Bringing industry news to the membership Fall 2011 PRESIDENT`S

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Bringing industry news to the membership
Fall 2011
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE, Mark Silzer
In this Issue:
President’s Message......... 1
Market Update ………… 2
Traceability Update …... 3
Johne’s Disease ….…….. 4
Coming Events ……...… 4
CBA Annual Convention
Agenda …………..……. 5
CBA Annual Convention
Registration Form …..…. 6
Recipe Roundup …….… 7
Tag Order Reminder ….. 8
Canadian National S&S ... 8
Membership Dues …..….. 8
Photo Contest ……….… 8
Market Report …..… 9-10
IBC Raffle …………….. 11
CBA Board /Staff …..…. 12
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Despite some of the challenges created by
the weather and the high level of rainfall
throughout the spring and early summer, the
excitement in the bison industry continues.
This is demonstrated by the conversations at
industry meetings and the numerous articles
in various magazines, agricultural papers and
other media.
Farm Animal Council in Ottawa in the spring of
this year. Animal care issues will continue to
be an important part of animal agriculture. Today’s consumers have a greater interest in how
farm animals are cared for. As Chair of the
Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan and a
member of the executive committee of NFACC,
the bison industry is able to provide leadership
on animal welfare issues. We can build on our
I was able to attend the CBA Field Day hosted record and identify ways to strengthen bison
by the Bison Producers of Alberta at Elk Isindustry animal welfare policies.
land Park. It was a great opportunity to socialize and learn more about Elk Island National With all the rain this year, the governments
Park – the origin of many of the wood and
have stepped up to provide assistance to the
plains bison herds in North America. The field agricultural sector affected by flooding. In
day attendees were also very fortunate to be some instances program parameters did not
at the Park during the 100th anniversary cele- include certain bison producers. We have
bration of National Parks in Canada. The
worked with the federal government to ensure
presentation on the most recent shipment of
that programs are flexible to, in part, meet the
30 wood bison to Russia was very interesting needs of affected bison producers. This work is
as such projects involve many people and
ongoing.
many challenges. A tour of each of the wood
and plains handling facilities were also ofOn a final note I invite each and every one of
fered.
you to our National Convention this November.
I know the program as well as the networking
I have been part of a provincial task force re- opportunities will be valuable information for
garding strategies to deal with Malignant Ca- your business.
tarrhal Fever (MCF). Although the focus has
SPONSORSHIP
been on Saskatchewan, the results of these
deliberations will be helpful as the CBA develOPPORTUNITIES!
ops strategies to assist producers in dealing
with the threats of MCF. It is a difficult issue
A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available
for the upcoming Canadian Bison Association Naas there is no veterinary solution for the distional Convention and
ease. At the request of Agricultural Producers
Show & Sale. This is an excellent way to
of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Asnot only support this important event,
sociation of Rural Municipalities I have made
but an avenue of advertisement for your ranch and/
presentations on the impact of MCF on bison
or business.
producers. I have also discussed this issue
There is a sponsorship level for everyone!
with many sheep producers and bison producers. I believe that awareness and educaTo book your sponsorship or for more
tion are important to develop solutions to deal
information call the
with MCF. The task force is scheduled to
Canadian Bison Association office
complete its work before the end of this year.
306-522-5766
I also attended a meeting of the National
or send an e-mail to
cba1@sasktel.net.
MARKET UPDATE—FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2011
Terry Kremeniuk, Executive Director Canadian Bison Association
The bison industry in North American experienced strong prices in the first half of 2011. Many of the trends of the past
five years have stabilized or have been reversed. After years of low returns, present prices are attracting interest in
again growing the industry.
Live Canadian bison exported to the U.S. declined by about 33% in the first six months when compared to the same
period in 2010 – this after a slight increase in 2010. The decreased exports in 2011 can be attributed to the limited
availability of animals plus producers holding heifers back to expand their herds and possibly take advantage of the
breeder market.
Live Bison Exports for First Six Months
2008 – 16,477
2010—14,183
2009 - 12,712
2011—9,507
The distribution of exports has also changed. Although total exports of live bison are down, the proportion of both
slaughter females and feeder females exported to June 15, 2011 are 42% of the total - down from 47% in 2010 suggesting some heifer retention.
