The Maritime Beef Testing Society will hold its 42nd annual Breeding Stock Sale in Nappan, Nova Scotia on April 4. Videos of all bulls at the Test Station will be available on March 23rd and can be viewed on the website by visiting www.maritimebeefteststation.com. The sale will also include 30-40 high quality heifers. They will weigh at least 900 lbs and meet the same strict […]
The use of silage plastic has improved livestock feed production by improving feed quality and by providing an alternative storage option. Unfortunately, disposing of silage plastic is a big challenge. Burning silage plastic emits toxic chemicals and leaves toxic residues in the soil which can persist for many years. Under the Environment Act, burning of plastic wastes is illegal, and fines can be several hundred […]