Livestock Marketers of Saskatchewan
“Promoting competitive bidding in the marketing of livestock.”

Glossary

Definitions of terms used in the marketing of livestock

Information Guide

This LMS Information Guide is provided to LMS members for reference purposes and should not be used as a substitute for legal advice.

Fact Sheets

Printable facts sheets (PDF format)

Presentations

National Applied Research Project
Many factors determine the most appropriate radio frequency identification system for movement tracking in different receiving areas and sale rings. They’re reviewed in the ‘National Applied Research Project: study of radio identification systems at livestock auction markets across Canada.’  The study, published by the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) in March 2010, is available here:
Download Report PDF(1.79 MB)

Auction Market Reader Board Requirements
Want to know about weights and measures requirements for livestock? This presentation from the Livestock Markets Associations of Canada (LMAC) in May 2010 covers topics ranging from Measurement Canada and Weighing Legislation to the use of scoreboards. 
Download Measurement Canada presentation (PDF 825 KB)

 

Industry Update

Canada’s traceability process is considered an important step towards the containment and eradication of animal disease. The trace back system creates a need for change throughout Canadian’s cattle industry. LMS members recognize a smooth transition means working together with Saskatchewan cattle producers and others. For a better understanding of how the Canadian Cattle Identification Program will affect you ask the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency