Beef Business May 2014 by Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association

Beef Business ‘

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Contents

Beef Business

Cover photo courtesy of Barb Hanke, Beechy, SK

A Proud Saskatchewan Tradition Since 1913

A Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) Publication General Manager: Chad MacPherson Administrative Assistant: Wilma Switzer Box 4752, Evraz Place, Regina, SK S4P 3Y4 Tel: 306-757-8523 Fax: 306-569-8799 email: ssga@sasktel.net OR ssga.admin@sasktel.net Website: www.skstockgrowers.com

Industry News 6

A&W Vice President to talk "Better Beef" at AGM

Saskatchewan Anthrax Response Plan

Saskatchewan Rabies Response Plan

Canada Signs Free Trade Pact With Korea

COOL Injunction Still Possible

Purchasing Livestock Price Insurance

SSGA Approved for Mentorship Funding

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Markets and Trade 13

Retail Meat Price Survey

Weekly Charts

Design and Layout - Jackson Designs Candace Schwartz Tel: 306-772-0376 email: cjacksondesigns@gmail.com

Feature 17

BIXS 2.0 Poised for Launch

New Canfax Market App - CFXPro

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Science and Production 19

Where's the Beef? Active Missing Livestock Files

Bluetongue Virus and Anaplasmosis - Import Considerations

Transportation Requirements for Livestock Producers

Association News and Reports 24

SSGA 101st AGM and Convention

A Report From the SSGA President

SK PCAP - The Next Chapter of the SK PCAP

SK PCAP - Celebrating the 16th Annual Native Prairie Appreciation Week

Calendar of Events

Advertiser Index

Stewardship

SSGA reserves the right to refuse advertising and to edit manuscripts. Contents of Beef Business may be reproduced with written permission obtained from the SSGA Manager and proper credit given to the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association. Articles submitted may not be the opinion of the Association. SSGA assumes no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken by any reader from this publication based on any and all information provided. Publications Mail Agreement #40011906 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses (covers only) to: Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association Box 4752, Regina, SK S4P 3Y4

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Betty Althouse Jeff Gaye Harold Martens

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Industry News A&W VP to talk “Better Beef” at AGM The restaurant/retail sector is the front line of the beef business. It’s a crowded and competitive marketplace and Sahlstrom relies on solid market information to help A&W sell more beef.

You’ve seen the ads – the affable A&W manager tells people in the street that A&W hamburgers are made from beef raised without using hormones or steroids. He serves them each a sample, and they all agree; it’s delicious! And it is delicious. But is A&W’s “Better Beef” – much of which is imported from Australia and the US – really better than conventionally raised Canadian beef? Trish Sahlstrom is A&W’s vice-president of Purchasing and Distribution. She is behind the Better Beef initiative, and she will be at the Saskatchewan Stock Growers’ Association’s 101st Annual General Meeting (June 8-10 in Moose Jaw) to speak with producers. “I want to attend this meeting to show what our decision was and to have a dialogue with the producers of Saskatchewan,” she said. Sahlstrom has been with A&W since 1981. She and her husband had their own businesses already, but she wanted an opportunity to do something else for a while. That temporary time-out has blossomed into a 33-year career. “I was really attracted to the vision their service team had for the business,” she said. She saw an opportunity to make a difference in the company, which led to her creating A&W’s Brand Services Support Division. “We sized up the needs and determined how to respond, to provide support materials our restaurants needed,” Sahlstrom said.

She says there is a general loss of consumer confidence in the food industry. This means there is heightened interest in how food is grown and processed, including who grows it and who processes it. “It’s a trend we started to see a few years ago, when a small segment of society was paying attention. Now it’s become more mainstream,” she said. Among food sectors, the beef industry has taken a particular beating. “The beef industry has suffered from all the bad news stories,” Sahlstrom said. “Through general and social media, special interest groups have targeted animal protein, especially beef.” She said beef consumption has declined to the point where chicken is the preferred protein on consumers’ plates. “Who would have imagined that 20 years ago?” she said. “Beef always had a strong leadership position, and perhaps it has not responded to the challenges,” Sahlstrom said. She sees a tendency to “try to ride out a bad news storm and not respond with the good news, all the things that are good about beef. Beef producers care for their animals, they care for the land. We have high quality beef in Canada that absolutely can be part of a healthy diet. It should be enjoyed and appreciated,” she said.

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Sahlstrom will give a presentation to the AGM, but she says she’s really looking forward to having a two-way conversation with producers. “My purpose is to share the background of our [Better Beef] decision, and to hear from producers as well,” she said. What does she expect ranchers to tell her? “I don’t know what I might hear. I don’t have any expectations,” she said. But she has been hearing from the industry since the Better Beef initiative launched. She says she appreciates the input and she thinks the AGM can take the conversation further. “The AGM is a great venue,” she said, and not just for dialogue between A&W and ranchers. “There is also an opportunity for producers to share perspectives among themselves. These are my roots too. I grew up on a ranch raising cattle and sheep. It’s a joy for me, in this initiative, to be able to spend time with ranchers and producers and to spend time on ranches,” she said. B