Distribution of Exports to June 15
June 15, 2011
Slaughter Males
3,411
Slaughter Females
2,097
Feeder Males
1,813
Feeder Females
1,635
Total
8,959
June 15, 2010
3,802
3,709
3,206
2,354
13,071
Bison processed in the U.S. is down by about 20%. In Canada the number of bison processed declined by 46% in the
first six months of 2011 when compared to the first six months of 2010.
Bison Processed During the First Six Months
U.S.
Canada
2008
27,600
10,362
2009
26,064
10,376
2010
28,377
9,232
2011
22,692
4,960
The demand for ground bison has driven the market. This shift to ground bison started in 2010 and continued through
the first half of 2011. This demand shift can be attributed to the sluggish economy and the flexibility of the product.
The strong demand for ground bison has resulted in trim prices doubling between June 2008 and June 2011. On the
supply side Grade ―A‖ bull prices have doubled during the same period while mature bull prices have tripled. As a result of the strong trim prices, not only has there been a strong demand for mature bulls and cows , a greater portion of
the grade ―A‖ carcass has found its way into the trim market.
Bison Prices – June 15
Grade A Bulls
Mature Bulls
- price per pound 2008 $2.05 - $2.25
$0.90 - $1.00
2009 $2.40 – $2.65
$1.30 - $1.70
2010 $2.55 - $2.85
$1.75 - $2.00
2011 $4.00 – $4.10
$2.75 - $2.80
Tenderloin
Trim
- price per kilogram$44.00 - $49.00
$5.10 – $6.10
$35.00 - $42.00
$6.25 – $7.35
$35.00 - $46.00
$9.15 - $9.25
$49.00 - $50.50
$11.80–$12.25
The present price levels have assisted producers in recovering some of the losses of the past but have had a negative
impact on marketers’ margins. How long these prices continue will be determined by the marketplace. Will consumers
continue to pay premiums for the quality product bison is? Some marketers have suggested that here is some consumer resistance building. What is the longer term impact of the stronger Canadian dollar? Will marketers be able to
find other customers should one of their present customers drop bison from their menus? How will the present infrastructure adjust to the substantially reduced number of bison coming to the market? Are producers reinvesting in their
herds and if they are, when will the results be demonstrated in the marketplace? Are new producers being attracted
into the industry?
Learn more about the bison marketplace by attending the Canadian Bison Association Convention and be sure to be
present for the marketer’s panel on November 21st at 9:00am.
TRACEABILITY UPDATE—PREMISE REGISTRATION
Pauline Long—Wright, Project Coordinator
To have a working and viable Traceability system all three ―Pillars‖ or components will need to be fulfilled. The
Canadian Bison Association has worked diligently over the last decade on individual animal identification the
next steps are register all the premises so that movement can be recorded. This requires that producers be
informed on the remaining pillars of animal movement and premise identification.
The benefits of a well functioning traceability system are:
allows for rapid notification of livestock and poultry stakeholders
helps prepare for animal health and food safety emergencies (ex: disease or flood)
helps track animals in an emergency
reduces the impact of an emergency
provides greater and/or maintains market access
As premise identification is linked to land locations, provinces have jurisdiction over the registration of your
premise. All provinces will be linked with the CCIA data base for cross referencing.
BRITISH COLOMBIA
BC government is in the process of finalizing their program. Once it is in place the CBA will notify BC producers.
ALBERTA
Government of Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development
Premise Identification (PID) Program
Hours of Operation:
8.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays.
How to Contact the Centre
Toll-free in Alberta: 310-FARM (310-3276)
Out of province 1-403-742-7901
www.agriculture.alberta.ca/premises
SASKATCHEWAN
Producers in SK register their premise with thew Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA). If you have
internet access then you can register on the CCIA website www.clia.livestockid.ca . If you already have an
account then all you need to do is log in. login. If you do not have an account contact CCIA at 1-877-9092333 or email info@canadaid.ca they will set up an account and can also register your premise at the same
time. Once you can login then click on my accounts. This will bring up four headings General -Users –
Premise- Inventory. Click on Premise then the tab register premise. Here there will be a series of screens
that will take you through the process. If you are unsure either the CBA or CCIA can assist you through the
process.
If you do not have internet access contact CCIA and they will register your premise.
