E-Newsletter dsfsfa An update from MBP February 18, 2022
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Innovative Agricultural Insurance Product to Strengthen Manitoba Forage and Livestock Sectors (February 16, 2022 Federal/Provincial News Release) The
governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing $253,600 through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) to develop a new usage-based insurance (UBI) product, in collaboration with Dairy Farmers of Manitoba (DFM), to respond to needs expressed by forage crop growers and other stakeholders in a 2020 review of forage insurance programs, Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson and Terry Duguid, member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, announced. “The forage and livestock sectors in Manitoba have been vulnerable in times of substantial forage shortages, as was the case during last summer’s drought conditions, and traditional risk management and insurance methods used for other crops do not always work well for their specific needs,” said Johnson. “We are pleased to work with industry to develop this ground-breaking insurance product that will help forage growers better meet operational challenges, especially under extraordinary circumstances.” “Forage producers have seen firsthand the impacts of ongoing climate-related challenges – most notably this past year,” said Duguid. “By using scientific tools to gather and assess local conditions, projects like this will create new solutions for drought-affected producers in Manitoba.” The province will enter a two-year contribution agreement (2021/22 to 2022/23) with DFM to provide up to $253,600 in CAP-Ag Action Manitoba Strategic Initiatives (industryled) federal flow-through funding. The project will be led by DFM in partnership with Manitoba Beef Producers and four additional producer organizations.
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“Dairy Farmers of Manitoba is pleased to work with the Canada and Manitoba governments and agriculture sector to support the development of this innovative UBI product that will benefit forage growers throughout the province,” said David Wiens, chair, Dairy Farmers of Manitoba. “Using leading-edge artificial intelligence, the product will measure and predict forage crop yields automatically and in near-real time based on satellite remote sensing, weather and geophysical data.” The project will develop a usage-based, farm-specific index insurance product for Manitoba forage growers. It includes the integration of satellite remote sensing and other big data, combined with an interactive web-based application that farmers can use to individualize their insurance, receive real-time and dynamic pricing, monitor forage production throughout the season and fast-track claims settlements, the minister noted. AIRM Consulting will conduct the project over an 18month period and develop a website with a geographic information system interface for farmers to purchase insurance, monitor their policies and support claims settlements. The Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year, $3billion commitment by Canada's federal, provincial and territorial governments that supports Canada's agri-food and agri-products sectors. This includes a $2-billion commitment that is cost-shared 60 per cent federally and 40 per cent provincially/territorially for programs that are designed and delivered by provinces and territories. For more information, visit https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/about-our-department/keydepartmental-initiatives/canadian-agricultural-partnership or www.manitoba.ca/agriculture.
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COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests Now Available for Both Symptomatic and Asymptomatic People The following is compiled from provincial government news releases for the week of February 14, 2022.
a provincial testing site. Those who are at higher risk of severe illness as well as some groups who have tested positive on a rapid antigen test will still be eligible for PCR testing. Detailed information on updated COVID-19 testing eligibility can be found at: https://gov.mb.ca/covid19/testing/inde x.html.
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Rapid antigen tests (RATs) are now available for both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals at provincial testing sites. This provides members of the public with a self-testing option for use at a future point in time when they may become symptomatic. Individuals can receive up to two test kits per visit and test results do not need to be reported, but individuals are required to self-isolate and follow public health orders if they test positive. The Manitoba Government is no longer distributing KN95 masks through liquor marts and casinos. The program, launched on Dec. 23, 2021, and closed on Jan. 2, 2022. Some locations may have remaining inventory that they are distributing, but are no longer receiving shipments for public distribution. Rapid antigen tests will continue to be used for the majority of people visiting
Vaccine Manitobans who have been infected with COVID-19 are now recommended to wait two to three months after the infection before getting a booster dose. This recommendation follows the latest guidance from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization. Manitobans are advised not to assume that recovery from an infection is sufficient for immunity. Those who prefer to get their booster dose sooner, or if their primary care provider recommends a booster sooner, can go ahead and schedule a booster dose appointment. Eligible individuals can book their appointments online, by calling (toll-free) 1-844-626-8222 (1844-MAN-VACC) or by contacting their local pharmacy or medical clinic directly. Visit www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/vaccine/finder.ht ml for some of the available options. More Resources •
Vaccine campaign in Manitoba: www.manitoba.ca/vaccine and https: //protectmb.ca.
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Up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Manitoba: www.manitoba.ca/COVID19.
Government of Canada lightens border measures as part of transition of the pandemic response (February 15, 2022 Public Health Agency of Canada News Release) Recent data indicates that the
exempt from quarantine, without any prescribed conditions limiting their activities. This means, for example, they no longer need to wait 14 days before attending school, camp or daycare.
latest wave of COVID-19 driven by the Omicron variant has passed its peak in Canada. As provinces and territories adjust their public health measures, and as we transition away from the crisis phase, it is now time to move towards a more sustainable approach to longterm management of COVID-19. o
This transition is possible because of a number of factors, including Canada’s high vaccination rates, the increasing availability and use of rapid tests to detect infection, decreasing hospitalization rates and growing domestic availability of therapeutics and treatments. The Government of Canada announced a series of adjustments to the current border measures, representing the beginning of a phased easing of travel restrictions. The ability of the country to transition to a new phase at the border is a result of the actions of tens of millions of Canadians across the country who followed public health measures, including getting themselves and their families vaccinated.
