Welcome to The BC Sheep Federation
Are you are involved in the sheep and wool industry in British Columbia? If so learn more about our Federation right here on our NEW WEBSITE!
- Find local sheep organizations in your area.
- Check out membership in the BC Sheep Federation.
- Keep up on news that affects the sheep industry and connect with sheep-related events in your region.
If you would like to reach us directly, contact us. We are a proud member of the Canadian Sheep Federation and the BC Abattoir Association.
***Wildfire Information ***
2017 Canada – British Columbia Wildfire Recovery Initiative
Please view the agri-recovery information on the BC Cattleman's Association website for further details: http://www.cattlemen.bc.ca/
2017 CFIA Audit
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is currently doing on-farm spot audits to check if producers are using their CSIP sheep tags properly (the yellow tags). ... Read more.
2016 Wool Drop Off Sites
The Livestock Protection Program (LPP)
http://www.cattlemen.bc.ca/LPP.htm
toll free: 1.844.852.5788
email: lpp@cattlemen.bc.ca
Effective January 1, 2016, the Livestock Protection Program will provide verification and mitigation of wolf and coyote attacks on cattle, dairy cows and sheep in B.C. All other predation issues will continue to be handled by the Conservation Officer Service.
* Note: An information package is being sent out to all BCSF Members as well.
Publications
BC Sheep Federation
- The N'ewes (available to members)
AgriDigest newsletter now available here
Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Sheep click here
Nutrition Guide for BC Sheep Producers click here
The Canadian Sheep Federation's
Wild Predator Loss Prevention Best Management Practices for Sheep click here