On what basis did CFIA decide that the bull came from this farm? You'd think it would be clear if it was the wrong type.

Okay so is this family going to be rightfully compensated for the loss of income?

And their dogs and cats were even killed?

OMG... who in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency was the one who ordered all of this?

What a tragedy.

Horrible

KInda glad the CFIA doesn't work within the Childrens Ministry in this province. Lotta powers. Only accountable AFTER.

The CFIA has important jobs to do. Not properly tracing livestock, and killing people's pets and livelihoods isn't one of them.

I wonder what the time-frame on this was. Did they come in and kill all the animals within a week? Was there are quarantine and adequate testing first?

These ranchers certainly have grounds to sue.

These poor people have had their lives wiped out and the CFIA says oops?? There has got to be some sort of watchdog situation here, these people should sue the a** off the CFIA, something as simple as a colour difference and they almost lose everything?? their dogs and cats?? give me a break, and these are the people in charge of the nations health through bovine diseases? They can't tell the difference between red and black?? thats a truly scary thought...oh my god..

Sue the living s&?t out of em.

Wow, what a shame!

What a horrible thing to have gone through.
I say sue as they certainly have grounds to. I can't believe they slaughtered the family pets as well. So terrible.

I have watched this one for a while now, and as far as I am concerned,these people should be compensated.
If the bull had come from their farm,it would be a different story, but it didn't.
Therefore the CFIA was wrong, and they should have to pay for that.
Personally,I would sue but that can take forever and cost a fortune.
And don't think the CFIA doesn't know that.

The CFIA should be sued, however, those responsible for this fiasco should be made to pay personally. As it stands now the good ole taxpayer will be anteing up to cover this foolishness. Being held Personally accountable might give some these government buffoons pause for serious thought.

Bang on joeboy!
The fact that these government buffoons are NEVER held accountable when they screw it up,is a major part of the problem.
And that doesn't just apply this kind of thing...it is rampant in our government with no accountability for anyone!
The first time one of these over-paid lackies is held accountable for their own stupidity,we will begin to take care of the waste in government!

First I have to say this has gone to far, what right do those Idiots in Ottawa have to destroy your live, you can wonder how far they would go . I know this is a nice hardworking Family, so Compensation is in Order "Now".What really got my Goat, is even the Pets got killed!

I do believe, that there was truly a lack of proffessionalism from the overpayed goverment workers. You would figure that the story of it not being their bull would have been investigated way before they turned the farm into a slaughter house.

I don't understand how they test it, but you would figure they would take blood samples from 40% of the stock to determine if any of the results come in positive.

It is amazing that, these people are even allowed to keep their jobs. To amass 900 acres of land is not likely done in one lifetime. Generational farmers wiped out by one government worker. Hide, hide, be ashamed about your incompentence. Go work at the 7/11 where you can not harm anyone.

Hey, the farmers name was revealed, why not the CFIA workers names.

It is frustrating to think that known criminals who are caught committing a crime can be set free on only a promise to show up for court.

While a hardworking farmer who denies that it was not their cow, looses everything, because some lazy government worker does not believe them or willing to do their job properly.

Shame shame shame.

To the Farmer, Weinhardt

I hope that this outcry, supporting your argument and plight, gives you some comfort.

It is wrong what is happened. They definitely need to have honoured the $1300 a head price they mentioned. They need to apologize publicly of their error. At the least, they should be the ones offering to buy the farm at 10% above fair market value, because of the wrong they did.

What a rotten thing to do to real good people. We bought lamb and mutton off them in the 60's, its one of those real good memories.
Gawdamn bureaucrat bull!

Amen to all!

Sue....I agree. You should be compensated. Talk to your local political representative and show him the opinions on this website.

Just another horrifying story of the BC police state. A farmer can't even sell a chicken without government inspection. It's frustrating that we have come so far to be controlled by the people we elect. I'm sure if Superstore complained to the BC government about the Farmers Market, they would shut it down or start food inspections. We should start a Vigilante Group or a Lynch Mob.