Alberta Lamb Producers’ Position on Proposed Federal Livestock Traceability Requirements
Alberta Lamb Producers (ALP) has been in ongoing discussions with other provincial boards, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), and our producers regarding the proposed changes to national traceability requirements.We have heard the concerns raised by producers, and as elected representatives of the industry, we cannot support the proposed federal livestock traceability requirements in their […]
Research Project
Survey for women, looking for input on climate and mental health (honorarium offered!)
Proposed Traceability Changes
CFIA has updated documentation on the proposed livestock traceability amendments. These amendments are not currently in place and not yet finalized. The purpose of sharing these proposed requirements is to ensure they are widely understood during this time when concerns are being heard and taken into consideration. Click here for accurate information on these traceability amendments.
Letter to Producers re: Proposed Traceability Regulations
Agriculture Centre,97 East Lake Ramp NE,Airdrie, Alberta T4A 0C3 www.ablamb.ca Tel 403 948 8533E-mail: info@ablamb.ca February 11, 2026 Dear Alberta Lamb Producers, As many of you are aware, there has been significant discussion in livestock circles about proposed changes to livestock traceability requirements recently circulated by CFIA. Alberta Lamb Producers has been in discussion with other […]
Upcoming Learning Opportunities
The cold weather often is a great time for producers to expand their knowledge. Check out the Producer Education Events page on our website for various learning opportunities. Raising Sheep – January 27 Coming Back to the Farm – January 28 Drought Resilient Water – February 11 Livestock Roundup: Ruminating on Nutrition – March 13-14
Winter 2026 N’ewesletter has Arrived!
Stay current and aware of what’s happening in Alberta’s sheep industry.
Let’s Hear From You!
The Board of Directors is looking for input as to the direction ALP should take over the next three to five years. The current Alberta Lamb Producers (ALP) strategic plan runs until 2027, and we are now beginning preparations for the next plan that will guide ALP. To help shape this new strategic direction, the ALP […]
Producer Input Needed
The sheep blowfly, Lucilia cuprina, is the main cause of fly strike in sheep, a serious welfare and economic issues costing the industry up to $175 million annually in losses and treatment. Current prevention relies heavily on insecticides, which are applied before fly waves or as a treatment. Chinook Contract Research Inc. (CCR) has developed a […]
Water Well Workshop Series
The Working Well Program is excited to announce a new fall workshop series that will occur online over the course of three weeks: Water well owners can choose to attend all three workshops or the workshop that they feel is most applicable to their needs. Water well owners are encouraged to attend live as they will […]
Campaign for Wool Update
October is Wool Month! What better way to shift from the season of hot summer nights to a season of harvest and preparedness as winter approaches. What a great time to embrace the natural resource of wool. Campaign for Wool aims to connect Canadian wool to the world, creating opportunity from fleece to finished product. This […]