Associations
BC Purebred Sheep Breeders’ Association‘s purpose is to encourage a general and constant improvement in sheep breeding and a better organization of the interests of Purebred Sheep Breeders of the Province.
BC Sheep Federation’s mission is to promote sustained growth and development of a unified, market responsive, profitable, commercially viable sheep and wool industry in British Columbia.
Canadian Sheep Federation’s (CSF) mission is to represent all producers in providing leadership aimed at cooperative work among all levels of government and industry-related organizations, both domestic and foreign, to further the viability, growth and prosperity of the Canadian sheep, wool and dairy industry.
Canadian Sheep Breeders’ Association is an organization of over 1000 breeders of purebred sheep across Canada, representing over 40 breeds of sheep.
Flock & Farm Management
Livestock Identification and Traceability program
Livestock Tag Reader Rebate program: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/agriculture-seafood/programs/food-safety/livestock-tag-reader-rebate-program
Premises Identification program: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/agriculture-seafood/food-safety/premises-id-for-livestock-poultry
Sheep Feeding Guidelines (Courtesy of Hi-Pro Feeds)
Environmental Farm Plan Program BCAC
Marketing
BC Meats - BC Meats for BC Families is an association of local meat producers providing sustainable and safe meats to BC families. Our premium meats come directly from our producers to BC chefs, BC retailers and you, our BC families.
Newsletters
Canadian Sheep Federation’s monthly newsletter, From the Flock, provides the Canadian sheep industry with an update on CSF activities and compiles relevant news from across the globe.
The Messenger is the Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency’s monthly newsletter.
Online Magazines
Canadian Sheep Federation (CSF)’s Points of View, a discussion forum on issues that are currently facing the industry.
The Ontario Sheep News is the official quarterly publication of the Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency.
Pest Control
Managing animals Bats, raccoons, rodents
Predator Control
Livestock Protection Program: LPP
To Report Livestock Predator loss call 1-844-852-5788
Ministry of Environment, Conservation Officer Service
Wild Safe BC find out what wildlife has been seen in your area and has killed livestock
Guarding Animals
Herding Animals
Regulatory or Government Agencies
ARDCORP (BC Agriculture & Research Development corporation
BC SPCA on farm animal welfare programs
Weed/Plant Control
Stock- Poisoning plants in Western Canada
Updated April 28, 2017