E-Newsletter Manitoba Beef Producers district dsfsfa meetings begin next week An update from MBP October 13, 2023
Please consider this your invitation to attend a fall 2023 Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) district meeting in the even-numbered districts where director elections are required, or to participate in a virtual meeting to learn more about what MBP has been doing on your behalf this year. This year’s in-person meetings in even-numbered districts will start at 4:30 p.m. with some presentations. There will be a break around 5:45 p.m. for a free beef on a bun meal and fellowship. At 6:30 p.m. presentations will resume and director elections will be held. There will also be an opportunity to explore possible resolutions for debate at the 45th AGM or to suggest action items for MBP. Producers from odd-numbered districts are invited to attend a meeting in an even-numbered district if it is convenient for them, but they are not eligible to vote in the director elections there. Advance registration is appreciated to assist with meal counts for in-person meetings.
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There will be an evening virtual meeting to provide updates to those unable to attend an in-person meeting. It will be held on Tuesday, November 7 starting at 7 p.m. Regarding resolutions, if you are unable to attend a district meeting, MBP will have a form available on its website for producers wishing to put forward resolutions to be considered for possible debate at the 45th AGM. That form will be available later this fall. Re: director elections, if you would like to let your name stand for director in an even-numbered district, or, if you know of someone who would be a good addition to MBP’s board of directors, please contact our General Manager Carson Callum for more details. Nominations for evennumbered districts remain open until those respective meetings. MBP is seeking to fill a current director vacancy in District 6, and District 2 director Nancy Howatt is completing her three two-year terms with the MBP board and is not seeking re-election.
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The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) to deliver live cattle chain of custody verification for the Certified Sustainable Beef Framework October 11, 2023 - Calgary, AB - The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) is excited to announce that the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) will deliver live cattle chain of custody tracking for the Certified Sustainable Beef Framework. After a significant two-year review of the program, CRSB is confident that working with the CCIA will enable consistent implementation of its Chain of Custody Requirements and improve transparency of live-cattle movement across all CRSB Certified supply chains. CRSB Certified operations with CLTS accounts will now be able to see the “CRSB Certified” status of their cattle’s identification indicators as those indicators/cattle move through the supply chain. “The CRSB is pleased to work with CCIA, a long-time CRSB member and trusted industry partner, on this program improvement that will provide more clarity of CRSB requirements and allow greater success of the Certified Sustainable Beef Framework” said Ryan Beierbach, Chair of the CRSB. “The CCIA is thrilled to have been chosen by the CRSB to support this very important program,” said Anne Brunet-Burgess, General Manager of the CCIA. “The CCIA has an enviable track record in livestock data management, including chain of custody tracking, experience that we feel will strongly benefit this initiative.” - 30 – ABOUT THE CRSB Established in 2014, the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) advances Canadian beef industry sustainability through multi-stakeholder engagement, collaboration, communication and science. The CRSB drives recognition and continuous progress through sustainability performance measurement and setting strategic goals, a 3rd party sustainability certification program, and projects and initiatives aligned with our goals. Learn more at crsb.ca. The CRSB’s Certified Sustainable Beef Framework is a tool that recognizes sustainable practices in beef production and processing, supports sustainable sourcing commitments, and delivers 3rd party certified science-based assurances about sustainable beef production in Canada. Learn more at crsbcertified.ca
For more information contact: Andrea White, Director of Marketing & Stakeholder Relations info@crsbcertified.ca ABOUT THE CCIA The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) is led by a Board of Directors representing 15 livestock organizations across Canada, including: livestock producers, auction markets, livestock dealers, feedlots, veterinarians, and processors. The CCIA is an independent, non-profit, organization and the responsible administrator of traceability for beef cattle, bison, sheep, and (pending regulation) goats and cervids; (except for Quebec where the CCIA only administers bison and goats). During the last 25 years the CCIA has grown to become an award-winning global leader in livestock data management, proudly working alongside the many organisa�ons that work to make Canada’s livestock industry one of the safest and most trusted in the world. For further information about the CCIA please visit www.canadaid.ca For all media enquiries please contact: Richard Hilton, CCIA Communications Manager rhilton@canadaid.ca
CAHRC and AGRIcarrières Partner to Launch AgriWorplace Skills Training Program (October 11, 2023 News Release, Ottawa, ON)
– The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) and AGRIcarrières are pleased to announce their partnership to launch the AgriWorplace Skills Training Program Launch funded by the Government of Canada’s Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program (SWSP). The AgriWorkplace Skills Training Program, modeled after the apprenticeship programming delivered by AGRIcarrières in Québec, aims to improve the skills and knowledge of the Canadian agriculture workforce and support the growth of the industry. It makes it possible to develop and recognize skills related to the daily exercise of the agricultural profession. The training occurs entirely within an organization, with the employer or a skilled employee, known as a journeyman, sharing their expertise with an apprentice. “The need for skills development and training supports for agricultural employers has been a recognized need shared by industry. These types of partnerships are essential to the agriculture industry as we work together to build on and expand successful programs,” said Jennifer Wright, Executive Director of CAHRC. “This collaboration between CAHRC and AGRIcarrières is a significant step forward in the right direction.” “The relationship between AGRIcarrières and CARHC is well-established. This project highlights our commitment to sharing our most effective skills development practices and to making them accessible to a growing number of agricultural producers, with flexible learning tools adapted to the reality on the ground", Geneviève Lemonde, CEO of AGRIcarrières.
