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Nutrition Team
Lee Eddy - President
Lee Eddy grew up in Nanton, but now resides a few miles from Markerville, Alberta. He has been a leader, researcher and practitioner with the agriculture industry throughout his career. He graduated from the University of Alberta with a BSc in agriculture majoring in Soil Science, Animal Science and Economics. He started his career in the industry working with Feed-Rite in Linden and then took a position with Hoffmann-la Roche on the animal nutrition side for the next 10 years.
Lee wanted to work more closely with the primary producer, so in 1998 Lee formed Blue Rock Minerals. He has been working with Alberta producers developing custom mineral premix and balancing rations to help producers ever since. Lee has been involved in innovative nutrition research in the industry. This research included vitamin E and calf immunity, vitamin E for meat preservation, biotin for hoof health and folic acid research in swine nutrition. Lee has spoke on and published many articles about cattle nutrition and is incredibly knowledgeable in the field. He is always looking for a research project to help propel our industry into greater profitability.
Lee has volunteered for many years as a hockey coach, Special Olympics Nordic Skiing coach and rodeo judge. He has also been a very active volunteer and advocate for his community through politics.
Lee has held several board and executive positions such as: President Western Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, Director and President Wildrose Party Innisfail/Sylvan Lake Constituency. He served as VP of membership for the UCP Innisfail/Sylvan Lake Constituency Association and is an active board member for the Innisfail Chamber of Commerce.
Kristen Ritson-Bennett - Managing Partner
Kristen Ritson-Bennett is a ruminant nutritionist and co-owner/managing director of Blue Rock Animal Nutrition. Kristen was raised on a purebred Simmental operation near Markerville, Alberta. From there, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan, specializing in animal science and nutrition. Kristen works alongside a skilled team while providing leadership across the business, from strategic direction and client service to nutrition consulting and custom premix manufacturing. Her collaborative approach has helped position Blue Rock for continued growth while keeping practical, producer-focused solutions at the centre of its work.
Kristen’s leadership extends across Alberta’s agriculture and research community. She serves on the advisory committee for Western Crop Innovations and on the expert panel supporting modernization of Alberta’s Green Certificate Program. Kristen works with Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR), connecting research proposal reviews with members of her team. Kristen and the Blue Rock team have also supported forage associations throughout Alberta for many years through sponsorship, board service and direct industry involvement. Her broader contributions include work with the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association, Success for Women in Agri-Food and the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders mentorship program.
Combining technical expertise with leadership, Kristen is committed to building strong teams, advancing innovation and creating long-term value for livestock producers and Alberta’s agriculture sector. She remains connected to production agriculture through her small purebred sheep flock. Her husband is a veterinarian and owns a local clinic, and their many conversations about animal health and running a business are a valuable source of insight. Kristen brings a grounded, practical perspective to her team, to industry initiatives and client relationships.
Courtney Lundy - Ruminant Nutritionist
Courtney is a consulting ruminant nutritionist with Blue Rock Animal Nutrition. A combination of growing up rural and around livestock has allowed Courtney to gain a practical and logical approach to many issues producers face daily. She graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a B.Sc. Ag., and continued to pursue a M.Sc. Ag, majoring in ruminant nutrition. Her research was focused on extensive grazing systems for beef cattle, particularly refining the recommendation for time of harvest for swath grazing cereal crops in western Canada. Recently, she has been assisting with the Blue Rock applied research project. This project is collecting nutrition data on pastures throughout the growing season in multiple locations throughout the province.
She is dedicated to the agriculture industry and wants to ensure producers are meeting their production goals while being mindful of making nutritionally sound decisions for their operations. Courtney deeply cares about the success of the producers she works with and appreciates helping navigate through the individual challenges that arise from each operation. She also enjoys giving presentations to producer groups that are keen on learning more about ruminant nutrition.
Courtney, her husband Ben and son Leo, live east of Rockyford, where they are working on growing their commercial cow-calf herd. They both value the importance of their community and are involved in many events throughout the Rockyford area. She is also involved with Ringette Alberta as a player and a referee, serves on the Farming Forward Board (formerly West Central Forage Association - WCFA) as the secretary, and serves as a director for Alberta Forage Industry Network (AFIN).
