Below is a fact sheet prepared by the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) on the changes to antibiotic purchases. While created by BCRC, this information is not necessarily only cattle specific, as these factors apply to many livestock sectors. The list of the affected medications is included within the document (page 2). Antimicrobial Resistance Fact Sheet
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The Canadian Sheep Federation has been busy advocating on behalf of Canada’s sheep farmers and ranchers. Highlights in this edition of From the Flock include the CSF’s trade mission to Mexico, USDA’s audit of the Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification Program as they prepare to change import policy, changes in CSF program fees and more. Keep […]
Contact Farm Safety Nova Scotia if you’re interested in any of these important workshops and training courses! Please see the below pdf. Farm Safety Nova Scotia Upcoming Courses
Below is the information needed for the Lamb Ultrasound Project Webinar, happening tomorrow evening at 7:30PM: https://meet31333505.adobeconnect.com/ultrasoundscanning/ Conference call number (for sound): 1-866 219-7782 Access code: 178817# It is recommended you click the link and set up the program in advance, to ensure this works with your system. This may need to be downloaded. The […]
Farm Safety NS, in partnership with NS Young Farmers, is putting on a workshop: Resilience on the Farm. This is open to anyone in the agriculture community—farmers, workers, farm families, commodities, and industry extension and support staff.
The Purebred Sheep Breeders Association of Nova Scotia is proud to be hosting the All Canada Classic Sheep Show and Sale which is the National Show and Sale sponsored, annually, by the Canadian Sheep Breeders Association (CSBA). The 2018 “Classic” will be held at the Provincial Exhibition Grounds on July 5th, 6th, and 7th, with […]