Alberta Beef Producers is pleased to announce that Mikayla Janssen will be joining the team as Government Relations and Policy Manager, effective October 19, 2026. Mikayla is a graduate of the University of Victoria, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science. She has served as Ministerial Assistant, Policy Advisor, and most…

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is preparing to host its 2026 Producer Meetings across the province this fall. Meetings are scheduled in all five zones between Sept. 28 and Oct. 29, 2026. Along with hearing industry updates, bringing forward and debating resolutions, and participating in delegate elections, producers will have an opportunity to connect with peers…

There are only a few days remaining for producers to have their voices heard through public consultations on two proposed regulatory changes relevant to Canada’s beef industry.  One consultation focuses on interprovincial trade, including a proposal that would allow, under specific circumstances and for a limited time, provincially inspected meat to move across provincial borders. …

Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP) delegate nominations are open, with positions available across all five zones. “Serving as a delegate is one of the best ways to get involved in Alberta’s cattle industry,” says Doug Roxburgh, Chair, ABP. “Delegates represent the needs and ideas of producers in their zone, keep producers informed on the latest from…

Johne’s disease can quietly spread through a herd for years before infected animals begin showing clinical signs. By the time weight loss and diarrhea become apparent, other cattle may already have been exposed or infected, making early detection an important part of effective herd health management. With support from Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), the University…

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) participated in a recent roundtable with Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Heath MacDonald, to discuss priorities for the next federal agricultural policy framework.  Held at NAIT in Edmonton, the roundtable brought together representatives from Alberta commodity organizations to provide input on the future direction of agricultural policy. Discussions focused on…