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Canadian Beef
Leadership in animal health and beef safety
This is an archived document. Statistics and data were accurate at the time of publication, but the document has been removed from our active catalogue due to its age. For more recent reports, please visit our Market Information section
Canada’s beef value chain provides products that are safe, wholesome and provide the excellent quality eating experience that customers around the world expect from Canada. The Canadian beef industry is one of the most modern and innovative in the world. With cutting edge technology, a tradition of responsible and environmentally friendly production, Canadian growers can produce products to meet the needs of any market.
Industry Information
Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
Established in 1932, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association is the only
national association representing the interests of Canada’s 90,000 beef
producers.
More information... www.cattle.ca
Beef Info Centre
The Beef Information Centre (BIC) is the Beef Market Development division
of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association.
More information... www.beefinfo.org
CANFAX
For over 30 years, CanFax has provided expert analysis of markets and
trends in the ever changing North American beef industry.
More information... www.canfax.ca
Regulations
Canadian Beef Grading Agency
The Canadian Beef Grading Agency has been accredited by the Canadian
Food Inspection Agency to deliver grading services for beef in Canada.
More information... www.beefgradingagency.ca
Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
The Canadian Cattle identification Program is an industry initiated
and established trace back system designed for the containment and eradication
of animal disease.
More information... www.canadaid.com
Products and Suppliers
Canada Beef Export Federation
The Canada Beef Export Federation facilitates the expansion of strategic
global markets for Canadian beef products.
More information... www.cbef.com
Canadian Meat Council
The Canadian Meat Council is Canada’s national trade association for
the federally inspected red meat packers and processors.
More information... www.cmc-cvc.com
Canadian Beef Breeds Council
The Canadian Beef Breeds Council is an incorporated non-profit association
in existence since 1994. The Beef Breeds Council focuses on issues for
the purebred beef cattle industry.
More information... www.canadianbeefbreeds.com
Government
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency delivers all federal inspection
services related to food; animal health; and plant protection.
More information... www.inspection.gc.ca
Agriculture & Agri-Food - Red Meat
The Red Meat Section assists the Canadian red meat industry to develop
or maintain export markets, and evaluate economic factors and processing
opportunities (new products) within the domestic system.
More information... www.agr.gc.ca/redmeat
Beef Value Chain Roundtable
A key vehicle for helping ensure a coordinated response to BSE and for
building a long-term strategic vision for Canada’s beef industry.
More information...
www.ats.agr.gc.ca/value_chain_roundtables
