Calgary, AB – The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) welcomed today’s news of $14 million in funding for the Beef Cattle Industry Science Cluster under Growing Forward 2. Announced by Agriculture and Agri-Food (AAFC) Minister Gerry Ritz at Soderglen Ranches in Airdrie, AB, the funding supports strategic research that will drive the efficiencies that enable producers to realize continuous improvements, while enhancing overall sector sustainability.
CCA President Martin Unrau said investment in research and innovation is crucial to the long-term sustainability of the cattle industry and provides benefits to the public at large as well. “Raising more beef using fewer resources is the mantra of today’s beef producer,” said Unrau. “Research, particularly into feed efficiencies and environmental sustainability, helps producers produce more beef from fewer animals while maximizing resources like land and water.”
The Beef Cluster is managed by CCA division, the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC). Industry will also contribute to the Cluster, with $5 million largely from the BCRC's National Check-off research allocation, as well as direct investments from provincial beef industry groups. Provincial governments will also contribute approximately $1 million to this Cluster, bringing the total investment to $20 million.
Research in this Cluster is focussed on beef quality and safety, animal health and welfare, feed production, and environmental sustainability. The research activities will be carried out through collaborative arrangements between academia, government and industry.
CCA President Martin Unrau said investment in research and innovation is crucial to the long-term sustainability of the cattle industry and provides benefits to the public at large as well. “Raising more beef using fewer resources is the mantra of today’s beef producer,” said Unrau. “Research, particularly into feed efficiencies and environmental sustainability, helps producers produce more beef from fewer animals while maximizing resources like land and water.”
The Beef Cluster is managed by CCA division, the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC). Industry will also contribute to the Cluster, with $5 million largely from the BCRC's National Check-off research allocation, as well as direct investments from provincial beef industry groups. Provincial governments will also contribute approximately $1 million to this Cluster, bringing the total investment to $20 million.
Research in this Cluster is focussed on beef quality and safety, animal health and welfare, feed production, and environmental sustainability. The research activities will be carried out through collaborative arrangements between academia, government and industry.
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