Test Station Annual Meeting November 17, 2012

Notice of the 2012 Annual General Meeting Where: Nappan Pavilion  Date: Saturday November 17, 2012 Time: 10:30 am Join us for our annual general meeting being held at the Nappan Pavilion on Saturday November 17, 2012 starting at 10:30 am.  This will be an excellent opportunity for all members to receive an update Test Station activities as well as have valuable input into future activities. […]

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November Feeder Sale

This is a reminder that there will be a Feeder Sale on Saturday November 10, 2012 at Atlantic Stockyards; sale time is 10:00 am. Notes: Vaccinated cattle will be uniquely identified, all cattle will be sold by order of arrival. Vaccinated cattle must be accompanied by a vaccination declaration. Producers are encouraged to pre register all feeder cattle as early as possible – ASL will […]

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Grass-Fed Conference at Cornell

Cornell university Cooperative Extension Presents The 5th Annual: The Winter Green-Up Grass-Fed Grazing Conference Friday and Saturday January 25-26 at the Century House in Latham, New York Topics include: Custom grazing, low cost frost free watering, animal and human health, grass-fed beef and dairy, as well as pasture lambing Conference Brochure [PDF]

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Grass Finishing Beef Semiar- Dr. Ann Clark

Perennia and the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture will host Dr. E. Ann Clark on November 20, 2012.  Dr. Clark is a retired professor from the University of Guelph and will deliver a presentation titled : “Grass finishing Beef: Tricks of the Trade, ” this will focus science and practice of finishing beef on grass.  Registration is free! For more information, please see the event flyer below. […]

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British Breed Sale- October 20, 2012

On Saturday October 20, 2012 the British Breeds Sale of Distinction will be held at the Maritime Bull Test Station in Nappan, Nova Scotia.  This sale will feature top quality Angus, Shorthorn and Hereford cattle from many of the regions top breeders.  The sale will also feature numerous top quality F1 cattle. Animals may be viewed prior to the sale start at 12:30 pm. ** Animals from […]

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Beef Steak Fajitas with Tomato Corn Relish

This is a good meal for a casual get-together with friends. Have everything ready and let your guests assemble the fajitas themselves. Make it a Mexican party and throw together some lime margaritas! Use at least a 4-quart (4 L) slow cooker. If you like heat, mince one jalapeño pepper and add to the relish.

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October Feeder Sale

This is a reminder that there will be a Feeder Sale on Saturday October 13, 2012 at Atlantic Stockyards; sale time is 10:00 am. Notes: Vaccinated cattle will be uniquely identified, all cattle will be sold by order of arrival. Vaccinated cattle must be accompanied by a vaccination declaration. Producers are encouraged to pre register all feeder cattle as early as possible – ASL will […]

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NSCP Field Day- October 26, 2012

Join the Nova Scotia Cattle Producers, Perennia and OH Armstrong Food Service on October 26, 2012 for a workshop that focuses on producing cattle for today’s consumer. This workshop will feature a tour of the OH Armstrong processing facility as well as a tour of Andrew vanOostrum’s farm.  Jason Koudys from Beef Improvement Opportunities will be on have to demonstrate ultrasound carcass quality prediction technology. […]

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Important Food Safety Information for Canadians

Toronto, Canada – September 28, 2012 – in light of the recent recalls of beef in the last two weeks, Canada Beef Inc. is sharing their knowledge and information with Canadian consumers. There are important ways consumers can safeguard their health through proper hygiene, effective food preparation and thorough cooking of ground meats. “As the organization proudly representing Canada’s 83,000 beef farming families, we wanted […]

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