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

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NEWS RELEASES More producers participating in Canada's Verified Beef Production program August 23, 2011 Canada's beef producers continue to show their commitment to on-farm food safety. more » NEWSLETTER Verified Beef Production Industry Update November, 2010 Why on-farm food safety will continue to be important more »		FEATURE ARTICLES 01 Dollars for equipment purchase available to beef producers April 11, 2011 Beef producers who have participated in a Verified Beef Production (VBP) workshop may be eligible for equipment purchase assistance in some provinces. more » FEATURE ARTICLES 01 Historic Reesor Ranch adds VBP to their business plan November 4, 2010 VBP fits this ranch's direct-to-consumer marketing. 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 Feed and Water. Managing the mixing of medicated feed takes planning and equipment that functions properly. Keep feed mixing and covered storage areas tidy to help manage fecal contamination from birds, rodents and other animals. 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 ) Responsible Antimicrobial Drug Use Veterinary products Medicated ingredients Sample records Veterinary prescription form Beef Safety Brochure (En français)