Abby Ann Redman - Ruminant Nutritionist
Abby-Ann Redman grew up on an off-grid crop farm north of Manning, Alberta, where she was homeschooled and spent much of her time exploring the countryside on horseback. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Health from the University of Alberta, followed by a dual master’s degree in Sustainable Production Animal Nutrition and Feeding through Aarhus University in Denmark and Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands. She later worked at the University of Lethbridge as a project manager on a beef-cattle trial investigating the effects of biochar on enteric methane production. Abby-Ann joined Blue Rock Animal Nutrition in 2020 as a ruminant nutritionist, advising cow-calf, feedlot and small-ruminant producers on ration development, forage and water testing, and custom mineral programs that support animal performance while managing feed costs.
As the project lead for Blue Rock’s RDAR-funded Alberta Pasture Quality Project, Abby-Ann helped direct a multi-year study of pasture nutrient and mineral composition across Alberta. The work sampled pastures in nine regions from May through October and evaluated energy, protein, fibre, macro-minerals and trace minerals to identify seasonal and regional changes and improve supplementation recommendations for cattle through the grazing season. Findings have been shared through producer meetings, webinars, field days, fact sheets and presentations across the province. Abby-Ann also serves as an expert reviewer for RDAR projects and is beginning doctoral research through the University of Alberta in collaboration with Lakeland College. Her PhD research will examine vitamins and minerals, their interactions with environmental conditions, and practical delivery strategies for livestock.
Abby-Ann has a long-standing commitment to producer-led forage and livestock extension through the Central Alberta Forage and Livestock Association (formerly the Grey Wooded Forage Association). She has served the board in several capacities helping advance practical education, applied research and sustainable forage and grazing practices. A frequent speaker at agricultural events throughout Alberta, she presents on pasture research, mineral supplementation and ruminant nutrition. Abby-Ann is also a producer: she raises a flock of Icelandic sheep on her operation near Sunnybrook, AB, bringing direct on-farm experience to her research, advisory work and industry leadership.
Laura Buss - Ruminant Nutritionist
Laura grew up on a cow-calf operation near Westlock, Alberta, and developed an interest in cattle at an early age. She earned her BSc in Agriculture from the University of Alberta, followed by an MSc in Animal Biosciences from the University of Guelph. During her graduate studies, she focused her research on gut development and antimicrobial use in calves.
She is now based out of Longview, Alberta, and brings a diverse production background with experience in both cow-calf and feedlot systems. She has a particular interest in calf health and the role of microbial function in cattle, and enjoys applying her knowledge in these areas to support producers.
Laura joined the Blue Rock team in 2026 as a ruminant nutritionist, where she focuses on developing practical, science-based nutrition solutions. She enjoys working alongside producers to assess forage and feed quality, develop effective rations, and troubleshoot challenges within their herds.
Beyond nutrition, Laura is passionate about grassland preservation and has an appreciation for the role that well-managed grazing systems play in maintaining healthy grasslands, supporting biodiversity, and building resilient and productive livestock operations. She is committed to helping producers find practical approaches that benefit both their cattle and the landscapes they depend on.
Laura works to advocate for the beef industry through organizations such as the Canadian Cattle Youth Council and the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. She currently serves as a director with the Foothills Forage and Grazing Association to support producers in Southern Alberta and connect them to sustainable livestock, soil health, and pasture management practices.
Outside of work, Laura can usually be found on horseback, cooking up something new, or planning her next travel adventure.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be the preferred nutrition consulting service available to cow-calf producers in Western Canada. We establish strong relationships with individual operations to develop effective and sustainable nutrition programs that are specific to their operation.
Our Misson
Our passion is the cattle industry. We work with innovative producers to fine tune their operation to make them more productive, sustainable and profitable. Our professional and experienced nutritionists can assist in building a robust and feasible nutrition program that will work for you. If there is one thing that is constant with farming and ranching, it's change. We are there to help you adapt your program to weather challenges, feed availability and market conditions.