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Industry News Saskatchewan Anthrax Response Plan As of April 1, 2013 the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) stopped responding to cases of anthrax. The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture has established a provincial anthrax response strategy to assist affected producers so that animal and public health are protected. Anthrax remains a federally reportable disease; therefore laboratories and veterinarians will continue to report all anthrax cases to the CFIA. In addition, laboratories and veterinarians must notify the office of the provincial Chief Veterinary Officer of anthrax cases within 24 hours. The Ministry of Agriculture will pay for anthrax testing done at Prairie Diagnostic Services in Saskatoon. The Ministry will provide carcass-side test kits to veterinary clinics serving high-risk areas of the province. When anthrax has been confirmed on a farm, a Ministry of Agriculture inspector will quarantine the affected pasture and

exposed (or potentially exposed) animals to prevent the spread of anthrax through the movement of animals. This quarantine will begin on the day of the first anthrax death and will end seven days after the last anthrax death, as long as affected carcasses have been properly disposed of. This is necessary to protect animal and public health. An inspector, or designated representative, will visit the farm to determine the source of the anthrax and to trace animal movement on and off the farm in the last seven days. Information will be provided on how to dispose of the carcass and how to clean and disinfect contaminated areas. A follow-up visit will be arranged to confirm that carcass disposal, cleaning and disinfecting has been satisfactorily completed. The above activities will be carried out by Ministry of Agriculture inspectors or their designated representatives. In many cases, veterinarians will be asked to act as designated representatives on behalf of the Ministry to provide information on

anthrax prevention and management, carcass disposal, cleaning and disinfecting directions and confirmation that these activities have been completed. When private veterinarians are acting under the direction of the Ministry for the purposes of anthrax response, the fees for their services will be paid by the Ministry. Costs related to carcass disposal, cleaning, disinfecting and any other management procedure to control anthrax, such as vaccination or treatment, are the responsibility of the producer. B If you have any questions, please contact the provincial Chief Veterinary Officer at 306-787-5547. The provincial anthrax control program developed last year in response to the CFIA withdrawing from anthrax control remains in effect. Information can be found at: http://www.agriculture.gov. sk.ca/anthraxresponse

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Industry News Saskatchewan Rabies Response Program As of April 1, 2014 the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will no longer collect, process or ship specimens for rabies testing, nor will it engage in any animal health response activities for animals believed to be rabid, or believed to have come in contact with a rabid animal. The loss of these federal program activities will have a significant impact on public health rabies prevention and control programs across the country. To continue to protect the health and safety of the Saskatchewan human and domestic animal populations, a provincial rabies response program has been developed. Under this program, private veterinarians across the province will collect samples from suspect animals and submit these for rabies testing under direction from the program’s Rabies Risk Assessment Veterinarian (RRAV). Test results will be reported back to the submitting veterinarian and to the

RRAV, who will ensure that test results are further distributed to all relevant parties. The RRAV will also coordinate any response and follow-up activities necessary in the event of a positive rabies test result. The Saskatchewan Provincial Rabies Response Program can be reached via the rabies hotline number at 1-844-7-RABIES (1-844-772-2437), or by email at RRAV@gov.sk.ca.

person should see their family doctor or local emergency room department as soon as possible. The doctor will consult with a local public health official to see if preventative treatment is necessary. If a wild animal is suspected of carrying rabies, these incidents should be reported to the local conservation officer who can be reached through the Ministry of Environment’s toll-free line at 1-800-667-7561. B

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health will continue to deal with human exposure to potential rabies cases as per their normal procedures. If someone has been exposed to an animal that is suspected of carrying rabies, they should contact the local public health office or the Saskatchewan HealthLine by dialing 811. If this incident resulted in an animal bite, the affected area should be washed immediately with soap and warm water. The exposed

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Industry News Canada Signs Free Trade Pact With Korea The market for Canadian beef has expanded again, this time to the Republic of Korea. Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and International Trade Minister Ed Fast announced a new Free Trade Agreement with Korea in April, which will see existing 40 per cent tariffs on fresh and frozen Canadian beef reduced to zero over 15 years. An 18 per cent levy on offal will be eliminated over 11 years and tariffs will be dropped on fats and tallows as soon as the agreement comes into effect. Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association president Harold Martens says the deal will help to rebuild Korea as an export market. “Back in 2002, Korea was the fourth largest export market for Canadian beef,” he said.

Korea stopped importing Canadian beef after the 2003 BSE crisis and only opened its borders in 2012. The high import tariffs severely curtailed trade since then, with less than $8 million in fresh and frozen beef sales last year compared with $40 million in 2002. While beef producers are pleased with the agreement, Canada will remain at a disadvantage to the US who signed its own 15-year tariff reduction deal with Korea two years ago. “There will be some lag time involved in fully leveling the playing field,” said Martens. “However, recent trading trends suggest Canadian beef can be competitive with the product from other countries even when we have a slight tariff disadvantage.”

Canadian Cattlemen’s Association Vice President and Foreign Trade Chair Dan Darling says the separate terms for offal – organ meat that is not popular with North American consumers – are beneficial to Canada’s producers. “I particularly like that we will be getting an aggressive phaseout on offal that get more value in Korea than they do here in North America.” Martens agrees. “The ability to get every piece of the animal to the highest value market is what maximizes prices at the farm gate,” he said. B

COOL Injunction Still Possible Legal efforts to stall mandatory Country Of Origin Labelling (COOL) in the US are still alive. The American Meat Institute (AMI) had asked for an injunction to halt the COOL provisions. AMI was joined in the action by nine organizations from the US, Mexico and Canada including the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) and the Canadian Pork Council. The coalition argued that COOL violates free speech provisions of the First Amendment of the US Constitution “by compelling speech in the form of costly and detailed labels on meat products that do not directly advance a government interest.” The US District Court for the District of Columbia denied the motion in September of 2013. The AMI and its allies filed their appeal two weeks later. On March 28, a panel of judges from the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia announced that the appeal was

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denied. On April 4, however, the appeals court vacated that decision and said that the appeal would be heard again on May 19, this time by all of the court’s judges.

amended or dropped by the US and the WTO process runs its course, Canada may be in a position to impose retaliatory tariffs in early 2015.

