To view results from the December Feeder Sale, please see the following: December 7, 2013 Atlantick Stockyards Feeder Sale [PDF] Atlantic Stockyards have announced dates for the 2013 Winter Feeder Sales. Thursday January 16 Thursday February 13 Thursday March 13 Saturday April 12 Saturday May 3 Notes: Vaccinated cattle will be uniquely identified, all cattle will be sold by order of arrival. Vaccinated cattle must be […]
Manure Composting in Southern Alberta’s Beef Feedlot Industry Dr. Frank Larney Dr. Frank Larney will present a ‘Manure Composting in Southern Alberta’s Feedlot Industry’ seminar on Thursday December 5, 2013 starting at 3pm in Room 257 of the Cox Institute, located at the Dalhousie Agriculture Campus. Since the mid-1990s, composting has been increasingly adopted as an alternative means of handling manure generated by southern Alberta’s […]
Atlantic Stockyards have announced dates for the 2013 Winter Feeder Sales. Saturday December 7 Thursday January 16 Thursday February 13 Thursday March 13 Saturday April 12 Saturday May 3 Notes: Vaccinated cattle will be uniquely identified, all cattle will be sold by order of arrival. Vaccinated cattle must be accompanied by a vaccination declaration. Producers are encouraged to pre register all feeder cattle as early […]
This is notice that there will be a meeting for dealers and drovers on Thursday December 5, 2013 starting at 11:30am in Room #6 of the Administration Building at Perennia Park. This meeting will be to provide updates from the May meeting as well as discuss licensing requirements in Nova Scotia. Refreshments will be served. Directions to Perennia Park (new window)
After listening to ideas from both commercial and purebred breeders, the Board of Directors of the Maritime Beef Testing Society has made the decision to offer a consignment Heifer Sale at the annual spring Bull Sale On April 5, 2014. At the September board meeting the decision was made to not offer the heifer test as it has been conducted in the past. Feed back […]
On Friday October 4th, more than 20 producers participated in the second annual NSCP Fall Field Day. The day was designed to focus on various approaches to cattle handling, vaccination programs as well as exploring options for feeder calf markets. The NSCP would like to thank our hosts for opening their farm to visitors as well as sharing their knowledge and expertise. Participants included: Ian […]
Minimize Taxes and Maximize Purchasing Power In this session, chartered accountant Lance Stockbrugger will walk you through the “buy or lease” question, which can be both intimidating and confusing, and help you make the best decision for your operation. You’ll also get money-saving tax tips and explore the benefits of incorporating your business or establishing a partnership. Formerly presented as When to Lease, When to […]
Important Update The third stop of tomorrow’s Field Day will be at Eric Millen’s in Great Village. If you have any questions, please call 893-7455.