Alberta Lamb Producers

Alberta Lamb Producers is a dynamic partner in building a sustainable, thriving industry for sheep producers.

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January 2012

January N'ewesletter now available

The January issue of N'ewesletter is now available. In this issue:

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December 2011

Great news - $300,000 government support for eligible RFID tag readers, software and training

ALP has been working with the Alberta government to provide producers with affordable access to working RFID systems which will facilitate traceability as well as the opportunity to gain management benefits.

The Alberta Sheep RFID Technology Assistance Program, from Growing Forward, supports producers in purchasing eligible flock management software, compatible tag readers, and training courses, on a 70/30 cost-share basis.

Eligible equipment must be purchased by February 29th, 2012 and an application form submitted by March 15th, 2012.

Go to www.sheepcentral.ca for details of eligible equipment, program terms and conditions and application forms.

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June 2011

NEW! Advertise in N'ewesletter and on this website

  • Free classifieds for AB producers
  • Affordable display rates
  • Targeted marketing

Check out the details on our Advertising page

See the June issue of N’ewesletter

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NEW: RFID Technology Assistance Program.
Go to www.sheepcentral.ca for more details. Application form must be submitted by March 15, 2012.

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Want to know about RFID technology and traceability pilot projects?
Go to www.sheepcentral.ca

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Alberta Lamb Producers Checks Back with Producers
ALP 2011 Producer Survey

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Visit the Canadian Sheep Federation website to see a series of eight short videos on tagging your animals. You will find step-by-step information on how to use Shearwell and Allflex RFID tags.

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Agriculture & Rural Development and Alberta Lamb Producers have worked together to develop an RFID tag incentive program to benefit Alberta sheep producers. The program is aimed at improving the province's traceability systems that support animal health, public health, food safety, industry marketing initiatives and opportunities.

The application form and program conditions are now available.
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From January 1st, 2010, you will need to provide your PID when ordering tags from CCWG. Make sure you have your PID ready for ordering tags and completing manifests.
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