MANITOBA
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Premise Identification
Contact your local MAFRI GO Office or Centre or email traceability@gov.mb.ca for more information.
http://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/livestock/premisesid/pid01s02.html
ONTARIO
OnTrace Agri-Food Traceability
1030 Gordon Street, Suite 202
Guelph, ON N1G 4X5
Ph: 519-766-9292
Toll free 1 888 388 7223
http://www.ontraceagrifood.com/info.htm
QUEBEC
Producers in QC register their premise with CCIA. If you have internet access then you can register on the
CCIA website www.clia.livestockid.ca . If you already have an account then login if not contact CCIA at 1-877909-2333 or email info@canadaid.ca they will set up an account and can also register your premise at the
same time. Once you can login then click on my accounts. This will bring up four headings General -Users –
Premise- Inventory. Click on Premise then the tab register premise. Here there will be a series of screens
that will take you through the process. If you are unsure either the CBA or CCIA can assist you through the
process.
If you do not have internet access contact CCIA and they will register their premise.
If you have any questions or require assistance contact the CBA office 306.522.4766 email: cba1@sasktel.net
Johne’s Disease in Bison: Ongoing Research
Johne’s disease, also known as paratuberculosis, is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium avium ssp
paratuberculosis (Map). Johne’s is a chronic enteritis: the small intestine of infected animals slowly thickens
over time (months to years), which prevents proper nutrient absorption and leads to chronic weight loss, diarrhoea, and eventually death. All ruminant species, including bison, are susceptible.
Johne’s disease exists worldwide, and is economically very important to a variety of production animal systems. For example, in 2006, McKenna and others estimated that an infected 50-cow dairy herd would lose
$1330 per year due to reduced slaughter value and premature culling associated with the disease. Johne’s
disease has been well described in plains bison in the US, with clinical disease similar to what is seen in cattle. An infected herd would likely have a few adults that become thin despite a good appetite, and that may
show signs of diarrhoea.
Map transmission is mostly fecal-oral by ingesting food material or water contaminated by feces containing the
bacteria, or by suckling soiled teats. Bacteria are shed intermittently in the feces of infected animals (that may
or may not show clinical signs of disease), and shedding may not begin until several years after infection. In
cattle, clinical disease is most often seen in adults between the ages of 2-4 years, but animals most often become infected as calves.
A number of diagnostic tools are available, including bacterial culture (growing the bacteria from feces or tissue), and serum ELISA (which detects antibodies against the bacteria from blood samples), although these
tests miss some positive cases, especially when the animal is in the early stages of disease. No treatment or
vaccine is available.
Almost nothing is known about the impact of Johne’s disease in commercial bison in Canada. Sibley and others were able to detect Map in free-ranging wood bison from northern Canada. Our study will be looking at
the occurrence and distribution of Map in free-ranging wood bison herds across northern Canada to provide
information to wildlife managers which may assist in future decisions for translocations, which is an important
part of the conservation goals for this subspecies. In order to accomplish this goal, diagnostic tools available
for Johne’s in cattle will be optimized for testing bison samples. These tools could be applied to both wood
and plains bison. We are also interested in finding out whether bison (both wood and plains) are more susceptible to particular Map strains.
If bison producers or veterinarians suspect that they may have a problem with Johne’s disease in their herd
and are interested in participating in our research, we would welcome the chance to discuss possible collaborations and diagnostic options in our lab.
If you would like more information about our research, please contact Dr. Taya Forde, PhD student
(tlforde@ucalgary.ca, 403-210-6788) or Dr. Karin Orsel, (Karin.orsel@ucalgary.ca, 403-210-6127) at the Veterinary Faculty in Calgary.
