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Animal Care
The success of the Canadian cattle industry relies on healthy, well-cared for cattle. Canada’s farmers and ranchers work hard to care for their animals every day. Where there are concerns, farmers and ranchers work with the CCA Animal Health and Care Committee towards improvements through research, communication, and education. The Beef Codes of Practice outlines acceptable science-informed […]
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Events
CCA Annual General Meeting The CCA’s Annual General Meeting in Ottawa brings together Board Members from provincial member associations to determine policy for the industry. The meeting also allows CCA the opportunity to meet and discuss industry issues with Ministers, Members of Parliament, Senators and other key influencers at an annual reception held near Parliament […]
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Environment & Climate Change
As Government policies and measures are designed to address climate change mitigation, enhance sustainable agricultural production, preserve and enhance biodiversity on agricultural landscapes, and resiliency and recovery post pandemic, Government must embrace that agriculture, and especially beef production, will play a significant role in addressing all the aforementioned. Farmers and ranchers are part of the […]
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Animal Care
Traceability Livestock traceability allows animals to be traced through their lifetime. The primary purpose is to control and mitigate a disease outbreak. Current federal traceability requirements for cattle were introduced in 2000. Proposed regulatory amendments were published in Canada Gazette 1 in 2023. The current traceability system is based on animal identification. The proposed regulations […]
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Engaging with Parliamentarians
If you’re a beef producer looking to engage with your Member of Parliament (MP) or other policy influencer on a specific topic, please do not hesitate to reach out to [email protected] for CCA’s latest key messages on our policy priorities. MPs must represent all of their constituents. As such, MPs are typically aware of a […]
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Operating Divisions
Under the guidance of the CCA’s producer-led board of directors, CCA’s operating divisions play a crucial role in taking action on the board’s industry goals and recommendations which provide Canadian producers a voice nationally and internationally. In addition to bringing forward key policy issues to the federal government, the CCA implements strategies and executes tactics […]
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Board
The CCA’s producer-elected board brings a collective experience and commitment to the national table providing the leadership necessary to set the direction to propel the industry forward. Representing nine Canadian provinces and all sectors and stages of beef production, these dedicated producers carry forward this national voice at federal and international levels on matters of […]
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Animal Care
Canada’s producers work hard to care for their animals every day. The success of the Canadian cattle industry relies on healthy, well cared for cattle. Farmers and ranchers, in partnership with CCA, seek to continuously improve animal care standards through research, communication, and education. Under the Criminal Code of Canada, it is illegal to wilfully […]
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Canada approves 3NOP as first feed ingredient to reduce methane emissions from cattle
Calgary, AB – Based on update from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) earlier this week, we are excited to announce the approval of 3-Nitrooxypropanol (3NOP) as a new livestock feed ingredient aimed at reducing methane emissions from cattle. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and National Cattle Feeders’ Association (NCFA) have consistently advocated for new […]
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Canadian Cattle Association Welcomes New Communications Manager
Calgary, AB – The Canadian Cattle Association is pleased to announce that Carol Reynolds has joined its team as Communications Manager in their Calgary head office. Carol brings over 20 years’ experience in the non-profit, agricultural research/agri-food/innovation, and health industries. Her background includes roles in government relations, media, public relations and communications for organizations such […]