New National Livestock Tracking System Launched in Mexico

Mexico will launch an updated version of the National Livestock Movement System (Sinamope), focusing on enhancing and modernizing the country's livestock traceability efforts. The new system is designed to reduce zoonotic risks and improve overall traceability.

Javier Calderón, Director, SENASICA, announced that the upgraded Sinamope will strengthen monitoring of livestock movement and reinforce ongoing health measures. He emphasized that an efficient traceability system, which tracks the origin, veterinary treatment, and destination of livestock, ensures the safety and quality of meat products offered in both domestic and international markets. The new system will also streamline the process of issuing livestock movement certificates, making it faster, more efficient, and secure.

This upgrade is expected to enhance Mexico's zoosanitary status and prevent the introduction of diseases and pests not present in the country. The system will also be a critical tool in mitigating zoonotic risks, particularly with the activation of the National Animal Health Emergency Device (Dinesa) due to the spread of the cattle tick, currently affecting three Central American countries.

Homero García de la Llata, President, National Confederation of Livestock Organizations (CNOG), noted that the Sinamope update strengthens animal health strategies and best practices, addressing traceability challenges faced by producers, feeders, and meat processing establishments. He reaffirmed the producers' commitment to identifying over 10 million cattle annually and registering the movement of 20 million heads.

A pilot program in Chihuahua has successfully georeferenced livestock production units, providing greater certainty in livestock management. This initiative will be expanded to other states.