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Programs
The PEI Cattle Producers Association offers a range of programs for its members, including the Verified Beef Plus program, the Cattle Price Insurance Program, and the PEI Verified Beef program. Verified Beef Plus is a comprehensive cattle management and traceability program that allows producers to track and manage their herd data. The Cattle Price Insurance Program provides producers with protection against price fluctuations in the cattle market, while the PEI Verified Beef program is a brand that certifies that beef products meet specific standards for quality and safety. Together, these programs offer a range of benefits and opportunities for cattle producers in PEI. Please see below all the programs available to PEI Cattle Producers.
Agricultre Livestock Strategy
Genetics & Cattle Handling
The Technology and Science Adoption Sub-Program will support the adoption and/or implementation of best practices, new technologies, and processes that will improve efficiency and profit margins. The Beef Genetics Project offered under this program, addresses seed-stock testing, premium sires, purebred heifer purchase, and Commercial heifer evaluation.
Click below for the application.
Assurance Program
VBP+ Audits
The objective of this program is to improve the uptake, knowledge and education as it relates to Assurance Systems, such as Verified Beef Production VBP+, Traceability, Biosecurity, Animal Welfare and Animal Health. Click here for the Application. Click below for the application.
Age Verification Program
To help Island cattle producers be included in the CCIA’s system, the PEI Cattle Producers offer a third party Age Verification service (you can also apply for tags on your own on their website). If you require assistance in applying for tags for your cattle, please complete the 3rd party permission form HERE and email it along with birth dates to the PEICP office at info@peicattleproducers.com or phone them at 902 368 2229 to request assistance. There is no cost to the producer for this service. For more information on Age Verification, please CLICK the link below.
Cattle Handling Systems
Deadline February 28, 2025
Assistance of 50% funding up to a maximum of $5,000 for handling facilities will be available to eligible producers
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Must have approved training within 3 years prior to claim date
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Any ONE of the following:
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Humane Handling Webinar (Found here: https://canadiancattlelearningcenter.com/#/online-courses/bffb0a13-ae45-45f0-9f78-08aec0d3de60) Certificate or Attestation Form
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VBP+ 2.0 training (Bypass the $50 fee here:
https://canadiancattlelearningcenter.com/?KeyName=VBPPlusAtlantic
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Atlantic Beef School Module- Cattle Handling Systems
For headgates and chute systems the equipment must be new and purchased from an authorized dealer (used equipment is not eligible)
Please note – funding may be prorated based on producer uptake
Beef Genetic Enhancement
Deadline February 28, 2025
Beef Bull Seedstock Evaluation
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Beef Heifer Retention
(Seedstock & Commercial)
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Elite Sire Purchase Program
Purchased purebred bulls will be eligible for an incentive of up to $1000
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Elite Female Purchase Program
Purchased purebred or F1 Hybrid heifers will be eligible for an incentive of up to $300
2024/25 Programs
will open shortly
VBP+ Audits or Re-Audits
Deadline March 11, 2024
75% funding of the cost for a first time third tarty Audit for VBP+
50% funding for the cost of a Third-Party Re-Audit for subsequent VBP+ third party audits.
For 2023/2024 the “Application for Certification and Audit Agreement” must be submitted by January 26th, 2024, to get on the schedule to be audited by the claim deadline.
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Audit costs:
Cow/Calf Audit ($1250+HST)
Feedlot Audit ($1750+HST)
Combined Audit ($2000+HST)
Sensors & Monitors
50% funding up to a maximum of $1,333.00 per reader for completing VBP+ training within the previous 3 years.
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SENSORS AND MONITORS give 70% of eligible expenses to a maximum of $2500 per project
Premise Identification
Please click HERE to fill out the Premise Identification form and click HERE for more information on Premise Identification.
ALUS
The ALUS (Alternative Land Use Services) program is a voluntary program for PEI landowners and farmers. The program protects PEI water, fish and wildlife habitat. The goals of the ALUS program is to reduce soil erosion and siltation of streams; to improve water quality; to improve and increase wildlife habitat; and to reduce the impact of climate change. For more information please see below.
Deadstock Pick-up and Removal Service
This is a fee-based service available to all Island Beef Producers. Fees are based on inventories or marketings from each individual farm. Invoices for the service are sent out in March. Only those who pay their invoice will be eligible for pick-ups.
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This is a fee-based service available to all Island Beef Producers. Fees are based on inventories or marketings from each individual farm. Invoices for the service are sent out in March. Only those who pay their invoice will be eligible for pick-ups.
Inventories and marketing are obtained from individual producers when they register with the PEI Cattle Producers (PEICP). If a producer does not register, the fee is based on the previous year's deadstock pickups representing 6% of the herd, and/or the producer is billed based on an estimate of his inventory or marketings.
Once a producer pays his invoice, his name is added to a list of those eligible for pick-up.
If a producer calls Maritime Pet Foods (MPF) for pickup, and they are not on the list of paid producers, they will be directed to contact the PEICP. Once a fee has been determined and the fee has been paid, the PEICP will notify MPF to pick up the animal.
Producers, who experience a high number of mortality on farms, may be subject to additional High Use fees. High Use fees are based on the number of animals picked up between January 1- December 31 of the previous year. This fee is $100.00/animal for each animal picked up that is above 6% of their total inventory or marketing. The PEICP has developed an appeal policy for anyone who wishes to appeal their High Use fees.
A producer is required to pay their deadstock fee to be in good standing with the PEICP. A producer in good standing can participate in any programs or services offered by the PEICP.
Some producers have indicated that they compost their dead livestock on farms. As a result, the PEICP is going to offer these producers the ability to undergo an on-farm audit of their compost site for a cost. Upon completion of the audit, if the producer meets the provincial requirements for on-farm composting of dead livestock, the producer will be considered to be in good standing with the PEICP. To request an audit, a producer must sign and submit the on-farm composting questionnaire.
If you would like to pay your Deadstock fees online please e-transfer peids@agricommodity.ca, please include your invoice number in the memo.
For more information of on-farm composting of dead livestock please view the following links:
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Composting of Cattle on Farm factsheet