Coming Events
BPA Regional Meeting—Peace Country Region
BPA Wildrose Bison Show & Sale/Convention
October 29, 2011
DeBolt AB
March 16-17, 2012
Ponoka AB
CBA 28th Annual Convention & Show and Sale
―Growing The Industry‖
November 20-22, 2011
Regina SK
IBC 2012 (International Bison Conference)
―Experience The Difference‖
July 23-28, 2012
Quebec City QC
NBA Winter Conference & Gold Trophy Show & Sale
January 18-21, 2012
Denver CO
Canadian Bison Association’s Annual Convention
“Growing the Industry”
Regina Inn, Regina Saskatchewan
1975 Broad St. Regina, SK. Ph: 800-667-8162
November 19, 2011
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
9:00 pm
Board of Directors Meeting
Hospitality Suite
November 20, 2011
7:30 am – 8:15 am
7:30 am – 5:00 pm
8:15 am – 8:30 am
8:30 am – 10:30 am
10:30 am – 11:00 am
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
3:00 – 3:30 pm
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
BREAKFAST
Trade show
Opening Remarks – Mark Silzer & Terry Kremeniuk
Strengthening the Family Business – Dr. John Fast, Family Enterprise Solutions
REFRESHMENT BREAK
Strategies to Maximize Bison Marketed – Dr. Roy Lewis, of Dr. Roy Lewis Veterinary Services
LUNCH
Animal Welfare Critical to the Future of Animal Agriculture – Dr. Ed Pajor, Faculty of Veterinary
Medicine, University of Calgary
Good Grass is Where it Begins - Doug Wray, Chair Canadian Grassland and Forage Association
REFRESHMENT BREAK
Conservation or Production? Managing the Genetic Base – David Trus, Animal Registration
Officer, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
SOCIAL EVENT
PLEASE BRING ITEMS FOR THE FUN AUCTION AND ENTER YOUR FAVORITE RECIPES FOR THE “RECIPE ROUNDUP”
11:00 pm
HOSPITALITY
November 21, 2011
7:30 am – 8:15 am
BREAKFAST
7:30 am – 12:00 pm
8:00 am – 9:00 am
9:00 am – 10:15 am
10:15 am – 10:30 am
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
6:00 pm
Tradeshow
Benchmarking – Initial Results – Terry Kremeniuk
Marketing Panel –Marketing within the New Reality? (Panel to Be Announced)
REFRESHMENT BREAK
Annual General Meeting – Mark Silzer
Agribition Grounds
Banquet and Awards Ceremonies
IBC 2012 Presentation and Prizes
HOSPITALITY
8:30 -11:00 pm
November 22, 2010
8:00 am
8:30 am – 10:00 am
11:00 am
BREAKFAST
Judge’s Comments –Ivan Tomson Plains Master Bison, Dinsmore SK and Lee Graese, Northstar Bison,
Rice Lake WI
CANADIAN NATIONAL BISON SALE, Stockman’s Arena
Canadian Bison Association
28th Annual National Convention, Show & Sale
November 20 - 22, 2011
2011 Registration Form
Convention Hotel is the Regina Inn, Regina Saskatchewan
1975 Broad St. Regina, SK. Ph: 800-667-8162
A block of rooms has been set aside until October 19, 2011
Use the code “CBA”when booking your rooms
Name(s) of Attendees: _____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Ranch Name: ____________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
Postal Code: ____________________________Phone:___________________________
Registration includes all sessions, coffee breaks, three breakfasts, one lunch,
Recipe Roundup, Fun Auction as well as the Bison Banquet.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DRAW
Register before November 1, 2011 and be entered for an exclusive Convention package,
including a single registration and two nights stay at the Regina Inn Hotel.
EARLY REGISTRATION (before November 10, 2011)
Single
# _____@ $185.00 = $ ________
Couple (includes any 2 people from the same ranch)
# _____@ $280.00 = $ ________
LATE REGISTRATION (after November 10, 2011)
Single
# _____@ $225.00 = $ ________
Couple (includes any 2 people from the same ranch)
# _____@ $375.00 = $ ________
RECIPE ROUNDUP ONLY:
# _____ @ $25.00 = $ ________
BANQUET ONLY:
# _____ @ $50.00 = $ ________
TOTAL REGISTRATION FEES ENCLOSED (Payable to the CBA) $_______________
MASTERCARD/VISA:
Card Number: ____________________________________________ Exp. Date: ____________
Signature: ____________________________________ Authorization #____________________________
NO REFUNDS AFTER NOVEMBER 14th, 2011
Return completed form and fees to:
Canadian Bison Association
Box 3116, Regina, SK S4P 3G7 Fax: 306-522-4768 email: cba1@sasktel.net
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RECIPE ROUNDUP
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Regina Inn, Regina Saskatchewan
There are 3 categories of entry:
Hors d’oeuvres / Sandwiches
Soups / Stews
Entrees
Rules & Regulations:
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PRIZES FOR EACH
CATEGORY
1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50
PLUS PUBLICATION
IN SMOKE SIGNALS
Entrants must be registered for convention
One entry per category
Maximum of five recipes to compete in each category
Peoples’ choice ballot system (all registered convention attendees)
No entry fee required
Regina Inn Hotel will prepare from submitted recipes
ENTRY FORM
ENTRY DEADLINE NOVEMBER 10, 2011
Name: _____________________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________Fax:___________________________________
Category:________________________________ Product:___________________________________
Category:________________________________ Product:___________________________________
Category:________________________________ Product:___________________________________
Fax (306-522-4768) or E-mail (cba1@sasktel.net) recipes and entry forms today!
