| Project Title | Objective | Commitment($) | Program | Organization | Species | Fiscal Year |
| Prevalence and characterization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from commercial pork processing plant | To improve information about MRSA prevalence during commercial pork processing, allowing targeted mitigation strategies to improve the overall confidence in Alberta’s pork products. | $208,265 | Research & Development | Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada | Pork | 2010-11 |
| Predicting bull fertility | Potential application of a novel sperm membrane protein Sodium, Potassium-ATPase, as a molecular marker for predicting fertility in bulls. | $57,500 | Research & Development | University of Calgary | Beef | 2010-11 |
| Identification of Mycoplasma bovis factors contributing to virulence | To offer new insights on the mechanisms that M. bovis utilizes to subvert the immune response of the host. | $137,080 | Research & Development | Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization | | 2010-11 |
| Genomics and biology of pentraxin-3 in respiratory diseases of cattle and horses | To characterize the expression of PTX3 in normal and inflamed lungs of cattle and horses; characterize the cell signaling leading to expression of PTX3 in normal and activated neutrophils of cattle and horses; and develop an ELISA test to exploit PTX3 for diagnostic purposes. | $64,620 | Research & Development | University of Saskatchewan | Beef, Horse | 2010-11 |
| Novel bactericidal peptides against Mannheimia hemolytica-induced feedlot pneumonia in cattle | To design and synthesis of HBD-3 and proteolytically stable analogues of HBD-3; purify microcin J25 after over expression in E. Coli using pTUC202 plasmid; and in vitro evaluation of anti-bacterial activity of all the peptides against Mannheimia hemolytica. | $90,532 | Research & Development | University of Saskatchewan | | 2010-11 |
| Potential applications of isolated proteins from low value poultry meat | To find a use for “low value” poultry meat. | $139,238 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Poultry | 2010-11 |
| The effects of the n-3 to n-6 fatty acid ratio in sow diets on the immune responses of weaned piglets when challenged with lipopolysaccharides | To look at the effects of the dietary omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid (FA) ratio on reproductive performances in sows. | $130,208 | Research & Development | Prairie Swine Centre Inc. | Pork | 2010-11 |
| Management strategies to increase Alberta egg farm revenue | To examine the impact of dietary antibiotics vs. antibiotic replacement products on susceptibility to enteritis infection as indicated by changes to intestinal bacterial communities in a series of experiments. | $46,378 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Eggs | 2010-11 |
| Links between feed- and genetics-based shifts in gut microflora and broiler susceptibility to enteritis disease | To provide specialized information on breeding management that can be applied by owners and managers of production systems, swine veterinarian and breeding management consultants. | $97,590 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Pork | 2010-11 |
| Prophylactic use of inhaled nitric oxide as an antimicrobial agent in Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex (BRDc) to reduce antibiotic use in the cattle industry | To evaluate the effectiveness of nitric oxide to treat cattle experiencing respiratory disease. | $156,000 | Research & Development | University of British Columbia | | 2010-11 |
| Risk assessment of atypical BSE in cattle experimentally infected with Canadian C-, H-, and L- type field isolates | To determine if the current Canadian SRM regulation-based on C-type BSE- could or should be modified to provide international market access, increase producer revenue, and protect human and animal health from all types of BSE. | $217,200 | Research & Development | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | | 2010-11 |
| Effect of a leptin SNP and dietary beta agonists and estimates of performance and residual feed intake of feedlot cattle | To explore the impact of β-adrenergic agonists and leptin genotype factors on growth performance, feed intake and overall profitability. | $185,558 | Research & Development | Quantum Genetics Canada Inc. | | 2010-11 |
| Automated measurement of radiated temperature by infrared thermography for the early detection of diseases of swine | To study the automated measurement of radiated temperature by infrared thermography for the early detection of diseases of swine. | $183,883 | Research & Development | Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development | Pork | 2010-11 |
| Salmonella Heidelberg and Antimicrobial Resistance in Poultry | To evaluate the trends of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Alberta from Salmonella Heidelberg and Enteritidis isolates over time by type of bird to determine whether AMR is associated with antimicrobial treatment in poultry. | $42,570 | Research & Development | Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development | Poultry | 2010-11 |
| Development of new processing technology to manufacture shelf-stable, solid muscle, fermented beef products | To provide Canadian processors of dry cured meat products with novel technology to manufacture shelf stable solid muscle products. | $24,300 | Research & Development | Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development | Beef | 2010-11 |
| Cost Effective Heifer Development Systems | To focus on efficiency of livestock production using alternative agricultural resources and enhance the natural resource management by making better use of rangeland and crop aftermath resources. | $228,800 | Research & Development | Western Beef Development Centre | | 2010-11 |
| The effect of deep breeding on viable embryo production in superovulated beef cows using commercially available sex-sorted semen | To test the Davis-Rairdan deep breeding technique on superovulated beef cows and determine if the average number of useable embryos (freezable and transferable quality) can be significantly increased compared with using traditional insemination methods while using commercially available sexed frozen beef semen. | $115,000 | Research & Development | Davis-Rairdan Embryo Transplants Ltd. | | 2010-11 |
| QSV equipment purchase to support Bioindustrial and Agricultural Research in Alberta | To purchase and install liquidated equipment from QSV to enhance the research capacity at Agri-Food Discovery Place (AFDP) and several University of Alberta research labs in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences (ALES). | $100,000 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | | 2010-11 |
