Emerging Services
CLRC is constantly adding services for use by member associations and breeders.
At the present time, CLRC is progressively adding additional services
available via the Internet, including printable forms, electronic
registration forms and query capabilities.
Existing Services
CLRC provides a complete line of service with respect
to registration of animals, as well as several association related services.
Services are available in both official languages.
Registration Services
| Applications: |
Verify applications in accordance with breed
association rules, policies and by-laws, the Animal Pedigree Act and any
other relevant laws. |
| Tattoo Register: |
Maintain a register of tattoo letters and issue receipts as new combinations are registered. |
| Herd Name Register: |
Maintain a register of herd names (prefixes) and issue
receipts as new names are registered. |
| Registrations: |
Print certificates for those animals with a properly
completed application (can also be electronically transmitted) and maintain
a pedigree data base. |
| Embryos: |
Print embryo certificates to maintain proper control
over embryo transfers. |
| Transfers: |
Record changes of ownership of registered animals and
embryos. |
| Leases: |
Record leases of registered animals. |
| Fees charged |
Charge the fees for services provided to individual breeder accounts
as specified in the breed association fee schedule. |
| Account Statement: |
Print an up-to-date statement each time a breeder submits
work or fees. This statement provides a complete breakdown of funds including
GST/HST in each breeder's account. |
| Errors: |
Correspondence with breeders to correct errors on applications
in order to avoid unnecessary delays and additional costs. |
| Animal Listing: |
Pedigrees may be selected and sorted by several criteria
and printed as a report. |
| Breeder Inquiries: |
Respond to telephone inquiries, E-mails and letters. |
| Export Duplicate: |
Copies of certificates for exported animals may be sent
directly to a foreign association or the Canadian breed office. |
| Extended Pedigrees: |
Pedigrees showing up to five generations of ancestry
may be printed for use by the breed associations or individual breeders.
In addition, a printout of all ancestry for an animal in the computer is
available regardless of the number of generations. |
| Herd Inventories: |
Lists of animals owned or sold by a breeder may be printed. |
| Herd Names: |
Lists of herd names sorted by herd name or by breeder
name may be printed. |
| Semen Certificates: |
Semen certificates may be issued to control the registration
of animals resulting from artificial insemination. |
| Semen Transfers: |
Semen ownership records may be maintained to control
registration of animals resulting from artificial insemination. |
| Stallion Reports: |
Maintain a record of services listed on stallion reports
to better control registration of offspring. |
| R.O.P.: |
R.O.P. data is printed on certificates.
Identification & correction of Pedigree discrepancies
between R.O.P. and registry.
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| Electronic Data Transfers between: |
CLRC and Association offices
CLRC and Genotyping Labs
CLRC and National and Regional Genetic Centres
CLRC and Magazine publishers
CLRC and breeders
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| Electronic Herd Book |
Member and Pedigree Information is posted
in each association's section of CLRC website.
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| Fully integrated Database: |
CLRC offers a fully integrated database including both
registration and performance information. |
Administrative Services
| Custom Reports: |
Customized reports can be developed at cost
based on any information in our computer. |
| Data Transfer: |
Data in the CLRC computer can be transferred by diskette
or telecommunications for use at breed association offices. |
| Breed Association Inquiries: |
Respond to telephone inquiries and letters and assist
in revising by-laws and policies when requested. |
| Fees Received: |
Deposit fees received from breeders and special deposits
from breed associations in the breed association bank account in Ottawa.
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| Herd Books: |
Customized herd or stud books may be printed on request. |
| Mass Mailings: |
Mass mailings to members or non-members are available. |
| Memberships: |
Maintain an up-to-date membership list and issue cards
for all new members and renewals.
Lists, statistics and mailing labels are available for
current, new or lapsed members. Mailing labels can be sorted by postal
code, name, or in accordance with Canada Post's National Distribution Guide
for second class mail. In the case of associations with multiple breeds;
lists, statistics and mailing labels are available for a specific breed
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Membership renewal notices are available.