For more information, call the CBA office at 306-522-4766
Are YOU Ready to Tag Your Bison?
It won’t be long and bison producers will be processing their herds and will need Canadian Bison Association bison TAGS. Order early to ensure you have your tags when you need them. Tag orders typically take a week to ten days to be processed and delivered. Express orders are charged $25.00 + GST
extra. Sor order early, be prepared and save money! Call the CBA office today at 306-522-4766.
The Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) would also like us to remind all producers to regularly
update their information with them. Farm or ranch names, addresses and phone numbers change on an
ongoing basis. Updated information given to the CBA is not reflected with the CCIA. Give them a call at
1-877-909-2333 to ensure your information is correct to avoid registration errors and duplicate records
Canadian National Show & Sale
It’s that time of year! Time to take stock of your quality animals and enter the 2011 Canadian National Show & Sale
(CNSS). Interest in breeding animals has increased this year and by all accounts this should be reflected in this
year’s sale. The CNSS is not only a significant marketplace for your bison, but also of your entire breeding operation. Held in conjunction with both the Canadian Bison Association convention and the Canadian Western Agribition,
it showcases your genetics to hundreds of potential customers. The Canadian Bison Association gains many benefits from this annual sale, both financially and promotionally. This year’s entry form and sale information is included
as an insert in this issue of Bison Link. For additional information, contact the Canadian Bison Association office at
306-522-4766 or by e-mail at cba1@sasktel.net.
2012 Memberships Due December 31, 2011
New Member and Membership Renewal Forms included as an insert in this issue.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to publishing deadlines, members who have not renewed and paid their dues by December
31, 2011 will not be included in the 2012 Membership Directory issue of Smoke Signals.
Photo Contest—Bison From Sea to Sea
Calling all amateur photographers!
This year’s annual photo contest will have the theme of ―Bison From Sea to Sea‖ . We’d like to see some photographs showcasing not only your animals throughout the Spring, Summer, Winter and Fall seasons, but the landscape upon which they dwell.
Again, our goal is twofold in building on our portfolio of bison photographs and sharing the face of the Canadian Bison Association. In addition to Smoke Signals publication and prizes for first, second and third place winners in
each category, all entrants—whether winners or not—will receive recognition for their photos when used by the CBA
in promotion and other materials.
BISON MARKET AND SUPPLY UPDATE
Prepared by Red Meat Section/Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - August 20, 2010
Weekly Federal Bison Slaughter
10-Jul
Total Canada
245
451
previous year
Provincially Inspected Slaughter
Feb-10
Alberta
108
Saskatchewan
38
Manitoba/BC
53
Ontario/Quebec
39
Total
238
July Total
1,025
17-Jul
308
24-Jul
342
31-Jul
130
380
268
399
Mar
151
34
64
44
293
Apr
221
43
62
60
386
May-10
147
18
84
48
297
2010 YTD
10,242
2009 YTD
12,054
% Change
-15%
2010 YTD
1006
187
433
294
1920
2009 YTD
1214
207
438
294
2153
% Change
-17%
-10%
-1%
0%
-11%
2010
12,162
2009
14,207
2010 YTD
32,562
2009 YTD
30,927
1,498
June-10
174
21
118
56
369
June-09
158
24
91
56
329
** Ontario/Quebec Provincial slaughter numbers are estimated due to a delay in reporting
*Source AAFC Red Meat Section : Due to varying provincial reporting schedules, total Fed. and Prov. has a one month delay in Prov. Data
Total Canadian Federal and Provincial Slaughter
US Federal Slaughter*
for week ending:
10-Jul
845
17-Jul
1200
previous year
1062
1092
*actual slaughter numbers in federally inspected plants, not
necessarily inspected, source USDA
24-Jul
1184
31-Jul
956
970
982
July Total
4,185
% Change
-14%
% Change
5%
4,106
Canada Live Bison Exports to US
Apr-10
May-10
June-10
July-10
2010 YTD
2009 YTD
% Change
Slaughter Male
603
505
329
995
4,797
4,508
6%
Slaughter Female
430
491
385
813
4,522
5,228
-14%
Feeder Male
359
203
870
349
3,555
2,056
73%
Feeder Female
489
170
575
349
2,703
1,723
57%
1,881
1,369
2,159
2,506
15,577
13,515
15%
Total
*source USDA
Canadian Fresh or Chilled Bison Meat Exports
Boneless
USA
France
Germany
Switzerland
Mexico
China P.Rep.
