The total economic contribution of the industry is estimated at $600 million annually, or 0.25% of the province’s GDP. The BC beef industry is important to the province's economy and supports many family and community businesses. Interactive Map of Licensed Seafood and Meat Operators.

BC beef producers are true land stewards, and work to protect and sustain the land through a variety of programs and management practices.īC ranches occupy over 5 million acres of private land and have tenure on a further 21.5 million acres of crown range-land.Īpproximately 66% of the Agriculture Land Reserve (ALR) is owned by ranches.Īs of January 2023, there are approximately 35 provincially licensed abattoirs that process beef cattle. EnvironmentĬow-calf operations require extensive land and access to forage and water. Calves are typically born and raised on range-land, where they will graze and/or be fed locally grown forages. BC ranchers take pride in filling the first role in the beef production chain, and the industry is an important part of the history, environment, economy, and future of British Columbia.īC producers employ safe and healthy methods in all production aspects such as animal health, transportation, food safety and traceability. Approximately 4,086 cattle ranches operate in BC, making up 5% of Canada's national cow herd. The BC beef cattle industry is made up primarily of cow-calf operations.

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