“We had strong concerns with the reasoning in the March 28 ruling,” the AMI said in a prepared statement. “[The] court order to vacate the ruling signals that some members of the court may share those concerns.”

Saskatchewan Stock Growers’ Association president Harold Martens said “COOL was a bad law to begin with, and every time the US Department of Agriculture tries to fix it they make it worse. The beef industry in the US is fighting this as hard as we are – in the courts, in Congress and at the WTO. Common sense will ultimately prevail, but this is costing everybody a lot of money and wasting a lot of time.” B

The court’s move to vacate its decision is unusual, the CCA said in a statement. Both the AMI and the CCA find it significant that the move to vacate the decision was initiated by the court itself. Meanwhile, the CCA says they expect a ruling from a World Trade Organization (WTO) compliance panel in June. A prior decision found that COOL unfairly discriminates against Canadian and Mexican livestock. Whatever the panel rules will almost certainly be appealed. If COOL is not

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Industry News Purchasing Livestock Price Insurance For the First Time is a Three-step Process: Step 1: Complete an Application Producers are required to complete an application. They can do this by downloading the forms from www.wlpip.ca and completing the required information and submitting their form to their local Crop Insurance office. Producers can also access forms directly from any Crop Insurance office. Step 2:Application Approval The SCIC will review and approve the application and forward it to the WLPIP administrator for processing. Once processed the producer will receive two emails from the WLPIP administrator; one verifying account set-up and another containing the activation key. The activation key is required to purchase

policies online. It can take up to 48 hours (two business days) to receive the activation key. Step 3: Purchase Insurance The producer will use the activation key to establish their online account. This is done through www.wlpip.ca. Once an online account is created, the producer is able to purchase policies, monitor premiums and coverage levels, pay premiums and file claims. WLPIP is set up for online purchasing with a credit card only. SCIC offices are available to assist producers wherever necessary in completing their WLPIP purchases.

cattle and hogs. WLPIP is available year round for feeder, fed and hog price insurance. The calf price insurance program has a deadline to purchase of May 29, 2014. Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) staff are available to sit down one-on-one with producers to provide more information on how livestock price insurance works, how to sign up for the program and how to purchase insurance policies. Producers can get more information by visiting their local Crop Insurance office or online at www.wlpip.ca. B

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Johne’s Disease surveillance Program Any purebred cattle producer located in Saskatchewan who is interested in participating is eligible to apply. Program A blood test is conducted on every mature cow and bull in the herd. If Johne’s is found in a herd, veterinary consultation will be provided to complete a Johne’s disease risk assessment and develop a customized management plan. The identity of program participants and individual test results will be kept confidential. Costs Covered Veterinary fees for blood collection, laboratory testing, sample shipping and veterinary fees for Johne’s Risk Assessment and Management Planning are covered. How can I access this program? All purebred Saskatchewan cattle producers are eligible for this program. Enrollment is limited to a maximum of 50 herds per year. Space is available on a first-come, first serve basis. For more information, contact: Chad MacPherson, Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association 306-757-8523, ssga@sasktel.net

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Industry News SSGA Approved for Mentorship Funding The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association is among the first organizations to be approved for funding under the Youth Leadership and Mentorship program, one of the initiatives of Growing Forward 2. According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, the program aims “to help young producers gain valuable experience, take advantage of networking opportunities and develop the skills necessary to become a future industry leader.” Industry associations also stand to benefit by developing and connecting with future leaders. Chad MacPherson, General Manager of the SSGA, sees a big winwin for mentorship participants and for the organization.“There’s a lot of young people out there with energy and ideas,” MacPherson said. “With this opportunity to involve them in the Association and with the industry on a larger scale, there’s a greater probability that they’ll go on to contribute as industry leaders.” The program lays out specific expectations for sponsor associations like the SSGA, for participating young producers, and for the mentors themselves. Industry associations are expected to promote the initiative; find appropriate mentors; receive and approve applications from interested young producers; provide payments for eligible expenses; and provide invoicing and reporting to the Ministry. Associations are eligible for up to $4,000 per mentorship. Payment will be made to the association, based on actual receipts, for travel expenses to attend industry events (hotel, accommodation, airfare or mileage) and registration fees. “Many young producers are hesitant to become involved in industry leadership activities because participation often creates a financial burden on their agricultural operations,” MacPherson said. Mentorship funding will help eliminate this barrier and will “allow our association and the industry to attract and develop the skills of new leaders.Because of this program, we expect to see a noticeable

An association is eligible for up to five mentorships per year, with each mentorship typically running four to twelve months. The SSGA has been approved to support five mentorships of two years’ duration. The deadline for applying is May 31, 2014. B

improvement in succession planning and organizational capacity,” he said. Mentors must be approved by the administering association and be “viewed with high regard within the industry; have board and leadership experience; and be able to commit time to the young producer,” according to the Ministry. Young producers who wish to apply to the program must be between 18 and 39 years of age, must have clear leadership goals and directives, and must be an active producer who shows leadership potential.

