| Project Title | Objective | Commitment($) | Program | Organization | Species | Fiscal Year |
| Characterization of coagulase negative staphylococcal species isolated from intramammary infections and extramammary sites on dairy farms | Compare species of CNS isolated from milk samples with those isolated from extramammary sites to determine potential sources of CNS IMI | $95,581 | Research & Development | University of Saskatchewan | | 2011-12 |
| Optimization of Canadian pork quality through integrated management strategies | Develop differentiated value-added products for a highly competitive market | $478,689 | Research & Development | Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada | Pork | 2011-12 |
| Role and impact of retail private-label products in U.S. and Canadian food retailing | Investigate the role and impact of private-label brands across different product categories | $63,200 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | | 2011-12 |
| Evaluation of new diagnostic blood tests for bovine TB | Identify one or more tests that are suitable for adoption as official blood tests for detecting bovine TB | $30,000 | Research & Development | Canadian Cattlemen’s Association | | 2011-12 |
| Residual feed intake to improve lifetime productivity of beef cows under forage-based beef cattle production systems | Among other objectives, establish an education and outreach program for beef cattle feed efficiency | $331,625 | Research & Development | Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development | Beef | 2011-12 |
| Functional glycans in swine production– novel tools for improved animal health, reduced use of antibiotics and food safety | Use model systems to investigate effects of reuteran and levan on the adhesion of enterotoxic E. coli and other pathogens relevant in swine production. Produce reuteran and levan and determine the anti-diarrheal activity of glycans | $233,387 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Pork | 2011-12 |
| The influence of management practices on claw health, lameness and animal welfare on Alberta dairy farms | Improve animal health and wellness of Alberta dairy cows, and economic viability, by determining the current prevalence and incidence of lameness, hock injuries and hoof lesions | $158,350 | Research & Development | University of Calgary | Dairy | 2011-12 |
| Equine laminitis: investigations into a bacterial pathogenesis | Among other objectives, establish a link between streptococcus species and laminitis and assess the efficacy of subunit vaccination in the prevention of laminitis | $200,000 | Research & Development | University of Saskatchewan | Horse | 2011-12 |
| Tissue withdrawal times and pharmacokinetics of Draxxin (tulathromycin) after subcutaneous injection in bison and white-tailed deer | Determine tissue depletion times for the antibiotic tulathromycin (Draxxin) in bison and white-tailed deer with recommendation of an appropriate drug withdrawal period that assures consumer safety | $137,400 | Research & Development | University of Saskatchewan | Bison, Deer | 2011-12 |
| Optimizing the impact of superior sires in a competitive pork industry | Improve the impact of elite sire genetics on the efficiency of the pork production industry by applying innovative breeding management techniques and new genomics and proteomics tools | $20,000 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Pork | 2011-12 |
| Integrated analysis of mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis genotype and phenotype: Identifying vaccine targets | Collect and genotype Canadian MAP isolates, complete genome sequencing of selected isolates, conduct phenotypic screening of MAP isolates through macrophage infections and kinomic characterization of MAP phenotypic variants | $478,824 | Research & Development | University of Calgary | | 2011-12 |
| Stimulation of innate immune system for the control of poultry respiratory viral infections | Among other objectives, determine whether local delivery of TLR ligands could prevent respiratory viral infection and protect chickens against respiratory viral infections | $119,700 | Research & Development | University of Calgary | Poultry | 2011-12 |
| UHF RFID Cattle System pilot project | Design, prototype, pilot and field test new UHF RFID tag packaging products to address challenges in tracking and tracing cattle | $945,383 | Research & Development | SAIT Polytechnic | | 2011-12 |
| Application of geographical information systems (GIS) technology to the development of risk maps for parasitic nematode of Alberta beef cattle | Develop a risk map of the association between selected environmental variables and gastrointestinal nematode infection in beef cattle using GIS methodology | $15,900 | Research & Development | University of Lethbridge | Beef | 2011-12 |
| Determination of tryptophan requirements for grow-finish pigs raised in a commercial research facility | Use results of a feeding trial to determine economic value of feeding higher lentil levels and use of crystalline tryptophan relative to other ingredients. Determine chemical characteristics and digestible nutrient profile of the lentils used | $37,065 | Research & Development | Gowans Feed Consulting | Pork | 2011-12 |
| Use of oral meloxicam for castration pain mitigation in beef cattle production | Among other objectives, determine whether there is a measurable difference in feedlot performance in cattle that receive meloxicam for the management of pain following band castration | $268,527 | Research & Development | Veterinary Agri-Health Services Ltd. | Beef | 2011-12 |
| Analysis of the structure of CWD prions by gyro electron microscopy | Decipher the three-dimensional (3-D) structure of chronic wasting disease (CWD) prions | $111,713 | Research & Development | University of California | Elk | 2011-12 |
| Structural, pathobiological and biophysical characterization of cervid prion proteins: toward development of anti-prion therapeutics for CWD | Develop a therapeutic small molecule for the treatment of chronic wasting disease | $112,500 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Elk | 2011-12 |
| Investigation of the potential uptake of pathogenic prion protein by plants grown on prion-contaminated soil | Among other objectives, determine whether agronomically important crop plants or native grass species are able to uptake intact functional proteins from their environment | $105,000 | Research & Development | Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development | | 2011-12 |
| Developing a vaccine for CWD using attenuated PrP oligomers | Generate and characterize a variety of soluble PrP oligomers from recombinant cervid prions using in vitro methods, perform vaccination studies and identify partners to move the best vaccine candidate forward | $66,937 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Elk | 2011-12 |
| Susceptibility of cattle to CWD prion isolates | Characterize the Alberta/Saskatchewan CWD isolates, in vitro conversion assays and in vivo transmission assays | $109,012 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Elk | 2011-12 |
| CWD-based amyloid seeding assay for detecting CWD in elk | Transfer QuICIRT-QuIC technology from the NIAIO-RML to the Lethbridge laboratory | $300,000 | Research & Development | University of Calgary | Elk | 2011-12 |
