Sessions

Ontario's Meat Regulation (Reg. 31/05 under the Food Safety and Quality Act, 2001) has been changed to provide options for cattle and pig producers who want to slaughter animals on their farm and have the carcass processed in a provincially licensed meat plant. The products can only be consumed by the producer and their immediate family on the premises where the animal was slaughtered. Products cannot be sold or distributed.

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is holding public sessions to provide more information about the requirements under the regulation. These sessions will be of interest to cattle and swine producers, meat plant operators, and those interested in providing on-farm slaughter services.

Best Western Hotel &
Conference Centre
700 Lakeshore Drive
North Bay
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
May 12, 2008
French translation available

Providence Bay
Centennial Hall
11 Mutchmor Street
Providence Bay
Manitoulin Island
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
May 13, 2008

Stratton Millenium Hall
36 Hwy. 17,
Stratton
(Rainy River)
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
May 15, 2008

River Garden Inn
10 Romeo St. North
Stratford
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
May 20, 2008

Best Western Renfrew Inn
& Conference Centre
760 Gibbons St.
Renfrew
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
May 21, 2008
French translation available

For planning purposes, please register for information sessions at least three days prior to the session:
1-888-466-2372 ext. 65382