| Project Title | Objective | Commitment($) | Program | Organization | Species | Fiscal Year |
| Finalizing a Risk Assessment of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) transmission to Humans using Non-Human Primates | Finalizing an ongoing study to assess the risk of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) transmission to humans using non-human primates. | $800,000 | Research & Development | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | | 2012-13 |
| Determination that livestock are not responsible for the high prevalence of campylobacteriosis in southernwestern Alberta: a system based approach | Diagnostic polymerase chain reaction will be used to identify important reservoirs, and ascertain impacts on human health and the importance of recrudescent infections. Host specificity and genetic hypervariability will be examined in vivo using wild avian and livestock hosts. | $495,000 | Research & Development | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | | 2012-13 |
| Identification of genetic markers for rumen microbial function, an accelerate approach to improve feed efficiency in beef cattle | Supplying a comprehensive understanding of the roles of rumen metabolic processes and rumen microbes in relation to feed efficiency. The goal is to develop industry acceptable approaches to improving feed efficiency in beef cattle. | $469,594 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | | 2012-13 |
| Understanding the mechanism of “Brachyspira hampsonii” dysentery to identify virulence factors for vaccine targets | “Brachyspira hampsonii” is a recently discovered pathogen causing production limiting, bloody diarrhea in grow-finish pigs. This research is aimed at understanding how “B. hampsonii” infection causes diarrhea, and discovering virulence factors that contribute to disease that could be used to develop novel vaccines. | $416,360 | Research & Development | University of Saskatchewan | | 2012-13 |
| Development of a broad-spectrum porcine vaccine for bacterial respiratory pathogens | Evaluating whether systemically administered TbpB-based vaccines are capable of preventing disease by eliminating colonization, or whether addition of toxin-derived antigens are also required to achieve the desired efficacy. Development of a commercial vaccine has the potential to eliminate carriage and circulation of these pathogens. | $400,000 | Research & Development | University of Calgary | Pork | 2012-13 |
| Marker assisted management in the feedlot using ADH1C genotype and a reduced level of vitamin A supplementation to achieve consistency in marbling | Improving the quality of beef is an ongoing goal. Precision feeding based on an animal’s genotype can improve carcass quality, specifically marbling. A gene variant in ADH1C was identified, where the TT genotype was fed a lower level of vitamin A and graded AAA or higher. Feedlots could use this marker-assisted management to market animals for high levels of marbling to improve profits. | $375,000 | Research & Development | University of Saskatchewan | Beef | 2012-13 |
| Reducing Salmonella and Clostridium in poultry | This approach will target the newly identified C. perfringens pilin glycans - shown to be immunodominant epitopes in other bacteria. To generate 3 vaccine platforms, glycans will be cloned, structurally characterized, and glycoconjugates created using enzymes. | $337,000 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Poultry | 2012-13 |
| Development of a Histophilus somni vaccine to prevent histophilosis in beef cattle | Isolating and characterizing strains of H. somni that cause the various septic forms of histophilosis currently observed in beef cattle in Alberta, and developing a new vaccine for H. somni that will prevent the various septic forms of the disease, in particular, myocarditis. | $335,056 | Research & Development | VIDO-InterVac, University of Saskatchewan | Beef | 2012-13 |
| Mycoplasma bovis in farmed bison: Analysis of the epidemiology and virulence traits of an emerging bison pathogen | Mycoplasma bovis is emerging as an important pathogen, causing severe respiratory disease and high mortality in farmed bison. This project investigates the epidemiology of the disease in Western Canada and explores the virulence traits of the organism. The goal is to develop effective control strategies through preventive management and vaccination. | $395,765 | Research & Development | University of Calgary & Burrage Vet Services | Bison | 2012-13 |
| Effective alternatives to antimicrobial growth promoters for livestock production | Reducing the Alberta livestock industrys reliance on antibiotics (i.e. antimicrobial growth promoters [AGPs]). Identification of effective alternatives to AGPs will maintain the health and welfare of animals, ensure access to foreign markets, and affirm the public's perception of the livestock sector as producers of safe and environmentally responsible products. Alternatives look to identify agents that mimic the action of AGPs as immunomodulators. | $300,000 | Research & Development | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | | 2012-13 |
| Targeted design of novel antimicrobial agents for pathogen intervention on meat | It is the overall aim of this proposal to integrate these Integrating initial, explorative projects to design novel tools for pathogen intervention on meat. Current knowledge on structure / function relationships and the mechanism of action of chitosan and antibacterial peptides will enables the targeted design of new glycopeptides with complementary or synergistic activity. | $300,000 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | | 2012-13 |
| Improved gut flora management in weanling pigs using probiotic cultures with antimicrobial activity against clostridia | Employing the potential of lactic acid bacteria with in vitro activity against toxigenic clostridia for improved gut microbiota management in swine production. | $295,000 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Pork | 2012-13 |
| Evaluation of novel blood-based diagnostic test for Mycobacterium bovis (bovine tuberculosis) in bison (Bison bison) | This project will Compare the ability of several currently available blood tests for bovine tuberculosis (bTB) to correctly identify infected bison. Diseased animals will be selected from naturally infected populations. The experimental blood tests will be performed on each and results compared with the animal’s true bTB status as definitively determined using postmortem tissue culture and molecular (DNA) testing. The outcome will provide a superior test for use in bison federal surveillance programs. | $280,000 | Research & Development | University of Saskatchewan | Bison | 2012-13 |
| Impact of temperature and antimicrobials on the lethality of high hydrostatic pressure against Listeria monocytogenes and meat spoilage organisms | Determining the impact of processing at low temperatures on the safety and storage life of an uncured, ready-to-eat poultry product. The impact of salt and antimicrobials will also be determined. | $276,725 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Poultry | 2012-13 |
| Sources of contamination of generic Escherichia coli on beef | Identifying the sources of microbiological contamination by genotyping E. coli recovered from hide, various parts of the meat plants, equipment in the breaking facilities and meat. The expected results would allow effective measures to be taken to eliminate those sources of contamination. | $276,540 | Research & Development | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Beef | 2012-13 |
| Development of a marked live attenuated Johne’s Disease vaccine strain | Creating a live attenuated vaccine which establishes a short infection, while triggering protective immune responses at the natural site of infection by identifying Map genes essential for persistent infection of dairy calves. Disruption of these genes will result in an attenuated Map vaccine strain. Creating immune markers in this Map strain by constructing markers in the vaccine that allow for simultaneous testing for M. bovis and natural Map infection to avoid future regulatory restrictions of the vaccine. | $250,000 | Research & Development | University of Calgary | Dairy | 2012-13 |
| Maintaining reproductive efficiency in confinement-free sow management systems | Production practices in the pork industry are coming under increasing scrutiny by both retailers and the general public, with sow confinement and use of gestation stalls being key issues. The Swine Reproduction-Development Program at the University of Alberta will conduct collaborative research with the Cooperative Research Centre for High Integrity Australian Pork on research to maintain the reproductive efficiency of sows managed in a “confinement-free” environment. | $249,800 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Pork | 2012-13 |
| The potential of emerging third generation silage inoculants to improve forage preservation and feeding value for the cattle industry | Developing strategies utilizing third generation inoculants (TGl) during forage preservation to enhance the feeding value and utilization of forages. The project will first screen a number of TGI on the basis of their ability to improve the nutritional characteristics of different forage during preservation as silage and high-moisture hay. | $248,010 | Research & Development | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | | 2012-13 |
| Subunit vaccines directed against Salmonella Enteritidis in poultry | Employing ovo vaccination at embryonation day 18 or vaccination of chicks on the day of hatch against Salmonella Enteritidis, using a sub-unit vaccine, in combination with existing disease control procedures, to provide individual bird and flock immunity that will result in significant reductions in the risk of infection and contamination at a cost acceptable to the producer. | $241,740 | Research & Development | VIDO-InterVac, University of Saskatchewan | Poultry | 2012-13 |