| Impact of RFI and feed restriction during early to mid-gestation in beef heifers on calf growth, health, RFI and carcass/meat characteristics | Investigate the effects of breeding for high vs. low residual feed intake (RFI) cattle, and maternal diet during pregnancy, upon quality of the next generation of calves | $378,229 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Beef | 2011-12 |
| Evaluation of grazing corn varieties to extend grazing season and reduce winter feed costs in Western Canada | Among other objectives, determine the production potential and quality of three hybrid low-heat-unit corn varieties intended for grazing and comparing the growth performance of calves with different diets | $300,792 | Research & Development | Western Beef Development Centre – PAMI | | 2011-12 |
| Innovative technologies in annual cereals for increasing carrying capacity of cow-calf and backgrounding operations in Alberta | Develop an integrated system for developing cereal forage varieties and species for an array of beef grazing and backgrounding systems, ultimately tested in the field | $300,000 | Research & Development | Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada | Beef | 2011-12 |
| Longevity of new sainfoin germplasm in high-performance grazing systems in Western Canada and understanding the cause of bloat as it relates to rumen microbes | Determine long-term performance of pure and sainfoin/alfalfa mixed pastures under grazing, bloat incidence and animal performance in these pastures | $342,650 | Research & Development | Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada | | 2011-12 |
| Use of enzyme additives to improve nutritive value of preserved grasses | Deliver “proof of concept” that fibrolytic enzyme additives can be used in grass and legume forages to increase fibre digestibility, which will lead to improvements in feed intake, growth rate and feed conversion efficiency of beef | $220,000 | Research & Development | Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada | Beef | 2011-12 |
| Grain vs. grass: Economics revisited | To provide an updated and expanded review of net returns to annual cropping and forage acres, particularly forage acres used to support beef production | $30,000 | Research & Development | Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute – Western Beef Development Centre | Beef | 2011-12 |
| Genetic improvement of white prairie clover (Dalea candida) as a forage legume for the semi-arid region | Evaluate effectiveness of different commercial inoculants on stand establishment, forage biomass, and seed production of white prairie clover in the greenhouse and in the field trial | $20,000 | Research & Development | Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada | | 2011-12 |
| Diet-dependent changes in ruminal function: Comparison between bison and cattle | Evaluate the dominant ruminal microbial species in bison and cattle-fed high- or low-forage diets using molecular techniques | $183,495 | Research & Development | University of Saskatchewan | Bison, Beef | 2011-12 |
| Ensuring the safety of Canadian equine meat products: Depletion of phenylbutazone residues from horse tissues | Validation of the CFIA residue method for detection of phenylbutazone in horse urine, muscle, liver and kidney and determination of the residue depletion profile from equine urine, muscle, liver and kidney in normal adult horses after treatment | $104,800 | Research & Development | Western College of Veterinary Medicine | Horse | 2011-12 |
| Prenatal detection and treatment of calves persistently infected with bovine viral diarrhea virus | Identify the presence of fetuses persistently infected with BVDV, test (phospho)protein candidates as biomarker for detection of BVDV PI fetuses and evaluate BVDV DNA vaccines for ability to break tolerance in persistently infected calves | $191,901 | Research & Development | University of Saskatchewan | | 2011-12 |
| Improving swine influenza vaccines with new-generation adjuvants | Discover and develop novel adjuvants and formulation to improve the efficacy of vaccines against infection diseases | $164,800 | Research & Development | University of Saskatchewan | Pork | 2011-12 |
| Functional ingredients from poultry bone biomass: Extraction, isolation and purification of CS (chondroitin sulfate) | Develop an efficient and simple low-cost method for isolation of CS at a laboratory scale, scale up the method developed and, if time permits, develop new food or non-food product(s) from by-product of CS extraction | $217,001 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Poultry | 2011-12 |
| Metabolomics to improve reproductive performance and feeding efficiency in sows | Use metabolomics, the “study of the unique chemical fingerprints that specific cellular processes leave behind,” to better understand the key metabolic events leading to changes in sow performance and amino acid/energy metabolism | $128,400 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Pork | 2011-12 |
| Enhancing persistency of lactation: A functional genomics approach | Identify and understand key factors that regulate milk production by the bovine mammary gland, to develop new methods to enhance the persistency of lactation | $320,000 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | | 2011-12 |
| Innovative functional ingredients from underutilized poultry proteins: salty and “kokumi” peptides | Produce and evaluate compounds from waste poultry-sources such as gelatin and leftover meat proteins that would impart a “salty” or “kokumi” (enhanced) flavour | $167,325 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | | 2011-12 |
| Choline – the forgotten essential nutrient: New opportunities for innovation in the Alberta meat, dairy and egg industries | Demonstrate that animal sources of phosphatidylcholine are more beneficial to health than the free-salt choline | $335,600 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | | 2011-12 |
| Bioactive components from milk protein: beneficial effects on body weight, diabetes and cardiovascular health | Among other objectives, determine whether dietary supplementation of diet-induced obese rats with casein, whey protein isolate, lactoderrin or glycomacropeptide improves energy balance | $200,000 | Research & Development | University of Calgary | | 2011-12 |
| The Alberta Food Metabolome Project: Comprehensive micronutrient characterization of Alberta-grown foods | Identify and quantify 500–1,500 compounds in Alberta foods and use bioinformatics and data mining skills to combine information on these compounds, and report attributes in the literature to produce fact sheets for consumers | $160,000 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | | 2011-12 |
| Bacteriophage-based tests for the diagnosis of mycobacterium avium tuberculosis | Develop mycobacteriophage-based technologies for the diagnosis of mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis | $266,666 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | | 2011-12 |
| The role of biofilms in maintaining antimicrobial resistant bacterial contamination of commercial poultry production and processing facilities | Among other objectives, identify equipment and materials supporting biofilm growth and examine statistical associations | $212,000 | Research & Development | University of Calgary | Poultry | 2011-12 |
A novel antibody-based veterinary
