Electronic manifests are now available in Alberta to make tracking animals more efficient. In the event of an emergent disease situation, the ability to trace animal movement is paramount. It supports disease preparedness, protects market access, and maintains consumer confidence. When considering the potential for an emergent disease situation, Shawn McLean, General Manager of Livestock…

(Lidocaine Impregnated Bands) An article appeared in ABP Magazine in December 2023 (view here) explaining the science behind Lidoband castration devices. They are now available in Canada in different sizes for different weights of cattle to be used with the appropriate banners. They qualify as a compounded product because of the lidocaine impregnation, so in…

Winter and Spring are often some of the busiest seasons in Alberta’s beef industry, and this year has been no exception for the teams at ABP and Verified Beef Producer Plus (VBP+). Over the past several months, ABP and VBP+ representatives have been on the road attending conventions, hosting workshops, participating in youth events, and…

Province reports nearly 600 animals removed since 2018 Alberta’s Wild Boar Control Program says efforts to eradicate invasive wild boar from the province are continuing to advance, with nearly 600 animals removed since 2018. In an update shared through the Alberta Invasive Species Council (AISC), the province reported that 595 wild boar have been removed…

The Waterton Biosphere Region is seeking input from livestock producers who have experienced losses to bears, wolves or cougars between 2021 and 2025. Information collected through the survey will be used to help inform discussions around Alberta’s predator compensation program.  Producers are asked to provide up to five years of data on livestock inventories, overall death losses and predator-related…