MBP`s 36th AGM a success - Manitoba Beef Producers

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Feb. 13, 2015
E-Newsletter
An update from Manitoba Beef Producers
The 36th Manitoba Beef Producers
Annual General Meeting was held
Feb. 5-6 in Brandon. The event was
a success as a strong and engaged
group of producers and industry
stakeholders were on hand for two
jam packed days of events.
MBP’s 36th AGM a success
In what could be called
a sign of the current
optimism in the industry, one of the largest
crowds in years turned
out for Manitoba Beef
Producers 36th Annu-
al General Meeting in
Brandon last week.
Held Feb 5-6 at the
Victoria Inn Hotel and
Convention Centre,
the theme of the meeting was Focus on the
Future.
To that end, the various
events that comprised
the two-day affair were
centred on the future
and what producers
can do to take advan-
tage of the opportunities available to them.
Over 70 producers
were on hand for day
1 of the AGM to learn
about emerging markets and what must
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In the News
A look at the
news and other
information
impacting
Manitoba’s Beef
industry
- CattleFax expects
strong prices to
continue.
be done to ship cattle to areas such as Europe and China.
Attendance was also solid at the breakout session which
looked at risk management programs and loans available to
help producers mover their operations forward.
Among the other highlights of the AGM were the review of
MBP’s 2014 business operations, resolutions debate, President’s Banquet and a panel discussion which looked at the
changing face of the country’s beef industry and the opportunities those changes present to producers.
The directors and staff of Manitoba Beef Producers thank
everyone who attended the AGM. Also, thank you to the
various sponsors whose generous contributions helped
make the event possible.
A detailed recap of the AGM will be included in the March
edition of Cattle Country.
How much can I
afford to pay for that
bull?
- It’s all about the
cattle numbers.
- Heifer selection
should start when
calves hit the
ground.
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Upcoming Events
February 17
StockTalk webinar. The MAFRD farm production team produces a free monthly webinar
for the livestock industry. To register for the
next webinar click here.
February 25
The BCRC is hosting the webinar Managing
Rumen Health to Improve Productivity. For
more information click here.
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Attention Cattle Producers
Find out what
MASC’s loan options
for cattle mean to you
The Manitoba Agricultural Services
Corporation has been providing financial
assistance to producers for over 50 years.
If you are a cattle producer looking to
grow your operation, you should learn
more about how we can help you.
Stocker Loans – these loans provide
short-term financing for producers
who purchase feeder cattle or heifers
for breeding.
Direct Loans – these loans can be used
for purchasing or raising breeding stock
with terms up to ten years. Unbred heifers
purchased for breeding have a first-year
interest-only option.
All our loans feature no pre-payment
penalties and our low rates are fixed with
flexible repayment terms that match your
cash flow.
To learn more about how MASC’s financing
options will help you grow your operation,
please contact your local MASC lending
office or visit masc.mb.ca
Lending and Insurance
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Verified Beef Production Workshops
MAFRD together in partnership with Manitoba Beef
Producers will be hosting Verified Beef Production
workshops by video conference throughout the winter at
a number of MAFRD locations in the province.
VBP is Canada's verified on-farm food safety program for beef – a
dynamic program to uphold consumer confidence in the products and
good practices of this country's beef producers.
Grass-roots driven and industry-led, the program is part of a broad
effort by Canada's food providers to ensure on-farm food safety. The
overall result is stronger competitiveness for Canada's beef industry, as
food safety continues to grow as a major factor in consumer buying
decisions.
Verified Beef Production Video Conference Workshops
All workshops will take place from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Date
Location
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Thursday,
March
19,2014
2015
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Nov 20,
MAFRDVideo
Video
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Thursday, March 19, 2015
MAFRD Video conference site Thursday, March 12, 2015
For more information on the training, to find your closest video location site or to preregister, call your local MAFRD office.
36 ANNUAL GENERAL
Thank you to the
THANK
YOU
sponsors
of
our
TO OUR SPONSORS!
36th Annual
General Meeting
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EVENT FUNDING PROVIDED BY
DIAMOND LUNCH SPONSOR
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DIAMOND SPONSORS
P R E S I D E N T ’S B A N Q U E T
SPONSORS
THE ENVIRONMENTAL
STEWARDSHIP AWARD SPONSOR
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ANNUAL GENERAL
BANQUET BEEF SPONSOR
Cargill Meat Solutions and
Cargill Animal Nutrition
BANQUET COCKTAIL SPONSOR
BREAKOUT SESSIONS SPONSOR
CO F F E E S P O N S O R S
Enns Brothers
Sterling Truck and Trailer Sales Ltd.
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GOLD SPONSORS
Alert Agri Distributors
Inc./P. Quintaine & Sons Ltd.
Manitoba Charolais
Association
DNA Insurance
Manitoba Forage &
Grassland Association
EMF Nutrition
Kane Veterinary Supplies
& Allflex Canada
MacDon Industries Ltd.
Manitoba Agricultural
Services Corporation
Manitoba Habitat
Heritage Corporation
Manitoba Hereford
Association
Merck Animal Health
The AgriPost
The Victoria Inn
Zoetis
730 CKDM
880 CKLQ
Mazergroup
S I LV E R S P O N S O R S
Canadian Cattle
Identification Agency
Cattlex
Dairy Farmers of
Manitoba
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Prairie Livestock
Hamiota Feedlot Ltd.
TD Canada Trust
Agriculture Services
Manitoba Angus
Association
The Hartford
BRONZE SPONSORS
Aikins Law
Cattle Track Technologies
Paddock Drilling Ltd.
Allen Leigh Security &
Communication Ltd.
CIBC
Sunrise Credit Union
CattleMax Software
Murray Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Ram Westman
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For immediate release Feb. 13, 2015 Manitoba Beef Producers comment on confirmed case of BSE WINNIPEG – Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) is continuing to monitor the developments surrounding a confirmed case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in a beef cow in Alberta. Although any case of BSE is a concern, MBP is encouraged that the various protocols in place led to the discovery and display the strength of Canada’s BSE surveillance program. “That the animal was found through the national BSE surveillance program shows the program is working,” said Manitoba Beef Producers President Heinz Reimer. Thursday’s case is the first since 2011. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is continuing to investigate but has confirmed that no part of the animal’s carcass entered the human food or animal feed systems. With respect to trade, this new case of BSE is not expected to affect Canadian exports of cattle or beef and Canada will continue to be recognized as a controlled BSE risk country by the World Organization for Animal Health. ‐30‐ Manitoba Beef Producers is the exclusive voice of the beef industry in Manitoba. Our role and mission is to represent our beef producers through communication, research, advocacy and education. Manitoba Beef Producers represents 8,000 beef producers across the province. For more information, please contact: Melinda German, General Manager Office: 204‐772‐4542 Chad Saxon, Communications Coordinator Office: 204‐772‐4542