Saudi Arabia
Egypt
United Arab Emirates
Macau
Moldova
French S. Terr.
Japan
Total
Kg
Value ($Cdn)
Kg
Value ($Cdn)
Kg
Value ($Cdn)
Kg
Value ($Cdn)
Kg
Value ($Cdn)
Kg
Value ($Cdn)
Kg
Value ($Cdn)
Kg
Value ($Cdn)
Kg
Value ($Cdn)
Kg
Value ($Cdn)
Kg
Value ($Cdn)
Kg
Value ($Cdn)
Kg
Value ($Cdn)
Kg
Value ($Cdn)
February
47,302
380,341
24,551
285,401
742
12,561
2,904
119,932
1,656
45,752
77,155
843,987
March
50,036
414,742
28,894
358,500
709
10,771
4,288
148,430
83,927
932,443
April
25,523
238,875
17,796
313,358
589
13,457
7,111
246,810
173
3,759
51,192
816,259
May
40,240
363,064
3,307
44,734
689
11,900
6,501
224,201
11,682
173,422
359
17,038
1,000
8,787
63,778
843,146
June
42,845
426,411
10,018
134,981
6,264
232,907
216
10,712
59,343
805,011
YTD 2010
229,909
2,027,053
112,334
1,348,555
3,305
60,508
29,969
1,080,300
11,682
173,422
2,404
77,261
1,000
8,787
2,099
4,768
392,702
4,780,654
YTD 2009
% Change
216,868
6%
1,797,917
13%
190,756
-41%
2,630,156
-49%
11,149
-70%
152,817
-60%
23,225
29%
856,709
26%
423
N/A
16,165
N/A
N/A
N/A
10,073
N/A
209,682
N/A
N/A
N/A
666
261%
19,032
306%
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
195
N/A
2,971
N/A
N/A
N/A
453,355
-13%
5,685,449
-16%
Kg
Value ($Cdn)
February
-
March
17,966
49,162
April
May
June
YTD 2010
19,084
60,080
YTD 2009
% Change
8,848
-13%
39,589
52%
February
77,155
843,987
March
101,893
981,605
April
51,922
822,934
May
64,166
847,389
June
59,343
805,011
YTD 2010
411,786
4,840,734
YTD 2009
% Change
462,203
-11%
5,725,038
-15%
Bone-in
Total
Total Exports, Boneless and Bone-in
Kg
Value ($Cdn)
730
6,675
*source Statistics Canada
US Bison Carcasses - Grain Fed (Hot Carcass Wt $US/cwt) FOB Plant Basis
wghtd avg
Bulls (UTM)
Heifers (UTM)
Bulls (OTM)
Cows (OTM)
Aug 2009
Sep 2009
Oct 2009
234.98
235.11
237.4
220.24
218.8
222.18
118
159.88
162.14
135.18
147.3
148.5
Nov 2009
Dec 2009
239.53
242.27
221.9
223.67
160.61
163.29
159.98
164.8
Jan 2010
Feb 2010
Mar 2010
Apr 2010
May 2010
June 2010
July 2010
241
246.99
246.53
249.04
255.59
260.77
266.74
222.99
228.58
238.7
236.58
241.74
249.48
258.33
161.3
180.73
185
195
158.77
171.43
165.1
174.29
182.07
176.32
186.43
*source USDA
186.36
208.75
388
4,243
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Canadian Bison Carcasses - Grain Fed (Hot Carcass Wt Cdn$/cwt) FOB Plant Basis
wghtd avg
Bulls
Heifers
Mature Bulls
Mature Cows
Aug 2009
Sep 2009
235-275
235-275
225-260
225-250
130-150
130-140
130-140
130-150
Oct 2009
Nov 2009
Dec 2009
Jan 2010
Feb 2010
Mar 2010
235-275
245-260
225-260
220-255
240-255
225-260
225-250
225-245
215-245
210-240
220-240
225-245
130-140
140-165
140-150
140-155
140-155
150-160
130-150
140-165
140-150
140-150
140-155
145-155
Apr 2010
May 2010
June 2010
July 2010
245-260
245-265
255-285
255-285
240-255
225-250
235-270
235-270
150-160
150-170
175-200
160-200
150-160
150-170
175-200
160-200
Aug 2010
285-290
275-290
180-220
180-220
*source CBA survey of marketers
USDA Key Cuts - Grain Fed Wholesale ($US/cwt)
May
June
Change Current Month vs.