| Understanding heat resistance in E. coli: comparative genomics and application for optimum design of interventions | Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) cause problems for the meat industry that results in recalls and human illness. Some strains of E. coli, including STEC, are heat resistant and can survive traditional cooking practices. Determination of the genetic elements that confer heat resistance to E. coli is a key outcome of this project. In addition, to the impact of changes in concentration of salt and other processing ingredients on the heat resistance of STEC. | $241,000 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | | 2012-13 |
| Occurrence, characterization and risk factors associated with lameness within Alberta feedlots | Previous research has examined the varying causes of lameness in feedlots, from injuries to infectious disease, and what treatment options are most effective. These studies provide a starting point for developing effective management protocols; however the challenge still remains identifying the occurrence of lameness in feedlots and the characteristics of these cases. | $240,000 | Research & Development | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | | 2012-13 |
| Smart labels for monitoring food storage conditions and detecting pathogenic contaminants in consumer food products | Developing efficient, cheap, passive (i.e. not requiring a power supply) food compatible indicators in the form of smart labels. These will be incorporated in food packaging and respond to temperature and/or the presence of bacteria, allowing direct monitoring of each product moving through the supply chain. In addition, these smart labels will be readable by the workers who handle the food, providing increased confidence regarding the quality and safety of consumer food products. | $224,250 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | | 2012-13 |
| How do dietary protein and energy interact to impact milk protein synthesis? | Determining how dietary energy sources affect milk protein yield (MPY) and the efficiency of transfer of dietary protein to milk protein, and to explore the cellular mechanisms by which energy source and metabolizable protein supply influence milk and milk protein synthesis. The long-term goals are to improve estimations of the supply and requirement of metabolizable protein and AA, improving on-farm models to remove the systematic underestimation of MPY observed at low protein supply so that the use of lower protein diets will be readily adopted by the dairy industry. | $221,258 | Research & Development | University of Calgary | | 2012-13 |
| A bio-management investigation on Alberta swine farms into the use of autogenous vaccination to reduce chest adhesions and antibiotic use in finisher pigs | Demonstrating the impact on bio-management by use of autogenous vaccine and improved internal biosecurity measures on the quality of carcasses, specifically at the chest adhesion rate. This project looks at the food safety impact of lowering the processors condemnation and demerits and monitors the impact these positive health changes are having on the use of antimicrobials in finisher pigs. | $198,188 | Research & Development | Prairie Swine Health Services | Pork | 2012-13 |
| Minimizing the Risk of Subacute Ruminal Acidosis in Feedlot Cattle | Improving animal health by identifying the risk factors for subacute acidosis, and by developing mitigation options to minimize the prevalence of sub-acute acidosis in feedlot cattle. Reducing feed costs by improving feed utilization and reduce the need for in-feed antibiotics. | $182,651 | Research & Development | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | | 2012-13 |
| Intranasal vaccination of newborn calves with a modified-live respiratory viral vaccine to prevent pneumonia during the weaning period | Intranasal (IN) vaccination of newborn calves is an effective strategy to avoid vaccine interference by maternal antibody and provides protective immunity against respiratory viruses. It is not known, however, if IN vaccination of newborn calves can reduce respiratory disease after weaning. We will address the major issue of respiratory disease in feedlots, by determining if IN vaccination of newborn calves provides effective respiratory disease protection within the first week after weaning. | $168,578 | Research & Development | University of Saskatchewan | | 2012-13 |
| Large voltage window electrochemical supercapacitors as universal laptop “Batteries” derived from eggshell membranes | Developing a product (Universal Laptop Battery) based on an electrochemical supercapacitor that will take about 5 minutes to fully charge. | $165,000 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Eggs | 2012-13 |
| A field fertility trial to validate Na/K-ATPase as a fertility marker in beef bulls | Determining the association between Na/K-ATPase, sperm motility, capacitation, and field fertility, as well as the genetic basis of variations in the Na/K-ATPase gene and its linkage with other production traits. | $150,000 | Research & Development | University of Calgary | Beef | 2012-13 |
| Automated Early Detection and Management of Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex (BRD) in the Alberta Cattle Industry | Demonstrating the ability to automatically and non invasively identify calves at risk of BRD through the use of thermal identification stations. In addition, in collaboration with students and staff at the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine this study will compare the efficacy of two BRD detection systems involving the measurement of either radiated (infrared) or conductive (ear tag) thermal biometric technologies. | $147,600 | Research & Development | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | | 2012-13 |
| Personalized dietary therapies for treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) | Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), specifically Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic intestinal inflammations, characterized by frequent flares of abdominal cramps and chronic diarrhea. For reasons that are still unknown, Alberta has one of the highest rates of IBD in the world. Dietary intake of certain key nutrients can lead to significant improvement in disease activity in patients with IBD. Using this knowledge we plan to develop and assess a personalized dietary treatment plan that emphasizes Alberta-grown food sources of these key nutrients as a means to prevent flares of IBD. Dietary intake will be monitored and its effects on disease activity will be assessed clinically as well as through a new field of science called metabolomics. | $135,000 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | | 2012-13 |
| Proof of principle study for a chute side diagnostic system for Histophilus somnus, Mycoplasma bovis and Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus | Developing a chute-side diagnostics test (sensitive and specific chip) for the cattle industry. Currently there are no practical, quick, cost effective chute side tests that can be used by bovine practitioners and veterinary epidemiologists to determine the presence of common pathogens associated with common bovine diseases in cattle. | $134,000 | Research & Development | Aquila Diagnostic Systems Inc. | | 2012-13 |
| Demonstration of a value added DNA tracking system for brand verification and breed improvement in the Alberta beef industry | Demonstrating the value of applying SNP parentage testing in a trace-back system that links carcass quality and calf performance back to Canadian beef sires for breed improvement. | $117,800 | Research & Development | Canadian Angus Association | Beef | 2012-13 |
| Early post-mortem determination of carcass fat and marbling composition in a population of hogs fed corn distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) | Using pork from hogs involved in a commercial-scale feeding trial designed to validate the net energy (NE) value of reduced-oil corn DDGS. The trial is expected to generate animals with differing fat:lean ratios and soft fat, thus creating unique material to evaluate rapid near-infrared scanning (NIRS) of carcass backfat as a predictor of loin firmness and bacon quality; for ante-mortem real time ultrasound (RT U ) scanning of intramuscular fat (IMF) as a predictor of loin marbling; to validate the new Canadian pork quality standards before release to the industry; and to determine the effect of feeding reduced-oil corn DDGS on carcass and primal cuts tissue composition. | $113,250 | Research & Development | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Pork | 2012-13 |
| Effect of dietary prebiotics on intestinal microbial profiles of laying hens | Providing solid recommendations to Alberta egg producers regarding products that are likely to be most efficacious under typical Alberta conditions. Based on the results of Phase 1 and Phase 2, a subsequent test of the most promising candidates under challenge conditions. Providing evidence of whether the prebiotic products can prevent infection and transmission, and much stronger recommendations will be made to the Alberta poultry industry. | $110,140 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Eggs | 2012-13 |
| Evaluation of novel processing and packaging technologies to improve competitiveness of the Canadian bison industry | Determining the effects of vascular infusion, electrical stimulation and nitrite film packaging on bison carcass traits, sensory attributes and retail display characteristics of steaks and ground meat. | $102,284 | Research & Development | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Bison | 2012-13 |
| Development of infant formula from ovomucin | Sialic acid is an essential infant nutrient for brain and mental development. Human milk is rich in sialic acid; typical infant formulas however contain less than one-quarter of the sialic acid present in human milk. Developing a proof-of-concept technology in preparing a sialic acid rich infant formula ingredient to provide health benefits for infants and position Alberta to participate in the growing infant formula market. | $101,600 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | | 2012-13 |