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| New Breeders: |
Lists of newly created accounts for non-members are available. |
| Non-Members: |
Lists, statistics and mailing labels for non-members
are available. |
| Parentage Tests: |
Notices of required parentage test including blood vials
may be mailed. |
| Progeny Lists: |
Lists of progeny are available to breed associations
and individual breeders (covering one generation or all generations of
descendants). |
| Secretary Duplicates: |
Copies of certificates may be sent to the breed association
office. |
| Tattoos: |
Lists of registered tattoo letters sorted by breeder
name or tattoo letters are available. |
| Telecommunications: |
Registration and query facilities are available electronically. |
| Transfer Notices: |
Notice of all transfer of ownership and leases may be
sent to the breed association office. |
| Printing: |
Design and printing of application forms, regulations,
fee schedules, certificates, receipts and membership cards, unusual requests
may be printed at additional cost. |
| Form Distribution: |
Form distribution as requested by breeders. Mass distribution
of forms is at additional cost. |
| Permanent Storage of Documents: |
Every application of registration, transfer, etc., as
well as correspondance, is kept in readily available storage for a period
between one and two years and thereafter is permanently available on microfilm. |
| Overdue Accounts: |
Interest is charged on overdue breeder accounts. |
| By-Laws: |
Maintain an up-to-date copy of each breed association
by-laws. |
| CLRC Secretarial Services: |
The Corporation offers a secretarial service to breed
associations that includes a complete management service or any part thereof. CLRC is presently providing complete secretarial services to the Dexter and Galloway Cattle and Katahdin Sheep Associations. |
Other Services
| Product Distributor: |
Distributor of Ketchum products including
tattoo equipment, ear tags and CCIA National tags.
Distributor of AVID microchips, readers and syringes.
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| Desktop Publishing: |
Production of forms and newsletters,catalogues, promotional
materials, business cards & logos, etc., including design, printing
and mailing. Word processing and spreadsheets are also available. |
| Translation: |
English/French and French/English written translation
is available. |
| Annual Workshop: |
Both a formal and informal gathering of breed association
staff. Held in conjunction with the CLRC Annual meeting in April.
Rental of the main meeting room at the hotel is covered
by CLRC, however, travel, lodging and meals are at the expense of the breed
associations.
Topics of discussion are wide open to all participants.
This gathering is for their benefit as it relates to CLRC issues or other
common concerns in which CLRC may not be directly involved.
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| Office Accommodation: |
CLRC recognizes the advantages of jointly sharing office
space and/or common services(e.g.,photocopying, printing) with its members.
Currently the Canadian Swine Breeders' Association and the Canadian Goat
Society are part of such sharing within Holly Lane office complex. Other
member associations are encouraged to explore these alternatives. |
Reports (Sent to Breed Office)
| Weekly Reports: |
Tattoo, Herd Name and Membership Receipts
Changes in Breeder Information
Deposit Totals
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| Monthly Reports: |
Transaction Statistics
Membership Statistics
Fee Breakdown
Aged Account Receivable
Import/Export Statistics
G.S.T./H.S.T. Reports
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| Annual reports: |
Detailed Registration Breakdown by breeder
Detailed Registration Breakdown by sex, province, and
breed
Listing of Breeder Accounts
Annual Report and Financial Statements
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Promotional Materials
| Promotional Brochure: |
A brochure outlining the complete history of CLRC and
its services is available on request. |
| New Association Package: |
A comprehensive package is available to associations
to familiarize new staff with the operation of CLRC, and the working relationship
between CLRC and the associations. New staff are also invited to spend
some time in the offices of CLRC, familiarizing themselves with the operation.
CLRC staff is always available by telephone to assist associations and
their staff. |
| New Breeder Package: |
A package is sent to each new breeder outlining
proper procedures, association rules, rules of eligibility for registration,
fee structure, etc., to assist in taking maximum advantage of CLRC service. |
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