| 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 | To explore new markets for liquid lactose, a by-product of whey processing in the dairy industry. | $100,000 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Dairy | 2010-11 |
| Inhalation as route of transmission for Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis; comparison of intratracheal and aerosolized challenge | To create a permanent legacy for researchers from Alberta by providing a tissue and sample bank that will form an essential resource for current and future work on MAP infection. | $126,908 | Research & Development | University of Calgary | | 2010-11 |
| Precision Broiler Breeder Feeding System | To design, test and validate, for commercial use, a first of its kind precision broiler breeder feeding system. | $351,757 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Poultry | 2010-11 |
| One-shot microparticle-based vaccine delivery platform for bovine respiratory disease | The development of a one-shot microparticle-based vaccine delivery platform for bovine respiratory disease. | $211,225 | Research & Development | University of Saskatchewan | | 2010-11 |
| Non-Antibiotic Nutritional Immunomodulator to Control Bovine Respiratory Disease | To develop non-antibiotic feed-immuno-modulators that may successfully help control respiratory infectious disorders in food-producing animals. | $517,500 | Research & Development | University of Calgary | | 2010-11 |
| Investigating the effect of rubber flooring and social grouping on the utilization of free space for sows in walk-in/lock-in stalls | To investigate the possibility of increasing the amount of time that sows spend in free access areas. | $66,000 | Research & Development | Prairie Swine Centre and University of Saskatchewan | Pork | 2010-11 |
| Estimating the elasticity of demand for Canadian beef and cattle in the domestic and international marketplace | To estimate three different beef-cattle demand elasticities: the elasticity of beef demand at the retail level in Canada, the elasticity of demand for Canadian beef at the wholesale level in international markets, and the elasticity of slaughter weight cattle (both fed and non-fed) demand at the farm level in Canada. | $46,650 | Research & Development | University of Guelph | Beef | 2010-11 |
| Investigate the post mortem findings and associated pathogenic agents in American bison in Alberta | To generate knowledge that can be used directly by the industry to reduce the costs of illness and death in ranch-reared bison. | $113,638 | Research & Development | Burrage Veterinary Services | Bison | 2010-11 |
| Inclusion of different levels of green canola seed in diets for grow – finishing pigs | To identify the impact of feeding increasing levels of green canola seed on average daily gain, average daily feed intake, feed: gain ratio, mortality, carcass grading, and margin over feed and facilities cost; using results of the feeding trial to determine an economic value of green canola seed relative to other energy and protein ingredients; and determine the chemical characteristics and digestible nutrient profile of the specific samples of green canola seed used for the performance trial. | $36,000 | Research & Development | Gowans Feed Consulting | Pork | 2010-11 |
| On-Farm Site-Trial Specified Risk Materials (SRM) Treatment using a Pilot Mobile Unit of the Integrated Biowaste Utilization System (IBUS-p) | To provide cost-effective technology to help the cattle industry in Alberta, which will then be able to meet the CFIA’s long-term goal of BSE eradication, protect the environment from possible contamination with the BSE pathogen, and reduce the environmental footprint caused by the disposal of SRM treated by other methods, while generating value-added products. | $150,000 | Research & Development | Highmark Renewables Research LP | | 2010-11 |
| Development of natural fibre composites using rendered animal co-products derived from specified risk materials | To identify an end use and potential benefit for SRMs, to reduce the environmental footprint of the livestock industries, improve animal health and food safety concerns with prion diseases. | $150,000 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | | 2010-11 |
| Detection of pre-clinical prion disease biomarkers by metabolomics | To develop an inexpensive and non-invasive test for live animals or live individuals prior to the onset of disease symptoms or transmissibility. | $150,000 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | | 2010-11 |
| Formulation and delivery of immunostimulatory oligodeoxynucleotides containing CpG motifs (CpG-ODN) as alternatives to antimicrobials | To investigate the immunoprotective effect of CpGODN formulated with CNTs against common bacterial and viral infections of broiler chickens. | $137,720 | Research & Development | University of Saskatchewan | Poultry | 2010-11 |
| Identification, characterization and control of “variant” Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD) in broilers in Alberta | To control “variant” IBD in the broiler industry in Alberta. | $150,298 | Research & Development | University of Saskatchewan | Poultry | 2010-11 |
| Development of a vaccine using an adenovirus delivery system to prevent colonizaton of poultry by Salmonella Typhimurium or Campylobacter jejuni | To optimize the conditions for use of porcine adenovirus as a delivery vector in poultry; produce an adenovirus expressing a Salmonella antigen; produce an adenovirus expressing a Campylobacter antigen; determine if vaccination using the FliC antigen delivered by adenovirus is effective in preventing or reducing colonization of poultry by Salmonella Typhimurium; and, determine if vaccination using the FlaA antigen delivered by adenovirus is effective in preventing or reducing the level of colonization of poultry by Campylobacter jejuni. | $82,989 | Research & Development | VIDO, University of Saskatchewan | Poultry | 2010-11 |
| Preparation and characterization of high quality gelatin from different poultry sources | To develop an optimum methodology of preparation of gelatin from the collagenous layer obtained during the co-extraction of valuable components from MSPM and other poultry by-products including comb, feet and wattle. | $93,525 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Poultry | 2010-11 |
| Development of single-shot vaccines for pigs | To develop a novel adjuvant formulation for a PRRSV vaccine. | $220,000 | Research & Development | University of Saskatchewan | Pork | 2010-11 |