| Collagen peptides from bovine hides and poultry by-products as anti-aging agents | Targeting the preparation of Type I and III functionalized collagen peptides from bovine and poultry by-products for utilization as anti-aging nutraceuticals and ingestible formulations for skin care. | $101,500 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | | 2012-13 |
| A systematic approach to the identification of neutralizing epitopes on the PRRSV structural proteins | Infection with Porcine Respiratory and Reproductive Syndrome virus (PRRSV) costs swine producers billions of dollars world-wide due to impaired pig health and productivity. Efficacious vaccines against the virus are currently not available due to fast mutation rates and immune evasion strategies of PRRSV. | $100,000 | Research & Development | University of Calgary | Pork | 2012-13 |
| Establishing a Production System for Long-Chain w-3 PUFA Enrichment of Table Eggs Using a Novel High-Stearidonic Acid Flax | This project is divided into 2 experiments. The first experiment will examine the effects of lipid competition on the enrichment process using graded levels of ground flax, high SDA/GLA flax or a negative control. The second experiment will explore the effects of feed form using ground regular or high SDA/GLA flax in a control ration and either extruding the flax or adding enzymes to increase digestibility. | $94,694 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Eggs | 2012-13 |
| Diagnosis of parasites in livestock using nanobody antigen capture | Three phases (a) collection and identification of surface (tegumental) antigens from adults of Dicrocoelium dendriticum that are recognized by antibodies from infected cattle (b)Llama single-domain antibody (sdAb) library panning, phage ELISA and sdAb expression, extraction and purification for one or more of the antigens identified in the second phase followed by and (c) development of antigen capture assay using the selected antibodies. | $89,585 | Research & Development | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | | 2012-13 |
| Application of high pressure processing (HPP) to control Listeria monocytogenes in an uncured, antimicrobial free ready-toeat (RTE ) poultry product | Determining the high pressure processing parameters required to achieve a 5-log reduction of L. monocytogenes in an uncured, antimicrobial free RTE poultry product to provide information on the efficacy and acceptance of categorizing an antimicrobial fee RTE meat product into the “no growth” category using HPP. | $74,194 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Poultry | 2012-13 |
| Development of live-attenuated vaccines to prevent Campylobacter colonization in poultry | Campylobacter is the major food-borne pathogenic bacterium in Canada and other countries. Ingestion of contaminated poultry meat is the most frequent cause of human campylobacteriosis; thus, the reduction of Campylobacter levels in poultry is critical to decrease human infections. Constructing oral vaccines against Campylobacter by utilizing its unique physiological features to improve the quality of poultry products and food safety. | $69,000 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Poultry | 2012-13 |
| Media literacy and food marketing: Packaging, taste preference and children’s perceptions of healthy foods | Children receive messages about the health qualities of a food from various sources, but little published research evaluates how children assess packaged goods for health (including their understanding of nutrition claims or the nutrition facts table). Using focus group methodology, this study examines: 1) children’s perceptions of packaged foods and how they evaluate the healthfulness of packaged foods and 2) the degree to which media literacy and nutrition literacy informs children’s perspectives. | $45,050 | Research & Development | University of Calgary | | 2012-13 |
| Effect of incubator temperature profiles and parent flock age in two broiler strains on embryonic overheating during incubation | Determining the effect of varying incubation temperature on embryonic metabolism, chick quality. Understanding the effects of adjusting incubation temperature from 37.5C through to 35.5C after 14 days of incubation may allow for customized incubation temperature profiles to incubate eggs from young, mid and older parent flock ages to optimize hatchability and early chick quality. The results may help establish a relationship between embryonic metabolism and eggshell temperature and assist hatchery managers minimize the metabolic challenges that increase late embryo mortality. | $33,422 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Poultry | 2012-13 |
| Temporary Foreign Recruitment Job Fair for Alberta Milk, Alberta Pork and Alberta Turkey in Dublin, Ireland | Enabling a targeted labor recruitment initiative for producers at the “Working Abroad Expo” held in Dublin Ireland. | $13,750 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Milk | Dairy, Poultry, Pork | 2012-13 |
| Domestic Market Development | Expanding into the central Canada market including Quebec. | $87,150 | Industry & Market Development | Siwin Foods Ltd. | | 2012-13 |
| Northlands Inbound Buyer Program | Hosting a new international buyers into Alberta as part of the Farmfair International program. The priority of this program is directly connecting Canadian producers with buyers from key international markets. | $25,000 | Industry & Market Development | Edmonton Northlands | | 2012-13 |
| Determining Alberta Fitness Leaders Drivers to Impart Nutrition Information | Gaining a better understanding of fitness leader motivations and drivers for sharing nutrition information. This project will include both qualitative and quantitative morphological research. | $26,725 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Milk | | 2012-13 |
| Antimicrobial Usage Reduction Strategy Consultation Workshop: “Phasing in Veterinary Prescriptions into the On-Farm Food Safety Program | Consultation workshops across Alberta to communicate the proposed changes to the OFFSAP program, as well as gain feedback from the affected stakeholders on the impact that these proposed changes would have on them. | $4,521.25 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Chicken Producers | Poultry | 2012-13 |
| Pelletizing of Layer Manure in Alberta | Reviewing the existing and potential market for pelleted manure products, both in bulk and bagged, estimate a volume and price point as based on nutrient content and user benefits. | $14,718.75 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Egg Producers Board | | 2012-13 |
| Livestock Gentec Conference 2012: Turning Local Production into Global Advantage | Livestock Gentec’s 3rd annual conference with the theme of using technology to Turn Local Production into Global Advantage. | $4,546.20 | Industry & Market Development | Livestock Gentec | | 2012-13 |
| Livestock Care Alert Line Review | Reviewing and updating the program logistics, policies, and procedures that in turn ensure a confidential call line for anyone to report livestock care concerns. | $75,265 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Farm Animal Care | | 2012-13 |
| Development of a breakfast sausage and miso-marinated loin for Japan | Building on Sunterra’s excellent reputation in Japan by developing further processed products for that market. | $52,300 | Industry & Market Development | Trochu Meat Processors | | 2012-13 |
| Development of a High End Dog treat for Japan | Developing a high end dog treat using a by-product that is currently disposed for the Japan market | $21,300 | Industry & Market Development | Trochu Meat Processors | | 2012-13 |
| Consumer Awareness Campaign for Alberta Turkey | Enhancing awareness and increase demand of turkey as an ingredient at any time of the year. | $9,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Turkey Producers | Poultry | 2012-13 |
| Beef Sciences Symposium to be held in conjunction with annual meeting of the Canadian Society of Animal Science | The Beef Science Symposium features 9 speakers on topics of current interest to the beef industry including nutrition, meat quality, food safety, welfare and animal health. | $10,000 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Society of Animal Science | Beef | 2012-13 |
| Engaging Health Canada in Communicating the Health Evidence on Ruminant Trans Fatty Acids | A collaborative comprised of representatives of Alberta Milk, Dairy Farmers of Canada, Canada Beef and University of Alberta working together to address the issue of consumer perception that meat and dairy products are not healthy because they contain trans fats. | $78,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Milk | Beef, Dairy | 2012-13 |
| Ranching Opportunities 2013 | Advancing the overall productivity and strength of the beef industry, including a tradeshow providing the ideal networking opportunity for participants and industry experts. | $4,000 | Industry & Market Development | Kneehill County | Beef | 2012-13 |
| Mobile Strategies and App Development for Canadian Cattle Market Information | Determining the state of mobile tools and usage in the beef sector at all stages of primary production from cow-calf to feedlots. | $67,200 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Cattlemen’s Association | Beef | 2012-13 |
| Dietary Fats and Nutrition Conference | A one day conference bringing together top notch speakers from across Canada and the US to present on trans fats, conjugated linoleic acids, unsaturated health claims and the Canadian regulatory framework. | $5,000 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Nutrition Society | | 2012-13 |
| Tiffin Conference 2013 | Economic awareness presentation including: Alberta’s Economic Outlook; Government Policy, Consumer Ignorance & Farm Economics; Odds for North American Livestock This Year; ) 12 Best Management Practices; Move to DA Electric Barn, and Conversation is Bill Johnson, former President & CEO of McDonald’s Canada. | $8,000 | Industry & Market Development | Lethbridge College | | 2012-13 |