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Travellers will now have the option of using a COVID-19 rapid antigen test result (taken the day prior to their scheduled flight or arrival at the land border or marine port of entry) or a molecular test result (taken no more than 72 hours before their scheduled flight or arrival at the land border or marine port of entry) to meet pre-entry requirements. Taking a rapid antigen test at home is not sufficient to meet the pre-entry requirement – it must be authorized by the country in which it was purchased and must be administered by a laboratory, healthcare entity or telehealth service.
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The Government of Canada will adjust its Travel Health Notice from a Level 3 to a Level 2. This means that the Government will no longer recommend that Canadians avoid travel for nonessential purposes.
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Unvaccinated travellers will continue to be required to test on arrival, on Day 8 and quarantine for 14 days. Unvaccinated foreign nationals will not be permitted to enter Canada unless they meet one of the few exemptions.
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Travellers should understand the risks that are still associated with international travel given the high incidence of Omicron, and take necessary precautions. On February 28, 2022 at 16:00 EST, Transport Canada’s Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) that restricts where international passenger flights can arrive in Canada will expire. This means that international flights carrying passengers will be permitted to land at all remaining Canadian airports that are designated by the Canada Border Services Agency to receive international passenger flights.
website), including proof of vaccination in English or French and a quarantine plan prior to arriving in Canada. •
To prove a previous COVID-19 infection, the Government of Canada will continue to only accept molecular test results, taken at least 10 calendar days and no more than 180 calendar days before entering Canada.
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In considering whether to travel, travellers should consider the availability of medical services in a foreign country, and plan for the potential high costs associated with medical treatment and extending their trip, should they test positive for COVID-19 while abroad. Travellers should also understand that there is a continued risk that border and travel measures in other countries, as well as in Canada, may change while they are abroad and should regularly review the entry requirements and exemptions for their travel situation.
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Travellers should check if they are eligible to enter Canada and meet all entry requirements before heading to the border. In addition, some provinces and territories may have their own entry restrictions in place. Check and follow both the federal and any provincial or territorial restrictions and requirements before travelling to Canada. All travellers, regardless of how long they were away from Canada, continue to be required to submit their mandatory information via ArriveCAN (free mobile app or
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Province Releases Spring Flood Outlook Risk of Flooding in Most Southern Manitoba Basins, Spring Weather Conditions to Determine Full Scope to best prepare for potential flood mitigation operations.”
(February 18, 2022 Province of Manitoba News Release) Manitoba’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre’s
spring flood outlook reports the risk of moderate to major flooding in most southern Manitoba basins is dependent on weather conditions from now until the spring melt, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Doyle Piwniuk announced today. “Our government continuously monitors all watershed conditions across the province to remain vigilant and ready to respond to ensure that all Manitobans are protected should there be a risk for flood conditions,” said Piwniuk. “The Hydrologic Forecast Centre monitors river flows and lake levels daily throughout the year, and we work in collaboration with municipalities and communities
The Hydrologic Forecast Centre advises that, while there is a risk of major flooding along the Red River and its tributaries, including the Roseau, Rat and Pembina rivers, water levels are expected to remain below community flood protection levels at all locations. There is also a risk of moderate flooding for most other southern Manitoba basins including the Assiniboine and Souris rivers and the Whiteshell lakes area. The risk of spring flooding is low for the Interlake region and northern Manitoba regions. The Hydrologic Forecast Centre also reports that operation of the Red River Floodway is expected this spring to reduce water levels within the city of Winnipeg with some operation of the Portage Diversion anticipated to prevent ice jamming on the Assiniboine River, the minister noted. The 2022 spring flood outlook report is available at: www.gov.mb.ca/mit/floodinfo/pdf/2022/february_ 2022_flood_outlook_report.pdf. The next flood outlook will be released late March.
Province Advises Outflow from Shellmouth Reservoir Will Increase (February 17, 2022 Province of Manitoba News Release) Manitoba Transportation and
Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre advises increase of flows from the Shellmouth Reservoir as part of the normal operation to drawdown the level of the reservoir in preparation for spring runoff from the upper Assiniboine River. Outflow from Shellmouth Dam will be increased to 1,100 cubic feet per second (cfs) from the current 870 cfs as of Thursday, Feb.17.
The final release of 1,100 cfs will raise Assiniboine River water levels by one to two feet between the Shellmouth Dam and Brandon. The rise in levels will decrease in the east reaches of the river and will diminish as the river approaches to Winnipeg. The province will continue to monitor conditions in the upper Assiniboine River as well as downstream river levels.
