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“The core objective of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) National Cattle Identification program is to create a system whereby every bovine animal sold by its original owner, and leaving its herd of origin, bears a unique identification number. That unique identification number will remain with that animal until it is slaughtered and after slaughter will…

This is the first in a series of articles highlighting a selection of ABP-supported research projects that were featured at our Research Showcase in February 2023. When Gleise Medeiros da Silva arrived at the University of Alberta after finishing her Ph.D. in Florida, she was frequently asked how she would survive Edmonton’s frigid winters. This…

The Alberta beef industry is keen to dive into results of a competitiveness study initiated last year. Alberta Beef Producers, Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association, and Canadian Cattle Association are collaborating to share the results of the Alberta Beef Competitiveness Study, now available. The Alberta Beef Competitiveness Study has three key components. First, it identifies barriers…

Following a successful Annual General Meeting, Alberta Beef Producers is pleased to announce the 2023 Board of Directors: Back (L to R): Brad Dubeau (General Manager), Gary These, Lee Irvine, Doug Roxburgh, George L’Heureux, Kent Holowath, and Nanita Blomquist.  Front (L to R): Miles Wowk, Sheila Hillmer (Vice Chair), Brodie Haugan (Chair), Fred Lozeman (Finance…

Applications are now open for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Program, an initiative to support jobs for young people in agriculture. In February, AAFC announced approximately $13 million would be invested to enhance the program, supporting around 1,200 jobs. Through this program, agriculture employers hiring young Canadians are eligible for support in…

Advocacy efforts Our advocacy efforts have recently focused on our animal health and care priorities. New regulations came into force on January 1, 2023 designed to further improve safety and address driver fatigue. These regulations mandate Electronic Logging Device (ELD) use by federally regulated carriers. This mandate works hand in hand with Hours of Service…

Throughout 2022, our producers’ interests remained at the forefront of our government relations efforts. The year was filled with unique challenges, new focus areas, and some milestone wins. As the new year begins, we’re bringing important lessons into 2023. The 2021 drought and the burden of high input costs has led to a focus on…

In the months following publication, most of the articles in the magazine find a second home on ABP Daily. And so should the cover, and some of the many faces that make this magazine possible. ABP Magazine, ABP Magazine Covers, ABP Volume 3 Issue 1 Published by Brad Dubeau,Alberta Beef Producers EditorLindsay Roberts CreativeTracy Irving…

The fall auction mart tour continued into December. I attended a variety of sales from bred females, regular pre-sorts, and even a few dispersals. It was a pleasure to reconnect with a few producers after the two-year hiatus. Such visits provided insightful perspective from a producer’s lens on some of the issues that our industry is currently…

Want to be a part of Alberta Beef Producers? There are still opportunities for you to become involved this year: 1. As a delegate: We still have openings for delegates – read up on the delegate eligibility, talk to a delegate in your zone, and find the 2023 Delegate Nomination form here. 2. As a…