| Agri Innovation Forum 2012 | The Forum brings together active institutional and private investors and corporate strategies with leading edge entrepreneurs and commercialization professionals. | $10,000 | Industry & Market Development | Critical Path Business Consulting Ltd. | | 2012-13 |
| 2013 Livestock Care Conference | Providing an opportunity for researchers, industry, students, government and the public to address challenges and trends in animal care. The 2013 LCC will focus upon domestic and global improvements in animal welfare and assessment models, and how these may be implemented in Alberta. | $9,882.30 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Farm Animal Care | | 2012-13 |
| WCABP 22nd Annual Conference | A conference dedicated solely to veterinary continuing education, focused entirely on beef and dairy cattle health and production. | $14,000 | Industry & Market Development | Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners | Beef, Dairy | 2012-13 |
| Go Gourmet - A Culinary Celebration for Dietic Research | The project connects current dietary research with the nutritional awareness as well as culinary capabilities and attributes of pork with the strategic marketing opportunities. | $4,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Pork Producers Development Corporation | Pork | 2012-13 |
| Canadian Culinary Federation 2013 National Conference | Opportunity for member Canadian chefs to meet, network and discuss their industry and all it entails. The theme of the conference is ‘The Next 50 Years’ and will focus on technology, food trends, and the local and sustainable food chain. | $20,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Culinary Arts Foundation | | 2012-13 |
| FEASTival of Fine Chefs – 25th Anniversary | Increasing the awareness and use of Alberta products with both consumers and the Alberta food service community. | $12,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Food Processors Association | | 2012-13 |
| Collaboratively improving grading consistency within Alberta federally inspected processing facilities | Adopting a grade training improvement program to improve consistency in weights and grades between the 2 processors. The improved consistency will further strengthen and maintain stability in the industry. This exchange of information will also allow both producers and processors to understand the source of downgrades enabling the industry to target necessary changes for improvement leading to improved understanding of the rest of the supply chain and improved productivity. | $16,710 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Turkey Producers | Poultry | 2012-13 |
| FHC China | Providing participants an in-market insight into the Chinese market through one-on-one meetings and visits with processors, retailers and other distributors in the system. | $4,975 | Industry & Market Development | Mountain Top Foods | | 2012-13 |
| FHC China | Providing participants an in-market insight into the Chinese market through one-on-one meetings and visits with processors, retailers and other distributors in the system. | $4,975 | Industry & Market Development | Maple Leaf Foods Inc. | | 2012-13 |
| FHC China | Providing participants an in-market insight into the Chinese market through one-on-one meetings and visits with processors, retailers and other distributors in the system. | $4,975 | Industry & Market Development | Prairie Heritage Producers Inc. | | 2012-13 |
| Alberta Farm Animal Care Sustainability Development Plan | Developing a strategic plan for the organization and to research new funding models for AFAC. | $42,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Farm Animal Care | | 2012-13 |
| Accelerating the adoption of SNP based DNA genomics technology in the Canadian Cattle Industry | Removing barriers in the application of genomics in the cattle industry across the value chain. | $620,300 | Industry & Market Development | Delta Genomics Centre | | 2012-13 |
| Mut Hut New Product Development | Pursuing a marketing plan for high end dog treats. | $25,000 | Industry & Market Development | Mut Hut Pet Emporium Inc. | | 2012-13 |
| Sponsorship for Wave 2013 Conference | Promoting the commercialization of investable technologies. | $3,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Centre for Advanced MNT Products | | 2012-13 |
| Dairy Health is Dairy Wealth - 31st Western Canadian Dairy Seminar | Informing and challenging the dairy industry to take a leading role in the development of the industry through the adoption of the latest technologies and available information, and to discuss current issues challenging the dairy industry. | $20,000 | Industry & Market Development | The Governors of the University of Alberta | Dairy | 2012-13 |
| International Livestock Congress, Beef 2013 | Enhancing the competitiveness of Canadian beef and genetics in the global marketplace as well as discuss current circumstances which challenge today’s industry. The conference focuses on and is interested in the development of future leadership within the young professionals for the beef cattle industry. | $57,000 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Cattlemen's Association | Beef | 2012-13 |
| 70th Annual 4-H Alberta Leaders Conference | 4-H Alberta Leaders’ Conference brings 3 days of intense learning and invaluable networking to approximately 300 4-H leaders, staff and workshop facilitators from Alberta and across Canada. | $20,000 | Industry & Market Development | 4-H Foundation of Alberta | | 2012-13 |
| Youth Scholorship Program | Enabling FAA to host 35-40 interested young rural Alberta leaders to attend their annual meeting and convention in Red Deer. | $15,650 | Industry & Market Development | Feeder Associations of Alberta Limited | | 2012-13 |
| CYL Delivers Beef Industry Leadership, Governance, Training and Advocacy | The Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) program provides industry-specific training and mentorship to assist the industry into the future. | $210,000 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Cattlemen's Association | Beef | 2012-13 |
| 10th Annual Beef Industry Conference | In addition to a robust tradeshow marketplace, the conferences also provides a forum for participants to learn about current trends and issues in the industry as well as provide their voice to guide their respective member organizations. | $12,305 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association | Beef | 2012-13 |
| Effectiveness of a Standardized Footbath Protocol in the Bovine Digital Dermatitis on Dairy Farms in Alberta | Evaluating the impact of footbath management on the prevalence of lesions, to estimate the economic consequences of these on-farm actions and improve claw health and animal welfare. | $134,000 | Industry & Market Development | University of Calgary | Dairy | 2012-13 |
| Meat Processing Lab Equipment Upgrade | Outfitting The Meat Training Centre with state-of-the-art processing equipment, the multi-purpose facility built to HACCP scalable standards will enhance knowledge and training opportunities to promote the Alberta meat industry both locally and internationally. | $370,240 | Industry & Market Development | Olds College | | 2012-13 |
| Eat Local Week | Narrowing the gap between the consumer and the producer. Other objectives are to educate people as to what is available to them locally, how much better local/fresh product tastes and the benefits to the producer and to the economy by purchasing local product. | $5,875 | Industry & Market Development | Economic Development Alliance of Southeast Alberta | | 2012-13 |
| FPLRC Agri-food Procurement review | Developing a business case for consolidation of procurement and initially to provide cost savings to the CEO Club members. The proposal will be leveraged to establish opportunities for the strategic procurement of widely used items, materials, services and ingredients used by the food processors group. | $46,837 | Industry & Market Development | Food Processors Logistics Research Council | | 2012-13 |
| International Agriculture Committee | Bringing members from the world agricultural community together to share ideas, to facilitate business opportunities and to foster friendship and cultural understanding. | $17,500 | Industry & Market Development | Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Limited | | 2012-13 |
| Agri-Enviormental Partnership of Alberta (AEPA) Ecosystem Services Forum | Assisting in increased understanding by producers. By defining ecosystem services, giving examples of market-based instruments (both in Alberta and the United States) and payments for implementation of beneficial management practices, as well as information on conservation offsets, it will help livestock producers relate/connect the information to their industry and operations. | $5,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Pork Producers Development Corporation | | 2012-13 |
| Re-Gaining Value of Heritage Chickens-Marketing and Sale | Developing business model for the sale of heritage chicken eggs and develop a market for Heritage Chicken Eggs. | $20,400 | Industry & Market Development | Governors of the University of Alberta | Eggs | 2012-13 |
| Master of Beef Advocacy Canada-Industry Ambassador | The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) and Canada Beef are creating a beef advocacy program modeled after the masters of beef education that is currently being run in the United States. | $75,000 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Beef Cattle Research | Beef | 2012-13 |
| Olds College Centennial Gala Dinner/Reception Sponsorship | Showcasing the Alberta meat and dairy industry. A wide variety of new menu items have been chosen and will be prepared by world class chefs. | $10,000 | Industry & Market Development | Olds College | | 2012-13 |
