Constance Seutter, President of the Canadian Cervid Alliance, provides detailed testimony on the regulatory challenges facing cervid farmers in Canada. She outlines the evolution of CFIA policies on chronic wasting disease, including herd certification requirements, depopulation practices, and compensation limitations.
Drawing on both industry-wide experience and her personal case, Seutter describes the financial, operational, and emotional impacts of quarantine measures, herd destruction, and regulatory enforcement. Her testimony raises concerns about policy inconsistency, scientific uncertainty, and the broader viability of family-run agricultural operations in Canada.
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