Manitoba's Plan to Become World Leader in Sustainable Protein Gains Momentum (February 18, 2022 Province of Manitoba News Release) Manitoba’s quest to become a global
leader in the development and production of sustainable protein has gained further momentum through Project Accelerating Sustainable Protein Impact and Results (ASPIRE), an industry-led, concerted and co-ordinated team effort toward advancing the Manitoba Protein Advantage Strategy, Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced. “This plan represents tremendous opportunity for our province’s industry and economic future,” said Johnson. “Our government appreciates the shared expertise that has led to this pivotal development.” The release of Project ASPIRE promises to be a key highlight of the third annual Manitoba Protein Summit, a virtual conference slated for Feb. 22 to 23. This major industry conference has attracted more than 650 attendees from around the world, with “Sustainable Protein Food Systems” as this year’s theme. “The Manitoba Protein Advantage Strategy was released in 2019 to sustainably grow Manitoba’s plant and animal protein industry through innovation and value chain collaboration,” said Johnson. “To date, Manitoba’s protein industry has attracted new investments valued at $753 million, creating 840 jobs and surpassing 50 per cent of the strategy’s $1.5-billion target in new investments through 2025.” The Manitoba Protein Consortium, an industry committee appointed by cabinet, has transitioned the strategy from a government-led initiative to an industry-led strategy through the establishment of
a strategic advisory body of 18 industry leaders to lead the implementation of Project ASPIRE. “Project ASPIRE is a comprehensive plan focused on realizing the province’s potential to produce protein that is diverse, high-quality, healthy and increasingly sustainable,” said Dickson Gould, chair of the Manitoba Consortium and president of The Progressive Group. “We are very pleased to appoint David Wiens, the chair of Dairy Farmers of Manitoba and Chris Anderson, the chief technology officer at Protein Industries Canada to co-chair the strategic advisory body. Together, we want to accelerate sector leadership to make Manitoba a globally sustainable protein hub for plant, animal and alternative protein development, as well as increase the economic opportunities for our producers and protein manufacturers.” “We have established roundtables to bring action to key pillars in the strategy, such as workforce, water and wastewater infrastructure and sustainable protein research. Other priority areas will be determined within the next few months,” said David Wiens, chair, Dairy Farmers of Manitoba and co-chair of the strategic advisory body. “Our Workforce Roundtable will ensure that we have the right skills in Manitoba to sustainably grow our protein industry,” said Ron Koslowsky, chair, Workforce Roundtable and head of the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association of Manitoba. For more information about Manitoba’s work in protein innovation, visit: www.manitoba.ca/agriculture/protein.
Emergency Management Workshops and Other Planning Resources for Livestock Producers A serious animal disease outbreak is recognized as an industry's greatest vulnerability because of the potential impact it could have on the affected industries and livestock sectors. Knowing what to do when a serious animal disease is suspected on your farm is key to limiting the spread and impact of a disease outbreak. "The First 48 Hours for Producers" is a NEW quick reference tool developed by the Animal Health Emergency Management (AHEM) project that lists the key Communication, Enhanced Biosecurity, and On-farm Investigation actions to take to protect yourself, your animals, and business after being notified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) that there is a suspicion of a federally regulated disease on your farm. See: (https://bit.ly/3h11VT7) or look for the tool in this edition of the e-newsletter. This resource can be used alongside other AHEM producer tools and handbooks found at www.animalhealth.ca/resources to proactively plan, prepare and respond to an animal disease emergency event. AHEM is offering a new three-part series of engaging virtual webinars geared for livestock producers. In each 60-minute interactive webinar we share vital information, tips, and tools for understanding how to prepare and respond during a serious animal disease emergency. Webinar 1: Navigating the Unexpected – Emergency Management 101 A general overview of emergency management along with producer roles and responsibilities.
The information is designed to boost preparedness with proactive steps and to provide insight into the knowledge and skills required during a serious animal disease outbreak. Upcoming webinar dates: March 1, March 22 (English & French) and April 5. Click here to register. All workshops are one hour starting at 10:00 am (Mountain) / 12:00 pm noon (Eastern). Webinar 2: Resourced and Ready – Exploring Proactive Disease Management Tactics and Tools Explore the concepts and support tools found in the AHEM resources and ask questions about animal health emergency management. Upcoming webinar dates: March 17 and April 14 (English and French) Click here to register. All workshops are one hour starting at 10:00 am (Mountain) / 12:00 pm noon (Eastern). Webinar 3: Testing, Testing, 1-2-3 – Scenarios for producer Handbook application Participants will be introduced to AHEM’s producer-oriented simulation workshops, which give a practical understanding of how AHEM resources are used as guidance before, during and/or after a serious animal disease outbreak. Upcoming webinar date: July TBD, 2022. Registration for this webinar is coming soon. Visit www.animalhealth.ca/workshops for more information including webinar dates and registration.
SUSPICION OF A SERIOUS ANIMAL DISEASE
THE FIRST 48 HOURS FOR PRODUCERS PURPOSE To provide a guide that producers can follow in the hours after being notified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) that there is a suspicion of a federally regulated disease on your farm.
CONTEXT The CFIA cannot inform members of the public that they are conducting an investigation on your herd (Privacy Act). There are certain exceptions to this rule that can be made with your consent. For example, you can provide CFIA with consent to reach out to your veterinarian. CFIA can and will impose movement restrictions on suspicion of disease. However, it may take time for this to be put in place. This document provides a list of actions you can take during the time period required for the CFIA to arrive and assess your premises. There is always the potential that your herd is negative, so the steps you take need to be measured, responsible and complete. Please consider the following actions to protect yourself, your herd, and your business.
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IMMEDIATELY! • Contact your veterinarian to provide a complete description of the situation. If it is after hours, a weekend or a holiday call the emergency number and speak to the veterinarian on call. • Inform family members, employees and all owners of animals that are on the property of the situation. • Notify the driver of any conveyance transporting your animals if applicable. • Inform your veterinarian that you have provided consent to CFIA for him/her to discuss the disease situation with them. • Postpone movements of non-essential employees in order to minimize people movement onto and off the farm. For example, feed deliveries, milk trucks, employees currently on farm, employees scheduled to arrive, animals already loaded in a truck but still on the property, farm related children’s activities etc.
