Important Resources/Links

• VBP+ Producer Manual - Combined v1.6 and 7.8 Feb 2019
• Important update page to VBP+ Producer Manual re Audit Cycle, April 2019
• VBP+ Program Summary Checklist
  
• Ensure Your Calves Are Eligible For The CBSA Pilot
• Animal Health Product Listing (Compendium of Vet Products)
• Medicated Feed Drug Listings/Brochures
• VBP+ Self-Assessment V2.5
• VBP+ autoévaluation du producteur
• Proper Injections Site Poster
• Canadian Beef Sustainability Acceleration pilot information
• It Pays to Raise Sustainable Beef in New Pilot Project
• Don't Let A Broken Needle Become A Broken Promise - Canadian Cattlemen, September 2017
• Changes To How Producers Can Access Antimicrobials - CCA Backgrounder, November 14, 2017
• Responsible Antimicrobial Use Guideline for Beef Cattle Producers
• Good Production Practices for Controlling Feed Quality
• Handy Environmental Checklist for VBP+
• Prepare For Environmental Scrutiny
• BIXS - Get On Board
• VBP+ Cattle Sales Declaration
• VBP+ Cattle Sales Declaration
• VBP+ Cattle Sales Declaration (French)
• VBP+ Communication and Training
• VBP+ Communication and Training
• Food Safety Intro
• Communicating on the Farm
• VBP Food Safety Producer Manual v7.7

• Animal Care Checklist for VBP+
• Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle
• Recommended Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Farm Animals: Transportation. CFIA 2001
• Stretch Feed, Protect Your Herd in a Tough Year - Canadian Cattlemen, October 2017
• New Herd Health Program Drives Progress. Canadian Cattlemen, April 2017
• Think Inside the Truck. Canadian Cattlemen. Nov 2015
• Pain Control Gaining Priority Among Beef Producers. Beef in BC, May/June 2016
• Doing Tough Things Well Defines a Champion (Euthanasia and Animal Abuse). Canadian Cattlemen, Feb 2016
• The Why and How of the Cattle Code. Beef in BC, May/June 2016
• On-Farm Emergency Management Guide for Beef Producers

For a series of articles and videos in the topic area:

• Animal Health and Welfare - Research results on various animal care issues
• Body condition scoring (BCS) factsheets, feed calculator and how to video on BCS: Beef Cow Body Condition Management

• What Beef Producers Need to Know About Environmental Footprint - October 19, 2017
• McDonald's Canada Sustainability Series – Not A Flash In The Pan, Nov 2018
• McDonald's Canada Sustainability Series – Mini Amazon Rainforest, Nov 2018
• McDonald's Canada Sustainability Series – Our Ranch Is Their Home Too, Nov 2018
• McDonald's Canada Sustainability Series – It Takes Partnership, Nov 2018
• McDonald's Canada Sustainability Series – Taking The Lead, Nov 2018
• McDonald's Canada Sustainability Series – It's All About The Family, Nov 2018
• Safe and Effective Injection Techniques, 2018
• Animal Welfare Issues and Initiatives in Canada's Beef Industry
• Cattle Handling: Understanding Cow Psychology
• Beef Research School: Disposing of Deadstock
• Beef Research School: Developing and Implementing a Vaccination Program on your Farm
• Beef Research School: Dealing with Trichomaniasis and Vibriosis
• Beef Research School: Pain Mitigation in Beef Cattle
• Beef Research School: Properly Diagnosing Causes of Lameness in Cattle
• Beef Research School: Livestock Transport

• Factsheet: Recommendations for delivering cattle during COVID-19
• Factsheet: Recommendations for Canadian Cattle Sales during COVID-19
• Factsheet: Branding / Processing Time
  COVID-19 Information and Tips for Canadian Beef Operations
• Canadian Beef Cattle On-Farm Biosecurity Implementation Manual
• Long form CFIA Biosecurity Assessment Tool for Beef Cattle Producers
• The Hidden Profit in Beef Biosecurity - Canadian Cattlemen, Mar 2015
• On-Farm Beef Biosecurity:Biosecurity Standard. Beef In BC, Sept/Oct 2015
• Get More From Your Vaccines
• Factsheet: Managing Animal Health Practices
• Factsheet: Movement of High Risk and Highly Susceptible Animals
• Factsheet: Managing the Movement of People, Vehicles, Equipment and Tools
• Factsheet: Commingling
• Factsheet: Educate, Plan and Record
• Beef Biosecurity: Keep it Simple. Canadian Cattlemen, Oct 2013
• Keeping New Disease Away From Your Farm - Canadian Cattlemen VBP Program release 2007
• Managing Biosecurity with Beef Cattle
• Matching a Vaccination Program to the Herd's Risk Level
• Disposal of Cattle Mortalities

Provincial Cattle Organizations

• BC Cattlemen's Association
• Alberta Beef Producers
• Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association
• Manitoba Beef Producers
• Beef Farmers of Ontario
• Les Producteurs de bovins du Quebec
• Maritime Beef Council

Provincial Environmental Farm Plan Program Links

• BC Environmental Farm Plans
• Alberta Environmental Farm Plans
• Saskatchewan Environmental Farm Plans
• Manitoba Environmental Farm Plans
• Ontario Environmental Farm Plans
• Quebec Environmental Farm Plans
• Nova Scotia Environmental Farm Plans
• PEI Environmental Farm Plans
• New Brunswick Environmental Farm Plans
• Newfoundland Labrador Environmental Farm Plans
• Yukon Environmental Farm Plans
• National EFP

Canadian Beef Industry Links

• BIXS
• Canada Beef
• CCIA
• CRSB - (Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef)

Other Interesting Links & Articles

• Thinking Inside The Truck - Canadian Cattlemen, November 2015
• Meat Processor Talks Broken Needles, Buckshot in Meat - Canadian Cattlemen, July 2013
• Practical Handling Tips for Antibiotics
• Mobile Tech Revolutionizing Vet-Producer Relations