An update from Manitoba Beef Producers

June 28, 2019 mbbeef.ca

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The CCA is the national voice for Canada’s beef cattle industry representing 60,000 beef farms and feedlots. Visit www.cattle.ca

Statement

CCA Statement on Canadian Beef Exports to China June, 26, 2019

Calgary, AB

The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) has learned that effective yesterday no new Canadian meat export certificates for China will be issued due to the discovery of a falsified Canadian pork export certificate. We understand the suspension will be temporary and that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and other appropriate law enforcement agencies are currently investigating. We believe that shipments that are already in transit to China will be allowed to pass through customs.

It is unclear why beef products have been included in this suspension. The Canadian government is seeking clarification from Chinese officials.

In terms of immediate impact, shipments of Canadian beef to China represented 2.6 per cent of Canada’s total beef exports last year. In 2018, Canadian beef exports to Mainland China were up 19 per cent in volume and 15 per cent in value at 10,300 tonnes valued at $97 million. In the first quarter of 2019, exports to Mainland China were up 445 per cent in volume and 428 per cent in value at 5,300 tonnes valued at $48 million.

The CCA encourages the Governments of Canada and China to work together to investigate and amend the situation so that trade can be resumed in a timely manner. The temporary loss of beef access to the Chinese market is unfortunate and may have financial impacts for both the live animal and processing sectors. Canada’s diverse market access within the Asian region through the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement provides opportunity to shift this demand to other countries.

“It is unfortunate that this disruption of trade has occurred. We are fully confident in our meat production systems in Canada and the safe-guards we have in place”, says Bob Lowe, Vice President of the CCA “We will work closely with the Government of Canada to identify a solution to the suspension from China, while at the same time we will continue to work on expanding other export markets.”

The CCA will work closely with the Government of Canada to resume stable trade as quickly as possible.

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Contact:David MossGeneral ManagerCanadian Cattlemen’s Association403-275-8558 |mossd@cattle.ca

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to Manitoba’s beef industry

Manitoba Beef Producers is collaborating with Dr. Jeremy Pittman from the University of Water-loo’s School of Planning (Canada) on a research project about ranchers’ and farmers’ preferences for species-at-risk and endangered species conservation programs in Western Canada (British Co-lumbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba). We seek your insights into what conservation pro-grams are desirable and best suited for your operations.

Participation in this study involves completing a 15-minute online survey. In appreciation for your time, you will be given the opportunity to enter into a draw to win one of forty gift cards, which are each valued at $100 CAD. Your odds of winning one of the prizes is based on the number of in-dividuals who participate in the study, but we will be giving away 10 prizes per province. This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through a University of Waterloo Research Ethics Committee.

Please click on the link or type the link into your web browser to participate in the survey:

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If you have any questions, please contact Jeremy Pittman at 1-519-888-4567 ext. 31544 or email: jpittman@uwaterloo.ca

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Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2019 1:00 - 3:00 PM Cattle/Participant Arrival & Registration 3:00-5:00 PM Judging and Oral Reasons Clinic6:00 PM Supper7:00 PM Welcome & Ag Challenge

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 20198:00-9:00 AM Breakfast, Cattle in Barns & Interviews for Ambassador 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Pee Wee & Junior Stall Card Comp.9:00 AM-12:00 PM Judging, Public Speaking & Workshops12:00-1:00 PM Lunch1:00-2:00 PM Team Grooming2:00-4:00 PM Team Judging, Stockman’s Quiz & PeeWee Learning Clinic4:00-5:00 PM Cattle Tie Out & Chores6:00 PM Cook-Off7:30-9:00 PM Baseball

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 20198:00-9:00 PM Breakfast & Cattle In Barns10:00AM-12:00PM Showmanship12:00-1:00 PM Lunch & Group Photo1:00-5:00 PM Conformation Classes & Parade of Champions5:00-6:00 PM Supper & Awards Ceremony

WHO: Any young cattle producers under the age of 25 years of age as of January 1, 2019. Whether you are a commercial, purebred, 4-H or new junior, you are all welcome to attend.

WHAT: Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up All Breeds Junior Cattle Weekend

WHERE: Beautiful Plains Ag Society, Neepawa, Manitoba

WHEN: Friday - Sunday, August 2nd to 4th, 2019

WHY: To bring juniors of all ages, breeds and locations together for a fun, educational weekend for cattle and non cattle events.

about

schedule

FOR DETAILS:Co-Chairpersons

Lois McRae204-728-3058

Jake Rawluk & Laura Horner868-5335

TreasurerRilla Hunter - 838-2019

SecretaryNaomi Best - 851-7233

Angus:Wenda Best - 838-2236

Nanette & Nolan Glover - 534-2552Candace Johnson - 730-3986

Charolais: Jackie Cavers - 242-3467Megan Kemp - 245-1119

Hereford:Albert, Michelle & Samantha Rimke

855-2534

Limousin:Travis Hunter - 838-2019

Simmental:Andrea Bertholet - 483-0319

Cody Carson - 859-2816

Shorthorn:Trevor & Taylor Carlson - 750-4668

Shailyn Madsen - 851-4543Geoff Paterson -210-0440

Blair McRae - 728-3058Monty Thomson - 870-0089

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Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association, Manitoba Beef Producers and Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives bring you the Manitoba Livestock Tour featuring novel and innovative ideas implemented by

successful livestock operations.

This tour has been designed to showcase different strategies to help producers increase profits and manage workloads associated with today’s livestock operations.

This will be a tailgate tour where you bring your vehicle and follow along from stop to stop. Producers can elect to choose either day separately or take in both days.

Register by July 29, 2019. Cost will be $30 per person, per day. For more information or to register, call 204 622-2007

This tour is presented in part by Manitoba Beef Producers, Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association, Cargill Animal Nutrition, 2B Land and Cattle, Precision Cam and Trouw Nutrition.

Wednesday, July 31, 2019 Southwest of Brandon 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Starts at Borderland Agriculture (Brooks & Jen White) (west of Lyleton on MB-251, south on Rd 166W 3.3 km)

annuals for grazing winter corn grazing innovation in forage establishment feeding and calving strategies for large herds value added through organic production lunch courtesy of Cargill Animal Nutrition and 2B

Land and Cattle

Thursday, August 1, 2019 Northwest of Brandon 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Starts at Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives Farm, Brookdale MB

using calving cameras without electricity weather station data consumer trends in beef consumption tour of assembly yards feedlot tour creep feeding to extend your pasture using beef cattle to compliment another farm

enterprise lunch courtesy of Manitoba Beef Producers

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Thank youMBP recognizes and appreciates the support of

businesses assisting with our displays at the 2019 Red River Exhibition.

Lakeland Farm and Ranch Direct

Cattle supplied by Fossay Herefords

Cantor's Quality Meats and Grocery