BEEF CATTLE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT FUND
Projects 2004-2005

The $351,000 from the BCID Fund that was approved for these projects
is cobined with other funds in the projects for a total of $1,045,000 at work for the cattle industry of British Columbia. 

ANIMAL CARE/HEALTH $76,000

DNA-based needle free vaccination ......................................... BCIDF Share $72,800
Funds from Ontario Cattlemen's Association, and the BCID Fund are combined with those of the Vaccine Infectious Disease Organization to undertake a 2-year study with a goal to develop a need-free DNA based vaccination method against BVDV types 1 and 2 that is effective in newborn and young calves at branding.

Livestock Emergency Response Course ................................. BCIDF Share $3,250
Ownership Identification Inc. received a contribution toward costs of including a "Livestock Emergency Response Course" as part of the International Livestock Identification Convention held in Kamloops in July 2005.

EDUCATION $8,800

Cattle Marketing Seminar ...............................................................BCIDF Share $400
A timely marketing seminar was held in Vernon in the spring. BCIDF contributions were reduced due to donation of speaker fees to the North Okanagan Livestock Association. BCIDF Share $400

Forage and Beef Seminars ............................................................ BCIDF Share $6,600
Matching registration fees and trade show revenue for the BCID Fund contribution, the BC Forage Council carried out the 2005 Forage and Beef Seminars in Williams Lake, Quesnel, Prince George, Vanderhoof, Burns Lake and Smithers.

Speaker ............................................................................................... BCIDF Share $1,800
Dr. Tim Ball spoke to the Nechako Valley Regional Cattlemen's Association on the topic:  Water, resource of the 21st century.  NVRC received funds from the Horn Levy Fund, and added to their own funds, were able to match BCID Funds for this project.

FORAGE & FEED $34,600

Hayland Aeration Project ................................................................ BCIDF Share $14,600
Mud River/Beaverly Farmer's Institute received matching funds for a 3-year project seeking credible and quantifiable information for hay producers in regard to the cost/benefit of aeration of forage stands and the use of no till seed drills in conjunction with aeration. 

Improving Grazing Systems & Feeding Strategies .................... BCIDF Share $20,000
To assist producers in dealing with drought conditions, and the ongoing BSE situation the Peace River Forage Association of BC received funding for a 2-year demonstration project to include grazing system demonstrations, feeding strategies courses and extension activities for cattle producers in the Peace River region.

PROMOTION $109,800

abc Country Restaurants .................................................................. BCIDF Share $40,000
Ranchland Heroes - This promotion featured the Haywood-Farmer family from Savona and promoted value added beef products in abc Country Restaurants in BC and Alberta.

Cariboo Beef Promotions .................................................................... BCIDF Share $700
Cariboo Cattlemen's Association, with matching funds from the BCIDF purchased a display unit that is now available for events in that region that promote the cattle industry.

Milestone's Promotion Fall and Winter 2004/2005 ......................... BCIDF Share $50,000
Milestone's Grilled Inspirations Promotion, and Winter Inspirations featured Canadian AAA Beef, and sought to demonstrate Milestone's support for the BC ranching community, featuring the Graftons from Bar K Ranch in Prince George.

Overwaitea Partners Program ............................................................ BCIDF Share $11,600
BC Cattlemen's Association received funding assistance to continue the contract as the BCCA/Overwaitea partners program developed.

Provincial Thank-You Promotion .......................................................... BCIDF Share  $7,500
In ten regions of the province, producer associations put their dollars forward to trigger a match from the BCID Fund to run thank-you to consumers for supporting the Canadian beef industry.

SERVICES & STUDIES $121,800

Abattoir Feasibility/Market Strategy Study .......................................... BCIDF Share $22,300
The Kootenay Livestock Association is investigating possibilities for opening and operating an abattoir in their region.  BCID Funds assisted with the feasibility study and business plan development.

BCCA/Renderers Proposal.......................................................................  BCIDF Share $26,700
With matching funds for this project, the BC Cattlemen's Association was able to hire a contractor to develop a co-sponsored BCCA/Renderers strategy and proposal.

Northwest Premium Meat Co-op .............................................................. BCIDF Share $15,000
The Community Futures Development Corporation (Nadina) applied for funds to assist for consultant fees in regard to developing a marketing and branding strategy, membership development for a proposed meat co-op in the Smithers area. 

Verified Beef Production Pilot Program ................................................... BCIDF Share $57,800
BC Cattlemen's Association, in co-operation with BC Association of Cattle Feeders and BC Breeders and Feeders Association, received funding assistance to share in the costs of piloting the Canadian Verified Beef Production Program for the beef industry in BC.