Application forms are available at www.skstockgrowers.com

MacPherson encourages eligible producers and potential mentors to get in touch with him at the SSGA office. “Let’s use the skill and experience of our members to develop the next generation of industry leaders,” he said.

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Markets and Trade RETAIL MEAT PRICE SURVEY as of April 19, 2014 ($/lb)

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Markets and Trade SK Weekly Average Price Heifers 500-600 lbs

190

2011

170

2012

150

2013

130

2014

110

200.00 190.00 180.00 170.00 160.00 150.00 140.00 130.00 120.00 110.00

2011 2012 2013 2014

Wk 1 Wk 4 Wk 7 Wk 10 Wk 13 Wk 16 Wk 19 Wk 22 Wk 25 Wk 28 Wk 31 Wk 34 Wk 37 Wk 40 Wk 43 Wk 46 Wk 49 Wk 52

210

Wk 1 Wk 4 Wk 7 Wk 10 Wk 13 Wk 16 Wk 19 Wk 22 Wk 25 Wk 28 Wk 31 Wk 34 Wk 37 Wk 40 Wk 43 Wk 46 Wk 49 Wk 52

Source: CanFax

140.00

1.0000 2011

120.00

2012

110.00

2013

100.00

2014

CDN $ - US terms

0.9800 0.9600

2013

0.9400

2014

0.9000

0.8800

Source: CanFax

Wk 1 Wk 4 Wk 7 Wk 10 Wk 13 Wk 16 Wk 19 Wk 22 Wk 25 Wk 28 Wk 31 Wk 34 Wk 37 Wk 40 Wk 43 Wk 46 Wk 49 Wk 52

90.00

Source: Bank of Canada

Lethbridge Barley Price

Alberta Weekly D1 & D2 Cows 300.00

105.00

280.00

95.00 2011

85.00

2012

75.00

2013

65.00

2014

260.00 240.00

2011

220.00

2012

200.00

2013

180.00

2014

160.00 140.00

Wk 1 Wk 4 Wk 7 Wk 10 Wk 13 Wk 16 Wk 19 Wk 22 Wk 25 Wk 28 Wk 31 Wk 34 Wk 37 Wk 40 Wk 43 Wk 46 Wk 49 Wk 52

55.00

Price per tonne

Price per hundred weight

5 yr avg

0.9200

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1.0200

130.00

Source: CanFax

Weekly Canadian Dollar

AB Fed Steer Prices 150.00

Price per hundred weight

230

Price per hundred weight

SK Weekly Average Price 500-600 lbs Steers

Source: CanFax

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Wednesday, June 4 9a.m. – 5:30p.m. • CAA Board Meeting

Saturday, June 7

Thursday, June 5

7a.m. – Noon • CAA Board Meeting 9a.m. – Noon • Regional Association (+CRAPS & CJAA) Meeting Morning tours: • Moose Jaw Trolley Tour • Golf Tee Times Noon – 3p.m. Robert C. McHaffie Junior Ambassador Competition Noon – 1:30p.m. • Lunch & Fashion Show Afternoon tour: • Green house tour & “tea” at Yvette Moore Gallery 1:30 – 5p.m. • Angus Partners Joint Working Session 7p.m. • President’s Reception & Junior Ambassador speeches

Friday, June 6 – Rancher Endorsed Day

7 – 9a.m. • CAF Board meeting 9 – 9:30a.m. • Registration 9:30 – 9:45a.m. • Opening remarks: Rob Smith 9:45 – 11:15a.m. • Panel Discussion 11:15 – 11:45a.m. • Keynote Speaker: Tom Brink, former CEO JBS–Five Rivers Cattle 11:45a.m. – 1p.m. • Lunch 1p.m. • Depart for tours – Buffalo Plains Feedlot – Belle Paine Colony 6p.m. • Barbecue Steak Supper & Local Artisan Booths

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7 – 9a.m. • Can-Prov meeting with CAA representatives (if needed) 8 – 9a.m. • Registration 9 – 9:15a.m. • Welcome & opening remarks 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. • Understanding CAA Board of Directors’ Role 9:45 – 10:15a.m. • Ask your Board and CEO 10:30a.m. – 12:30p.m. • Keynote Speaker: – Dr. John Fast – Succeeding at Succession, the Ultimate Farm Management Challenge 12:30 – 1:15p.m. • Lunch (distribution of voter cards) 1:30 – 5p.m. • Annual General Meetings of CAA & CAF 6p.m. • Cocktails & Convention Banquet 7:30p.m. • Award presentations 8:30p.m. • CAF Building the Legacy Sale III 9:45p.m. • Dance

Sunday, June 8

8a.m. – Noon • CAA Board Meeting 10a.m. – 12:15p.m. • CAA Staff Sessions 10a.m. – 12:15p.m. • Marketing 10:45a.m. – 11:30a.m. • Breed Development 11:30a.m. – 12:15p.m. • Motivating Members 1p.m. • Depart for Tunnels of Moose Jaw Tour

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Feature BIXS 2.0 Poised for Launch

