Grenville Cattlemen’s Association Minutes
June 27, 2006
@ Christine Bennett’s
Present: Alec Macgregor, Christine Bennett, Kim Sytsma, Charlie Sytsma, Jenny Playfair, Gorden French, Bill Reid, Cindy Heffernan.
Called To Order: Minutes Approved. Moved by Jenny Playfair, Seconded by Christine Bennett Carried
Correspondence: Ian Killop board of directors of OCA
The following resolution was passed at the
Annual meeting - ( whereas the CCIA receives
Calf birth date information exclusively via internet
As now been resolved that CCIA also will accept calf
Birth date information by more conventional and
Easier means for producers) ie, hard copy, phone
Third party (BIO, Vet Clinics, Tag Sales Agents).
Kendra Giffin an employee of OCA will come to a
Meeting for proper age verification.
Jen Snively Policy Assistant
Livestock Predation Information Session
July 10, 2006 @ Merrricksville Community Center
- Livestock, Poultry, and Honey Bee
- Protection Act (Dead Animals)
- Deposal Act
- Prevention Measures
- Coyote Biolage.
- Options To Remove Problem Animals
Previous Business: Constitution , waiting to be approved by board of Directors
Committee Report: Picnic Sept 10, 2006 @ Doug & Don Scott RR # 1 Oxford Mills
Bus Trip Aug 23& 24, 2006
Schedule confirmed reply’s to Jenny Playfair
By July 20, 2006
Fairs Merricksville Aug 12& 13, 2006
Spencerville Sept 8, 9, 10, 2006
Newsletter to be copied & mailed ASAP
New Business: N/A
Advisor Council Report: Meeting in London July 16, 17, 2006
OCA Report: Beef Value Round Table
(where Beef Industry will be at by 2010)
- BIC has 27 new products
- R-Calf filed notice to appeal,
- Elsalvador started accepting under 30 months boneless beef
- Japan talking about opening to USA
- Ministry to asked about Cull Cows
- Board was at Parliament
- Target marketing
- Livestock Poultry Council attended meeting for a business plan in case of an emergency
- Finished Resolutions at Board Meeting
- Dr Vanelwalf spoke at meeting on Farm Slaughter Options
Next Meeting: August 29, 2006
@Kim Sytsma's
8.00 pm
Closed Meeting: Moved by Jenny Playfair, Seconded by Gorden French, Carried.
