Honour Tradition Embrace Change

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Honour Tradition - Embrace Change

• Remarks by C.A. Gracey on behalf of the
• Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency
• Regina, SK 08/12/09

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ALMAs Logo
ALMA Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency Ltd.
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ALMAs Mission Statement

• To act as a catalyst to open doors and revitalize
  Albertas livestock and meat industry.
• To build a strong and sustainable future for all
  members of the livestock and meat industry.

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ALMA Supporting Industry to Grow Food for the
WorldExploiting our Unique Selling Proposals
Highest "Ranking" Proposals
Industry advice
Alignment with industry
Industry measures of success
To become an internationally respected,
competitive and profitable Alberta livestock
meat industry
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Cattle and Beef Exports - 2008

• Industry Productive Capacity 1,821,210 Tonnes
  (carcass Wt Basis)
• to USA Feeder 116,000 MT 6.4
• to USA Fed 324,680 MT 17.8
• to USA Product 385,450 MT 19.7
• Sub Total USA 43.9

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Cattle and Beef Exports 2008(continued)

• Mexico - 68,000 MT 3.8
• Asia - 53,000 MT 2.8
• Domestic use - 785,550 MT 43.1
• Fed in U.S. 6.4
  
• TOTAL 100

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2009 Funding Areas

• International Market Development
• 6 Million
• Value Added Market Development
• 2 Million
• Industry Development
• 5 Million
• On-Farm Technology Adaptation
• 5 Million
• Research and Development
• 6 Million