| Dynamics of bovine viral diarrhea virus in persistently infected cattle | To isolate and genetically characterize BVDV strains that circulate despite vaccination; compare the isolated BVDV strains with vaccine and reference strains, and identify the genetic adaptations that resulted in vaccine escape of the virus; gain a high-resolution picture of the genetic and antigenic variability of BVDV in various body compartments of PI animals; and, Examine antibody-antigen (virus) interactions in vitro between BVDV variants from PI animals and BVDV vaccine-induced antibodies. | $349,998 | Research & Development | University of Calgary | | 2010-11 |
| Development and validation of strain cocktails for the evaluation of high pressure processes in food production | To provide industry and regulatory agencies with a tool to validate innovative high pressure processes for the production of innovative meat products. | $300,000 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | | 2010-11 |
| Improving Diagnostic Techniques for Bovine Venereal Diseases in Bulls | Determine the specificity of commercial PCR test for trich; evaluate the use of pooled sample PCR for trich in groups of bulls; and, validate the use of a new PCR test for vibrio. | $46,000 | Research & Development | Western College of Veterinary Medicine | | 2010-11 |
| Value-added utilization of glycomacropeptide from cheese whey for new product formulation for patients suffering from phenylketonuria (PKU) | To develop a method for large-scale production of GMP for commercial purposes; and, use GMP as a platform for new product formulations. | $188,025 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | | 2010-11 |
| Development of enhanced molecular diagnostics tests for the identification of pathogenic Campylobacter jejuni isolates | To identify a group of 50 C. jejuni isolates within pathogenic lineages in the database of over 1,200 isolates obtained in Alberta and a similar cohort of isolates with no apparent association with campylobacteriosis; perform genomic characterization of a sub-set of 16 clinical and 16 non-clinical isolates via whole-genome sequencing; perform bioinformatic analysis of the resulting genome data using comparative genomics approaches in order to identify genomic elements that may be associated with human disease; develop a series of diagnostic PCR assays based on the detection of genomic elements found among clinical isolates; and, validate the diagnostic PCR assay using the expanded database of human clinical isolates and a cohort of non-clinical isolates. | $79,120 | Research & Development | University of Lethbridge | | 2010-11 |
| Identification of neutralizing epitopes of Porcine Circovirus 2 (PVC2) strains for the development of a new vaccine | To develop a new vaccine capable of inducing high levels of broadly cross-reacting NAs against PCV2. | $603,500 | Research & Development | University of Calgary | Pork | 2010-11 |
| Development of novel diagnostics for drug resistant parasites of cattle | To develop and apply novel molecular assays to quantify the parasite species in fecal samples and to improve the sensitivity of drug efficacy testing; develop and apply a novel in vitro test for anthelmintic resistance based on automated imaging of larval motility; and, validate novel diagnostic techniques and generate pilot data on parasite prevalence and anthelmintic resistance in Alberta cattle parasites | $451,527 | Research & Development | University of Calgary | | 2010-11 |
| Enumeration by PCR of generic and verotoxigenic Escherichia coli from beef that survive decontaminating treatments | To develop methods for treating cultures of E. coli before DNA extraction that will inactivate DNA in dead cells for PCR; and to use these methods to demonstrate that generic E. coli and VTEC in cultures representative of the organisms found on beef are similarly inactivated by lethal treatments of the types used for decontamination of beef. | $151,456 | Research & Development | Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada | | 2010-11 |
| The use of an Autogenous Mycoplasma bovis vaccine for prevention of pneumonia and polyarthritis in feedlot cattle | To isolate strains of Mycoplasma bovis from a large feedlot in Alberta associated with polyarthritis and pneumonia; prepare an autogenous vaccine from one or more of these isolates; determine if autogenous vaccination reduces the prevalence and severity of M. bovis infection; and, determine if is economically practical to employ autogenous vaccines for the control of M. bovis infections in feedlot cattle. | $350,000 | Research & Development | Nagel and Company Veterinary Services Ltd. | | 2010-11 |
| Extraction and characterization of gelatin from low-value bovine tissues | To characterize the structure of collagen and the strength of gelatin from bovine bone (leg), hide, livers, lungs, rumen and heart; develop enzyme-based extraction methods that minimize environmental impact of large-scale extraction of gelatin from bovine hide; and develop and test standard operating procedures for a pilot-scale extraction plant for bovine tissues. | $330,789 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | | 2010-11 |
| Strategic voluntary PRRS Regional Control, Elimination and Eradication Project in 3 Alberta Counties | To audit each farm’s biosecurity with regard to PRRS risk of reinfection followed by on farm serology sampling based on industry standards. Samples are enough to help classify each site as to PRRS status. | $624,104 | Research & Development | F.T. Marshal Vet Serv. Ltd. o/a Marshall Swine and Poultry Health Veterinary Services | Pork | 2010-11 |
| Translating the Health Benefits of Ruminant Trans Fatty Acids | To translate the beneficial effects discovered for ruminant trans fats. | $967,910 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | | 2010-11 |
| Functional egg bioactive peptides | To scale-up processing and in vivo efficacy. | $354,315 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | Eggs | 2010-11 |
| The role of microRNA in host-microbial interactions in the bovine gut | To identify the role of microRNA in host-microbial interactions in the bovine gut. | $408,250 | Research & Development | University of Alberta | | 2010-11 |
| Scale-up and commercialization of a novel two-stage lipid pyrolysis technology | To commercialize a two-stage lipid pyrolysis technology for the conversion of tallow to hydrocarbons and platform chemicals. | $569,250 | Research & Development | University of Guelph | | 2010-11 |
| Food Animal Veterinary Student Feedlot Externship in Alberta | To provide veterinary students with the tools to expand their role in the community, offering their knowledge and skills in food safety, animal health and business to their industry clients. | $324,450 | Industry & Market Development | Feedlot Health Management Services Ltd. | | 2010-11 |