| Prion 2013 | Facilitating knowledge exchange, build capacity and collaboration and enhance communication of research results, which are vital to the Canadian and international scientific process and their use in society. | $20,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Innovates - Bio Solutions | | 2012-13 |
| Equine Education | Conducting a series of courses on the proper care and handling of horses. | $72,700 | Industry & Market Development | Horse Industry Association of Alberta | Horse | 2012-13 |
| Wildrose Bison Show & Sale/ Convention 2013 | 170 attendees will be provided with a wealth of information from what is happening in Bison research to Feeding Practices. | $4,230 | Industry & Market Development | Bison Producers of Alberta | Bison | 2012-13 |
| Famous Taste Campaign | Famous Taste Campaign is an integrated marketing project that aims to drive beef sales of consumers in our province, and beyond. | $504,300 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Beef Producers | Beef | 2012-13 |
| International Collaboration on Global Challenges for Livestock and Meat Production | Providing for a live two-way audio-visual link between the Canadian event in Banff and the American event at Auburn University in Alabama. | $6,300 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Meat Science Association | | 2012-13 |
| Intensive Livestock Working Group | ILWG will act as a liason between the partners and the other stakeholders to facilitate the identification and prioritization of overarching issues that impact on livestock/poultry production. | $240,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Milk | | 2012-13 |
| Classroom Agriculture Program | Providing an up-to-date resource for a volunteer program with multiple stakeholders to educate grade 4 children on where there food comes from and to identify careers in agriculture | $87,917.62 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Beef Producers | | 2012-13 |
| Chinese Master Chefs | Leveraging the interest around Chinese master chefs in the Vancouver area to highlight dishes using Alberta proteins through a one hour television segment and 8 one minute ‘shorts’ that will aired on OMNI Television. | $30,000 | Industry & Market Development | Cross Cultural Marketing Inc. | | 2012-13 |
| Development of bovine venipuncture simulation | Developing a bovine jugular sampling model for UCVM, allowing students to master the techniques on simulators in a low stress atmosphere (students not worrying about getting hurt and not worrying about hurting the animal). | $19,250 | Industry & Market Development | Veterinary Simulator Industries Ltd. | | 2012-13 |
| Performance of bison bulls fed whole oats vs rolled oats | Investigating if there is any difference in animal performance between bison fed whole vs rolled oats, so the Alberta bison industry can more efficiently and cost effectively feed their animals. | $68,590 | Industry & Market Development | Green Horizon Farm Inc. | | 2012-13 |
| A Workshop for Canadian Hatchery Professionals | An integrated research and management practices workshop designed to facilitate discussion and brainstorming about issues facing the hatching industry. | $8,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development | | 2012-13 |
| 2012 Swine Breeding Workshop | A discussion and lab-based workshop involving presentations from University of Alberta R&D staff and experts from around the world. Limited participation (max. 48 registrants) encourages in-depth interaction among Workshop presenters, producers, and industry professionals. The theme of the 2012 workshop is “Productivity and Longevity of the Breeding Herd.” | $3,200 | Industry & Market Development | University of Alberta | Pork | 2012-13 |
| 2012 CNS Conference | Reaching consumers through educational networks and influencers. The CNS is the leading society integrating disciplines and professional interested in nutrition. | $20,000 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Nutrition Society | | 2012-13 |
| 20th Annual BBQ on the Bow Festival | BBQ On The Bow Festival is a long running community based festival, hosting a World Class Culinary BBQ Competition while promoting Alberta Producers. | $3,000 | Industry & Market Development | BBQ on the Bow Society | | 2012-13 |
| 2012 UCVM Beef Cattle Conference | Holding an annual conference is to bridge the gap between research and the community. Knowledge transfer in the area of beef cattle health is much needed in the province of Alberta and UCVM plays an important role in this area. | $12,100 | Industry & Market Development | University of Calgary | Beef | 2012-13 |
| Market Analysis Plan from Bovine Rendered Byproducts | Accessing the market for a highly efficient, high yield industrial scale process that purifies pharmaceutical grade enzymes from waste bovine pancreatic tissue. | $24,000 | Industry & Market Development | Lombard Brothers Inc. | | 2012-13 |
| Promoting the Health Benefits of Alberta Chicken through Public Education | Producing a suite of chicken-specific nutrition brochures that will be used to educate the public about the specific health benefits of chicken. | $7,103 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Chicken Producers | Poultry | 2012-13 |
| Dairy Exhibit - The Journey of Milk from Moo2You | An engaging, interactive, educational exhibit designed to help urban consumers understand where the dairy products come from. | $90,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Milk | Dairy | 2012-13 |
| Alberta Pork Domestic Strategy AB & BC | Working with retailers using Alberta pork to create in-store merchandising and demo programs that clearly demonstrate to the consumer that they are purchasing Alberta/Canadian pork products. | $400,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Pork Producers Development Corporation | Pork | 2012-13 |
| BEEF The Festival | Growing the industries reputation, bring all stakeholders together in a common goal and create a platform from which to gain consumer understanding and trust in the industry and to communicate and connect more effectively with our consuming public. | $34,400 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association | Beef | 2012-13 |
| The FEASTival of Fine Chefs | Increasing the awareness and use of Alberta products with both consumers and the Alberta food service community. | $11,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Food Processors Association | | 2012-13 |
| Keeping it Growing | Supporting an 8% growth in primary lamb production over 2 years. Another strategically important result is to secure lamb processing capacity for the future by increasing supply to existing processors helping to accommodate overhead costs. | $45,500 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Lamb Producers | Sheep | 2012-13 |
| Genomics - The Power & The Promise | Celebrating genomics advancements and a frank assessment of progress still to come. Providing the opportunity to interact and learn where research is currently at and where it is going. | $10,000 | Industry & Market Development | Genome Alberta | | 2012-13 |
| 3rd Annual Agriculture and Forestry Seminar | Bringing together Alberta technology developers, business leaders, industry supporters, and innovative companies to discuss growing business opportunities driven by MNT. Participants can network to discover new market opportunities and learn about the latest innovative products and applications. | $2,450 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Centre For Advanced MNT Products | | 2012-13 |
| UK Olympics Meat Promotion | Alberta will be showcased over three days during the London Olympics in the United Kingdom, and the proposed project intends to capitalize on this high profile, international opportunity to showcase Alberta’s meat industry. | $10,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development | | 2012-13 |
| Strategic Planning and Implementation Initiative | Development and implementation of a strategic plan for NCFA | $13,350 | Industry & Market Development | National Cattle Feeders’ Association | | 2012-13 |
| Joint PrP Canada 2012 & Protein Folding and Disease Conference | Contributing to public health via food safety, national and international market access in addition to the economic success of agriculture and rural development in Alberta and globally. | $10,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Prion Research Institute / Alberta Innovates - Bio Solutions | | 2012-13 |
| Canfax Cattle Market Forum | Building a more sustainable livestock industry, increased exposure to new information allowing for greater openness to change and competitiveness. This conference is a catalyst to a proactive industry. | $24,700 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Cattlemen’s Association | | 2012-13 |
| Elk Velvet Antler (EVA) Hydrolysis Market Feasibility | A feasibility study to evaluate whether a viable market exists, identify international market matches and their barriers to entry, determine market demographics and examine competitive intelligence. | $37,500 | Industry & Market Development | University of Alberta | Elk | 2012-13 |
| A Bright Idea! Youth Conference | A beef themed day to enable youth to build their “industry toolbox” though interactive workshops on marketing, ERT s/genomics, industry analysis as well as consumer perceptions and choices. | $8,700 | Industry & Market Development | Agricultural Youth Engagement Society | | 2012-13 |
| Growing the Capacity of the Organic Beef and Dairy Sectors | Promoting Alberta organic products through a promotional marketing strategy while simultaneously supporting the development of the capacity of the Alberta organic beef and dairy sector to supply that market. | $60,290 | Industry & Market Development | Organic Alberta Council | Beef, Dairy | 2012-13 |
| 2012 Red Deer Swine Technology Workshop | Communication of practical information on pig management to people directly involved in pig production. | $4,500 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Pork Producers Development Corporation | Pork | 2012-13 |
