Verified Beef Production (VBP): Canada's verified on-farm food safety program for beef

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NEWS RELEASES Renewed approval for Verified Beef Production program July 14, 2009 The Verified Beef Production (VBP) program has received a renewed stamp of approval from the On-Farm Food Safety Recognition Program of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). more » NEWSLETTER Verified Beef Production Industry Update June, 2010 What beef producers need to know about optional VBP audits more »		FEATURE ARTICLES 01 What beef producers need to know about optional VBP audits June 1, 2010 A veteran auditor says many beef producers are likely closer than they think. more » 02 Pine Haven Colony builds a reputation for food confidence June 1, 2010 The colony is the first to be registered under the Verified Beef Program. more ». FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ'S) Why is the VBP program worth my time? How does the VBP program relate to Quality Starts Here?


SIGN UP FOR WORKSHOPS The first step for beef producers to participate in the VBP program is to sign-up to attend VBP workshops that are held regularly across the country. Contact your local Provincial Delivery Agent (PDA) for the latest information on workshop dates and how to participate. more »		THIS MONTH'S FEATURED SOP Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for management practices in the VBP program are designed to reduce or eliminate the possibility of a food safety concern on a beef cattle operation. This month's featured SOP is Training and Communications. Effective communications of standard procedures on a beef cattle operation helps produce consistent results. Communicating SOPs and procedures to people who need to know will help achieve success of the VBP program in your operation. more »		VBP PRODUCER MANUAL The VBP Producer Manual is the beef producers' guidebook to the VBP program. It includes information on all standard operating procedures (SOPs), along with helpful guidelines, sample records and references. The complete manual, as well as individual sections of the manual, are available to download from the Producer Resource page. more »		QUICK LINKS Click for quick info and easy-print forms. Introduction pamphlet (En français ) Introductory guide Veterinary products Medicated ingredients Sample records Veterinary prescription form Prohibited feed affidavit Beef Safety Brochure (En français)