| Calgary Stampede International Reception Program and International Profile | To provide networking opportunities for invited guests to build international business relations and trade. | $5,000 | Industry & Market Development | Calgary Stampede | | 2010-11 |
| International Livestock Congress | To build capacity in the Alberta beef industry, present leading edge knowledge that provokes discussion and sets up the industry for shifts in thinking and new business approaches. | $35,000 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Cattlemen’s Association | Beef | 2010-11 |
| On-line Meat Industry Training | To train participants in management, domestic and international meat marketing, research and development skills, food safety, slaughter techniques, meat cutting, meat merchandising and retail. | $154,000 | Industry & Market Development | Olds College | | 2010-11 |
| Alberta Livestock Genomics – AGM/Conference | To increase awareness of the Center and its partnerships that can help the industry understand the opportunities genomics presents in helping address issues and priorities. | $10,000 | Industry & Market Development | University of Alberta | | 2010-11 |
| AEP Website Development with Producer Section Functionality | To spread the “good news about eggs” in a modern and visually appealing format. The website will build consumer trust in eggs with reliable information. Producers will have access to forms, information and data they need. | $20,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Egg Producers | Eggs | 2010-11 |
| Integrating the use of Computer Evaluation Technologies for Commercial Swine Breeds to Develop Market Hogs with Suitable Carcass and Meat Qualities in a Changing Marketplace | To design an enhanced web-based eFarm computer program for introduction and training for commercial breeders in the pork industry. | $150,000 | Industry & Market Development | Western Swine Testing Association | Pork | 2010-11 |
| Alberta Pork Congress Trade Show | To allow exhibitors to showcase their products and services, strengthen existing relationships and build new ones with plenty of networking opportunities. | $2,683 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Pork Congress | Pork | 2010-11 |
| Swine Breeding Management Workshop | To provide specialized information on breeding management that can be applied by owners and managers of production systems, swine veterinarian and breeding management consultants. | $5,000 | Industry & Market Development | University of Alberta | Pork | 2010-11 |
| 2010 Alberta Elk 25th Annual Convention | To gather producers and political leaders together; to provide producers with an opportunity to learn and network. | $5,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Elk Commission | Elk | 2010-11 |
| Alberta Sheep Information Management | To update and expand Alberta Lamb Producers’ information management system to communicate and deliver new programs, such as traceability and on-farm food safety. | $47,500 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Lamb Producers | Sheep | 2010-11 |
| Canadian Nutritional Society Conference | To provide expertise and an independent point-of-view to industry players to assist them in better serving consumers. | $10,000 | Industry & Market Development | University of Alberta | | 2010-11 |
| 18th Annual BBQ on the Bow Festival 2010 | To increase consumer demand for Alberta products. | $2,500 | Industry & Market Development | Barbecue on the Bow Society | | 2010-11 |
| Northlands Farm and Ranch Show – The Business of Beef | To educate producers on marketing tools, efficiency and business management. | $5,400 | Industry & Market Development | Northlands | Beef | 2010-11 |
| Alberta Beef Producers’ “Alberta Beef. Raised Right” Consumer Campaign | To collect consumer information, primarily from retailers, on beef consumption activities in Alberta; provide retail trade information including barriers and opportunities for increased beef consumption; and to benchmark so that success of the marketing initiatives can be measured. | $97,500 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Beef Producers | Beef | 2010-11 |
| EU Distribution Centre: Feasibility Study | To build capacity in the industry and help the industry create differentiated products for the EU market. | $99,825 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Premium Meats Inc. | | 2010-11 |
| Development of a Model for Financing of the Beef Supply Chain | To offer producers with differentiated products and better financing with the lender. | $248,830 | Industry & Market Development | Feeder Associations of Alberta Ltd. | Beef | 2010-11 |
| Pork vertical integration | To have a vertically integrated pork industry in Alberta yielding a more stable and profitable pork industry. | $129,403 | Industry & Market Development | Western Pork Investment Corporation | Pork | 2010-11 |
| National Cattlemen’s Young Leaders Development (YLD) Program | To provide industry-specific training and mentorship to young cattle producers between 18 and 35 years that would participate in CCA committees, conferences and direct mentoring to build expertise and business skills. | $198,900 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Cattlemen’s Association | | 2010-11 |
| 2010 Red Deer Swine Technology Workshop | To help producers learn about production efficiency, reduce costs and improve product quality. | $15,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Pork Producers Development Corporation | Pork | 2010-11 |
| Bovine Dystocia Veterinary Simulators | To increase knowledge and initial skill of new veterinary graduates in resolving dystocia in larger species. | $64,000 | Industry & Market Development | The Scenic Route Inc. | | 2010-11 |
| Junior Show Activities | To build the capabilities with youth aged 3 to 20 in public speaking, communications, showing cattle, problem solving, team work, and marketing at a very basic level. Youth are encouraged to increase their knowledge of the industry and to consider a future in agriculture. | $3,000 | Industry & Market Development | Bashaw Agricultural Show Committee | | 2010-11 |
| 31st Annual Western Nutrition Conference | To build industry capabilities and understanding of the latest research, emerging trends and practical solutions through nutrition to help the industry potentially differentiate based on feed and nutrition. | $18,850 | Industry & Market Development | Western Nutrition Conference/Animal Nutrition Association of Canada (ANAC) | | 2010-11 |
| International Breeders’ Meeting | To bring relevant knowledge to the thoroughbred industry on marketing horses domestically and internationally. | $7,000 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society | Horse | 2010-11 |