CAHRC’s longstanding efforts to clarify the work conducted in modern agriculture has led to the development of over 75 National Occupational Standards (NOSs) across 16 different commodity groups. The Council had the opportunity to collaborate with industry stakeholders and recognize the benefits of AGRIcarrières’ apprenticeship programming, which was designed to enable employers to provide their workers with structured training based on Québec's occupational standards. AGRIcarrières has experienced great success delivering its programming and has continued to enhance its training platform and tools to support employers and job seekers in agriculture. They served as an advisory group member for two of CAHRC's previous initiatives to create the National Agricultural Occupational Framework, and they are presently collaborating closely with CAHRC to develop the Council's latest training program. Upon completing the AgriWorkplace Skills Training Program Launch, employers will possess the necessary abilities to better train their employees according to national occupational standards. They will also have access to an interactive training tracking tool to monitor their workers' advancement. Moreover, the program helps training participants overcome barriers that previous research has identified, including childcare and transportation supports. The current program encompasses dairy, crop, cattle, pork, greenhouse, apple and mushroom production. The AgriWorkplace Skills Training Program Launch is set to launch on October 12. For more information on the program, please visit the website.
/ Non classifié Call for Producer Participation in a ResearchUnclassified Project on Bovine Anaplasmosis Between 1968 to 2000, Canada had at least one outbreak every decade
What is Bovine Anaplasmosis? A production-limiting disease caused by the blood-borne bacterium Anaplasma marginale Causes anemia, fever, reduced weight gain, decreased lactation and calving success, spontaneous abortions, and death Spread by blood-contaminated equipment and tools, re-use of needles, ticks, and biting flies
Economic Impacts & Disease Control The economic cost of anaplasmosis is estimated at $660 USD per animal (2021)
Since 2008, the number of anaplasmosis cases in Canadian cattle herds has increased Sources of infection are often unknown. Multiple cases over the last decade suggests that anaplasmosis may become established in some regions of Canada
Vaccines are not available to prevent disease and antibiotics do not eliminate infection Risks of disease include importation of infected animals, husbandry practices, difficulty identifying infected animals, and tick or biting fly presence
Project Goals
What we will do
Project Outcomes
1. Determine the occurrence of anaplasmosis within beef cattle herds in western Canada
1. Test beef cattle herds, ticks and flies for Anaplasma
2. Survey herd management practices that may affect the risk of anaplasmosis
2. Conduct an online survey to document current cattle husbandry practices
Current representation of risk factors for bovine anaplasmosis, including where anaplasmosis occurs & animal management practices
3. Develop a chute-side test that can detect infected cattle quickly
3. Use cattle blood to develop a test that detects Anaplasma marginale, but not bacteria that don’t cause anaplasmosis
Quick and simple diagnostic tool to detect animals infected with A. marginale
Development of practical and appropriate methods for preventing the introduction and spread of anaplasmosis in beef cattle herds. Quick and effective response to infections for improved animal health and welfare
How can you get involved? 1
Allow us to get blood samples from your cattle once per year.
2
Grant us permission to access pastures to collect ticks and horseflies.
3
Complete a questionnaire on cattle management practices
*Results are for research purposes only and will not be reported to animal health authorities *All participants in blood collection will be compensated monetarily
Funded by:
For more information or to volunteer, please contact Shaun Dergousoff, project lead (shaun.dergousoff@agr.gc.ca) Project Researchers: Kateryn Rochon - University of Manitoba Neil Chilton - University of Saskatchewan Justin Pahara - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Dale Douma - Manitoba Agriculture & Resource Development