biologic for the prevention of chicken osteoporosis | Develop an IgY veterinary biologic for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in laying hens by suppressing catabolic factors of bone loss without compromising egg production and shell egg thickness | $411,300 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Eggs | 2011-12 |
| Development and testing of beef with enhanced levels of bioactive fatty acids | Among other objectives, scale up and determine the consistency of vaccenic and rumenic acids in larger feeding trials designed to significantly increase their absolute levels in beef | $360,420 | Research & Development | Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada | Beef | 2011-12 |
| Prevention and treatment of neo-natal scours in piglets using phage-based treatments | Develop an all-natural orally administered product for the treatment of diarrhea in pre-weaning piglets | $501,000 | Research & Development | Nutra Biologics Inc. | Pork | 2011-12 |
| Oral vaccine for Clostridium difficile in calves | Develop an oral vaccine for C. Difficile in calves | $150,000 | Research & Development | University of Saskatchewan | | 2011-12 |
| Targeted disruption of rumen methanogen activity for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions | Assess the impact of the feed additive DSM073738 on reduction of enteric methane and changes in rumen fermentation and evaluate the impact of DSM073738 on cattle performance and health | $389,359 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | | 2011-12 |
| Characterization of DNA patterns from circulating nucleic acids related to the atypical forms (L and H type) of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) | Characterize the circulating nucleic acids from animals that were infected with the atypical forms of BSE and followed in a time-series study | $133,399 | Research & Development | University of Calgary | | 2011-12 |
| Learning from Grandma: Developing valuable functional food ingredients – Years 2 and 3 | Determine a dose-dependent in vivo biological efficacy study using a high-fat-fed obese rat model, to fractionate and purify the bioactive peptides, and to characterize the peptides of interest | $146,400 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | | 2011-12 |
| IOMER online application system enhancements 2011 | Incorporate enhancements into the IOMER online application system to allow it to be more flexible and user-friendly | $59,200 | Research & Development | Alberta Crop Industry Development Fund | | 2011-12 |
| Pilot project assessing pen-side molecular diagnosis of porcine circovirus (PVC)-2 and porcine respiratory and reproductive syndrome virus (PRRSV) | Among other goals, predicting conserved and exposed epitopes on the PRRSV major and minor glycoproteins that will induce broadly cross-neutralizing protective antibodies, and assess neutralizing activity of swine sera and monoclonal antibodies | $330,000 | Research & Development | University of Calgary | Pork | 2011-12 |
| Specified-risk bovine protein feedstocks for high-value materials applications | Among other objectives, form and launch an Alberta-based start-up company to commercialize the product streams developed | $400,000 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | | 2011-12 |
| Development of an oral vaccine for newborns: A platform technology | Develop a safe, effective mucosal vaccine against L. intracellularis in neonatal piglets | $195,000 | Research & Development | VIDO | Pork | 2011-12 |
| The Poultry Research Centre: Excellence in production efficiency and product utilization 2012–17 | Contribute relevant, high-impact knowledge to enhance the competitiveness and profitability of the poultry industry along the supply chain, to enhance industry engagement and to access scientific expertise | $931,466 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Poultry | 2011-12 |
| Use of a lactose dairy derivative as a co-product to enhance efficiency of grain ethanol production and provide a zero-waste solution for the dairy industry | Explore new markets for liquid lactose, a by-product of whey processing in the dairy industry | $205,000 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | | 2011-12 |
| Scale-up and commercialization of a novel two-stage lipid pyrolysis technology for converting tallow to hydrocarbons and platform chemicals | Accelerate commercialization of a two-stage hydrolysis and pyrolysis technology that converts lipids, such as tallow and canola oil, to renewable hydrocarbons and platform chemicals that are readily compatible with existing petroleum infrastructure | $300,000 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | | 2011-12 |
| Application of next generation genomic tools in beef: Addressing the phenomic gap | Accelerate the adoption of residual feed intake (RFI) and tenderness genetic technology in the beef cattle industry. Use data collected to quantify the relationships between traits of economic importance and protein profiles and genetic markers, and to validate existing and new genetic marker panels for growth, feed intake, RFI, and carcass and meat quality traits | $140,000 | Research & Development | Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development | Beef | 2011-12 |
| New methods of reproductive management to improve fertility in dairy cattle | Develop new knowledge and practical tools to improve overall reproductive efficiency of dairy herds | $70,000 | Research & Development | Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development | Dairy | 2011-12 |
| Reducing days to slaughter in youthful beef cattle | Investigate the economic, productivity, carcass quality, meat quality, retail acceptability and environmental sustainability aspects of alternative beef production systems that attempt to address increasing farm input costs, increasing feed grains cost due to biofuel production and increasing pressures due to climate change and environmental sustainability. Provide producers, packers and processors with basic information on possible opportunities for differentiated beef products such as guaranteed tender, < 20 mo of age and environmentally friendly beef | $23,000 | Research & Development | Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development | | 2011-12 |
| New market development | Market innovative products that use fresh and regionally produced meats. Take a proactive approach in managing food safety, and environmental and animal welfare issues and concerns | $281,648 | Industry & Market Development | Champion Pet Foods LP | | 2011-12 |
| AEPA diversified livestock | Collaborate with diversified livestock organizations and other agriculture stakeholders and government on environmental issues of concern to find mutually rewarding benefits | $13,950 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Elk Commission | | 2011-12 |
| Expansion of fresh and new frozen beef products at retail | Market a differentiated product in partnership with two major retailers. Develop messaging, consistently apply it for all products, and reflect consumer trends in purchasing and retailer trends in selling | $98,900 | Industry & Market Development | Spring Creek Ranch | | 2011-12 |
| International Livestock Congress 2011 | Explore the outlook for the beef industry including the global economy, risks and opportunities; the EU agreement; issues related to producers/packers; marketing; trends; costs of production and the vision for the future | $43,000 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Cattlemen's Association | Beef | 2011-12 |