UNTIL CFIA INSTRUCTIONS ARE IN PLACE • Inform anyone who has had direct contact with the animals in the last few days. • Inform anyone who has received a shipment of animals from you in the last few days. Continued...
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IMMEDIATELY! • Shut and secure farm gates. • Isolate sick animals. • If possible, dedicate a specific employee to the affected animal(s). • Do not move or allow others to move animals off the property. • Leave dead animals in place. • Inform CFIA if there are animals that need to be euthanized. • Plan animal care so that healthy animals are cared for first. • Organize and use dedicated clothing, equipment, water and feed sources for sick or suspect animals. • Wash hands frequently. Clean (or change) footwear frequently.
UNTIL CFIA INSTRUCTIONS ARE IN PLACE • Minimize people (family, employees, etc.) movements onto and off the farm. • Do not have contact with other farms or people who work on other farms. • If anyone must leave your farm premises, have them change clothing and footwear prior to leaving the premises and use appropriate exit protocol. • Keep a detailed log of all movements onto or off the premises.
PREPARE FOR ON-FARM INVESTIGATION
UNTIL CFIA INSTRUCTIONS ARE IN PLACE • Gather all relevant documents, including health records and copies of production and mortality records. • Review your visitor log and ensure that you have a list of on-farm traffic, visitors, and livestock movement to and from your premises during the previous 21 days.
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This will be a very stressful situation you will need support. Reach out to your veterinarian, producer association and / or marketing board among others to ensure that you have the support you need.
AgriRecovery: Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AgriRecovery is a disaster relief framework under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership that provides a coordinated process for federal, provincial and territorial governments to respond rapidly when disasters affecting several producers occur. The Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance program was developed in consultation with industry to help meet the needs of Manitoba producers experiencing drought conditions. The program helps livestock producers affected by low moisture conditions in 2021 to maintain their breeding herds. HOW TO APPLY Review the AgriRecovery Drought Assistance-Farmers Guidebook for detailed information on eligible and ineligible costs, as well as other program requirements. For your application to be considered complete, you must submit all necessary program documents: Required Documents Application Form Declaration of Eligible Breeding Animals - if first time applying Declaration of Extraordinary Expenses - if have extraordinary expenses - only submit once Self-Haul Declaration - if you hauled the feed Invoices - for each feed and/or transportation purchase Proof of Payment - for each invoice (e.g. cleared cheque, bank statement, credit or debit card receipt) View: Drought 2021 industry webinar presentation to learn more about AgriRecovery: Drought Assistance program eligibility and details.
WHAT IS NEW? (February 2022) Expansion of Eligible Feeds - The list of eligible feeds now includes feed additives and premixes, molasses based products, vitamins, minerals, and oils and fats. The change is retroactive to June 1, 2021. Previous applicants of the program will receive an email or letter in the mail informing them how they can apply for these expenses. Extraordinary Expenses incurred between June 1, 2021 and March 15, 2022 including hauling water, renting extra pasture and cropland, harvesting extra acres for livestock feed, temporary fencing for supplemental grazing, and transporting feed from distant locations. A one time declaration of extraordinary expenses can be submitted over the life of the program. View: What are Extraordinary Expenses?
AgriRecovery: Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance View: How do Extraordinary Expenses Increase Payments? WHO QUALIFIES • Primary producers who owned or leased the eligible animals, located in Manitoba, as of June 1, 2021 and continued to own or lease them to March 15, 2022 or later are eligible. • Eligible animals include breeding head of beef and dairy cattle, horses raised for Pregnant Mare Urine (PMU), sheep, goats, bison and elk. • Breeding animals are mature females exposed to breeding (male or artificial insemination) and males used previously for breeding. • Elk producers must have a Game Farm Production Licence and only elk farmed under that licence are eligible. AVAILABLE ASSISTANCE Assistance is provided for eligible costs incurred between June 1, 2021 and March 15, 2022 for: • winter-feed costs of eligible breeding animals. Breeding animals are mature females exposed to breeding (male or artificial insemination) and males used previously for breeding. • feed testing to determine the nutritional value of eligible feeds. • extraordinary expenses associated with above-normal costs for accessing additional crop or pasture acres, hauling water, harvesting extra acres, or hauling self-produced feed from distant locations. LIVESTOCK FEED AND EXTRAORDINARY EXPENSES Livestock Feed Eligible Feeds Grazed corn and greenfeed. Mechanically harvested hay, silage, greenfeed, stover, straw, including those purchased as standing crops or grazed in a swath. Grain and concentrates (pulses, oilseeds, canola meal, screenings, dried distillers grain, and other feeds as approved by the Program Administrator). Feed additives and premixes are eligible as concentrates including molasses based products, vitamins, minerals, oils and fats. Ineligible Feeds High moisture feeds with low nutrient density. Feeds that based on their name, label, registration, or contents are primarily intended for young stock. Purchased feed and feed testing are eligible expenses. The feed must be consumed within the overwintering period. Invoices and proof of payment must be submitted for all feed purchases and feed testing claimed.
