Stock handlers and auction market workers are doing a good job ensuring full traceability and the safe, humane handling of animals, says an American stock handling expert. Curt Pate said Canadian efforts to improve animal tracking and ensure humane treatment of livestock are helping build a strong reputation and a solid future for the Canadian cattle industry. Auction markets in particular are playing a key role by providing services such as cattle tagging, tag scanning and data collection, Pate said. However, there’s always room for improvement and...MORE