Prince Edward Island Cattle Producers

09/03/2026

✨ 2026 PEI Cattle Producers Herd Health Program ✨

We are offering funding to help PEI cattle producers strengthen their herd health practices and work closely with their vets.

The Herd Health Program supports activities focused on vaccination protocols, pain mitigation and developing a herd health plan.

Eligible activities include:
✅ Preg checking
✅ Dehorning
✅ Castration
✅ Vaccination
✅ Creation of a Herd Health Plan

📅 Application deadline: January 31, 2027

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and funding is allocated first come, first served; producers are encouraged to apply early.

👉 For full program details and the application form, visit:

08/26/2026

The Beef Cattle Research Council and Maritime Beef Council welcome Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s recent decision to breed the cow herd at the Nappan Research Farm prior to its sale this fall, following concerns raised by both organizations.

08/25/2026

08/21/2026

A healthy herd starts with prevention! ✅

Vaccination is an important part of herd health, helping reduce the risk of disease, minimize illness, and support reproductive health.

There’s no one-size-fits-all vaccine program; work with your vet to develop a program tailored to your herd and production system.

Vaccination is an eligible activity under our Herd Health Program! Applications are open until January 31, 2027, with funding available for eligible 2026 activities.

📋 Apply here:https://www.peicattleproducers.com/_files/ugd/3037ad_e9728a849a294ddaa281dc491db09d7f.pdf

➡ Learn more about beef cattle vaccination: https://www.canadiancattlemen.ca/research-on-the-record/livestock-vaccines-an-ounce-of-prevention/

08/19/2026

Join us for the Connecting Farmers: Island Supper & Kitchen Party!

After a full day of connecting and learning, come together for an evening of good food, great stories and true Island hospitality on Wednesday, September 2 in Grand Tracadie.

The evening kicks off with Oyster Hour, featuring fresh PEI oysters shucked to order by Chef Robert Pendergast, followed by a three-course Island supper and an authentic kitchen party with live music, drinks and plenty of time to catch up with farmers from across Canada.

Come hungry. Stay for the music. Make a few more connections along the way.

Please note: A ticket is required for the Island Supper & Kitchen Party.

🎟️ Tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/connecting-farmers-island-supper-kitchen-party-tickets-1997145079695?aff=oddtdtcreator

Don't miss out! Supper ticket deadline: August 25.

08/19/2026

SAVE THE DATE | September 1-3, 2026

The Connecting Farmers Conference is coming to Prince Edward Island, bringing farmers and agricultural leaders from across Canada together to share ideas, see what’s working and learn from each other.

Expect farmer-led conversations, practical examples from the field, drone and equipment demonstrations, rotational grazing and wetland tours, farm visits, and a true PEI kitchen party. Most importantly, there will be lots of time to connect with other farmers who are trying new things, adapting ideas to their own farms and sharing what they’ve learned along the way.

08/17/2026

Beef producers are invited to attend the Old Home Week Cattlemen’s Social on Friday (Aug. 21), sponsored by the Angus, Charolais, Hereford and Simmental Associations.

The social will be held following the cattle shows (approximately 12:30 p.m.) in the 2nd floor meeting room (same location last year). The social is a great opportunity to relax and enjoy the company of others in the industry.

A thank you to Atlantic Beef Products Inc. for the donation of beef.

Hope to see you there!

08/13/2026

🌾 SAVE THE DATE! 🌾

PEIYF is excited to announce our last Summer Farm Tour! 🎉
📅 Friday, August 28th

Come join us for one more great summer farm tour and social with fellow young farmers and friends! 🚜🌱
Keep an eye out for more tour details coming soon! 👀

08/12/2026

Preg checking is an important herd health and management tool that can help producers:
✅ Monitor herd reproductive health and fertility
✅ Estimate calving dates and improve management decisions
✅ Identify open cows and make informed culling or feeding decisions
✅ Avoid the cost of overwintering non-pregnant cows
✅ Identify potential reproductive issues early

Preg checking is one of the eligible activities under the PEICP's Herd Health Program! Herd Health Program application form:https://www.peicattleproducers.com/_files/ugd/3037ad_e9728a849a294ddaa281dc491db09d7f.pdf

Learn more about the Beef Cattle Research Council's Pregnancy Detection Tool at: https://www.beefresearch.ca/tools/pregnancy-detection/