AgriRecovery: Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance Extraordinary Expenses Extraordinary expenses required to sustain eligible livestock affected by drought are eligible and can include costs not related to feed purchases or transportation of purchased feed. Eligible Extraordinary Expenses Rental of pasture, forage and/or crop land that is not normally rented for the applicants production of feed for eligible livestock. Purchase or rental of temporary fencing supplies to provide supplemental grazing for eligible livestock. Providing drinking water to livestock including water purchases, custom water hauling, water hauling equipment rental, and fuel and hired labour to haul water with the applicant's own equipment. Harvesting of feed including mowing, raking, baling, collecting bales and silage harvesting, on land that is not typically used by the applicant, including land seeded to annual crops in 2021. The eligible costs include custom-harvesting and fuel and hired labour costs for harvesting with the applicant's own equipment. This activity must only be for producing feed for eligible livestock and cannot exceed the applicant's normal annual feed production. Transportation of feed produced by the applicant, including custom-hauling and the fuel and hired labour costs for hauling with the applicant's own equipment for trips 40 kilometres or greater one-way. The extraordinary costs are limited to the first 600 kilometres one-way for each trip. Expenses claimed cannot exceed the tonne-km payment rates described in the Transportation of Purchased Feed section of this web page.
How to Calculate Payment for Livestock Feed and Extraordinary Expenses The Program Administrator will make payments to the applicant for purchases and testing of eligible feed and extraordinary expenses made between June 1, 2021 and March 15, 2022. A producer share will be applied and deducted from the total value of feed purchases, feed testing and extraordinary expenses claimed. Payments are based on the total value of expenses exceeding the producer share up to the maximum per head payment. Per Head Producer Shares are: $50 per head for beef cattle, dairy cattle, bison, horses (PMU only), and elk $10 per head for sheep and goats Maximum eligible extraordinary expenses that can be claimed are capped on a per head basis. Maximum Eligible Extraordinary Expenses that can be claimed are: $133.33 per head for beef cattle, dairy cattle, bison, horses (PMU only), and elk $26.66 per head for sheep and goats
AgriRecovery: Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance Total Payments will be equal to 75 percent of the total value of expenses that exceeds the producer share to a maximum per head payment. Maximum Per Head Payments are: $250 per head for beef cattle, dairy cattle, bison, horses (PMU only), and elk $50 per head for sheep and goats
Total Program Payments are calculated using these three steps: STEP 1: Calculate total eligible expenses
STEP 2: Calculate total eligible expenses net of the producer share
STEP 3: Total program payment is 75% of the Total Eligible Expenses Net of Producer Share
AgriRecovery: Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance TRANSPORTATION OF PURCHASED FEED Feed transportation assistance is provided for the movement of purchased eligible feeds for eligible breeding animals to address feed shortages due to drought conditions. Payments for feed transportation: Transportation costs for eligible feed purchased and transported between June 1, 2021 and March 15, 2022, for a minimum distance of 40 kilometres up to a maximum loaded distance of 600 kilometres. Payments for hay, straw, greenfeed, stover and silage are based on the following rates: $0.16 per tonne kilometre for the first 100 kilometres of a haul $0.10 per tonne kilometre for the remainder of a haul for up to an additional 500 kilometres
Payments for grain and concentrates, and high moisture feeds approved by the Program Administrator are based on the following rate: $0.05 per tonne kilometre up to 600 kilometres Payments for each receipt provided by the applicant will be the payment rate multiplied by the distance transported multiplied by the number of tonnes transported, or the amount of the receipt, whichever is less. Transportation assistance is additional to assistance that may be received for feed assistance. HOW TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION The application and declaration forms are available in the "How to Apply" section at the top of the webpage. You can also pick up an application package at any of the ARD/MASC Service Centres, or by calling us at 1-844-769-6224 to have an application package mailed to you. Application and Declarations For feed purchase, feed testing, feed transportation and livestock transportation claims, multiple applications can be accepted. For extraordinary expenses, only one declaration is accepted over the life of the program. Invoices and Proof of Payment Feed purchase, feed testing, and feed transportation claims must be supported by invoices and proof of payment submitted at time of application. For custom-hauling feed, proof of purchase is required for both the hauling charges and purchase of the feed transported. For self-hauled feed, proof of purchase for the feed and a self-haul declaration are required. Applicants are not required to submit invoices or proof of purchase with their one-time declaration of extraordinary expenses, but must maintain these records in the event that they are requested by the Program Administrator as part of the review, verification or audit process.
