The annual field day at the Nappan Experimental farm will be held on Saturday October 20, 2012. This event will feature presentations from speakers on forage production and quality as well as beneficial fatty acids is sheep, and alternative finishing on different pasture types. the presentations will be followed by lunch and a tour of the current research projects being conducted in Nappan. For more […]
NSAC is pleased to offer Livestock Medicines for the Meat and Milk Industries. http://www.nsac.ca/cde/courses/livestock/default.asp In this one-day course, participants will learn about the proper handling, storage, and use of livestock medicines. Course materials will coincide with on-farm food safety programs and will lead to improved consumer confidence. Who Should Attend? Any producer who administers medicine to livestock in either a meat or milk production scenario. What you […]
The Nova Scotia Cattle Producer office has recently moved along with the its partner organizations in the Agri-Commodity Management Association. The Office is now located in the Perennia Innovation Park. The new mailing address is as follows: 60 Research Drive Bible Hill, Nova Scotia B6L 2R2 Click here for Direction to the Office
From CCA (10 September 2012) California processor Central Valley Meat Co. is the subject of a recent Internet animal cruelty video released by anti-meat organization, ‘Compassion over Killing.’ The video captured instances of inhumane handling practices that are not condoned by the beef and cattle industry or the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA). The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) suspended operations at the company pending […]
The Code of Practice for Beef Cattle has been going through a renewal process for about two years now. This formal renewal is on top of internal work at the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association and Alberta Beef Producers. The Canadian cattle industry has had a Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle since 1991. But the Code has not been updated since […]
There will be a Fall Equipment Sale at Atlantic Stockyards on Saturday September 22, 2012 starting at 10:00 am. For more information please visit www.atlanticstockyards.com or call Sean at 902 893 9603 (office) or 902 670 5999 (cell).
Fall Feeder Sales dates have been set, sales will start at 10:00am at Atlantic Stockyards. Saturday September 15 Saturday October 13 Saturday November 10 Saturday December 1 Vaccinated cattle will be uniquely identified, all cattle will be sold by order of arrival. Producers are encouraged to pre register all feeder cattle as early as possible – ASL will be listing pre registered cattle on their […]
(Ottawa) 04 July 2012 – Beef producers have another opportunity to provide input into the redevelopment of the beef cattle Code of Practice by participating in a new on-line survey on routine management practices, such as animal identification (branding), dehorning, and castration. To complete this confidential 10-minute survey, go to www.nfacc.ca/codes-of-practice/beef-cattle and click on surveys. The first survey, which examines awareness of and attitudes towards the beef Code, […]
The province is reassigning senior-level positions to reflect changes to government departments and to best serve Nova Scotians, Premier Darrell Dexter announced today, May 31. “These new appointments will ensure government’s senior management team is able to most effectively meet the needs of Nova Scotians,” said Premier Dexter. “Nova Scotia is fortunate to have such a talented and dedicated team of deputy ministers to oversee […]
Notice is hereby given to members that the Nova Scotia Cattle Producers will hold a special producers’ meeting on Friday June 8, 2012 at 3:00pm. The intent of this meeting will be to increase the Provincial portion of levy from $1.00 to $2.00. The meeting will be held at the River John Fire Hall immediately following the presentations at the Cape John Pasture Tour. The […]