Join the Nova Scotia Cattle Producers, Perennia and OH Armstrong Food Service on October 26, 2012 for a workshop that focuses on producing cattle for today’s consumer. This workshop will feature a tour of the OH Armstrong processing facility as well as a tour of Andrew vanOostrum’s farm. Jason Koudys from Beef Improvement Opportunities will be on have to demonstrate ultrasound carcass quality prediction technology. […]
Toronto, Canada – September 28, 2012 – in light of the recent recalls of beef in the last two weeks, Canada Beef Inc. is sharing their knowledge and information with Canadian consumers. There are important ways consumers can safeguard their health through proper hygiene, effective food preparation and thorough cooking of ground meats. “As the organization proudly representing Canada’s 83,000 beef farming families, we wanted […]
The Maritime Beef Testing Society is now accepting applications for the 2012-13 test of heifers and bulls. Applications are due as soon as possible. Animals can be delivered to the Station on November 9th, 10th or 11th. The Annual General Meeting of the MBTS will take place on Saturday November 17, 2012 at the Nappan Pavilion starting at 10:30 am. Below is a complete set of forms […]
Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture will be offering an on-farm composting course on October 19 and 20, 2012 as part of their ‘Learn 2 Farm Program’ This practical training course is based on sound science and techniques, to help grow your farm! During this 2-day course, participants will learn: • The basic biological processes involved in making compost. • How to select feed stocks and develop successful recipes. • […]
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).