| Pacific Northwest Cross Border Livestock Health Conference | To strengthen industry’s knowledge and capabilities; address animal health and cross border issues of importance and relevance to Alberta industry; build relationships with relevant and diverse contacts; create a shared understanding of and cooperation with respect to animal health issues and concerns, disease and cross border policies and emergency response to foreign animal diseases; provide an opportunity to network with regional legislators/policy makers and other key government and industry representatives. | $5,000 | Industry & Market Development | Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) | | 2010-11 |
| Alberta Cooks | To connect consumers’ desires on healthy eating to industry needs on using secondary cuts and maintaining markets that are being eroded from consumers eating less meat. | $23,210 | Industry & Market Development | Brad Smoliak Cooks | | 2010-11 |
| There’s a Heifer in Your Tank: Engaging Young Leaders & Consumers with Animal Agriculture | To increase public awareness of Alberta’s livestock industry, agricultural issues and products; develop education partnerships; strengthen industry’s potential leadership capacity in students studying agriculture. | $150,100 | Industry & Market Development | University of Alberta | | 2010-11 |
| Domestic Consumer Education of Alberta Food | To educate the consumer about the quality products and innovative work of the agriculture industry; to help the industry reconnect with Alberta consumers, and help shape their perceptions and preferences, and empower them to make more educated food choices. | $500,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Pork Producers Development Corporation | Pork | 2010-11 |
| Alberta Johne’s Disease Initiative (AJDI) | To reduce the cost of production by reducing the extent that MAP infection impacts the farm; garner the interest of the value chain and consumers regarding human health risk mitigation; and, prepare to meet national and international standards for food safety related to Johne’s Disease (JD) . | $351,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Milk | Dairy | 2010-11 |
| Technical Symposium – Animal Care and Handling | To increase consumer awareness and public confidence in livestock and meat products; and, increase education and health partnerships that could strengthen industry knowledge, leadership and enhance competitive positioning. | $2,500 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Meat Council | | 2010-11 |
| Symposium-Zoonoses: Understanding the Animal Agriculture and Human Health Connection | To allow experts from diverse disciplines to discuss the relationships between zoonoses, animal production systems and human health. | $2,500 | Industry & Market Development | Farm Foundation, NFP | | 2010-11 |
| Alberta Beef Promotion with Yoshinoya Group | To develop a marketing initiative that results in better consumer awareness of barley fed Alberta beef and provide an opportunity to consume prepared Alberta beef in Japan’s largest steakhouse chain. | $25,000 | Industry & Market Development | XL Foods Inc. | Beef | 2010-11 |
| Beefest 2011 | To develop a beef festival awareness and market development tool. | $31,829 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Cattle Feeders Association | Beef | 2010-11 |
| EURO Smart Tour 2010 – SIAL and Retail | To allow five companies to attend, explore and learn about opportunities at SIAL and in the UK for the meat processing industry in Alberta. | $21,250 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Milk, Alberta Egg Producers and Egg Processing Inc., Alberta Meats, Sturgeon Valley Pork and Canada Gold Beef | Dairy, Eggs, Pork | 2010-11 |
| Promoting Alberta Food at Spirit of Edmonton Grey Cup 2010 | To promote Alberta/local food to 3,600 people throughout Edmonton, Alberta and Canada. | $10,000 | Industry & Market Development | Spirit of Edmonton | | 2010-11 |
| Canadian Bison Association Convention | To allow two CBA speakers to travel and attend the convention; to videotape the conference proceedings to allow non-attending industry producers to view the conference through the internet and other technology. | $5,500 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Bison Association | Bison | 2010-11 |
| Northlands - AMAZE-ing Agriculture and Breed Barn at Farmfair 2010 | To educate consumers on how food is grown, its nutritional content and food safety. | $20,000 | Industry & Market Development | Edmonton Northlands | | 2010-11 |
| BPA Regional Meeting | To cover costs associated with industry capacity and capability development, skills, leadership development, education and training. | $4,000 | Industry & Market Development | Bison Producers of Alberta | Bison | 2010-11 |
| Ethnic Market Development Opportunities for the Alberta Dairy Industry | To partnership between small to medium sized processors, retailers and distributors to develop the ethnic market in Western Canada and Ontario. | $35,500 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Milk | Dairy | 2010-11 |
| AEPA Diversified Livestock | To work in collaboration with other agriculture stakeholders, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Alberta Environment and Alberta Sustainable Resource Development on environmental issues of concern. | $13,950 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Elk Commission | Elk | 2010-11 |
| Lethbridge College - Tiffin Conference Series | To gather producers and political leaders together; to deal with the red-meat industry focusing on the theme of “Succeeding in Volatile Times.” | $10,000 | Industry & Market Development | Lethbridge College | | 2010-11 |
| Edmonton High School Challenge | To develop a public display of culinary arts and the educational experience involving high school students interested in the culinary arts; to stimulate students’ interest in a food service career that will benefit the animal agriculture industry. | $30,000 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Culinary Federation Edmonton Association | | 2010-11 |
| Alberta Pork and Alberta Milk Labour Recruitment and Retention Industry Services Pilot | To help the dairy and pork producers build the knowledge and skills to address farm labour issues related to the recruitment and retention of skilled labour. | $39,950 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Pork and Alberta Milk | Dairy, Pork | 2010-11 |
| WCABP - 20th Annual Conference | To educate the beef and dairy cattle on the latest developments in beef and dairy production limiting diseases of economic significance; provide a global perspective on animal welfare issues; price discovery; the application of tracking software in the cattle industry; and the state and outlook of the cattle industry. | $10,000 | Industry & Market Development | Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners | Beef, Dairy | 2010-11 |