AgriRecovery: Livestock Feed and Transportation Drought Assistance EMAIL, MAIL OR DROP OFF COMPLETED APPLICATION Your completed application form and supporting documents must be sent to an Authorized Manitoba Agriculture Representative by: Email Mail: Manitoba Agriculture AgriRecovery Drought Assistance 903-401 York Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 0P8 Note: If you do not receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application you should contact us immediately by email. If your application is successful, you will receive a notification letter and cheque in the mail from the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC). An audit inspection of final work may occur before or after payment is issued. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Support documents and tools to assist you in completing your application. • Application Check List • Factsheet - AgriRecovery Feed Assistance Payment Calculation • Factsheet - AgriRecovery Feed Transportation Assistance Payment Calculation • Frequently Asked Questions • Quick Reference - How to Apply for Livestock Feed and Transportation Assistance • Quick Reference - How to Calculate Payment per Head on Feed Purchases • Quick Reference - What Qualifies for Livestock Feed and Transportation Assistance APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will be received on an ongoing basis until April 15, 2022 (11:59 p.m. CST). WHO TO CONTACT Manitoba Agriculture AgriRecovery Drought Assistance 903-401 York Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 0P8 Toll Free: 1-844-769-6224 Email: agriculture@gov.mb.ca
WECAHN BEEF NETWORK PRODUCER SUMMARY OCT—DEC 2021
Beef Network Meeting
Clinical Impressions Survey: Interesting or Unusual Findings: • Coccidiosis outbreaks without bloody diarrhea. • Liver flukes in feeder cattle. • Nutritional diarrhea in weaned calves. Respiratory system: Respiratory disease was reported Commonly to Very frequently by practitioners, with undifferentiated pneumonia having no accompanying post-mortem or laboratory work, the most frequently reported syndrome. • Fibrinous pneumonia was reported Rarely to Very frequently in pre-weaned calves or feeder cattle. • Mannheimia-associated pneumonia in cows has been reported in several provinces, with presentations from peracute to chronic, in Q4. It’s currently unclear whether this represents a true increase in the incidence rate of cases relative to other years. Evidence supporting the effectiveness of available vaccines in protecting cows from clinical disease was discussed as a current research gap for industry. • A feedlot outbreak of pneumonia associated with Bibersteinia trehalosi and Pasteurella multocida infection, with additional damage to the heart, was reported in steers and heifers by UCVM. • The Canadian Integrated Program for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance (CIPARS) provided an update on recent feedlot surveillance of BRD pathogens (below). Digestive system: Digestive disease was reported Rarely to Very frequently by practitioners. • Diarrhea and dysentery (bloody diarrhea) were both reported Commonly to Very Frequently, and both syndromes were associated with coccidia by one practitioner. • Diarrhea was also associated with BVD or Johne’s disease by one practitioner. • Frothy bloat was reported commonly by 3 practitioners. Rectal disease (e.g. rectal prolapse) was reported Commonly by 3 practitioners. Reproductive system: Reproductive diseases were reported Rarely to Very frequently with primary female uterine disease the most frequently reported syndrome. • Non-infectious infertility was reported more frequently than infectious infertility, and associated Very frequently with energy/calorie deficiency, and Rarely with copper deficiency by one practitioner. • Laboratory data pertaining to infectious infertility in cattle (Trichomonas foetus, Campylobacter venerealis, Neospora, Ureaplasma diversum) continued to be stable for Q 4 2021.
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Musculo-skeletal system: Musculo-skeletal diseases were reported Rarely to Very frequently, with one practitioner reporting digital dermatitis, and footrot, both diagnosed Very frequently, and increasing relative to the same time period last year. • Arthritis was the most frequently diagnosed non-foot condition. Dermatologic system: External parasites, and specifically lice, reported Very frequently by 2 practitioners. • Similarly, fungal infections were reported Very frequently by 2 practitioners. Neurologic system: Neurological diseases Were reported Rarely to Very frequently, with two practitioners diagnosing polio-encephalomalacia Rarely to Commonly.
Scan: Promed: Brucellosis in Montana: •
The Montana Department of Livestock announced on 5 Jan 2022 an animal in a Madison County cattle herd, within Montana's brucellosis Designated Surveillance Area (DSA), has been confirmed positive for brucellosis. The ranch has been placed under quarantine and an epidemiological investigation has begun. The positive animal tested negative the prior year [2020], which allows the Department to reduce the scope of the disease investigation. For more information: https:// promedmail.org
Meeting Takeaways: 1. Mannheimia pneumonia in cows fall 2021: • Unclear whether there was an increased incidence of these cases relative to the same time period in other years. • The current uptake of Mannheimia vaccination for use in breeding heifers and cows seems limited. • The effectiveness of these vaccines in protecting cows (as opposed to calves) is currently unclear, and constitutes a knowledge gap for industry. 2. CIPARS feedlot surveillance from 2019 – 2020 data: • Greater recovery of P. multocida than either M. haemolytica or H. somni at both arrival and rehandling • > 50% of M. haemolytica, P. multocida and H. somni isolates from either time point were pan-susceptible • No statistically significant increases in resistance between time points or across years (2019/2020) were observed 3. Looking ahead: • With cows returning home from different feeding sites over the winter: watch for increased neonatal illnesses and abortions, especially depending on vaccination status. • With cows that may have experienced feed deprivation in first trimester, and enhanced in second and third, watch for increased dystocias.
WeCAHN BEEF NETWORK PRODUCER SUMMARY OCT—DEC 2021
WECAHN BEEF NETWORK PRODUCER REPORT OCT—DEC 2021 INTRODUCTION:
1. Dataset Overview:
The videoconference meeting of the WeCAHN beef network was held Feb. 2, 2022. Participants attending the meeting: dairy practitioners, laboratory diagnosticians, veterinary college faculty, veterinary epidemiologists, and producers.
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Report Contents: 1.Dataset Overview 2.Interesting or Unusual cases 3.Respiratory System 4.Digestive System 5.Reproductive System 6.Musculoskeletal System 7.Dermatologic System 8.Urinary System
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Clinical Impressions Survey Laboratory Data: - UCVM Diagnostic Services Unit (DSU) - Prairie Diagnostic Services (PDS) - Manitoba Veterinary Diagnostic Services Laboratory Scan: Promed
Clinical Impressions Survey and Laboratory Data: The clinical impressions survey is to be a simple, quick overview of diagnoses by practitioners, which does not require practitioners to extract data from their information management systems to complete. Practitioners report, for a list of selected pathogens/ syndromes, how frequently they have diagnosed these pathogens over the time period in question. Additionally, they are asked whether, compared to the previous time period, their diagnosis of these pathogens is increasing/ decreasing/ or stable. For each category of disease, clinical impressions survey findings are followed by relevant laboratory data.