2 months prior
1 month prior
July
Range
Wt. Avg
Range
Wt. Avg
Range
Wt. Avg
Ribeye Lip-On Fresh
Chuckroll/Clod Fresh
725-1225
345-519
978.05
364.8
840-1225
340-465
995.61
369.23
750-1225
350-450
998.68
368.91
2%
1%
0%
0%
Striploin Fresh
Tenderloin Fresh
675-1050
1000-1650
903.65
1195.59
610-1050
1000-1650
916.51
1169.71
650-1095
1050-1650
654.2
1239.1
-28%
4%
-29%
6%
300-395
340-470
345-440
362
416.11
397
300-395
405-500
390-440
362
443.8
425.71
360-420
362
0%
0%
390-510
401-455
461.65
425.07
11%
7%
4%
0%
Ground 90% Bulk, Fresh
Ground 85% Bulk, Frozen
Ground 85% Patties, Frozen
*source USDA
Canadian Bison Cuts - Grain Fed Wholesale ($Cdn/kilogram)
Mid-May Pricing
Mid-June Pricing
Mid-July Pricing
Mid-August Pricing
$35.90 - $45.00
$18.95 - $28.00
$9.65 - $12.80
$34.95 - $46.00
$22.24 - $28.50
$10.95 - $13.60
$34.95 - $48.00
$22.24 - $28.50
$10.95 - $15.00
$38.00 - $48.00
$23.00 - $28.00
$12.80 - $15.00
$7.95 - $9.95
$8.00 - $8.25
$9.45 - $11.45
$9.15 - $9.25
$9.45 - $12.50
$9.15 - $10.00
$11.35 - $12.50
$10.25 - $10.25
Tenderloin - Fresh
Strip Loin Boneless - Fresh
Inside Round - Fresh
Ground 90% Bulk Fresh
Fresh Bison Trim
*source CBA survey of marketers
Live Auction Reports *most recent reported, may not reflect current market
Kramer Auctions (SK) (May 12, 2010)
Birth Year, Sex
lbs
# of head
Average ($/cwt)
Sekura Auctions (AB) (April 10, 2010)
Willowview Auctions (AB) (March 20, 2010)
Birth Year, Sex
Birth Year, Sex
2009 Bulls
425-525
526-625
57
77
183
187
2007 Males
2008 Males
2009 Heifers
350-450
451-500
501-610
21
26
72
160
151
172
2009 Males
2008 Females
2009 Females
Mature Bulls
Cows
lbs
Average ($/cwt)
800-899
500-599
600-699
700-799
0-300
300-400
400-500
400-499
500-599
125.00
125.00
120.00
119.25
117.50
134.58
150.90
85.00
105.50
600-699
700-799
0-300
300-400
400-500
1000-9999
0-999
120.37
124
118.66
129.11
137.20
104.00
93.54
lbs
Average ($/cwt)
2009 Bull Calves
300-350
400-450
450-550
136-140
152-156
154-158
2009 Heifer Calves
300-350
400-450
130-135
138-141
2008 Yearling Bulls
500-600
600-650
110-120
128-135
700-800
800-900
145-148
146-148
500-600
600-700
700-800
120-125
129-135
135-138
2008 Yearling Heifers
Mature Bulls
83-90
Bison Cows
85-91
Commentary
By Terry Kremeniuk, Executive Director, CBA
This report can only be improved with your feedback. Please send any comments that you have to either cba2@sasktel.net or diane.kelly@agr.gc.ca
Demand for bison products continues to be very strong. Marketers report a shortage of most bison cuts to fill all orders. Strong demand for all products has driven up prices to a point where there
is some buyer resistance. All processing plants have capacity to slaughter more bison but animals are unavailable. Some of the supply shortage should be alleviated when the new crop of animals
comes to market this fall. With the new crop of finished bison plus the end of the grilling season, trim supply should more closely match demand. All marketers appear to have been able to deal
with earlier inventories of frozen products.
