Public Comment Period on the Draft Beef Code of Practice: April 13 – June 12, 2026 The Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle was released in 2013. The beef cattle Code’s 5-year review was completed in 2018, and the outcome of that review can be found here. An update to the beef cattle Code was initiated in 2023, which will […]
We’re calling on our beef advocates and champions! Many of you supported us previously and helped us achieve success with advocacy efforts. Remember “Don’t Label my Beef”? Now, we need your help again! A lot is happening in the world of trade and Canada is pushing forward to secure many trade deals as possible. Trade can be a great thing, but it has to benefit […]
2026 Minudie Community Pasture Cattle Application and Guidelines Application deadline: April 10, 2026
February 18 – 2:00 PM Registration February 19 – 7:00 PM Registration A Zoom link will be emailed to you upon registering for one of the above sessions. Please ensure you check your junk folder if not received to your inbox.
NSCP Statement on Proposed Federal Livestock Traceability Regulations (PDF)
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Melvern Simmentals is owned by Bill and Richard Armstrong. The Armstrongs began farming in Melvern Square (Spa Springs) when Bill’s father George bought the farm in 1950. At that time the family milked cows for cream. Bill took over the farm in 1971 and switched to the beef industry with 30 Hereford Shorthorn cross cows. He started breeding Simmentals to add more growth, registering the […]
Margaree Harbour Resources Ltd is a family farm that is owned and operated by Brendan and Gerard MacKinnon. It is located in Margaree Harbour on the western coast of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. The farm is a cow/calf operation which has around 100 head of commercial beef cattle. The cow herd is a mainly Simmental based herd and uses 3 bulls. A Simmental bull […]