Report to Saskatchewan Cattlemen s Association. January 25, 2017

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1 Report to Saskatchewan Cattlemen s Association January 25, 2017

2 The BCRC We are Canada s largest not-for-profit industry funder of cattle, forage and beef research We support research and innovation activities that contribute to the competitiveness and sustainability of Canada s beef cattle industry

3 Funded by producers Provincial Check-off National Check-off Provincial advocacy policy research marketing promotion etc. Assessment to CCA CCA advocacy trade legal policy etc. E.g. R-CALF, COOL, CETA, TPP, etc. Marketing and promotion $0.82 Research $0.18

4 Science Cluster II: $20 million over 5 years $15 million government, $5 million industry

5 THE NEXT FIVE YEARS

6 1,000 tonnes (CWE Productivity improvements to meet growing global beef demand in a sustainable manner 30% increase of world population by 2050, 70% increase in food demand incomes beef demand Limited global agricultural land, water, and resources Need for large in productivity producing more per animal/per acre Canada is well positioned in terms of land base and resources if supported by improvements in productivity Must remain globally competitive from a production, regulatory, and trade perspective 12,000 11,000 10,000 9,000 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 8,841 Beef Import Growth by Region 2013/ , ,382 Source: OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2016

7 Renewal of the National Beef Research Strategy Workshop Direct stakeholder engagement National beef research priority survey Being more efficient with limited funding Leadership in addressing research capacity and infrastructure priorities

8 Core Research Objectives 1. To enhance industry sustainability and reduce production costs Enhance feed and forage production Increase feed efficiency Decrease the impact of animal health issues and production limiting diseases

9 Core Research Objectives 1. To enhance industry sustainability and reduce production costs 2. To improve beef demand and quality Reduce food safety incidences Define quality and yield benchmarks Improve beef quality through primary production improvements and the development and application of technologies to optimize cutout values and beef demand.

10 Core Research Objectives 1. To enhance industry sustainability and reduce production costs 2. To improve beef demand and quality 3. To improve public confidence in Canadian beef Improve food safety Strengthen surveillance of AMU & AMR Develop effective antimicrobial alternatives Ensure animal care Demonstrate the safety and efficacy of new production technologies Improve environmental sustainability and measure the beef industry s environmental benefits.

11 SCIENCE CLUSTER III

12 Striking a balance? Industry Competitiveness Public Confidence

13 Striking a balance? Industry Competitiveness Public Confidence Forage & Grassland Productivity Sustainability Feeds & Feed Efficiency Environment & Climate Change Conventional Production Animal Health & Care Antimicrobial Resistance & Use Beef Quality & Food Safety Extension Public Educ. & Advocacy Regulation, Policy & Trade

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19 Research overviews Production tips Science-based advocacy Latest research

20 Research overviews Production tips Science-based advocacy Latest research Videos Antibiotic use Body condition Pain mitigation Carcass quality

21 Research overviews Production tips Science-based advocacy Latest research Videos Decision Making Tools

22 Research overviews Production tips Science-based advocacy Latest research Videos Decision Making Tools Webinars

23 WHY DO WE KEEP FOCUSING ON INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP &COORDINATION?

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25 Cluster Forage Research Teams

26 Cluster Forage Research Collaborations

27 Forage Research Capacity

28 AAFC Capacity since 2015 Integrated forage crops management (Nityananda Khamal) Forage agronomist Forage pathologist (Linda Jewel) Forage physiologist (Solen Rocher) Forage biotech Forage plant eco-physiologist, Forage breeder

29 NATIONAL BEEF STRATEGY

30 BCRC investments proposed in the National Strategy Increased check-off funding allocated to research is proposed in the following key areas: Continued investment in priority research programming Strategic investment in research capacity in priority areas (meat science, forages, and feed) Research surveillance networks (AMR, PLDs, animal health) Domestic and international research liaison National/regional producer network extension support Ongoing delivery of VBP+

31 Beef Research Funding in Canada Jan through Dec $45,000,000 $40,000,000 $35,000,000 $30,000,000 $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 $-

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