9.Multi-systemic Disease 10.Scan 11.Looking Forward
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2. Interesting or Unusual Cases: i. Heart valve infection in in 10 month-old feeder, involving 3 valves. Kidney infection: Identified at pregnancy diagnosis/BSE testing. Second calver with loss of condition; possibly given chronicity of lesion this had persisted from calving? ii. Coccidiosis outbreaks: Historically this veterinary practice has seen backgrounders having challenges with coccidia. The practice is partnering with UCVM to identify the current species of coccidia in western cattle, and their genomic makeup. iii. Liver flukes: Necropsy was performed on an animal with history of being pulled for pneumonia after being on feed for 45 days. It was unresponsive to treatment and died 24 hours after being sick. Cause of death was lung damage cause by unusual migration of liver flukes, which are seen commonly in parts of Manitoba. • A factsheet describing the problem of liver flukes in western cattle is available here: Liver flukes in Alberta's livestock - Open Government
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Interesting or Unusual Cases continued: iv. Nutritional diarrhea: Group of backgrounded bull calves, being fed medium quality hay in feeders and handfed barley. About half developed watery diarrhea, while being fed ~ 1 pd per hundredweight of rolled barley. Tried stopping the barley which did not alleviate the problem. On testing the hay, found: ~ 14% protein, little fibre, lots soluble protein. Diarrhea was managed by substituting a different source of hay. Basically this seemed like an un-expected level of problem given the physical appearance of the feed.
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Clinical Impressions Survey: Respiratory disease was reported Commonly to Very frequently by practitioners, with un-differentiated pneumonia (no post-mortem or laboratory work available) the most frequently reported syndrome. • Fibrinous pneumonia was reported Rarely to Very frequently in pre-weaned calves or feeder cattle. • Fibrinous pneumonia associated with M. haemolytica was also reported in cows by two practitioners. Mannheimia pneumonia in cows: In addition to the report of Mannheimia pneumonia in the clinical impressions survey, other cases in Q4: • Pneumonia was reported in 2 cows from separate farms, associated with Mannheimia, by UCVM DSU. • SK dairy herd. Update: vaccinated using IN vaccine last fall; problems have subsided. • AB: dairy and beef herds in central AB. Roughly half a dozen herds experienced problems in Oct. 2021 with M. haemolytica pneumonia and blood poisoning. Samples were forwarded to PDS; no viruses or other bacteria identified, and no risk factors reported.
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Other forms of pneumonia were also reported, including one outbreak associated with Bibersteinia trehalosi in a feedlot.
CIPARS PRESENTATION: "Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance in Canadian feedlot cattle, 2019-2020 results" Background: Work initiated with goal to implement a sustainable national feedlot AMU/AMR surveillance program Objectives: • Provide representative estimates of AMU/AMR in the finishing feedlot sector • Monitor trends in AMU/AMR in the feedlot over time. • Investigate associations between AMU and AMR on a targeted basis. • Provide producers with individualized data to support decision-making Design: 26 feedlots from 5 clinics in 3 provinces (AB, SK, ON) provided respiratory samples for AMR surveillance Takeaways: • Greater recovery of P. multocida than either M. haemolytica or H. somni at both arrival and rehandling. • > 50% of M. haemolytica, P. multocida and H. somni isolates from either time point were pan-susceptible. • No statistically significant increases in resistance between time points or across years (2019/2020) were observed.
QUESTION: Is there a new strain of MH emerging? A: This seems unlikely with variety of clinical pictures from acute/peracute pneumonia/blood poisoning, in some cases resistant to treatment, vs some more slow-moving cases and pan-susceptible isolates also reported.. QUESTION: How widespread is MH vaccination in western breeding cows? A: Based on a published survey of western cow-calf producers (Waldner et al., 2019) , this does not seem to be widely done. QUESTION: What is the effectiveness of MH vaccination in protecting cows from clinical pneumonia? A: Currently this seems to be a knowledge gap which could be shared with funding and industry groups.
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4. Digestive system
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Clinical Impressions Survey: Digestive disease was reported Rarely to Very frequently by practitioners. • Diarrhea and dysentery (bloody diarrhea) were both reported, and both syndromes were associated with coccidia by one practitioner. • Diarrhea was also associated with BVD or Johne’s disease by one practitioner. • Frothy bloat and rectal disease such as rectal prolapses were each reported Commonly by 3 practitioners.
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However, pathologic diagnoses of Johne’s disease at PDS were reduced in Q4 from earlier time periods, and BDV detections via PCR appeared stable (below).
5. Reproductive system Clinical Impressions Survey: Reproductive diseases were reported Rarely to Very frequently with individual female disease the most frequently reported syndrome. • Non-infectious infertility was reported more frequently than infectious infertility, and associated Very frequently with energy/calorie deficiency, and rarely with copper deficiency by one practitioner.
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Data pertaining to infectious infertility in cattle (Trichomonas foetus, Campylobacter venerealis, Neospora, Ureaplasma diversum) continued to be stable for Q 4 2021 (data not shown).
