Mexico Enhances Livestock Traceability System

SENASICA emphasized the importance of using identifiers to minimize health risks in the livestock sector during the first regular session of the National Governing Council of the Animal Mobilization Identification and Registration System (SINIIGA–SINIDA). 

To strengthen this traceability system, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER) held a meeting with the Mexican Association of Secretaries of Agricultural Development (AMSDA) and the National Confederation of Livestock Organizations (CNOG). The ministry stated that no strategy would be effective without an integrated approach involving all participants in the value chain. 

SADER authorities proposed enhancing the georeferencing of livestock production units (UPP) to verify the number of animals on ranches and ensure data consistency with the National Livestock Register (PGN). This system aims to support sanitary actions in Mexico, such as eradicating bovine tuberculosis, by providing essential data about the herd's characteristics, including the animal's origin, food and medications received, historical movements, and places of fattening, slaughter, and processing.

Homero García, President, CNOG, noted that over 1,000 offices across the 32 states assist producers with PGN updates, registrations, and the distribution of SINIIGA–SINIDA identifiers. Additionally, there are 2,341 offices for the Electronic Mobilization Registration (Reemo). García reiterated the Confederation's commitment to aiding SENASICA in identifying over 10 million cattle annually and registering the movement of 20 million heads.

Jaime Montes, President, AMSDA, acknowledged the budgetary differences among states but emphasized the willingness and commitment to support SENASICA's actions, including sanitary sweeps, quarantines, and the elimination of sick animals. He added that state secretaries organize discussion forums to address specific issues in production areas and expedite their resolution.