After deciding the initial version of the Beef InfoXchange System (BIXS 1.0) failed to make the cut for what the Canadian beef industry needs, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association began a major overhaul in early 2013. Actually, it was a complete tear down, redesign and rebuild on a whole new platform. The target – build a more compact, faster, more userfriendly system with bolstered means of importing and exporting data, especially from existing commercial herd and feedlot software programs. And be more relevant to the entire beef supply chain. Recently the new version, BIXS 2.0, went live in production with restricted access to existing BIXS registrants and early adopter volunteers. Full public release is slated once the fine-tuning wraps up. For the past several months the BIXS team worked on a major transformation of BIXS to address shortcomings of the first release. Based on user feedback suggesting the first version of BIXS (BIXS 1.0) proved cumbersome and somewhat confusing to use and the import and export of data was overly complex, the BIXS team went back to the drawing board in early 2013. Sure, BIXS 1.0 did get detailed carcass data flowing to producers linked to the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) Tag ID number, but getting to that data wavered at times. And moving BIXS to the next level under its original design was going to be very expensive if it could be done at all to the desired level. So a rebuild was needed. After contracting the Calgary-based software development firm Arcurve, work on the re-design began in the summer of 2013. In late December BIXS 2.0 beta moved to producer tester phase.

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BIXS 2.0 is built on a completely different platform (Microsoft SQL). It’s smaller, faster, easier to use yet maintains the power of collecting and exchanging the economically significant data users and stakeholders have indicated the industry needs to move across segments. BIXS 2.0 is a data exchange system; it is not herd or feedlot management software. BIXS 2.0 is built to more fluidly communicate with other software systems. And the system, now operated by the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association solely, is significantly less expensive to operate and evolve in the future. “In BIXS 2.0 the first time a user registers, the system pulls all their CCIA tag numbers and birth date information from their CCIA account back to January 1, 2010 and brings it into their BIXS 2.0 account,” says BIXS national coordinator Larry Thomas. “Then once the data is in their account in BIXS the system automatically searches the entire carcass data inventory looking for matches to that user’s CCIA tags and brings the carcass data into their account. It’s an automated process, BIXS 2.0 is very fast and it’s very easy.” Currently BIXS 2.0 has 2.8 million detailed carcass records linked to CCIA tag ID numbers in the database. There are roughly 460,000 animals registered in BIXS 2.0 with about 170,000 of those coming from feedlots. The BIXS team had shut down the system back in December to begin migrating user accounts and data over to BIXS 2.0. They expect a surge in numbers once the new system comes on line to all of the industry. Once fully launched, BIXS 2.0 will house superior import-export functions complete with the Beef Records Universal Translator (BRUT) utility, a tool developed by the BIXS team enabling the integration of existing and evolving industry software systems with BIXS. Essentially, BRUT helps other software to ‘speak BIXS’. In this fashion, BIXS 2.0 is built to more effectively mesh with commercial software service firms and their products.

The initial release will be a base model built on a solid core of functions delivering identified benefits. The system then expands and evolves based on demand and resources. BIXS 2.0 must be self-sufficient and viable, which means it must start generating revenues through a newly defined sponsorship program as well as advertising and other funding solutions. “Comparatively, BIXS 2.0 is hugely less expensive to run, but without industry support through sponsorships and advertising its future remains in question,” Thomas adds. BIXS 2.0 will remain a free service for cow-calf and feedlot users for the time being. On the heels of the first release, users will see successive releases of BIXS 2 versions each adding new and, in many cases, novel functions and tools. One of these tools is the Sourcer Utility enabling any registered user of the system to launch a blind database query within BIXS based on very specific animal, health protocol and carcass parameters. ‘Sourcers’ get to see animal data but not the animal owners’ ID information. Subsequently, the ‘Sourcer’ can send blind e-mails to anonymous animal owners in the system. In turn, the owner(s) decide whether to make contact with the Sourcer. Initially, the Sourcer query function will be offered as a service with the plan to automate the tool in a future release. B For updates and to get onto BIXS 2.0 keep an eye on their new website at www.bixs.cattle.ca.

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Feature New Canfax Market App – CFX Pro by Brian Perillat

Canfax recently released a new app that provides unique up to the minute Canadian cattle market information. This app is targeted at all types of producers, including cow-calf producers, backgrounders and finishing feedlots.

price information which is applicable to users in the cattle business. The app also has many options that allows users to override some costs, such as yardage, vet and med, death loss, etc. to make the app more representative of their operation.

The app has 3 key features. One feature allows users to check the markets for the cattle futures, Canadian dollar, as well as get the most recent Cattle Price Insurance coverage levels. The second component includes break-even calculators if you are buying calves for either backgrounding or finishing. The third feature is for projecting prices on calves or feeders. Price projections can be done not only for the current market but also for projecting prices for calves or feeders that won’t be sold until several months into the future. The markets are constantly changing, and this app ties directly to the futures, therefore as these markets change, you can quickly see how this will affect your projected prices or break-evens on your cattle. The app uses Canfax data such as historical basis levels and feedlot cost of production benchmarks and combines it with live futures market information in order to provide specific Canadian cattle

The key variable that users need to update, are barley costs, as that is key input variable which will impact the prices and break-even results from the app.

with all the constant changes while trying to make marketing decisions can be a very difficult task. This app wraps all this information into one spot, and gives prices and results specifically for Canadian producers. For users not as familiar with following the markets, this app will provide a great guide for the markets to see how changes in the Canadian dollar or the futures market affects your business. Thanks to strong industry support for the development and distribution of CFXPro the app will be free to anyone interested. The foundation partners who provided funding to develop the app were the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency, Saskatchewan Beef Industry Development Fund and the Feeder Associations of Alberta. Zoetis sponsored the app which allows us to distribute the app free of charge. The app is available on iPhone and BlackBerry platforms. B

Trying to sort through all the market information available and keeping up

2014 SK Agriculture Hall of Fame August 2 Western Development Museum Saskatoon, SK

Inductees: Mr. Elvin Haupstein (posthumously) Weyburn, SK Mr. Guy LaFond (posthumously) Mr. David Sefton Broadview, SK Mr. Alex Kennedy Cutknife, SK Mr. Dale Montgomery Maple Creek, SK Mr. Gary Jones Crane Valley, SK Banquet Tickets: $30/person. For tickets contact Jack Hay at 306.931.4057 prior to July 15th

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Science and Production Active Missing Livestock Files May 2014

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Number of head

Animal description

Yearling heifers

Brand Description

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Turtleford

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March 19

Carlyle

Moosomin 306.435.4582

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Moosomin

Moosomin 306.435.4582

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Science and Production Bluetongue Virus and Anaplasmosis - Import Considerations

Dr. Betty Althouse, Chief Veterinary Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Saskatchewan Changes in policy for the import of cattle from the United States have made it easier to import breeding animals. Testing requirements for both Bluetongue and Anaplasmosis have been relaxed, as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has changed its policies with respect to these two diseases. While the relaxed import regulations are a boon to some, cattle breeders may still want to test for these diseases before importing to avoid introducing these diseases into their herds, or experiencing difficulty getting bulls into AI units. BLUETONGUE Bluetongue (BT) is a viral disease of ruminants that is transmitted by biting midges (Culicoides species). Sheep are more severely affected than cattle. More information on Bluetongue can be found on the CFIA website under Animals>Terrestrial Animals>Diseases>Notifiable Diseases>Bluetongue. Bluetongue serotypes 2, 10, 11, 13, and 17 (the strains present in the United States) are immediately notifiable in Canada. All other serotypes are considered exotic strains and are immediately reportable. In general, there are no response programs for immediately notifiable diseases; however, laboratories are required to report confirmed diagnoses to the CFIA. Cattle can enter Canada from the United States (with the exception of Florida) without pre-entry testing for Bluetongue virus. Since serotypes 2, 10, 11, 13, and 17 are known to be present in the United States, there is a possibility that cattle imported are positive reactors to Bluetongue tests. This can have negative consequences when imported breeding bulls are destined to enter as artificial insemination (AI) studs. There can also be cross-reaction between BT and Epizootic

Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD2) that can complicate investigation and outcomes. A negative EHD2 test can also be requested prior to purchase. Even though breeding bulls can be imported into Canada without BT testing, they must be tested prior to entering as an AI stud. Each year in western Canada, some BT reactors are detected on AI pre-entry testing. When this happens, the CFIA initiates a disease investigation and conducts further testing. The bull cannot enter the AI stud unit until it has been determined that the animal does not have active Bluetongue virus in its system (non-viremic), and it reacted to the non-exotic strains. Some AI units will not allow entry of any reactor. Semen collected from a Bluetongue reactor will be limited to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Domestic Use Onlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;- eligible for distribution only within Canada. In some cases very expensive imported bulls intended for international semen distribution have been ineligible to enter a Canadian AI unit, because they were BT reactors. The importers were unaware of the potential implications of any positives reactors on pre-AI entry testing, and so the animals had not been tested prior to import. It is important for owners or potential importers to know the limitations that positive results on pre-AI entry testing can have on the end distribution of the semen. Testing for Bluetongue, and EHD2, prior to import may be worthwhile, even though it is not required. The CFIA Accredited Vets Manual is available on-line and has updated information on pre-AI entry testing at the following link: http://www.inspection. gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/man/ avmmva/avmmvae.shtml

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ANAPLASMOSIS This disease is no longer a reportable disease in Canada effective April 1, 2014 and there are now no CFIA response activities related to detection of anaplasmosis in a herd. Pre-import testing is not required. Anaplasmosis will become an immediately notifiable disease federally and is already a notifiable animal disease in Saskatchewan. This means that any laboratory diagnosing Anaplasmosis is required to report it to both the CFIA and the office of the Chief Veterinary Officer of Saskatchewan. However, there are no federal or provincial disease control actions taken when the disease is diagnosed. In the past, the occasional cases of Anaplasmosis that occurred in Canada were eradicated by the CFIA. Now, occasional cases are up to producers to manage. The prevalence of Anaplasmosis in the United States is higher than in Canada, so chances of bringing the disease into your herd is higher when importing animals than when animals are sourced within Canada. Even though pre-import testing for Anaplasmosis is not required, it may be a prudent herd health and biosecurity practice to have animals tested prior to import. This is because the ticks that carry and spread the disease, such as dog ticks and Rocky Mountain ticks (Dermacenter species) are present in Canada. These ticks can acquire the blood parasite (Anaplasma marginale) from infected cattle and spread it to other cattle and to deer. If it becomes established in wild deer populations, it will become very difficult to prevent the spread of this disease in Canada.

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Import Considerations cont. from pg. 20 Information on the disease is readily available but, in short, it can cause decreased growth rates in young stock and severe anemia or jaundice in mature animals, as the organism involved destroys blood cells. Once present within a herd, Anaplasmosis is controlled by testing and removal by slaughter, prevention of spread by use of antitick treatments and avoiding re-use of needles and antimicrobial treatments. Prevention includes biosecurity measures such as adding only known negative animals to your herd. Testing is offered by Prairie Diagnostic Services. Ask your veterinarian why ZACTRAN is ideal for cattle on your ranch.

Development of a voluntary herd certification program may be an option if producers are interested. B

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Science and Production Transportation Requirements for Livestock Producers by Cam Wilk, PAg, Livestock Services of Saskatchewan

Since the organization of Livestock Services of Saskatchewan (LSS) Corporation in January 2014 there have been several instances where livestock producers have transported livestock out of the province without requesting the required inspection and receiving the necessary authority to transport their livestock. Livestock Services of Saskatchewan retains one important function previously administered by the Ministry of Agriculture. LSS retains all the regulatory authorities within The Animal Products Act and The Animal Identification Act along with the supporting regulations.

Properly completed Saskatchewan manifests may be used to transport livestock to inspected markets in Alberta and Manitoba. It is important to note that livestock to be transported out of province must be inspected. A livestock permit must be issued before the animals leave the province. The term “livestock” includes cattle (commercial and purebred), horses, sheep, goats, swine, bison and any hybrid of these species. The terms “transport” or “transportation” means the movement of livestock by foot or by vehicle. Livestock permits are issued by the inspector, or an authorized person, following the payment of the appropriate inspection fees of $2.00/head plus GST. The permit provides the transporter with the authority to move the livestock. The

information contained on the permit is similar to the information required on the manifest. I would also like to remind you that Saskatchewan producers purchasing livestock from our auction markets can move those animals to their Saskatchewan home base on a manifest, as long as the invoice is attached. Producers are exempt from completing and using a livestock manifest if they are transporting livestock to or from a veterinary clinic or between properties they own or control in Saskatchewan that are not more than 50 kilometres apart. More details about the transportation of livestock can be obtained by contacting your nearest livestock inspector.

A livestock manifest is still required. The Livestock Inspection and Transportation Regulations continue to require that, before transporting livestock, the owner or his or her agent shall complete and have in their possession a livestock manifest. The manifest must include: • the owner’s address and phone number; • the number of animals and their destination; • the animals’ descriptions and brands; and • the signature of the owner or the owners’ agent. A properly completed manifest identifies the owner of the livestock, helps to prevent livestock theft and ensures accuracy for processing producer payments, or finance payment information, if required. Good documentation contributes to efficiencies in the movement of livestock through the marketing systems and to the prompt payment for livestock. MAY 2014

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Supper CCA Townhall Canadian Cattle Industry Update Dave Solverson – President, Canadian Cattlemen’s Association Coffee Break CCA Committee Updates

monday, June 9, 2014

Moderator: Debra Murphy Registration, Breakfast, Trade Show Greetings and Welcome – Harold Martens – President, SK Stock Growers Association Address from Saskatchewan Agriculture - Honourable Lyle Stewart, Minister of Agriculture Address from City of Moose Jaw Councillor Don Mitchell 9:15 a.m. Western Livestock Price Insurance Program Jodie Griffin – Program Coordinator, SK Crop Insurance Corporation 10:00 a.m. Networking Break (located by trade show booths) 10:30 a.m. A&W Better Beef Campaign Trish Sahlstrom – VP Purchasing & Distribution, A&W Canada 11:15 a.m. Antimicrobial Stewardship Dr. Leigh Rosengren – Rosengren Epidemiology Consulting Ltd. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

June 8-10th

12:00 p.m. Lunch and Trade Show 1:00 p.m. Economic Outlook Craig Klemmer – Agricultural Economist, Farm Credit Canada 1:45 p.m. Beef Cattle Market Outlook Anne Wasko – President, Cattle Trends Inc. 2:30 p.m. Networking Break and Trade Show 3:00 p.m. SK Provincial Livestock Strategy Grant Zalinko – Livestock Development Manager, SK Ministry of Agriculture 4:00 p.m. Panel Discussion 4:45 p.m. Closing remarks 6:00 p.m. Cocktails 7:00 p.m. Banquet and Entertainment: Scholarships Awards (TESA, Lifetime, President’s) Auction (Silent & Live Auction) Entertainment

tuesday, June 10, 2014 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m.

Registration, Breakfast and Trade Show Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions Approval of the Agenda Minutes from the 2014 Annual General Meeting President’s Report Call for Nominations Call for Resolutions

10:00 a.m. Canadian Cattle Identification Agency Update Dr. Pat Burrage – Chairman, Canadian Cattle Identification Agency 10:30 a.m. Networking Break and Trade Show 11:00 a.m. Financial Report Zone Chair Ratifications Final Call for Resolutions 11:30 a.m. SK Verified Beef Production Update Coy Schellenberg – SK VBP Coordinator 12:00 p.m. Lunch and Trade Show 1:00 p.m. Canada Beef Update Jack Hextall – Director, Canada Beef Inc. 1:30 p.m. PFRA Update Wally Hoehn - Executive Director, Lands Branch - SK Ministry of Agriculture 2:00 p.m. Networking Break 2:30 p.m. Voting Procedures/Results & Resolutions Other Business Final call for nominations and Elections Closing remarks Adjournment

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Association News and Reports A Report From Harold Martens President, Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association because of their integrity and common sense approach to issues they would raise with us.

This will be my last report, as the President of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers, in Beef Business. I would like to say that I have been very privileged to have had this opportunity. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve enjoyed working with the Board of Directors. They are a great group of people who have demonstrated a significant respect for each other and were able to bring forward their opinions with balance and a focus that kept the overall goal and vision of the Stock Growers in mind. I was proud of being able to carry on the tradition of the Board and the organization. The Board showed leadership in many ways and were also willing to be led, to explore new and innovative ways to give the industry direction. The Board is to be commended for being willing to seek opportunity, to risk and to work hard to achieve a positive role in the industry and the improvement of the cattle business as a whole. I learned to appreciate the roles of Chad MacPherson as our General Manager and Wilma Switzer as Office Manager. Their leadership took us through some stressful times as an organization, both in policy development and finances. They worked hard to forge a quality relationship with both the federal and provincial governments and to cultivate a positive interactive relationship with them. The confidence in our relationship with both levels of government was strengthened

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There are issues that have been raised by the industry, the provincial and the federal governments that have given us a chance to influence the direction that was taken. They are as follows: PFRA pastures; brand inspection services; a review of beef and forage research in Saskatchewan; the passing of the new critical wildlife act; instituting the Western Livestock Price Insurance Plan; influencing changes to surface rights arbitration; focusing on the role of ranching and the benefits it provides to the environment; and encouraging the better and freer trade relationships with our foreign markets.

greatly appreciated and hopefully that dialogue was to the benefit of all of you and to how you viewed the Saskatchewan Stock Growers and our industry. I think the experiences Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had as President of the Stock Growers has been one of the high points in my public service and it was a privilege to perform my duties. On behalf of Sylvia and myself and our ranching family who let me take this time with all of you the very best in the future and may God bless you.

There will always be new issues needing to be addressed. That is what the future is all about. The environment will be front row and center as more and more people in society become disenfranchised from a rural agricultural life. The longer I look at the distance between ranching and urban living the more I see a disconnect, given that the issue will be a need for all of society, as consumers of our products, to understand our willingness to bring everyone the quality of food they need, with the environment as a priority. We will need to continue to provide the consumer with a better understanding of how our production works and how well we are growing an environmentally sustainable product. I have been in countries where the food you eat and the water you drink will make you sick and the quality and quality controls that are in place in Canada make our products very salable here and all around the world. I want to thank all of the provincial and federal legislators and ministers who have taken the time to have an open door policy, to listen to our concerns and to communicate with us. That has been

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Stewardship

Got Grass?

The Next Chapter of SK PCAP by Tara Mulhern Davidson, SK PCAP Interim Manager

What happens when you bring producers, biologists, industry, scientists, communities, universities and multiple levels of government all together? If it sounds a bit like the beginning of a story, it is. It’s the story of the Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan (SK PCAP), a partnership initiated by the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association, which has been bringing prairie conservation stakeholders together since 1998. SK PCAP has been collaborating for conservation for the past sixteen years and with a strong vision for the future, we will continue to do so. With current demands and pressures on working prairie landscapes, the niche that SK PCAP occupies is more essential than ever. SK PCAP has an important job to create awareness of the valuable role that land managers play in sustaining these prairie landscapes, as well as highlight the many benefits that healthy prairie ecosystems provide for everyone. Every five years, SK PCAP partners join together to develop long-term priority areas of action necessary to achieve our prairie conservation goals across Saskatchewan. In 2014, SK PCAP will be sharing our new framework for action highlighting the following focus areas:

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Native Prairie Ecosystem Management

Working under a common vision of “healthy native prairie ecosystems as vital parts of our vibrant and strong communities,” SK PCAP currently has more than thirty partners. Our mission is to work together to deliver prairie conservation activities that represent shared objectives and that benefit the social, cultural, economic and ecological fabric of Saskatchewan. SK PCAP also liaises with provincial, national and international counterparts, to foster a broader awareness of grassland conservation across Canada. As Saskatchewan’s native prairie landscapes continue to adapt and shift, so do the species and people who make their homes there. SK PCAP has been and will continue to be a constant presence on the landscape and in the prairie conservation community. The SK PCAP story might just be beginning. B

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Stewardship Celebrating the 16th Annual Native Prairie Appreciation Week Each year, SK PCAP coordinates the Native Prairie Appreciation Week (NPAW), which runs from June 1521, 2014. Provincially declared by the Saskatchewan Ministries of Agriculture and the Environment since 1999, NPAW is also declared by the Cities of Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Swift Current and Weyburn.

and the Grasslands National Park where we will discuss plant identification, restoration, and range health information. This event is family-friendly, with a Youth Discovery Program available for kids ages 5-16 on June 20.

More information can be found at www.pcap-sk.org; or call the SK PCAP office at (306) 352-0472 or email pcap@sasktel.net.

For this year’s festivities, SK PCAP is holding a youth poster contest, promoting prairie with our booth at various venues throughout the week, and teaming up for the annual Society of Range ManagementPrairie Parkland Chapter tour. This year, the tour will be held on June 19-20 at Val Marie, SK and is open to the public. On June 19, Barry Adams from the Alberta Environment and Sustainable Development will lead off the event as the evening speaker. The second day will feature a tour of both private ranchland

CANADIAN CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION

Town Hall June 8, 2014, 6-10 p.m. Moose Jaw Exhibition Convention Centre Complementary Supper Included! Cocktails - 5:30 to 6:00 p.m.

of the many initiatives the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association is involved in on your behalf. Topics include: COOL, Foreign Trade (Korea, CETA), Industry updates, Beef Advocacy Canada, National Beef Strategic Plan, Species at Risk, Sustainable Beef, and hear from the CCA President! Register online at www.cattle.ca/townhall or call 403-275-8558 ext. 314 MAY 2014