BC ASSOCIATION OF
CATTLE FEEDERS
800 15355 24th Ave., Ste 495
White Rock, BC V4A 2H9
877 884 4391 toll free604
608-3454 fax and messages
email dimity@comcast.net
The BC Association of Cattle Feeders is supported by its member dues and by the Cattle Industry
Development Council/Beef Cattle Industry Development Fund
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We've changed our usual date and place for our annual meeting! MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR
OUR ANNUAL MEETING Wednesday
June 9, 2010
1:00 PM
Sheraton Four Points
- Kamloops, BC
HBO
TV, starting on Feb 6 will be running a movie based on the writings by its title subject, Temple Grandin. It is claimed to be an engaging portrait of an autistic young woman who became, through timely mentoring and
sheer force of will, one of America’s most remarkable success stories. With a tour de force performance by Claire Danes
in the title role, the film chronicles Grandin’s early beginnings as a child diagnosed with autism; her turbulent growth
and development during her school years; and the enduring support she received from her mother, her aunt and her science teacher.
Against all odds, Temple eventually transitioned into a highly-functional, esteemed inventor in the cattle industry, which
she revolutionized with her scientific research and designs. This visually inventive film offers stunning insights into Grandin’s
world, taking the audience inside her mind and the cattle industry with a series of snapshot images that trace her self-perceptions
and journey from childhood through young adulthood to the beginning of her career, and beyond. Viewings on HBO are on: Saturday
Feb. 6 8:00PM ET / MT Sunday Feb. 7 2:00AM ET / MT Wednesday Feb. 10 10:50AM ET / MT Thursday Feb. 11 1:10AM ET / MT Sunday
Feb. 14 2:40PM ET / MT – check your local listings or go to for more info http://www.hbocanada.com/details/?id=50658
COABC's
Extension Services are offering two morning webinars that will be of interest
to livestock producers (and you don’t have to be a member). Pull up a chair to your computer, pour a coffee and enjoy
these informative one hour webinars. You will see a livestreaming video of the presenter, view his/her PowerPoint and have
an opportunity to ask questions of the presenter. This is not for everyone – sadly dial-up users will
find this process impossible because of the livestreaming, however if you can locate someone who has high-speed hook-up the
following webinar is available for $20 per view regardless of your group size in the room (says
Rochelle Eisen, BC's Organic Extension Agent) For more info go to: http://www.certifiedorganic.bc.ca/infonews/events.php1. February 10 - Using Grandin-like Principles in Livestock Production:
small things sure can make a difference - 10:00 am (PST)
- with Jane Morrigan (OACC)
Biography Animal welfare is a cornerstone principle for organic farms. Knowing
proper livestock handling can make a big difference in animal health. Jane
Morrigan, from Integrity Livestock Services, will give practical guidance on humane handling techniques for
dairy and beef cattle, pigs and sheep in organic livestock production. Based on the know-how of Dr. Temple Grandin and
on down-to–earth application of sound scientific evidence, this webinar will cover relevant natural animal behaviors,
the importance of good stockmanship, how to improve livestock handling and how to reduce animal stress. Jane is
a sessional lecturer with the Nova Scotia Agricultural College and offers training and consulting on livestock handling.
 Let us show you how to BLOG
US! Here's your chance to send your thoughts, comments and
ideas in the easiest way possible. All you do is click on www.bcacf.blogspot.com and start typing! We've put in
the first one as an example. Feel free to reply or put down your own thoughts on anything having to do with
the cattle industry, but specifically with our cattle feeding sector. We look forward to hearing from you!
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