| Industry Promo Brochure Project | To increase the supply of animals and antlers by attracting new producers; increase confidence in joining AWAPCO; and explaining benefits of joining a cooperative. | $1,305 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Wapiti of Alberta Products Cooperative (AWAPCO) | Wapiti | 2010-11 |
| Horse Welfare-Market, Promotion and Industry Preservation | To inform and motivate the Canadian and American acceptance, adoption or parallel development of similar protocols in North America. | $5,500 | Industry & Market Development | Horse Welfare Alliance Canada/Alberta Equestrian Federation | Horse | 2010-11 |
| Minneapolis Mission and POS Material Project | To market and gather market intelligence and build better relations. | $2,038 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Wapiti of Alberta Products Cooperative (AWAPCO) | Wapiti | 2010-11 |
| Western Canadian Dairy Seminar | To strengthen industry’s knowledge and leadership capability, improve supply chain relations, and develop partnerships. | $20,050 | Industry & Market Development | University of Alberta | Dairy | 2010-11 |
| Intercollegiate Stock Show Judging | To build the judging capabilities of the five participating students and contribute to their employability skill set. | $10,050 | Industry & Market Development | University of Alberta | | 2010-11 |
| Feeder Association Management System (FAMS) Version 2.0 | To produce a business management software application for 55 Local Feeder Associations (LFAs) and Feeder Associations of Alberta Limited (FAA); to increase efficiency in all aspects of the Feeder Associations business; to allow feeder associations to capture, transfer and utilize electronic information to improve business efficiency and communication. | $286,395 | Industry & Market Development | Feeder Associations of Alberta Ltd. (FAA) | | 2010-11 |
| AAMDC Spring 2011 Convention | To bring together 600 delegates from rural Alberta communities to identify relevant issues, attend resolution sessions and participate in a question and answer period with provincial Cabinet Ministers and the Premier. | $6,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Association of Municipal Districts & Counties | | 2010-11 |
| Livestock Exchange (LX) | To develop a comprehensive business case for a Livestock Exchange (LX) that includes a working framework providing the livestock industry with a robust, sustainable and efficient price discovery system. | $84,260 | Industry & Market Development | Forte Business Solutions Ltd. | | 2010-11 |
| Prion 2011 Congress | To bring world-class research capacity in prion research to the international stage; to provide the opportunity to build capacity and train highly-qualified personnel. | $12,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Innovates Biosolutions / APRI | | 2010-11 |
| Alberta Beef Industry Conference | To bring together all sectors of the industry; identify and understand industry and marketplace trends; identify and clarify strategic directions and generate ideas; provide a forum for communication between association members and their respective boards; address factors that affect industry’s bottom line; communicate and educate the next generation of producers. | $15,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Cattle Feeders Association | Beef | 2010-11 |
| The Poultry Research Centre R&D Strategic Priorities Forum | To identify strategic poultry industry research and development priorities for 2012 to 2017. | $3,500 | Industry & Market Development | University of Alberta | Poultry | 2010-11 |
| Extensive Cattle Wintering Systems Workshop | To identify current knowledge of cattle wintering systems and current gaps in extension and research. | $3,000 | Industry & Market Development | Manitoba Beef Producers | Beef | 2010-11 |
| Alberta Pork Congress Trade Show | To increase industry synergy, efficiency, productivity and competitiveness. | $2,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Pork Congress | Pork | 2010-11 |
| Eggzibit-Trade Show | To develop and implement communication, marketing and value added initiatives to increase consumer understanding and increase engagement of various stakeholders. | $44,475 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Egg Producers | Eggs | 2010-11 |
| Canadian Meat Goat Association AGM and Conference | To support production expansion to meet the demand for goat meat in Canada and the demand for meat goats and their products internationally; provide information that could increase profitability and producer awareness of nutrition, herd health issues and biosecurity; improve efficiency by feeding effectively and economically; market innovatively; and create awareness of measures to enhance bio-security and meet international standards for exportation of live animals and their products. | $7,400 | Industry & Market Development | Canadian Meat Goat Association | Goat | 2010-11 |
| Calgary Stampede Sheep Educational Showcase | To develop an engaging sheep display at the Calgary Stampede to educate consumers on the sheep and lamb industry; preparation of lamb; and, nutritional values of lamb. | $33,000 | Industry & Market Development | Calgary Stampede Sheep Committee | Sheep | 2010-11 |
| Food Safety & Quality Conference | To provide networking opportunities for industry members; discuss latest issues and “compare notes” on their experiences with the government and/or customers; discuss current trends, new technologies, research and potential improvements attendees can utilize in their facilities. | $5,000 | Industry & Market Development | Alberta Food Processors Association | | 2010-11 |
| Wildrose Bison Convention | To provide information that supports improvement in efficiency of production (productivity) and other issues producers face in the bison industry. | $6,000 | Industry & Market Development | Bison Producers of Alberta (BPA) | Bison | 2010-11 |
| 2011 Swine Breeding Management Workshop | To provide specialized information for breeding herd management and litter outcomes that may assist the pork industry to maximize their efficiencies and productivity, and remain viable and enhance competitiveness. | $5,000 | Industry & Market Development | University of Alberta | Pork | 2010-11 |
| Northlands Farm and Ranch Show | To strengthen the beef industry producers’ knowledge and leadership capacity; strengthen and increase public confidence in Alberta’s livestock and meat products. | $4,950 | Industry & Market Development | Northlands | Beef | 2010-11 |