| WPIC – Phase 3 | Assure a future for the Western Canadian pork industry through: 1) increasing Olymel Red Deer plant throughput to establish long-term cost competitiveness as a pork processor, both in domestic and export markets; and 2) changing the business relationship between hog producers and processors to improve return on investment, bolster confidence and foster industry growth | $210,927 | Industry & Market Development | Western Pork Investment Corporation | Pork | 2011-12 |
| TFC On-Farm Food Safety Program Audit 2011 | Build consumer confidence in turkey products through voluntary audits for turkey producers and encouragement to adopt management practices. Focus on food safety, overall production, profitability and risk | $41,897 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Turkey Producers | Poultry | 2011-12 |
| Alberta Dairy Congress 2011 | Maintain or grow demand for dairy products in youth and adults by providing knowledge and allowing them to “experience” and better understand the industry, its processes and the value of its products | $10,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Dairy Congress | Dairy | 2011-12 |
| BBQ on the Bow 2011 | Feature Canadian and American teams in the 19th Annual World Class Culinary BBQ Competition. Hold Alberta Producers’ cooking demonstrations and more | $2,500 | Industry & Market Development | Barbecue on the Bow Society | | 2011-12 |
| UCVM Beef Cattle Conference | Address diverse topics relevant to the cattle industry by bringing together people with diverse expertise in areas such as cattle production, regulatory environment and public interest | $6,000 | Industry & Market Development | University of Calgary | Beef | 2011-12 |
| CCUFSA market development of Alberta meat products | Highlight Alberta meat at the annual conference for the Canadian College and University Food Association, which brings together over 100 food services leaders and decision makers | $8,000 | Industry & Market Development | The Canadian College and University Food Services Association (CCUFSA) | | 2011-12 |
| Beef cattle showcase | Help connect rural and urban visitors to the beef industry through The Cattle Trail at the Calgary Stampede. Use display to educate and inform, showcase livestock and products, and involve youth | $215,425 | Industry & Market Development | Calgary Stampede | Beef | 2011-12 |
| The Good Food / Eat Local Express | Provide local food to more markets, increase domestic consumer confidence in locally produced products, and increase awareness and profile of the local food system. Approximately 25% of the products are meat and livestock | $30,000 | Industry & Market Development | Live Local Alberta | | 2011-12 |
| CSAS/SCSA HALIFAX 2011 – Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Animal Science | Address topics of interest to scientists or practitioners involved with teaching, extension, research and commercial activities in animal production. Identify gaps in knowledge to meet demand for safe, quality food production | $5,000 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Society of Animal Science | | 2011-12 |
| Canadian Nutrition Society Annual Conference | Explore the linkage between food, nutrition and health in over 20 sessions with topics such as vitamin D, sodium, health claims, international nutrition and the trainee competition | $10,000 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Nutrition Society | | 2011-12 |
| The Poultry Research Centre – 25th anniversary of partnership | Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the PRC and its successful partnerships | $5,000 | Industry & Market Development | University of Alberta | Poultry | 2011-12 |
| Anuga 2011 | Expose Alberta meat companies to the EU market. Alberta companies will increase knowledge and understanding of the EU market while meeting prospective clients, and seeing how best to position themselves | $25,000 | Industry & Market Development | Canada Pork International | | 2011-12 |
| Capture Domestic Markets workshop | Present and discuss global trends, consumer information and market trends with leaders throughout the supply chain. Help them differentiate their products, develop new products, and build marketing strategies | $20,000 | Industry & Market Development | The Innovators | | 2011-12 |
| Carmen Creek – International market development program | Build on success with a prominent supermarket chain in the Netherlands and by furthering the market in Germany and beyond | $40,800 | Industry & Market Development | Wild Rose Meats Inc. | | 2011-12 |
| Lamb traceability program – Precision flock management | Collect another full production year of data, review data and improve flock models and Flock Snapshot benchmarks; further develop electronic data management systems and benefits at the producer level; and inform Alberta producers | $451,800 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Lamb Producers | Sheep | 2011-12 |
| Domestic consumer education – Taste Alberta – Phase 2 | The agriculture industry will work with the Calgary Herald and Edmonton Journal to educate Albertans about the food produced, processed, sold and serviced in the province | $500,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Pork Producers Development Corporation | | 2011-12 |
| Development of third-party certification system – Phase 1 | Build consumer acceptance and confidence that food was produced in an environmentally responsible manner, with animal welfare practices and using food safety standards | $77,193 | Industry & Market Development | Agricultural Research and Extension Council of Alberta | | 2011-12 |
| International Agriculture Reception | Initiate international business relations and trade, developing international markets | $10,000 | Industry & Market Development | Calgary Stampede and Exhibition Limited | | 2011-12 |
| International Meat Secretariat Economics Workshop | Showcase Alberta’s western heritage and elevate the international reputation and image of the Canada/Alberta meat industry. Participants can tour a commercial ranch and feedlot or farrow-to-finish pig production unit | $13,925 | Industry & Market Development | Canada Beef Export Federation | | 2011-12 |
| Feeding a hungry world | Reduce the risk that lack of accurate information and appropriate science-based protocols will damage the image of animal agriculture and affect use or acceptance of animal products | $20,000 | Industry & Market Development | Farm Care Foundation | | 2011-12 |
| Banff Pork Seminar 2012 | Help industry enhance competitiveness by providing expert speakers and credible information on topics such as increasing exports and domestic processing, and improving efficiency and food safety | $25,000 | Industry & Market Development | University of Alberta | Pork | 2011-12 |
| 32nd Western Nutrition Conference: “Quality from Complexity” | Showcase Alberta beef and tell the story of the producer at the Canada Day celebration at the Hague. Influential guests will sample high- and mid-end cuts that are available in the market | $18,000 | Industry & Market Development | University of Alberta | | 2011-12 |
| Canada Day in the Netherlands | Showcase Alberta beef and tell the story of the producer at the Canada Day celebration at the Hague. Influential guests will sample high- and mid-end cuts that are available in the market | $4,000 | Industry & Market Development | Government of Canada | Beef | 2011-12 |