| 4-H Alberta Beef Project Resource Development | Creating engaging, interactive resources to educate 4-H members and Leaders as well as urban youth on the Alberta beef industry. | $84,425 | Industry & Market Development | 4-H Foundation of Alberta | Beef | 2012-13 |
| Meat Lab Renovations | Purchase of new equipment for a charcuterie program. | $110,005.78 | Industry & Market Development | SAIT Polytechnic | | 2012-13 |
| Keeping up With the Herd | A series of learning modules will be developed to promote “best practices” of bison production as a whole. The improved success of bison production through increasing the knowledge base of producers will ensure the sustainable growth and development of the bison industry. | $178,974 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Bison Producers | Bison | 2012-13 |
| Beef Research School | An online video series profiling the latest in Canadian beef cattle research and application of research knowledge and technologies in the industry. | $25,000 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Cattlemen's Association | Beef | 2012-13 |
| 16th Annual Western Canada Feedlot Management School | Providing informational and educational experience for beef producers by bringing in industry and research experts. | $5,397 | Industry & Market Development | Saskatchewan Cattle Feeders Association Inc | Beef | 2012-13 |
| CBBC Board Restructuring and Capacity Building | Refocusing and renew of CBBC goals and its domestic and international marketing activities through the development of comprehensive strategic plan. | $67,000 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Beef Breeds Council | | 2012-13 |
| Alberta Cheese Making Project | Building a curriculum for prospective cheese makers, modeled after the curriculum used by the University of Vermont’s Institute for Artisan Cheese and will work with regional partners (e.g., Leduc Food Processing Centre, University of Alberta) to offer a full range of courses related to cheese processing specifically and food processing more generally. NAIT faculty will be trained in delivering the curriculum beginning in the second year of the project. | $137,333.50 | Industry & Market Development | Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) | Dairy | 2012-13 |
| Taste Alberta Initiative Furthering our Reach | Educating Albertans about the food produced, processed, sold and served in Alberta. The partnership includes: Agri-food industry, producer associations (AB Pork, AB Milk, Canola Commission, Alberta Beef Producers, Alberta Chicken Producers, Egg Farmers of Alberta), News Media (Edmonton Journal, Calgary Herald), Save on Foods and Agri-Food industry leaders. These leaders with varied interests have collaborated to maximize expertise, knowledge and limited resources. | $238,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Pork Producers Development Corporation | | 2012-13 |
| Off the Beaten Palate | Production and airing of a 26 minute segment which will provide PBS viewers with a quick synopsis of Alberta agri-food products in an entertaining tourism context. | $15,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development | | 2012-13 |
| Growing the Bioeconomy | Highlighting the depth and breadth of activity relating to the future bioeconomy that is occurring in Alberta. | $13,000 | Industry & Market Development | University of Alberta | | 2012-13 |
| Future Food in Healthcare Conference | Reaching consumers through educational networks and influencers. The HFS target audience includes foodservice professionals directing operations in Canadian hospitals, nursing and retirement homes as well as Registered Dieticians and academics from Universities and Colleges. | $1,875 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Beef Cattle Research, Market Development and Promotion Agency | | 2012-13 |
| Banff Pork Seminar | The Banff Pork Seminar is an internationally recognized conference that will help producers and other delegates advance their learning in a number of areas of pork production including nutrition, disease preparedness, genomics, lowering costs of production but also animal welfare and communications. | $25,000 | Industry & Market Development | University of Alberta | Pork | 2012-13 |
| Incoming Buyers Program | Launching an Incoming Buyers Program to broaden industry experience base through direct interaction potential customers of Alberta livestock and meat products. | $12,500 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Western Agribition Association | | 2012-13 |
| Annual Forum | Providing insight into the global agriculture sector, current economic conditions that affect the beef industry as well as a more specific look at some of the programs and work being done by Canada Beef Inc. | $5,000 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Beef Cattle Research, Market Development and Promotion Agency | Beef | 2012-13 |
| Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Use of Vaccines for Layer Flocks in Alberta | Improving the competitiveness of the Alberta egg industry by providing objective information on the costs and benefits of various vaccination options. | $32,760 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Egg Producers Board | Eggs | 2012-13 |
| 2012 AGBA 1st Annual Convention Breeders Support Communication Project | Developing the Alberta Goat Breeders Association into a professional, forward thinking and dynamic organization at the forefront of leading the goat industry into the greatest period of expansion and development to date. | $18,350 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Goat Breeders Association | Goat | 2012-13 |
| Meat Ball 2012 | An inaugural Canadian food promotion that will provide an opportunity for influential guests to learn more about Canada’s meat producers (elk, bison, horse, beef and pork), animal nutrition, environmentally sustainable production methods, animal welfare and traceability. | $19,960 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Canola Producers Commission | | 2012-13 |
| USA 2012 | Exhibiting at an event called “Wild About Game” where AWAPCO will network directly with chefs and butchers serving the product to the end user. | $1,755 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Wapiti Products Cooperative | | 2012-13 |
| Livestock Gentec -Creation of Genomics Educational Videos | Creating educational and outreach materials, including two professionally produced videos centered around genomics technology, to engage youth and adults within the livestock sector in the research and uptake of genomics tools. | $21,198.75 | Industry & Market Development | University of Alberta | | 2012-13 |
| SIAL 2012 | A partnership between CPI, Canada Beef Inc and Alberta companies to jointly promote Alberta proteins at the show. SIAL 2012 is one of the leading trade shows for food in European retail and hotels, institutions and restaurants. | $33,000 | Industry & Market Development | Canada Pork International | Beef, Pork | 2012-13 |
| SIAL 2012 | Promoting their Alberta products at SIAL 2012. SIAL 2012 is one of the leading trade shows for food in European retail and hotels, institutions and restaurants. | $2,900 | Industry & Market Development | Carmen Creek Gourmet Meats Ltd. | | 2012-13 |
| SIAL 2012 | Promoting their Alberta products at SIAL 2012. SIAL 2012 is one of the leading trade shows for food in European retail and hotels, institutions and restaurants. | $2,900 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Rangeland Bison & Elk Inc. | Bison, Elk | 2012-13 |
| APRI / ALMA Request for Applications III | Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions through the Alberta Prion Research Institute and the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency are requesting submission of research applications for proposals focusing on Chronic Wasting Disease, Specified Risk Materials, and Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy. | $945,000 | Strategic Initiatives | Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions | | 2012-13 |
| Enhancing competitiveness and engagement of the Alberta beef industry | Deliver a report that includes an outline of a cost-benefit measure for DNA profiles, traits that could deliver cost-effective benefits using genomics, a basis for livestock genomics strategy for the cattle industry and a competitive analysis of genomic benefits. | $108,000 | Strategic Initiatives | University of Alberta | | 2012-13 |
| Research Inventory – BVCRT Review and Phase 2 | Funders unanimously supported the BCRC and Beef Value Chain Roundtable in developing a national research strategy aimed at achieving target industry research outcomes. | $23,000 | Strategic Initiatives | Canadian Cattlemen’s Association | Beef | 2012-13 |
| E.coli O157:H7 Research and Education Strategy: Rapid Response Phase | Determining the microbiological effects of a commercial hide decontamination operation in an Alberta packing plant and where applicable recommend enhanced approaches; validating and enhance procedures for operating and cleaning beef tenderizing equipment in use by the Alberta industry to minimize microbiological contamination of product with E.coli O157:H7 and other pathogens; determining cooking procedures for ensuring the microbiological safety of mechanically tenderized steaks and roasts; and, determining the microbiological effects of current industry practices for decontamination of offal meats, and of pilot scale pasteurizing of offal meats and trimmings. | $229,000 | Strategic Initiatives | Canadian Cattlemen’s Association | Beef | 2012-13 |
| International Committee for Animal Recording (ICAR) and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Accredited Certification Laboratory for Animal Traceability Equipment | Meeting Canada’s need for certification of RFID (radio frequency identification)devices which meet stringent international standards as well as certain requirements arising from the Canadian climate. RFID-based animal traceability was mandated by the CFIA in June, 2010. | $475,000 | Strategic Initiatives | SAIT | | 2012-13 |
| Linus7 Cattle Financial Management Software | Consolidating futures trades, sale contracts, CPIP or any other risk management tools into one spot to measure market exposure real time with current markets. | $350,000 | Strategic Initiatives | Linus Ag Services Inc. | | 2012-13 |
| Building Western Canada’s Veterinary Diagnostic Capability Through Novel Test Development and Productivity Improvements | Enhancing animal health testing and diagnostic services in Western Canada for the introduction of a new organic toxicology service that will meet the needs of a variety of clients including food animal producers, wild life interests and public health providers. | $220,188 | Strategic Initiatives | Prairie Diagnostic Centre | | 2012-13 |
| Securing a Competitive Advantage and Enhancing Access to International Markets for Western Canada’s Poultry Industry through the formation of the Institute for Applied Poultry Technologies | Establishing the Institute for Applied Poultry Technologies (IAPT), a not-for-profit entity, to evaluate novel and innovative cost saving poultry health technologies that will enhance biosecurity, prepare for disease outbreaks before they occur, reduce input costs, improve product quality and consumer confidence, aid in safely exploiting niche high value add commodities such as Antibiotic Free/Animal welfare approved products that will open/expand international market access. | $683,274 | Strategic Initiatives | Poultry Health Services Ltd. | Poultry | 2012-13 |
| Pork and Energy Efficiency Protocol Validation Study | The objective of the proposed 2-year Pork Pilot is to adapt and apply the Pork and Energy Efficiency Protocol’s innovative mitigation strategies to monetize carbon reductions in select hog operations in Alberta. | $215,500 | Strategic Initiatives | Alberta Pork Development Corporation | Pork | 2012-13 |
| Electronic Assessment of Beef Quality in Alberta Packing Plants | Assessing beef tenderness using computer vision grading systems already utilized by Alberta beef processors and testing of a new instrument for identification of animals likely to produce dark cutting beef. | $226,000 | Strategic Initiatives | Canadian Cattlemen’s Association | Beef | 2012-13 |
| Automated Trim Sampling for E.coli O157 in Alberta Packing Plants | Targeting the development of automated approaches to sampling of combo bins for E.coli O157 for reduced Cost of E.coli O157 Sampling for Alberta Plants; and, more representative samples potentially resulting in fewer recalls and reduced foodborne illness. | $235,000 | Strategic Initiatives | Canadian Cattlemen’s Association | Beef | 2012-13 |
| Alberta Beef Offal Quality Enhancement Initiative | Reduction of abscesses in livers of Alberta cattle to enhance production efficiencies and animal health at the feedlot, increase revenues from offal sales for Alberta packing plants and address the potential of animal welfare concerns. | $152,699 | Strategic Initiatives | Canadian Cattlemen’s Association | Beef | 2012-13 |
| Alberta Lamb Industry Market Price Pre-Feasibility Study | The lamb industry has experienced increased volatility in recent years and that price volatility in conjunction with large downside price movements has the potential to threaten the sustainability of the whole Alberta lamb supply chain. Maintaining and improving the financial stability of individual producers will greatly assist in improving the industry cohesiveness and long run sustainability and competitiveness of the brand. | $65,000 | Strategic Initiatives | Alberta Lamb Producers | Sheep | 2012-13 |
| Enhancing the food safety of Alberta beef through hot water pasteurization of trim | Ultimately trim pasteurization may enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the sector at a time when increasing microbial testing for E.coli 0157 and a potentially growing list of Non- 0157 STECs present a significant challenge. | $132,470 | Strategic Initiatives | Canadian Cattlemen’s Association | Beef | 2012-13 |
| Alberta One Health Surveillance Collaboration | The AOHS Collaboration working group has support from related agencies, government departments, academic institutions and private industry in Alberta. This type of project is of great value to surveillance and research and has the ability to great increase the value of information and knowledge from surveillance that is translated to stakeholders including the livestock industries. | $32,000 | Strategic Initiatives | University of Calgary | | 2012-13 |
| Pigeon Lake Poultry Processing - Abattoir Business Development Program | Providing custom slaughter and processing services to centrally located broiler and turkey producers. | $58,016 | Commercialization | Pigeon Lake Poultry Processing Ltd. | Poultry | 2012-13 |
| Marketing and Business Development Implementation | Development and implementation of an enhanced marketing and business development strategy to achieve success it will be essential to optimize demand, value and brand awareness to ensure profitability and sustainability. | $134,025 | Commercialization | Trochu Meat Processors Ltd. | | 2012-13 |
| Mut Hut Expansion | Project to research, produce, test market and establish industrial-scale manufacturing for novel meat-based dog treats. | $194,961 | Commercialization | Mut Hut Pet Emporium Inc. | | 2012-13 |
| Further Processing Our Own Trim | Family Meats is adding value-added processing as the next logical step for the company to increase profitability by producing value-added meat products. | $17,000 | Commercialization | Family Meats 2011 Ltd. | | 2012-13 |
| Plant Expansion and Location | A new federal processing facility that is fully automated to increase market share. The plant will include a small retail outlet in the corner of the building but the majority of the business will be wholesale of high quality sausage. | $123,048 | Commercialization | Meadow Creek Sausage | | 2012-13 |
| Targeting Efficiency Pasture to Plate | Benchmark Beef will target the consumer in offering the best possible natural meat from the pasture to the plate with new branded products. | $8,700 | Commercialization | Benchmark Beef Inc. | Beef | 2012-13 |
| Multi Species Expansion | Bouvry Exports implemented a full expansion of the operation, including equipment upgrades to the slaughter facility, processing and packaging. This allow for expansion into new international markets and allow for broader and more diverse product offerings to clients. | $1,000,000 | Commercialization | Bouvry Exports Calgary | Horse | 2012-13 |
| Product & Market Development | Development of a custom ice cream formulation to create a strong and resilient brand. Village Ice Cream is focused on making Alberta a better place by producing quality products made with locally sourced and organic ingredients when possible. | $69,828 | Commercialization | Village Ice Cream Inc. | Dairy | 2012-13 |
| Market Development | Expansion of the Canadian and U.S. markets are the main objectives of this project as well as to explore the EU market by contacting distributors and attending Food/Trade shows in Germany, Russia and Italy. | $27,750 | Commercialization | Super Dog Treats Ltd. | | 2012-13 |
| Automation & Product Development | With an ever increasing market demand for “High River Chicken” wholesale poultry products, High River Farming Company Ltd. has identified an opportunity to expand it processing operations to include a fully automated, state of the art, slaughter, cutting, and packaging facility, replacing a smaller, outdated facility. | $209,450 | Commercialization | High River Colony Farming Co. Ltd. | Poultry | 2012-13 |
| New Product Marketing & Development Initiative | Research and develop new ready to eat meals under an “internationally” themed product line (particularly Asian) and designed as a quick lunch meal in a bowl or tray. | $130,379 | Commercialization | Mountain Top Foods Ltd. | | 2012-13 |
| Continuous Operational Improvement & Development Initiative | A facility upgrading to increase production volume, manufacturing efficiency and food safety standards consistent with lean manufacturing principles. Capital Packers will also launch six new pork based sausage products to the domestic market. | $195,208 | Commercialization | Capital Packers Inc. | | 2012-13 |
| Safeway Private Label | Develop products under Safeway Canada Private Label for every Canadian Safeway store, approximately 160 stores. | $75,000 | Commercialization | Royal Food Products | | 2012-13 |
| Carcass Yield and Quality, Shelf Life Extension and Production Expansion | Extend shelf life of fresh products through strict sanitation procedures and cooling techniques as well as enable effective data transfer of crucial production information at all levels. | $164,000 | Commercialization | Canadian Premium Meats Inc. | | 2012-13 |
| Market Development Lamb | Targeting and supplying fresh lamb to retail customers all over Canada from Alberta producers. | $189,982 | Commercialization | SunGold Specialty Meats | Sheep | 2012-13 |
| Weighing & Labeling Automation Project | Implement a digital weighing and labeling system as part of its poultry production line in order to enhance the productivity, food safety and precision of the packaging operation. | $3,180 | Commercialization | Mijan Equities Ltd. | | 2012-13 |
| The Bergen Store Opportunity | Increase manufacturing capacity through purchase of new equipment for increased production of the jerky and smoked meat products. | $61,117 | Commercialization | Bergen Store | | 2012-13 |
| Process Marketing Expansion | Launch new “The Mad Butcher®” branded trademark into southern Alberta through equipment/processing expansion, product and packaging development, labeling, staff training, and project management. | $98,270 | Commercialization | Lethbridge Meats & Sea Foods Ltd. | | 2012-13 |
| Fat Skin Separator | Olymel is implementing a project to provide their pork skin customers with a product void of fat. Fat will be removed on-site at the Olymel facility with a new machine that separates fat and skin. | $102,793 | Commercialization | Olymel | Pork | 2012-13 |
| Spragg’s Meat Shop - Process Expansion | A facility expansion to create a highly functional processing environment with appropriate flows to accommodate increased volumes, simultaneous processing and packaging operations, and improving product quality, shelf life and yields through advanced thermal processing, packaging, ingredient usage, and labelling. | $123,395 | Commercialization | Spragg’s Meat Shop Ltd. | Pork | 2012-13 |
| New Product Development | Project to provide and supply customers with new and innovative products so they can be exclusive and stand apart from the competition in the marketplace as well as for the company to continue to stay ahead of the competition in the growing sector of the petfood manufacturing industry. | $96,691 | Commercialization | Rollover Premium Pet Food Ltd. | | 2012-13 |
| Refrigeration System Design Consulting Services | Design of the food refrigeration/freezing system for IQF dumpling and other frozen products as a step toward increasing presence into the domestic and export markets. | $30,000 | Commercialization | Siwin Foods Ltd. | | 2012-13 |
| EPI Stage IV | Installing and testing the processing equipment needed for a variety of value-added egg products. | $721,650 | Commercialization | Egg Processing Innovations Cooperative | Eggs | 2012-13 |
| Value Added Cooked Product and Process Development | The scope of the project is to refit the existing Fabko Food Ltd. facility and start it up again to produce a value added, cooked ground beef. | $70,611 | Commercialization | Fabko Food Ltd. | | 2012-13 |
| New Investment | Increase production efficiencies and expand the number of different products that are able to be produced at the facility. | $37,525 | Commercialization | Rock Ridge Dairy Ltd. | Dairy | 2012-13 |
| Retail Burger Production | High volume product beef pattie production to produce for private label banners. | $194,200 | Commercialization | XL Foods Inc. | Beef | 2012-13 |
| HPP Edmonton | HPP technology in response to the increased demand from the market. Meat products produced by HPP will allow the company to penetrate markets requiring this technology in view of the obvious advantages when compared to traditional thermal techniques. | $794,631 | Commercialization | Lilydale Inc. | Poultry | 2012-13 |
| Processing Expansion Part 2 | Expansion of ready-to-eat foods production. In particular the increase of the production volume of meatballs and burgers. | $86,800 | Commercialization | Select Ready Foods Inc. | Beef | 2012-13 |
| Stirred Food Processing Line | Design, construct and operate a complete stirred food production line in the Leduc Food Processing Center to supplement existing capacity in Edmonton. | $222,678 | Commercialization | Kitchen Partners Limited | | 2012-13 |
| Marketing Plan Phase II | Production of three different sausages; including Mexican Chorizo Sausage, Spanish Chorizo Sausage, and Spanish Chistorra Sausage. | $39,345 | Commercialization | Borbolla Foods Ltd. | Pork | 2012-13 |
| Feta Cheese Project | Improving efficiencies through automation of a cheese vat used for feta. | $25,943 | Commercialization | 1163458 Alberta Ltd. o/a Crystal Springs Cheese | Dairy | 2012-13 |
| Troika Foods Automation of Cabbage Rolls | Automation of a highly customized cabbage roll line to obtain an increase in production and significant reduction in labour hours. | $71,293 | Commercialization | Troika Foods (2000) Ltd | | 2012-13 |
| Increase Value-Added Smokehouse | Increasing value added processing capacity of value added meat products. The installation of an additional smokehouse and an advanced vacuum packaging machine will ensure all facility value added equipment can maintain utilization by eliminating bottlenecks at the cooking and packaging steps. | $17,400 | Commercialization | Hutterian Church of Pine Haven | | 2012-13 |
| New Processing Plant | Purchase of equipment to operate new processing plant, optimizing on efficiency by using automation and lean manufacturing principals. | $435,000 | Commercialization | Siwin Foods Ltd. | | 2012-13 |
| Cooling Packaging, Cutting Equipment & Machinery | This project is the third stage of the plant upgrading. The company is looking for increasing the efficiency of the poultry processing line with special focus in the chicken and turkey deboning operation. | $122,160 | Commercialization | Hutterian Brethren Church of Ridge Valley | Poultry | 2012-13 |
| 2012 Cheese Efficiency Initiative | Crust Craft Inc. will perform a processing expansion to enhance the efficiency and productivity of pizza production lines by offering a differentiated slice cheese product. | $144,318 | Commercialization | Crust Craft Inc. | Dairy | 2012-13 |
| Sushi Pizza & Noodle Salad Development | Fulfill the vision of continuous improvement in all areas, product diversification, market diversification & strengthening of existing position, and raise operational efficiency by practicing lean principle and process automation. | $53,600 | Commercialization | Tetsu Chef | | 2012-13 |
| Big Bend South Red Deer Store Expansion | Expansion of manufacturing capability with additional sausage making equipment in the manufacturing plant. | $16,100 | Commercialization | Big Bend Market Ltd. | | 2012-13 |
| HWPS Upgrade | Upgrade by improving process and food safety procedures and adding a third bank of hot spray which will increase the pathogen kill by 40% from the current kill and increase the line speed by 15%. | $262,118 | Commercialization | XL Foods Inc. | | 2012-13 |
| Plant Equipment and Processing Lines Expansion | Upgrade main sausage production components including the smokehouse, clippers and stuffer. | $233,048 | Commercialization | Nossack Fine Meats | | 2012-13 |
| Lethbridge Pork Facility Expansion | Increase the Lethbridge Pork Processing Facility throughput by approximately 14%. This expansion will fill Japanese customer’s demands, increase the efficiency of the operation and improve product quality. | $421,901 | Commercialization | Maple Leaf Foods Inc. | Pork | 2012-13 |
| Recipe Formulation Improvement with Test Runs | Product development and recipe formulation with the assistance of the Food Processing Development Centre to meet consumer requirements. | $27,650 | Commercialization | Capital Packers Inc. | | 2012-13 |
| Expand Retail Customer Base | Increase the domestic sales volume by expanding the distribution of case ready meat products to the retail and food service sectors within Alberta and Western Canada by enhancing the processing capacity and efficiency. | $138,150 | Commercialization | Reddi Food Solutions | | 2012-13 |
| Valbella Growing Forward 2012 | The project involves modernizing the wetter cutter machine and also the addition of a Bastra smoke house (Liquid smoking system) this will enable company to increase weekly productivity by 20% from the present 11 tons per week to 13.2 ton per week. New bison products are currently being developed because of increased demand. | $44,250 | Commercialization | Pioneer Meats Ltd. | | 2012-13 |
| BHJ – Calgary Plant Fresh Slurry Line Upgrade | Installation of additional equipment to facilitate the production of large volumes of fresh meat slurries from frozen and/or fresh raw material. This is necessary to meet growing demand for these products from pet food companies. | $63,625 | Commercialization | BHJ | | 2012-13 |
| Hooyas Sambusa Line of Production | Developing and producing sambusa line of products that comply to federal food processing compliance regulation, including informative nutritional labeling. | $34,270 | Commercialization | Hooyas Foods Ltd. | | 2012-13 |
| Lethbridge Stunning Upgrade | Replacing the current hog stunning system to: improve productivity, reduce maintenance costs, improve meat quality, improve employee safety, and enable new EU compliance standards for slaughter. | $70,358 | Commercialization | Maple Leaf Foods Inc. | | 2012-13 |
| Value Added Project Development for Wholesale Markets | Developing 11 value added products for distribution to the wholesale marketplace in Alberta. Activities will include product formulation, nutritional evaluation, shelf life determination, and label development. | $46,195 | Commercialization | Family Meats 2011 Ltd. | | 2012-13 |
| Clear Lake Hutterite Colony Value-Added Bacon Processing Plant | Equipping and commissioning a bacon processing line in Alberta for increased production of Traditional Hutterite bacon as the company expands into new Alberta markets. | $85,200 | Commercialization | Clear Lake Colony Farming Co. Ltd. | | 2012-13 |
| Cooker # 4 | Increasing production capacity by adding a fourth – three cage cooker to produce more pet food products for Canadian retailers. | $15,100 | Commercialization | Puppy Love Pet Products Inc. | | 2012-13 |
| Production Innovation, Development | New processing equipment will be purchased to expand production of current fresh and frozen ready-to-eat products and to explore the food service market by developing and manufacturing new bulk products for camps, catering companies and hotel chains. | $53,840 | Commercialization | Tetsu Chef | | 2012-13 |
| Trochu Processing Upgrade | Equipment to provide more flexibility and offer an additional product line. | $8,000 | Commercialization | Trochu Meat Processors Ltd. | | 2012-13 |
| RTE Expansion | Upgrade packaging and processing operation for expanding branded products distribution and label & formulation services for the local food industry. | $70,055 | Commercialization | 710769 Alberta Ltd. o/a Royal Food Products | | 2012-13 |
| ORIJEN Whole Prey | Development and introduction of a new product line - Whole Prey Dry Kibble. | $137,578 | Commercialization | Champion Petfoods (GP) Ltd. | | 2012-13 |
| Beef Plasma Processing Facility | Installation of blood collection equipment in two locations and additional equipment in Calgary to receive and process Blood Plasma into Plasma Powder for animal feed. | $170,200 | Commercialization | APC Nutrition Ltd. | | 2012-13 |
| High Output Equipment Upgrade | Improvement of grinding line in current facility to meet increased demand with faster more efficient equipment. | $57,928 | Commercialization | Intercity Packers Ltd. | | 2012-13 |