The Canadian Animal Health Coalition is working on an on-line driver training and driver verification program.
The federal government announced this week it is putting almost 184 thousand dollars into the project.
The on-line program will be based on the existing Canadian Livestock Transport Certification program.
The Coalition hopes it will provide a chance for truckers, shippers and receivers to more easily access the training needed to improve livestock and poultry handling practices.
Executive Director Mark Beaven says the project will also allow the industry to develop and effectively deliver other educational programs.
