With cattle under quarantine in parts of Alberta after a TB case was discovered in an animal from that province at a U.S. slaughter facility, the bills are starting to stack up. Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) recently said in an online publication that a significant number of herds have been quarantined and the producers notified. […] Read more
Alberta Beef Producers call for TB financial support
Beef sector questions need for transport rules changes
Officials fear new rules will favour public concerns over scientific evidence
Reading Time: 4 minutes The beef industry is bracing for changes to cattle transport regulations, fearing they might be based on perceptions rather than sound science. Current rules require animals be off-loaded after 48 hours of transport for a minimum of five hours and provided with feed and water, unless they can reach their destination within 52 hours. The […] Read more
Alberta Beef Producers delegate nominations closing soon
Reading Time: < 1 minute Nominations for the fall election of Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) delegates close on Aug. 31. ABP delegates provide leadership to the organization and are a critical connection to the grassroots producers by hearing and bringing forward their ideas, concerns and issues. Producers who want to become delegates can find nomination forms at albertabeef.org, through your […] Read more
Cattle producers and feeders in checkoff stalemate
ABP has proposed a new funding council, but that wasn’t enough to sway cattle feeders
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Alberta Beef Producers and the Alberta Cattle Feeders Association have come to an impasse on making the provincial checkoff non-refundable. And that’s put the controversial matter in the hands of the provincial government. “We’re trying to come up with a plan,” said Martin Zuidhof, chair of the Alberta Cattle Feeders Association. “That’s where it’s […] Read more
When visitors come on your land
Reading Time: < 1 minute Alberta Beef Producers’ wildlife committee has reviewed the Occupiers’ Liability Act and posted its findings at albertabeef.org. Landowners must warn visitors of hazards and ensure the property is safe. If there’s an injury or death, negligence needs to be shown and if the farmer was somehow negligent in communicating a situation on the farm, that […] Read more
Bid to boost beef checkoffs remains stalled
Reading Time: 3 minutes There’s no resolution in sight on the issue of checkoffs, even though beef industry groups say research and marketing will suffer if the levies aren’t increased. “We need to invest more in marketing, research, and issues management,” said Rich Smith, executive director of Alberta Beef Producers (ABP). “We simply believe we need a higher level […] Read more
Research on antimicrobial use and resistance to be funded
A total of $1.5 million available for projects that reduce antimicrobial use or combat resistance
Reading Time: < 1 minute Alberta Beef Producers and the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency are seeking research proposals focused on antimicrobial use and resistance. The two organizations will be awarding $1.5 million in grants for research in the following areas: Identify and/or develop practical and economically viable modifications to current beef production practices that reduce the need for non-ionophore […] Read more
Ratify Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal asap, says beef group
Levelling the playing field in Japan is the top priority, says Alberta Beef Producers
Reading Time: 2 minutes Alberta Beef Producers is urging the new federal Liberal government to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal “as soon as possible.” The producer group said its top priority is getting equal access to the Japanese market. “Our competitors in Australia implemented a free trade agreement with Japan at the start of 2015 and are […] Read more
Bob Lowe new chair of Alberta Beef Producers
Reading Time: < 1 minute Bob Lowe is the new chair of Alberta Beef Producers. The Nanton producer was elected at the organization’s meeting earlier this month. The other executive board members are vice-chair Roland Cailliau (Valleyview), finance chair Charlie Christie (Trochu), and past chair Greg Bowie (Ponoka). The other members on the 2016 board of directors are Howard Bekkering […] Read more
ABP and government partner on new research initiative
The five-year agreement has a series of specific goals to reduce costs and boost productivity
Reading Time: < 1 minute Alberta Beef Producers and the provincial and federal governments have agreed to a five-year partnership to advance research and extension activities related to the forage and beef sectors in the province. The agreement has specific, measurable, long-term strategic goals: Build and maintain research and extension capacity; Reduce winter feeding costs by 50 per cent; Reduce […] Read more
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