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NEWS RELEASES Food safety helps drive consumer confidence, says branded beef producers group July 7, 2008 Canada's internationally recognized safety standards for food safety can help drive consumer confidence and influence buying decisions at the meat counter, says a group of Western Canadian beef producers who market their own branded product. more » NEWSLETTER Verified Beef Production Industry Update June, 2008 Funding support for VBP producers extended more »		FEATURE ARTICLES 01 Verified Beef Production backs beef value chain success July 4, 2008 VBP registration is key part of natural beef partnership more » 02 VBP backs LED screen technology for the auction barn March 6, 2008 Adds 'a little Hollywood,' with instant, improved information to benefit both sellers and buyers. 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 Pesticide Control and Manure, which is designed to help prevent inadvertent exposure of cattle to agricultural chemicals and also manure buildup on cattle hides of animals intended for slaughter. 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 Funding for equipment Veterinary products Medicated ingredients Sample records Veterinary prescription form Prohibited feed affidavit Beef Safety Brochure (En français)