News
Alberta Lamb Producers endeavors to provide Alberta sheep producers with timely news and updates concerning the sheep industry. Please check this web page frequently for the latest sheep industry related news.
The News section of this Web site is provided as a free service to Alberta sheep producers and the general public. ALP does not endorse or guarantee the information within and is not responsible, nor liable, for the representations made.
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.
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
March 2011
What's New with CSIP
For your convenience, Alberta Lamb Producers has arranged for CCWG to include an application form with each despatch of RFID tags.
Visit the Canadian Sheep Federation website to see a series of 8 short videos on tagging your animals. See step by step info on how to use Shearwell and Allflex RFID tags.
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Shearwell RFID CSIP SET tags now $1.65 (down from $1.80)
February 2011
Alberta Sheep Electronic Identification Incentive Program
Agriculture & Rural Development and Alberta Lamb Producers have worked together to develop an RFID tag incentive program for Alberta sheep producers.
The following news release was announced this morning. Further information, “Frequently Asked Questions” and an application form will be available later this week on Ropin the Web and links will also be available from www.ablamb.ca. Producers will purchase Allflex or Shearwell RFID tags from CCWG and then apply to Agriculture & Rural Development for the program payment once the RFID CSIP tags are applied to their lambs.
Information on the Allflex and Shearwell CSIP RFID tags is attached.
The news release and backgrounder relate to RFID tag incentive programs for both the sheep and cervid industries, each program is tailored to the respective industry.
February 16, 2011
Traceability programs help support Alberta's agriculture industry
New programs will provide benefit to cervid and sheep producersEdmonton... The Alberta government is introducing two new traceability programs for the province’s sheep and cervid (elk, deer, etc.) industries.
The cervid identification and registration program supports the cervid industry’s efforts to comply with Livestock Industry Diversification Act (LIDA) requirements and strengthens Alberta’s cervid information system. An electronic identification incentive program will encourage sheep producers to use radio frequency identification (RFID) ear tags.
“Alberta’s cervid industry has pioneered livestock traceability in our province and I applaud the foresight and leadership of the Alberta Elk Commission in advancing traceability for cervids for over a decade,” said Jack Hayden, Minister of Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. “I also recognize the progressive approach taken by the Alberta Lamb Producers in embracing RFID ear tag technology.
hese programs are stepping stones towards strengthening Alberta’s traceability systems, and focus on encouraging industry cooperation and participation, rather than strictly relying on a regulatory approach.”
Both programs are aimed at improving the province’s traceability systems that support animal health, public health, food safety, industry marketing initiatives and opportunities.
January 2011
Footrot Vaccine
December 20, 2010 – Currently, the suppliers do not have access to any Footvax and it is not clear when or if this product will be available again. Based upon the current situation, they will not be able to place further orders for the product.
If and when there is further information on this product’s availability, we will let you know.