| Training for new future – Part 1 | Develop and deliver training to 55 local feeder associations so they can deliver program options and features that are of significant economic benefit to over 4,000 feeder association members | $70,553 | Industry & Market Development | Feeder Associations of Alberta Ltd. | | 2011-12 |
| 2012 Gala | Enhance the competitive advantage of the Canadian meat industry, strengthening market access, consumer confidence, profitability and sustainability | $7,500 | Industry & Market Development | Olds College | | 2011-12 |
| 2011 Red Deer Swine Technology Workshop | Provide technical and business information to Alberta pork producers and improve delegates’ knowledge of new techniques and practices that will improve efficiency on the farm and reduce costs | $10,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Pork Producers Development Corporation | Pork | 2011-12 |
| 23rd annual FEASTival of Fine Chefs | Feature ingredients that are grown and processed in Alberta, including meat | $8,460 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Food Processors Association | | 2011-12 |
| WAVE Conference | Bring together global business leaders and innovative companies to discuss growing business opportunities driven by micro-and nanotechnology | $10,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Centre for Advanced MNT Products (ACAMP) | | 2011-12 |
| ICoMST 2012 Committee – 58th International Congress of Meat Science and Technology | Showcase the Canadian meat industry and its meat science as well as introduce new and exciting developments in meat research and technology to the Canadian meat community | $24,500 | Industry & Market Development | University of Alberta | | 2011-12 |
| Evaluations of options for layer waste utilization | Identify viable options for using poultry manure that will be of the most benefit to Alberta egg producers to ultimately improve the long-term economic and environmental sustainability of the industry | $55,976 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Egg Producers | Eggs | 2011-12 |
| Signature Dish Dine Out Festival – Chinese restaurant awards | Feature the use of Alberta beef and pork by Metro Vancouver’s top Chinese chefs and award-winning Chinese restaurants | $10,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Centre | Beef, Pork | 2011-12 |
| Lamb production resources and tools | Provide and deliver resources and tools to assist new and expanding producers to operate efficient and profitable sheep businesses | $99,400 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Lamb Producers | Sheep | 2011-12 |
| 3rd International Symposium of Beef Cattle Welfare | Present information to participants from around the world | $20,000 | Industry & Market Development | University of Saskatchewan | Beef | 2011-12 |
| Canadian Bison Association National Convention | Attract new producers and help current producers understand the variables that impact their business and make them more profitable by being more productive | $10,300 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Bison Association | Bison | 2011-12 |
| Dumpling domestic market development | Introduce a fifth product line—dumplings—to provide retailers with a Canadian product made with Canadian ingredients | $123,245 | Industry & Market Development | Siwin Foods Ltd. | | 2011-12 |
| Livestock Gentec – Annual meeting conference | Explore the theme of “Addressing the Gap between Discovery and Profitable Adoption” and the potential for impact across the value chain. Speakers discuss experiences with technology implementation models | $7,000 | Industry & Market Development | University of Alberta | | 2011-12 |
| Enhancing Canadian beef production through genomic innovations | Increase and enhance that phenotypic and genotypic dataset with a focus on Western Canadian–sourced cattle and ensure that technologies developed can be directly included in beef breeding programs | $350,000 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Simmental Association | Beef | 2011-12 |
| Anuga market intelligence | Gather important market intelligence on cutting trends and innovations while providing technical support to other Alberta clients who use this custom slaughter facility for processing animals being exported to the E.U. market | $2,615 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Premium Meats Inc. | | 2011-12 |
| Development of the Alberta Hog Feeder Association | Restructure the AHFA to offer $15 million in funds to industry by August 31, 2011 | $195,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Hog Feeder Association Ltd. | Pork | 2011-12 |
| Tiffin Conference | Provide information to progressive primary producers, agri-business, agricultural entrepreneurs and post-secondary agriculture students | $8,000 | Industry & Market Development | Lethbridge College | | 2011-12 |
| International Congress on Animal Reproduction | Share and discuss topics related to current research on reproductive biology, reproductive management, reproductive technologies and conservation of animal genetic resources | $16,000 | Industry & Market Development | University of Saskatchewan | | 2011-12 |
| Wellness RX | Provide education to future Albertan healthcare professionals—1,000 graduates per year— about the role of a healthful diet, including meat, eggs and milk, in health and wellness | $350,000 | Industry & Market Development | University of Alberta | | 2011-12 |
| Agriculture Issues Centre pilot program | Proactively address the effect on businesses of special interest groups who oppose agriculture on a number of fronts | $50,000 | Industry & Market Development | Ontario Farm Animal Council | | 2011-12 |
| Spirit of Edmonton Grey Cup 2011 | Showcase Alberta pork and serve Sturgeon Valley Pork bacon, ham and sausage during the breakfast. Have a hotdog stand outside Sheraton Wall to showcase and launch the Spring Creek hotdog | $8,500 | Industry & Market Development | Spirit of Edmonton Committee | | 2011-12 |
| Kobe Classic Beef e-commerce web marketing program | Establish an e-commerce website for marketing within Canada | $17,500 | Industry & Market Development | Kobe Classic Beef Inc. | Beef | 2011-12 |
| Feed Summit 2011 | Bring together members of the livestock feeding industry to find industry-led solutions to challenges facing our mutual competitiveness | $7,500 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Barley Commission | | 2011-12 |
| World Hereford Conference #16 | Discuss the improvements in the breed and hear from experts in genomics, heterosis, feed efficiency, docility, breed strengths and beef research | $11,550 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Hereford Association | | 2011-12 |
| Agri-benchmark | Establish an agri-benchmark network to identify what makes Canadian cow/calf and feedlot operations competitive, or not, internationally | $30,000 | Industry & Market Development | Canfax Research Services | Beef | 2011-12 |
| 21st Annual Conference of the Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners | Update members on the latest developments in production-limiting diseases, which are of economic significance to the Western Canadian cattle industry | $11,000 | Industry & Market Development | Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners | | 2011-12 |
| Prion 2011 | Enable Alberta animal industries to have a well-informed contact person who can provide prion-related information to the animal industries of lamb, elk, deer and beef | $4,620 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Lamb Producers | Beef, Deer, Elk, Lamb | 2011-12 |
