“I look at this award as a group effort for myself and all of my colleagues who have been a deep part of what I’ve done,” says Dr. Kee Jim. “Very often when you are the one who is most recognized you get a lot of credit for what has happened, but that credit also goes to all of my partners, all of my colleagues, all of my clients and everyone who has really helped me along the way.”
Dr. Kee Jim grew up on a ranch in the North Thompson Valley, B.C., and graduated with distinction as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 1983. After moving to Alberta, he founded Feedlot Health Management Services (FHMS) in Okotoks, pioneering a data-driven approach to feedlot cattle health. His work established effective disease protocols, particularly for fall-placed weaned calves, improving animal health, efficiency and profitability in Alberta’s cattle industry. FHMS grew rapidly across Canada and expanded internationally, now employing over 60 PhDs and veterinarians serving North America, Kazakhstan, Russia and Mongolia.
Kee began cattle feeding in 1983 with 18 head of feeders, growing the G.K. Jim Group of Companies into one of North America’s largest cattle feeders, with operations in Canada and the U.S. He is currently leading the construction of a state-of-the-art feedlot in southwestern Nebraska, incorporating technologies like roller compacted concrete and a methane digester.
A dedicated industry leader, Kee has served on numerous boards and associations, providing critical expertise during challenges such as the BSE crisis, trade disputes and drought recovery. Known for fostering camaraderie within the agricultural community, Kee inspires others to work together to make a difference for every person, industry or community that relies on agriculture.
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