| New Processing for Organic Beef | This project consists of the expansion of production and further development of the local market by building a fully certified organic facility for processing sausage and meat products. | $17,025 | Commercialization | Harmony Way Farm | | 2010-11 |
| Spring Creek Brand Recognition, Value- Added Products and Markets | To maximize yields, train for consistency in product specs and develop a solid marketing plan to grow sales and increase brand awareness. This project will improve Alberta’s competitiveness in processing cattle for branded producers, as well as increase local Alberta market supply for hormone and antibiotic free beef, thus decreasing supply from other markets. | $40,978 | Commercialization | Spring Creek Ranch Premium Beef | Beef | 2010-11 |
| Process Improvement | This project will process hides and offer to capture new markets, arrange for client-specific audits for specified customers, and obtain outside expertise to provide specialized services. | $151,350 | Commercialization | Canadian Premium Meats Inc. | | 2010-11 |
| Process Expansion | To increase the use of Alberta beef and pork in the local production of meat-based foods, fulfill the demand for authentic ethnic foods within the local community in Western Canada, and replace products from foreign manufacturers with high quality ready-to-eat foods from a local processor. | $359,819 | Commercialization | Siwin Foods Ltd. | Beef, Pork | 2010-11 |
| Premium Pet Food Line | To manufacture a new premium brand product line for independent pet and pet-specific retail stores. | $370,267 | Commercialization | Rollover Premium Pet Foods Ltd. | | 2010-11 |
| Process Improvements | To increase processing capacity for fluid goat milk and create a new line of organic cow milk products. | $57,004 | Commercialization | Rock Ridge Dairy | Dairy, Goat | 2010-11 |
| Carcass Grading Technology | To develop an instrument-assisted grading system that improves animal health and food safety by providing feedback information to cattle producers, and eliminates human error and subjectivity during the carcass evaluation step. | $200,850 | Commercialization | XL Foods Inc. - Lakeside Packers | Beef | 2010-11 |
| Agropur Sunnyrose Cheese Plant Expansion | To use Alberta milk to produce specialty cheese, thus gaining margin from value-added product and increasing returns to Alberta milk producers. | $2,438,625 | Commercialization | Agropur Cooperative | Dairy | 2010-11 |
| Expansion and New Product Development | Product development and market expansion of ‘biologically appropriate’ pet food products in Canada, the USA and overseas markets. | $615,364 | Commercialization | Champion Petfoods Ltd. | | 2010-11 |
| EU Market Development | Expand the EU market with value-added products EU customers are requesting from diversified livestock. Value-added products allows Canadian Rangeland to distinguish themselves from US competitors. | $111,000 | Commercialization | Canadian Rangeland Bison Inc. | Bison | 2010-11 |
| Processing Expansion | Expand the processing capability and the local market development of Halal meat. | $100,249 | Commercialization | The Meat Grinder Ltd. | | 2010-11 |
| XL Lakeside: Ground Beef Value Added Processing | Implement state-of-the-art process control technology that will improve productivity, increase product quality, increase volumes and provide for a safer work environment. | $897,449 | Commercialization | XL Foods Inc. | Beef | 2010-11 |
| New Equipment | Expand the Smoky Valley dairy facility to produce goat cheese and yogurt. | $12,019 | Commercialization | Smoky Valley Goat Cheese | Dairy, Goat, | 2010-11 |
| Feasibility Study | Assess the feasibility of building a new poultry processing facility in Alberta. | $8,900 | Commercialization | Sunworks Farm Feed Ltd. | Poultry | 2010-11 |
| Foothills Creamery | Reduce the cost of production to allow Foothills to, once again, become competitive. | $64,626 | Commercialization | Foothills Creamery Ltd. | Dairy | 2010-11 |
| Processing Expansion | Process expansion and market development to produce sheep and goat cheese. | $19,065 | Commercialization | The Cheesiry F. Incorporated | Dairy, Goat, Sheep | 2010-11 |
| Lasagna project | Increase the distribution and sale of frozen prepared meals in the Canadian market. | $17,750 | Commercialization | Inovata Foods Corp. | | 2010-11 |
| Healthy Selections Part 2 | Develop packaging, labeling and marketing for new frozen and ready deli meals. | $101,000 | Commercialization | Select Ready Foods Inc. | | 2010-11 |
| Value added market development | Launch new products at the request of their retail partners and provide them with private label products. | $98,461 | Commercialization | Mountain Top Foods Ltd. | | 2010-11 |
| Market Development | This project focuses on conducting a market assessment, and developing a marketing and communications plan to market bison products. | $27,500 | Commercialization | Olson’s High Country Bison | Bison | 2010-11 |
| Bison Buds | This project seeks to increase the value of the bison carcass through value-added products, increase profitability and more effectively compete for more local bison. | $125,000 | Commercialization | Canadian Rangeland Bison Inc. | Bison | 2010-11 |
| Plant Expansion | Increase Alberta’s capacity in the hamburger patty category with the expansion of a new processing line for fresh and frozen hamburgers using state of the art processing equipment. | $306,138 | Commercialization | Centennial Foodservice Inc. | Beef | 2010-11 |
| Brine Recovery | The project will improve the hide operation by introducing a brine crystallizer that will recover salt from the waste stream and recycle it back into the hide operation. | $704,114 | Commercialization | XL Foods Inc. | Beef | 2010-11 |
| Automation of Butter Packaging Line | This project focuses on automating the butter packaging line and will allow Foothills Creamery to market a new product line. | $15,594 | Commercialization | Foothills Creamery Ltd. | Dairy | 2010-11 |
| Value-Added Processing and Marketing | The focus of this project is increased production of value-added products with the installation of new automation equipment, improved consistency of the value-added product line and rebranding to create market awareness and demand pull. | $60,689 | Commercialization | YB Quality Meat Ltd. | | 2010-11 |
| Frozen Grind | This project provides the company with automated equipment that extends their ability to provide an assured supply of quality Canadian beef patties throughout the year. | $45,091 | Commercialization | Cargill Limited o/a Cargill Meats Canada | Beef | 2010-11 |
| Extension of MISTS to Alberta Value Chain Projects | The MISTS project provides the ability to reduce costs through precise inventory control and access to sales information. | $14,400 | Commercialization | Canadian Premium Meats | Beef | 2010-11 |