| Dairy industry video | Produce a three- to five-minute video to demonstrate how milk is made into cheese | $6,260 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Milk | Dairy | 2011-12 |
| Meat Industry Convention and Trade Show | Showcase the meat industry and recognize producers | $16,800 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Food Processors Association | | 2011-12 |
| Alberta Beef Industry Conference 2012 | Give industry members ideas and options on how to make their businesses stronger and more profitable in a changing industry | $17,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association | Beef | 2011-12 |
| Taste Alberta manager | Dedicate resources to Taste Alberta to ensure the full project and all activities are completed, and to launch an enhanced consumer education component | $283,500 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Pork Producers Development Corporation | | 2011-12 |
| Calf management best practices | Determine which management practices are being used by Alberta dairy producers and equate calf-management practices to immunity and subsequent calf health | $69,627 | Industry & Market Development | University of Calgary | Dairy | 2011-12 |
| Western Canadian dairy seminar | Bring 10 expert speakers and 2 workshop presenters to broaden the knowledge of delegates and encourage dialogue and collaboration among Canadian scientists and organizations | $20,000 | Industry & Market Development | University of Alberta | Dairy | 2011-12 |
| Alberta elk industry foundation five-year industry development plan | Create an industry development plan to help examine and address new challenges and opportunities | $41,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Elk Commission | Elk | 2011-12 |
| Livestock Care Conference | Promote responsible, humane animal care for the long-term sustainability of Canada’s livestock industry, both domestically and globally. Speakers identify and address the challenges of enhanced animal care | $10,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Farm Animal Care | | 2011-12 |
| 2012 International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids | Bring together scientists, health professionals, administrators and educators with an interest in the health effects of dietary fats | $9,000 | Industry & Market Development | University of Alberta | | 2011-12 |
| International Livestock Conference, Beef 2012 | Promote the beef livestock industry through this four-day flagship event, nationally and globally recognized as the leading-edge event for the beef livestock industry in Canada and the world | $52,000 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Cattlemen's Association | Beef | 2011-12 |
| Banff Egg Forum 2012 | Among other objectives, develop shared views that will provide a future roadmap for scientists, managers and entrepreneurs to ensure the progressive use of the egg’s value | $23,000 | Industry & Market Development | University of Alberta | Eggs | 2011-12 |
| 2012 Alberta Elk 27th Annual Convention | To help producers develop the knowledge base and use new tools to enhance their operations and plan for a busy, expanding future | $11,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Elk Commission | Elk | 2011-12 |
| Wildrose Bison Show and Sale Convention | Provide information on pasture management, Growing Forward programs, herd management, handling systems and fencing, and marketing at the ranch (animals and meat) | $6,000 | Industry & Market Development | Bison Producers of Alberta | Bison | 2011-12 |
| Spring Creek Valued Ranchers communication campaign | Increase capacity in our producer supply chain to ensure there are enough cattle in our program to supply national and international markets | $21,106 | Industry & Market Development | XL Foods Inc. | | 2011-12 |
| Information leadership initiative | “Own the podium” on issues and information flow in farm animal care within Alberta. The initiative will put the best information into the hands of producers and those who serve them | $340,106 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Farm Animal Care | | 2011-12 |
| Domestic marketing strategy for the Alberta pork value chain | Help boost domestic sales and enhance the image of Alberta pork products | $450,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Pork Producers Development Corporation | Pork | 2011-12 |
| The Flavour Champion | Revitalize the Alberta beef brand while addressing the current decline in Canadian beef sales caused, in part, by competition from non-domestic beef and competition from other protein | $866,175 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Beef Producers | Beef | 2011-12 |
| International Bison Convention 2012 | Elevate the global profile of the industry among current and potential consumers and share industry knowledge and information | $20,000 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Bison Association | Bison | 2011-12 |
| Charcuterie program development | Strengthen Alberta’s value-added industry by learning best practices from Italian charcuterie manufacturers, producers and schools | $34,991 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Pork Producers Development Corporation | Pork | 2011-12 |
| International Agriculture Reception | Bring members from the world agricultural community together to share ideas, facilitate business opportunities and foster friendship and cultural understanding | $20,000 | Industry & Market Development | Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Ltd. | | 2011-12 |
| Implementation of salmonella enteritidis (SE) insurance and prevention/response plan for the Alberta egg industry | Develop a comprehensive risk management plan for SE for the Alberta egg industry to help ensure that each link in the value chain will have a well-established prevention plan | $156,491 | Strategic Initiatives | Alberta Egg Producers | Eggs | 2011-12 |
| Alberta Pork cost of production pilot project | Lay the groundwork for developing an ongoing cost of production benchmarking program for Alberta pork producers | $290,000 | Strategic Initiatives | Alberta Pork Producers Development Corporation | Pork | 2011-12 |
| Alberta livestock markets cattle pricing audit based on individual/lot characteristics and value-add information as it is currently available at the time of sale | Measure and communicate the value of various cattle attributes (breed, colour, sex, weight, horns, stags, sex, uniformity, hormone-free, feeding protocol, vaccination program, age verification, etc.) | $198,960 | Strategic Initiatives | Integrated Traceability Solutions Ltd. | | 2011-12 |
| Phase 2 – A commerce-driven traceability system integrating value-add opportunities in Alberta auction markets through a state-of-the-art integrated software system | Implement and evaluate traceability and information flow of cattle attributes positively influencing the value of cattle sold at auction to implement a market-driven application for auction traceability systems | $450,200 | Strategic Initiatives | Integrated Traceability Solutions Ltd. | | 2011-12 |
| Baseline quantification of carbon stored in Alberta rangelands | Inform the development of new business models or alternative revenue streams, such as carbon offset markets, as well as specific mechanisms for ranchers to capitalize on ecosystem services | $414,100 | Strategic Initiatives | University of Alberta | | 2011-12 |
