Domestic Cervid Industry Regulation (Alta. Reg. 188/2014). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Alberta Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal production Registration Game Authorization/permit Marking/identification Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Entry into force notes The present Regulation enters into force on 1 November 2014 and expires on 31 October 2014. Abstract The present Regulations is made under the Livestock Industry Diversification Act. The Regulation applies to domestic cervids, currently being elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, moose, and their progeny. The term “domestic” is an important qualifier when referring to cervids because it creates a distinction between those animals which may be farmed and those that are considered to be wildlife. Domestic cervids are now considered livestock under this Regulation and are no longer considered a wildlife species. The text - consisting of 47 sections – deals with the following aspects: licences and permits, registration and identification, possession and related incidences, records and reports, antler provisions. Full text English Website www.gov.ab.ca References - Legislation Implements Livestock Industry Diversification Act (RSA 2000, c. L-17). Legislation | Canada | 1990 (2014) Keyword: Animal production, Slaughtering, Animal by-products, Pests/diseases, International trade, Offences/penalties, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Livestock Industry Diversification (Principal) Regulation (Alta. Reg. 255/91). Legislation | Canada | 1991 (2013) Keyword: Game, Internal trade, Slaughtering, Animal by-products, Wild fauna, Authorization/permit, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX Livestock Industry Diversification (Ministerial) Regulation (Alta. Reg. 256/91). Legislation | Canada | 1991 (2013) Keyword: Game, Internal trade, Slaughtering, Animal by-products, Wild fauna, Authorization/permit, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX