Producers

Predation is a significant concern for livestock producers in Manitoba, and for some, predators such as coyotes, wolves, or black bears can cause devastating financial losses. In 2020, a three-year, industry-led Livestock Predation Prevention Pilot Project was launched with the aim of reducing wildlife predation of cattle and sheep in Manitoba.

The multi disciplinary committee responsible for planning and delivery of the project, has representation from Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development (MARD), Agriculture and Agri Food Canada, Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation, commodity groups including Manitoba Beef Producers and the Manitoba Sheep Association, as well as the Manitoba Trapper’s Association.

The project will help producers most affected by predation to develop individual risk management plans, while also supporting broader industry-wide efforts to test a variety of risk management approaches and share knowledge and best practices to reduce losses.

The working group has identified a group of Risk Mitigation Practices (RMPs) which will be analyzed to determine their effectiveness in reducing the potential for negative interactions between livestock and producers. A RMP is something a producer can do to lessen the likelihood of a predator attack. The RMPs being tested aim to reduce predators’ access to possible food sources to scavenge, as well as to reduce their ability to access areas with cattle and sheep present, and over all deter interactions with them.

For information contact Raymond Bittner, Livestock Predation Lead, at rbittner@mbbeef.ca or 204-768-0010.

The RMPs include:

LPPP – RMP Deadstock Composting

LPPP – RMP EFladry Wire

LPPP – RMP Electronet

LPPP – RMP Game Camera

LPPP – RMP GPS Collars

LPPP – RMP Herd Health

LPPP – RMP Predator Resist Pen

LPPP – RMP Light Source

Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives Inc.

Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives is a formal collaboration between Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development (MARD), Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP), Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), and the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association (MFGA). For more on MBFI, including a detailed look at the current research projects please see mbfi.ca.

Species at Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands

Manitoba Beef Producers is proud to be a funding recipient of the Species at Risk Partnerships on Agricultural Lands (SARPAL) program through Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). The program focuses on delivering information and incentives to cattle producers to enhance pastureland with the goal to improve grass quality and maintain a healthy habitat.

If you’re a cattle producer in the southwestern part of the province where this SARPAL Project is being delivered, contact Carol Graham, Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation Habit Conservation Specialist at 204.821.4943 or cgraham@mhhc.mb.ca to determine if you’re eligible to participate in the program.

Click here for a project overview

Manitoba Livestock Cash Advance

Manitoba Livestock Cash Advance Inc. is the non-profit administrator of the federal Advance Payments Program (APP), which provides producers with a cash advance on the value of their products during a specified period. The program helps producers meet their financial obligations and benefit from the best market conditions. This is a service that is being coordinated through Manitoba Beef Producers for the benefit of beef producers.

Applications for the Manitoba Livestock Cash Advance are available by calling 1-866-869-4008 or on the MLCA website.

Age Verification

Age Verification is associating a birth date with an animal that was born on your farm and tagged with a Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) RFID button tag.

With the ever-increasing demand for accurate age determination in Canadian cattle, age verification provides an effective and internationally recognized process for this. Producers can enter and store birth date information and have it readily available for domestic and export markets.

To age verify, you must set up and activate an account on the Canadian Livestock Tracking System (CLTS) website. This site contains detailed instructions. Note: Manitoba Beef Producers provides this service free of charge. We require a minimum of 24 hours of notification in order to process requests. Age Verification information should be faxed to 204-774- 3264 or emailed to . Please use the Age Verification Form.

For more information and to age verify your cattle, please contact Manitoba Beef Producers at 1-800-772-0458.

Flood Information for Producers

In a flood situation, it is important for producers to keep detailed records on all additional flood-related expenses.

Producers should document changes to their operation, damage to property and other losses.

Producers are encouraged to take photos of floodwater and the impacts and to keep all receipts and records on hand. Retaining these records and photos is important.

Producers who need to transport livestock to an alternate area are encouraged to book a transport company immediately to ensure service.

Flood Evacuation Check List

Manitoba Red Cross

Preparing a Beef Farm for Flood Conditions in Rural Manitoba

Managing Dead Livestock During and After Flooding

Returning Home

Disaster Financial Assistance for Manitobans Affected by Flooding

Which Level of Government Do I Contact?

Contact Information and Helpful Websites for Dealing with an Emergency

Government of Manitoba Flood Reports

Additional Information:

Manitoba Beef Producers participated in the Animal Health Emergency Management Project which saw the development of a number of resources to help producers in various sectors prepare for a potential emergency, with a focus on an animal-disease outbreak. For more information on the producer handbook, visit: https://animalhealth.ca/ahem/resources/

There are various tools and risk management practices that beef producers can apply to keep livestock healthy.

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA), along with consultation from provincial beef organizations and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), developed a biosecurity standard which outlines the general practices and guidelines to implement biosecurity to control and reduce the risk and impacts of diseases in herds.

Canadian Beef Cattle On-Farm Biosecurity Standard

The beef biosecurity standard is voluntary, cost effective, and designed for on-farm application in operations of all types and sizes across Canada. The basics of the biosecurity standard are found in the producer guidebook developed by Manitoba Beef Producers.

Manitoba Beef Producers Biosecurity Guidebook (PDF)

If any producers are interested in biosecurity signage for their land, or for land they rent or lease such as Crown lands, MBP has created a template that producers can print off themselves or send to a sign company to have signs created. Please click the link below for the template and then save the PDF file.

Biosecurity Sign Template (PDF)

MBP Scholarship

Manitoba Beef Producers is pleased to make available six $500 scholarships annually for MBP members or their children attending a university, college, other post-secondary institution or pursuing trades training. Preference will be given to those students pursuing a field of study related to agriculture or to those acquiring a skilled trade or pursuing a career that would be beneficial to the rural economy.

***Due to ongoing disruptions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic (and the related impacts on high schools and post-secondary institutions) MBP has pushed the application deadline for its 2021 scholarship competition into November instead of the usual June intake deadline. This application intake process is for students who will be undertaking post-secondary studies in the 2021-22 academic year.

Completed applications and supporting documents must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2021. A selection committee will review the submissions. Winners will be notified by December 14, 2021.

The scholarship eligibility criteria is as follows:

Eligibility:
• Must be at least 17 years of age as of January 1, 2021.
• Must be an active Manitoba beef producer or the child of an active Manitoba beef producer. Note: This can include beef producers returning to school after a period of time in the workforce.
• Post-secondary program or trades training must be a minimum of one year in duration.

Items You Are Required to Submit:
• Completed application form;
• A typed 600-word (maximum) essay discussing “What the beef industry means to my family, my community and Manitoba.” Also include the reasons you enjoy being involved in agriculture.*;
• A copy of your transcript (either high school, or a recognized college, university or trade school);
• Proof of enrolment in a recognized institution (current transcript, or your acceptance letter, or a letter of intent indicating your intended institution and field of study).
• A list of community involvement (e.g. 4-H, community clubs, volunteer work, etc.); and,
• The names of two references, including their addresses and telephone numbers.

Submissions and ALL documentation must be sent no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 5, 2021 to:

Manitoba Beef Producers
Scholarship Committee
220 – 530 Century Street
Winnipeg MB R3H 0Y4
E-mail: info@mbbeef.ca
Fax: (204) 774-3264

For more information, please contact Manitoba Beef Producers at 1-800-772-0458 or email info@mbbeef.ca.

*The 2020 scholarship winners’ essays are available in the February 2021 issue of Cattle Country. The 2021 recipients will have their essays published in Cattle Country in February 2022.

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MBP Policy

Much of Manitoba Beef Producers’ work involves providing feedback on government policies, as well as proposed legislative and regulatory changes that could affect our beef industry.

MBP provides input on a broad range of issues including: the environment, animal care, business risk management programs, land and water management, disaster financial assistance, workplace safety and health, trade, competitiveness, and many, many more.

As well, MBP develops policies and conducts advocacy work based on the resolutions coming from members at our district meetings and debated at our Annual General Meeting. View a list of resolutions passed at the most recent MBP AGM on the Resolutions page.

Stay Involved. Get Active!

MBP encourages all beef producers and stakeholders to stay involved and provide feedback on issues that are important to the beef industry.