| Measuring the Canadian beef advantage: Development of a platform technology for rapid, non-invasive carcass fat and lean predictions in beef carcasses | Develop platform technology for rapid, accurate prediction of total carcass lean yield or yield of closely trimmed, boneless retail cuts, which could then be used in grading/classification research or to increase competitive advantages | $492,038 | Strategic Initiatives | Canadian Beef Grading Agency | Beef | 2011-12 |
| Ecosystem services assessment for environmental innovation in Alberta | Inform the development of new business models or alternative revenue streams, such as conservation offset markets. Support marketing efforts of livestock products | $790,000 | Strategic Initiatives | Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute | | 2011-12 |
| Storage life of Canadian vacuum-packaged beef shipped to export markets | Provide all plants with data that establish the storage life they can claim for their vacuum-packaged products | $39,675 | Strategic Initiatives | Canadian Cattlemen’s Association | | 2011-12 |
| Communicating the ruminant (natural) trans fatty acids (rTFA) health | Provide evidence to distinguish natural trans fats from industrial trans fats. Provide credible information that can be used to revise policy at CODEX and Canadian labelling guidelines | $68,020 | Strategic Initiatives | Alberta Milk | | 2011-12 |
| Funding for “food safety” research and innovation targeted call for proposals | Provide funds to eligible research scientists whose projects address opportunities focused on knowledge or technologies that will enhance food safety and contribute to reducing food-borne illnesses | $1,000,000 | Strategic Initiatives | Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions | | 2011-12 |
| Alberta food processing and primary agriculture workforce demand study | Get a hands-on evaluation of Alberta’s food production and manufacturing industry’s labour situation, requirements and outlook for the next three to five years | $15,425 | Strategic Initiatives | Government of Alberta | | 2011-12 |
| Beef case study through a food systems approach | Conduct beef system mapping to highlight relationships and linkages, have an open dialogue to identify issues and challenges, and identify opportunities to move forward | $200,000 | Strategic Initiatives | Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute | Beef | 2011-12 |
| Cooling/refrigeration system upgrade and plant engineering study | Improve processing efficiency with more accurate temperature control of the production room | $5,554 | Commercialization | Mijan Equities Inc. | | 2011-12 |
| Cooked beef process improvement | Achieve a better-quality product by conducting a processing study and reformulation of beef crumble products by third-party provider | $7,400 | Commercialization | Kitchen Partners Limited | | 2011-12 |
| Packaging automation and increased productivity | Automate Royal Foods’ packaging operation | $9,273 | Commercialization | 710769 Alberta Ltd. o/a Royal Food Products | | 2011-12 |
| Quark texturizer | Produce quark using new technology to improve quality and reduce labour requirements | $10,185 | Commercialization | Foothills Creamery Ltd. | Dairy | 2011-12 |
| Market development | Expand the domestic and international market share by performing a promotion/advertising plan including website redesign, new brochures, new labels and packaging development, DVD production and highway signage | $10,750 | Commercialization | Royal Elk Products Ltd. | Elk | 2011-12 |
| Turkey and chicken packaging equipment | Enhance processing capability to expand production of frozen and fresh chicken and turkey, in response to increasing local demand for poultry products | $11,110 | Commercialization | Hutterian Brethren Church of Ridge Valley | Poultry | 2011-12 |
| Marketing and business development strategy | Create a marketing strategy to identify and direct marketing activities in new international markets and to identify opportunities in the domestic market for a branding strategy | $11,188 | Commercialization | Trochu Meat Processors Ltd. | | 2011-12 |
| Productivity and efficiency improvement | Improve cooking, stirring and packaging operations | $11,360 | Commercialization | Kitchen Partners Ltd. | | 2011-12 |
| Feasibility study | Conduct a feasibility study to understand the benefits of building a new plant or leasing a working facility to ensure a sustainable expansion of the business | $12,500 | Commercialization | Siwin Foods Ltd. | | 2011-12 |
| Product development – cooker 3 | Add more smoking capacity to the production floor, which currently has only one smoker | $15,850 | Commercialization | Puppy Love Pet Products Inc. | | 2011-12 |
| Packaging and label development | Expand into the organic market with label consistency on products as well as clear nutrition facts. Develop a webpage with product line and product information | $18,082 | Commercialization | Fairwinds Farm Ltd. | | 2011-12 |
| Processing expansion | Increase the sale of poultry products within the local community by expanding the facility’s processing capacity | $24,773 | Commercialization | HBCR Valley Farming Co. Ltd. | Poultry | 2011-12 |
| Poultry processing business development | Assess the feasibility of building a new organic poultry harvest and processing facility in Alberta | $25,000 | Commercialization | Sunworks Farm Ltd. | Poultry | 2011-12 |
| Marketing/communications plan | Increase the number of value-added high-quality free-range bison products in the marketplace, create a website, and plan for vertical integration within processing facility | $35,550 | Commercialization | Olson’s High Country Bison | Bison | 2011-12 |
| Packaging and value-added production equipment | Purchase advanced packaging technology to respond to a specific requirement from a main retail customer | $35,941 | Commercialization | Ouellette Packers (2000) Ltd. | | 2011-12 |
| New product and market development | Adapt unique family recipes for the marketplace | $37,490 | Commercialization | Clear Lake Enterprises | | 2011-12 |
| Organic dairy market development | Develop new product, label and market for Saxby’s organic Greek yogurt | $39,000 | Commercialization | Saxby Foods Ltd. | Dairy | 2011-12 |
| Value-added poultry processing expansion | Increase capacity by 130% to allow for more custom and value-added processing | $41,390 | Commercialization | Kingsland Farming Co. Ltd. | Poultry | 2011-12 |
| Heparin processing plant | Increase processing efficiency of the pork carcass by selling crude heparin extracted from unvalued by-products | $42,005 | Commercialization | Maple Leaf Consumer Foods | Pork | 2011-12 |
| Multifill full automation | Increase automation of processing line to improve quality, reduce operational costs and access the market with more competitive products | $44,068 | Commercialization | Inovata Foods Corp. | | 2011-12 |
| New rollstock in Edmonton | Create new packaging equipment to help keep up with the demand for portion-steak-cutting | $46,740 | Commercialization | Centennial Foodservice | | 2011-12 |
| Installation of Easylift and Egg Basket De-Nester | Automate the separation of metal egg crates and prepare them for reuse in the production line | $49,800 | Commercialization | Gilani Investments | Eggs | 2011-12 |