| Extension of MISTS to Alberta Value Chain Projects | The MISTS project provides the ability to reduce costs through precise inventory control and access to sales information. | $14,140 | Commercialization | Prairie Heritage Beef | Beef | 2010-11 |
| Extension of MISTS to Alberta Value Chain Projects | The MISTS project provides the ability to reduce costs through precise inventory control and access to sales information. | $18,640 | Commercialization | Spring Creek Beef | Beef | 2010-11 |
| Extension of MISTS to Alberta Value Chain Projects | The MISTS project provides the ability to reduce costs through precise inventory control and access to sales information. | $14,590 | Commercialization | Canadian Rangeland Bison | Bison | 2010-11 |
| Extension of MISTS to Alberta Value Chain Projects | The MISTS project provides the ability to reduce costs through precise inventory control and access to sales information. | $12,790 | Commercialization | Olson’s High Country Bison | Bison | 2010-11 |
| Extension of MISTS to Alberta Value Chain Projects | The MISTS project provides the ability to reduce costs through precise inventory control and access to sales information. | $18,640 | Commercialization | Diamond Willow Beef | Beef | 2010-11 |
| Sparks Egg Farms: Egg Crate Separator | To increase line speed increase, reduce the line bottleneck, increased productivity and reduce worker injury. | $27,400 | Commercialization | Sparks Egg Farms Ltd. | Eggs | 2010-11 |
| Market Development | To develop the branded pork markets internationally and locally. | $130,074 | Commercialization | Ouellette Packers 2000 Ltd. | Pork | 2010-11 |
| EPI Inc Business and Market Development Plan | To identify new products and new markets. This includes working with retailers and food service industry to develop a marketing plan that meets their needs, work with the egg producers to ensure they have the capability to meet the needs of the market and make use of the processing equipment purchased. | $217,086 | Commercialization | Egg Processing Innovations Inc. and Alberta Egg Producers | Eggs | 2010-11 |
| Expansion Pet Food Project | To produce fresh pork organ meat for use in the local pet food industry as an alternative solution to the many challenges involved in the utilization of this product for fresh human consumption or as meat by-product for international markets. | $18,125 | Commercialization | Ouellette Packers Ltd. | | 2010-11 |
| Equipment Automation | To automate and upgrade their beef / chicken pie line to increase production to achieve new markets in Western Canada and the U.S. | $5,954 | Commercialization | 710769 o/a Royal Food Products | Beef, Poultry | 2010-11 |
| Pet Food and Market Development | To develop marketing and promotional activities to introduce unique natural dog treats into the Canadian and international markets. | $38,870 | Commercialization | Super Dog Treats Ltd. | | 2010-11 |
| New Facility | To build a dual processing facility for red meat and poultry to grow and satisfy the increasing demand for healthy and organic meat products. | $128,180 | Commercialization | Sunworks Farm Feed Ltd. | | 2010-11 |
| Project Expansion - Phase 2 | To develop and produce distinctive and traditional Asian fully-cooked ready-to-eat meat products. | $246,032 | Commercialization | Siwin Foods Ltd. | | 2010-11 |
| Healthy Selections Part 3 | To develop a marketing plan focused in listing the newly created Sauced Ribs and Wok Ready products with seven national retail chains and distributors in Western and Atlantic Canada. | $17,500 | Commercialization | Select Ready Foods Inc. | | 2010-11 |
| Liquid Food Processing Efficiency Improvement | To increase the production efficiency up to 70 per cent in the Liquid Food Processing line. | $109,442 | Commercialization | Kitchen Partners Ltd. | | 2010-11 |
| Single Serve Ready to Eat Efficiency Improvement | To increase in the productivity of “ready to eat” (RTE) foods production. | $115,200 | Commercialization | Kitchen Partners Ltd. | | 2010-11 |
| Feasibility Study | To provide a detailed analysis of the feasibility of reopening the Balzac beef processing facility, inspect the physical structure and make recommendations towards renovations. | $232,927 | Commercialization | 1532879 Alberta Ltd. | | 2010-11 |
| Joint Venture | To expand the Sunrise Poultry Ltd. processing plant to increase production capacity, providing Alberta turkey breeders and producers with another avenue to market their product. | $283,000 | Commercialization | Premium Brands & Sunrise Poultry | Poultry | 2010-11 |
| Tetsu Chef Expansion | To market a new microwavable line of product, the TETSU Chef, to existing Sushi customers and retailers. | $88,861 | Commercialization | 1447168 Alberta Ltd o/a Tetsu Chef | | 2010-11 |
| New Equipment | To increase efficiency, enhance food and workplace safety, and rationalize production. | $24,910 | Commercialization | Legacy Pet Foods Inc. | | 2010-11 |
| Process Expansion Assessment | To move the warehouse and distribution facility to a leased building, and restructure and expand the processing plant into the existing warehouse space. | $1,143,080 | Commercialization | Champion Petfoods | | 2010-11 |
| Value Added Market Development | To increase marketing efforts, engage in new product development with use of an external consultant on site and develop plans for a new facility. | $30,500 | Commercialization | Hutterian Brethren Church of Pine Haven | | 2010-11 |
| New Equipment & Product Development | To increase the throughput of the plant, thereby increasing the volume of cheese produced and the demand for the dairy products needed for production. | $130,306 | Commercialization | Alberta Cheese Company Ltd. | Dairy | 2010-11 |
| New Market Opportunity | To expand sales of hamburger patties to new markets and service existing clients with a constant supply of quality hamburger patties. | $403,735 | Commercialization | Centennial Food Service | Beef | 2010-11 |
| Market Development | To increase direct employment; the purchase of Alberta meat products; and goods and services. | $76,098 | Commercialization | Puppy Love Pet Products Inc. | | 2010-11 |
| Automated Curing Line | To increase and improve the production of value-added meat products. | $35,299 | Commercialization | Innisfail Meats Ltd. | | 2010-11 |
| Poultry Kill Floor | To increase the diversity of their operation by including poultry processing to their operation. | $13,064 | Commercialization | Messinger Meats Mirror Corp. | Poultry | 2010-11 |
| Business Assessment | To complete a third-party independent business assessment. | $162,875 | Commercialization | SunGold Specialty Meats Ltd. | Sheep | 2010-11 |