After serving the position of livestock brand inspector for 12 years in the Lower Mainland area of the province, Andries Swanepoel announced his retirement, effective October 1, 2016. OII General Manager Bob Miller states; “ we wish to thank Andries for his many years of dedicated employment and as well, extend our best regards as he enters retirement.”

After review of the livestock inspector role in the Lower Mainland area, OII is expanding their scope in an attempt to provide the industry with full reliable service for livestock entering and leaving the non-prescribed area.

In doing so, OII is pleased to announce the hiring of two livestock brand inspectors now serving this area.

Courtney Pearson will be the contact person for required inspections for the areas west of Sumas Road, Abbotsford, including the sale outlet facilities, Fraser Valley Auction and McClary’s Stockyard. To contact Courtney; please call 1-778-808-4925.

Andeleys Peck is the newly appointed inspector for the all areas east of Sumas Road to Hope, BC. Andeleys can be reached by calling ; 1-604-845-7088 anytime.

For further information regarding inspection needs or the services administered by OII, please call the office in Kamloops at 1-250-314-9686