| Launch and marketing of Enviro Egg, Farmer’s Finest | Create demand for a premium egg for Sparks and egg producers through e-commerce site, provide 24/7 grade-out reports to farmers, and increase market share in value-added products | $60,300 | Commercialization | Gilani Investments (Sparks Egg Farm) | Eggs | 2011-12 |
| Cabbage roll machine | Reduce per-unit production costs and increase operating capacity to increase competitiveness against US and eastern competitors. The project will also bring BC production to Alberta and utilize Alberta beef, pork and poultry | $60,545 | Commercialization | El Molino Foods of Canada (1972) Ltd. | Beef, Pork, Poultry | 2011-12 |
| Efficiency and productivity improvement to the cooking and smoked meat cooler | Increase manufacturing efficiency and food safety standards by performing engineering assessments in every processing line and developing a complete project plan | $61,116 | Commercialization | Capital Packers Inc. | | 2011-12 |
| Stage 4 implementation of value-added processing plant; phase 1 operational plan | Develop new uses and markets for eggs along with the development of a new egg value-added processing plant | $65,750 | Commercialization | Egg Processing Innovations Inc. | Eggs | 2011-12 |
| Automation and insulation | Conform to CFIA regulations in order to expand existing product line from Alberta chain stores to other provinces; offer additional stable employment in small town; and source additional local Alberta raw product for fabrication | $67,128 | Commercialization | Ryley Sausage 1991 Ltd. | | 2011-12 |
| Pasteurizer upgrade | Operate more efficiently and competitively | $89,960 | Commercialization | Alberta Cheese Company Ltd. | Dairy | 2011-12 |
| Processing line automation and capacity expansion | Increase slaughter and processing capacity to serve new domestic and international markets. Improve plant efficiencies to be more competitive | $91,080 | Commercialization | Trochu Meat Processors Ltd. | | 2011-12 |
| Yogurt business assessment | Determine cost and feasibility of establishing an operation in Alberta | $96,140 | Commercialization | Ultima Foods Inc. | Dairy | 2011-12 |
| New investment and capital expansion proposal | Increase capacity utilization of the new production facility while diversifying product line of goat milk products, introduce new products to the market as requested by retail buyers and improve efficiency of plant operations | $102,519 | Commercialization | Rock Ridge Dairy Ltd. | Dairy | 2011-12 |
| Healthy selection – part 4 | Design new packaging and labels and conduct test runs and market development for new products | $106,300 | Commercialization | Select Ready Foods Inc. | | 2011-12 |
| Dumpling expansion – phase 2 | Expand processing capability and introduce new Asian fully cooked products | $108,000 | Commercialization | Siwin Foods Ltd. | | 2011-12 |
| Product development | Build a new dedicated freezing line for processing and packaging new developed frozen entrees and bulk products | $120,206 | Commercialization | 1447168 Alberta Ltd. o/a Tetsu Chef | | 2011-12 |
| Improving automation and efficiency | Purchase additional equipment to keep up with current and future needs | $122,500 | Commercialization | Agropur Cooperative | Dairy | 2011-12 |
| Feasibility study | Design a new state-of-the-art facility | $125,000 | Commercialization | Mountain Top Foods | | 2011-12 |
| Products, plant and marketing expansion | Develop and launch new value-added products | $131,550 | Commercialization | Waggers Pet Products Inc. | | 2011-12 |
| Process expansion | Increase production capacity and plant efficiency. Create the capacity for producing oven-cooked products to respond to current demand for “ready to eat” foods in the domestic and international markets | $159,720 | Commercialization | Select Ready Foods Inc. | | 2011-12 |
| New equipment and product development | Increase product lines in the organic, halal and “clean and lean” categories by developing new products, creating new marketing materials and investing in additional automated equipment | $170,595 | Commercialization | Nossack Fine Meats Ltd. | | 2011-12 |
| Process expansion | Increase the production capacity and productivity of value-added meat products, meat-ready meals, and meat ingredient products through labour-cost reductions and improvement in operational efficiencies. Improve plant efficiencies, ensure food safety, and increase livestock inputs through automated equipment | $184,780 | Commercialization | Triple G Corporation o/a Sandy View Farms | | 2011-12 |
| Automated bone and hide separation | Automate two labour-intensive areas of business to help reduce labour turnover, better serve clients’ needs, and improve competitiveness of the Alberta slaughter plant | $190,386 | Commercialization | Cargill Meat Solutions | | 2011-12 |
| Food processing facility incubator | Expand production volumes and reduce operational costs with new automated processing and packaging. Increase participation in the domestic market with new products and improve plant efficiencies with equipment | $195,038 | Commercialization | Calahoo Meats Ltd. | | 2011-12 |
| Organic milk plant | Build a dedicated organic milk line from receiving to packaging, which will improve the productivity of the Edmonton facility by enhancing processing and distribution capacity | $222,316 | Commercialization | Saputo Dairy Products Canada GP | Dairy | 2011-12 |
| New production facility | Assess the engineering/architectural requirements for building a new CFIA facility | $230,000 | Commercialization | Siwin Foods Ltd. | | 2011-12 |
| Footlong | Expand processing capability and introduce new products into the local market | $243,443 | Commercialization | Lilydale Inc. | Poultry | 2011-12 |
| Butter box replacement | Improve packaging and manpower efficiency on the butter box line | $249,550 | Commercialization | Foothills Creamery Ltd. | Dairy | 2011-12 |
| Value-added meat processing | Develop a product to supply the industry with Alberta-raised meats in a case-ready format | $284,414 | Commercialization | Reddi Food Solutions Inc. | | 2011-12 |
| Food safety equipment modernization | Modernize plant to increase processing capability and to expand market and product distribution | $305,074 | Commercialization | Stawnichy’s Holdings Ltd. o/a Stawnichy’s Meat Processing | | 2011-12 |
| Water treatment plant expansion | Increase daily plant capacity while improving lake management that eliminates the need for chemical controls and improves environmental stewardship to meet Alberta Environment requirements | $375,002 | Commercialization | XL Foods Inc. | | 2011-12 |
| Spruce Grove grind project | Increasing beef-processing capacity in Spruce Grove for a national fast food chain. 100% of the capacity is used to process Alberta beef | $579,287 | Commercialization | Cargill Limited | Beef | 2011-12 |
| Production, efficiency and optimization | Focus on equipment, lean manufacturing practices and processes, and market development, to increase capacity for the lamb industry, organic beef and to the Canada Gold supply-chain | $876,376 | Commercialization | SunGold Specialty Meats Ltd. | Sheep | 2011-12 |
| Alberta meat hygiene pilot project | Modernize the facility and increase processing capacity | $437,520 | Commercialization | Iron Creek Colony Ltd. | | 2011-12 |
| Alberta meat hygiene pilot project | Modernize the facility and increase processing capacity | $437,520 | Commercialization | Stawnichy’s Holdings Inc. | | 2011-12 |