How much would you save if each of your cows ate 10 pounds of feed less per day but gained the same? The exact value would change, but the cost savings would be significant no matter where you farm. But is there a way to not just identify more efficient animals, but also breed the trait into the herd? Yes — the trait is called […]
Remember last year… Bridging the Gap 2012 brought together farmers from different generations, specifically, those who were ready to turn their businesses over to entering farmers, whether it is family succession or outside buyers. It was a great success full of lots of information, things to think about and challenges identified with farm succession. One thing I remember from last year is Farm Succession begins […]
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The 8th Annual General Meeting of the Nova Scotia Cattle Producers will be held on Saturday February 23, 2013 at the Best Western Glengarry in Truro. Registration will open it at 9:30 am and the meeting will get underway at 10:00 am. A $10 registration fee will be collected to help cover the cost of the meeting. Join us for important updates on the Nova […]
The annual Zone Meetings of the Nova Scotia Cattle Producers continue this week. Please note the location change for Wednesday night’s Zone 1 meeting. Zone 3- Monday January 28, 2013 starting at 7:00 pm at the Amherst Wandlyn Zone 2- Tuesday January 29, 2013 starting at 7:00 pm at the New Glasgow Museum of Industry Zone 1- Wednesday January 30, 2013 starting at 1:00 pm at […]
From Atlantic Farm Focus: An agriculture sector under pressure and a dwindling supply of local livestock for production has lead O.H. Armstrong Limited in Kingston (Nova Scotia) to discontinue it slaughter operations. The decision means 14 employees who work on the company’s kill floor will lose their jobs on Jan. 25. Those affected are a combination of skilled meat cutters and unskilled labour. Armstrong general […]
The Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) and the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) are pleased to announce the launch of the public comment period on the draft Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle. The draft Code can be viewed at nfacc.ca/codes-of-practice/beef-cattle until March 8, 2013. Comments must be submitted through the online system at nfacc.ca/codes-of-practice/beef-cattle and easy to follow instructions […]
Dates for the 2013 Winter & Spring Feeder Sale dates have been announced, all sales will start at 10:00 am. There will also be a spring equipment sale on Saturday April 20, 2013 starting at 10:00 am. Spring Sale Dates: Thursday January 17th Thursday February 14th Thursday March 14th Saturday April 13th Saturday May 4th Notes: Vaccinated cattle will be uniquely identified, all cattle will be sold […]
The Nova Scotia Cattle Producers are pleased to announce that Charlie MacKenzie, from Antigonish, will be awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his significant contribution to the beef industry, their community and their country. CCA President Martin Unrau said he is honored to know and work with many people in the beef industry and recognize their significant contributions as they work hard to make […]
Mark Your Calendars!! The NSCP Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday February 23, 2013 at the Best Western Glengarry in Truro starting at 10:00 am. Annual Zone Meetings have been booked as described below. This year is an election year in Zone 2 (Charlie MacKenzie) and Zone 5 (Randy Neily), a Member-at-Large (Jim Fraser). Zone 1 will also have an by-election. Members are […]