Meat Training Needs Survey Extended Learning at Dalhousie University, Agricultural Campus is conducting a Meat Training Needs Survey: https://surveys.dal.ca/opinio/s?s=28441 This survey is for anyone who is interested in red meat slaughter, red meat cutting, marketing new products, meat processing, poultry slaughter or other meat topics. Taking this quick 10 question survey will help us gather information on the areas of training that are needed. Your […]
The Nova Scotia Young Farmers and the Nova Scotia Cattle Producers have joined forces to host an afternoon of networking and fun. The afternoon will start with a tour of KB Kinsman & Son Farm Ltd. at 1774 Highway 358 in Port Williams. After the tour, we will proceed to Keddy’s Nursery at 982 North Bishop Road in Kentville for the Nova Scotia Young Farmers […]
On August 28 and 29, 2015, the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition will host the a show which will feature the best beef animals from Nova Scotia and across the Maritimes. The Nova Scotia Cattle Producers, in cooperation with the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Commission, are creating a unique experience for visitors to this year’s exhibition in August by hosting the inaugural Nova Scotia Elite Beef […]
Please note that there are a few changes to the collection of on-farm mortality, through the NSFA Dead Stock Program. Currently, there is only collection in the Valley Area, (West Hants, Kings and Annapolis Counties) which is offered by Ervin Sanford and he can be contacted at (902) 691-2072. The NSFA Dead Stock Committee is working to provide the collection service to Central Area as […]
The Nova Scotia cattle producers will once again partner with Jonathan Wort, Beef Specialist with Perennia to host a series of workshops across the province which will focus on the safe handling of cattle, common chute-side practices and body scoring and confirmation. Refreshments will be provided. The May 26 workshop will also feature Russ Mallard, President of Atlantic Beef Products in Prince Edward Island. He […]
All-time record prices as buyers show preference for 5-6 steers and heifers. Next feeder sale Thursday May 21st 2015. Please pre book. Please vaccinate your cattle 2 weeks prior to sale. Top Single – >500lbs. vac Char steer, 535lbs @$3.425/lb owned by Vlad Mudra, bought by B&M Stockers Ltd. 2nd top single, vac Char steer, 555lbs @ $3.40/lb owned by Wally Ross, bought by B&M Stockers […]
As many of you know, Canada Beef is embarking on a brand building journey, along with the rest of the industry. Over the coming few months we will be researching, working in May to create brand concepts and then finally working with creative and other people to bring the brand to life. These are exciting times at Canada Beef! This 10-minute online survey is being […]