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Idiopathic bovine abortion cases at PDS are, not surprisingly, strongly seasonal in distribution.
Recap on ‘control charts’: For each of the following graphs, each data point reflects the number of positive samples or cases reported, over a 3 month period. The upper and lower horizontal lines, called control limits, are similar to statistical confidence intervals. Control charts are a simple way of presenting data collected over time. Apparent trends (e.g. increasing or decreasing frequencies of detection) over time, or individual points lying outside the control limits, suggest a need for investigation to determine whether/how significant a signal they represent.
6. Musculo-skeletal system Clinical Impressions Survey: Musculo-skeletal diseases were reported Rarely to Very frequently, with one practitioner reporting digital dermatitis, and footrot, both diagnosed Very frequently, and increasing relative to the same time period last year. • Arthritis was the most frequently diagnosed non-foot condition.
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7. Dermatologic system Clinical Impressions Survey: • •
External parasites, and specifically lice, reported Very frequently by 2 practitioners. Similarly, fungal infections were reported Very frequently by 2 practitioners.
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Urinary system diseases were reported never to Commonly by practitioners, with urolithiasis diagnosed Commonly by two practitioners, and pyelonephritis Rarely, also by two practitioners.
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11. Looking Ahead: Question: What problems can we anticipate as consequences of extreme weather 2021? A: 1. Breeding cattle being fed at feedlots will be returning home in 3-6 weeks. • Anticipate: More neonatal disease; more repro ds in cows • Generally these cattle movements create biosecurity challenges • When home: changes in diet; transporting late in pregnancy -> stress on animals • Additional problem: some ranches were not well vaccinated when cows left home late last year. Expect to see increased abortions and neonatal disease. 2. The only time we really expect to see problems pushing cows on feed is when they were deprived in first trimester, and enhanced in second and third, which can result in dystocias.
Clinical Impressions Survey: Multi-systemic disease was reported Never to Commonly, with non of the individual syndromes in the survey (septicemia/nutritional deficiencies/toxicities/ undifferentiated neonatal loss) being reported Commonly or Very frequently, so no data regarding specific agents was reported.
10. Scan Promed: Brucellosis in Montana • The Montana Department of Livestock announced on 5 Jan 2022 an animal in a Madison County cattle herd, within Montana's brucellosis Designated Surveillance Area (DSA), has been confirmed positive for brucellosis. The ranch has been placed under quarantine and an epidemiological investigation has begun. • For more information: https://promedmail.org
12. Meeting Take-aways: 1. Mannheimia pneumonia in cows fall 2021: • Unclear whether there was an increased incidence of these cases relative to the same time period in other years. • Clinical evidence suggest that the currently known cases are associated with a variety of strains, as opposed to one new one • The current uptake of Mannheimia vaccination for use in breeding heifers and cows seems limited. • The effectiveness of these vaccines in protecting cows (as opposed to calves) is currently unclear, and constitutes a knowledge gap for industry. 2. CIPARS feedlot surveillance from 2019 – 2020 data: • Greater recovery of P. multocida than either M. haemolytica or H. somni at both arrival and rehandling. • > 50% of M. haemolytica, P. multocida and H. somni isolates from either time point were fully susceptible to antimicrobials. • No statistically significant increases in resistance between time points or across years (2019/2020) were observed. 3. Looking ahead: • With cows returning home from different feeding sites over the winter: watch for increased neonatal illnesses and abortions, especially depending on vaccination status. • With cows that may have experienced feed deprivation in first trimester, and increases in second and third, watch for increased dystocias.
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News Release CCA pleased to see progression towards Canada-UK FTA February 17, 2022 Ottawa, ON – The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is pleased to see progression on a future Canada-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the tabling of the objectives for negotiations on February 16, 2022, by the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade. While Canada and the United Kingdom (UK) are currently operating under the interim agreement, CCA’s highest priority has been on achieving a long-term ambitious FTA with the UK that resolves existing trade limiting factors. CCA continues to share its priorities with the Government of Canada as it is imperative that the beef industries in Canada and the UK can enjoy equal access and mutual benefit from and grow this trade relationship. The establishment of progressive trade parameters, such as those contained in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), will be CCA’s focus for future negotiations that can now start 30 days after the tabling of the negotiating priorities. “It is imperative that the beef industries in Canada and the UK both have the opportunity to benefit from this trade relationship,” says Bob Lowe, CCA President. “Currently, the trade relationship is unbalanced and correcting this will be our focus for this negotiation as well as future trade deals.” Trade Facts: • Imports from the UK increased in 2020, going from $15.9 million CAD in 2019 to $31.6 million. However, in 2021, there was a decrease to $16.3 million. • Exports to the UK stood at $20.2 million in 2019, $17.7 million in 2020, and in 2021, they declined to $7.6 million. • The trade balance for 2021 was -$8.7 million in favour of the UK. • Under the interim Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (TCA), Canada’s total access of hormone-free beef was 3,279 tonnes in 2021 and will be 3,869 tonnes cwe in 2022. Under the TCA, the UK has full duty access to Canada. CCA will continue to monitor the beef trade balance between Canada and the UK and the forth coming negotiations. For further information, contact: Michelle McMullen Communications Manager Canadian Cattlemen’s Association 403-451-0931| mcmullenm@cattle.ca
The CCA is the national voice for Canada’s beef cattle industry representing 60,000 beef farms and feedlots. Visit www.cattle.ca