Nationally, federal slaughter is down 15.0% for the first 30 weeks of this year (10,242 in 2010 compared to 12,054 for the same period in 2009). Exports of live animals to the end of June rose by
11.6% in 2010 when compared to the same period in 2009 (14,183 in 2010 compared to 12,712 in 2009). The rate of increase in exports is beginning to decline and is expected to continue to decline
as there are fewer bison available for export. The average price for Grade A bulls at $2.85 - $2.90 per pound in August 2010 is higher than the $2.35 - $2.75 per pound in 2009. Mature bulls to midAugust 2010 ranged from $1.80 - $2.20 per pound, much higher than the $1.30 - $1.50 range reported in 2009. Today’s price for fresh bison trim at nearly $10.25 per kilo is 38.5% higher than the
$7.40 reported in August 2009.
Total boneless bison meat exports to June 30, 2010 are off 13.4% with a decline in exports to France and Germany. Boneless meat exports have increased to the U.S., Switzerland, United Arab
Emirates and Egypt.
CANADIAN BISON ASSOCIATION
Box 3116
Regina, SK S4P 3G7
Phone: 306-522-4766
Fax: 306-522-4768
Email:cba1@sasktel.et
www.canadianbison.ca
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT (SBA DIRECTOR)
Mark Silzer
Box 2773
Humboldt SK
S0K 2A0
Ph: 306-682-4933
Fax: 306-682-4933
email: marksilzer@sasktel.net
VICE PRES. (BCBA DIRECTOR)
TREASURER (MBA DIRECTOR)
INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR
Dr. Gerald Parsons
Box 557
Stratford OK
74872
Ph: 580-759-3605
Fax: 580-759-3616
email: bisondr.@inet.net
Trevor Gompf
Box 149
Oak Lake MB
ROM 1P0
Ph: 204-855-2727
Cell: 204-724-0523
email: tjgompf@westman.wave.ca
PAST CHAIR (BPA DIRECTOR)
Bruce Court
Tom Olson
Box 29
Rose Prairie BC
VOC 2H0
Ph: 250-630-2404
Fax: 250-593-0368
email: hilltopranch@uniserve.com
Box 250
Bragg Creek AB
T0L 0K0
Ph: 403-949-3949
Fax: 403-949-3947
email: tom@olsonlemons.com
WEST ZONE REPRESENTATIVE
(BPA DIRECTOR)
EAST ZONE REPRESENTATIVE
(OBA DIRECTOR)
Margaret Kellgren
Todd Dowd
RR # 3, Site 406, Box 1, Comp 5
Drayton Valley AB
T7A 2A3
Ph: 780-542-5684
email: ablbison@telusplanet.net
RR #4
Lion’s Head ON
N0H 1W0
Ph: 519-592-5010
Fax: 519-793-4312
email: capechinbison@amtelecom.net
BCBA DIRECTOR
Vacant
OBA DIRECTOR
Bruce Mills
BPA DIRECTOR
RR # 6
St. Mary’s ON
N4X 1C8
Ph: 519-229-6316
Fax: 519-229-6564
email: blanbrook@quadro.net
Marvin Moore
Box 447
Debolt AB
T0H 1B0
Ph: 780-957-3957
Fax: 780-957-2934
email: klbbisonranch@gmail.com
QBU DIRECTOR
Mme Raymonde Garant
SBA DIRECTOR
176, St-Georges
St-Lazare-de-Bellechasse QC
G0R 3J0
Ph: 418-883-2224
Fax: 418-883-2225
email: info@chevaux.com
Kurt Wigness
Box 11
Admiral SK
S0N 0B0
Ph: 306-297-6277
email: arlene.hiltz@mnp.ca
QBU DIRECTOR
MBA DIRECTOR
Gervais Bisson
Nolan Miller
750 Chemin Goshin
Windsor QC
J1S 2L5
Ph: 819-845-2701
Fax: 819-845-2702
email: bison.gervais@hotmail.com
Box 207
Binscarth MB
R0J 0G0
Ph: 204-532-2350
Fax: 204-773-6725
email: ndmiller@inetlink.ca
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
Terry Kremeniuk
Phone: 306-522-4762
email: cba2@sasktel.net
OFFICE MANAGER:
Andrea Milligan
Phone: 306-522-4766
email: cba1@sasktel.net
PROJECT COORDINATOR:
Pauline Long-Wright
Phone: 306-522-4761
email: cbmc@sasktel.net