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 […]
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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 […]
From the Chronicle Herald- September 15, 2012 LOWER ONSLOW — There’s a reason Fred Hamilton’s farm has been in his family since 1760 — adaptability and a little bit of help. Farmers, like few others, know the importance of adjusting to changing circumstances if they want to stay in operation. Such was the case 10 […]
The Sheep Producers Association of Nova Scotia 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
Parasites in Sheep: The Challenge [PDF Poster] Parasitic worms are a serious problem in sheep and goats on many farms, and reports of resistance to wormers are increasing in Nova Scotia, as in many parts of the world. The barber pole worm is also much more of a problem in temperate countries than in the past, […]
From the Truro Daily News- September 4, 2012 BIBLE HILL – The agridome was a woolly place on Saturday when about 90 sheep went through the ring during the Nova Scotia Purebred Sheep Breeders sale. “This was a small sale but the prices were decent,” said Richard Hines, of River John, who was one of […]
32nd Annual Atlantic Sheep Sale Saturday, September 1st 2012, beginning at 11am at the Provincial Exhibition Grounds in Truro, Nova Scotia. Animals will be on view from 7pm, Friday, August 31 2012. For more information, please visit: PSBANS website
What: Pictou County sheep Day Where: Pictou- North Colchester Exhibition Date: Saturday September 8, 2012 Time: 2:00 pm Animals must be on the Exhibition Grounds by 12:00 noon and judging begins at 2:00 pm. Classes include: market lamb, ewe lam confirmation, ram lamb confirmation, wool breed, showmanship, pen of three replacement ewe lambs, pen of […]
June 6, 2012: The Government of Canada has amended the Compensation for Destroyed Animals Regulations to increase the maximum amounts payable for non-registered sheep that are ordered destroyed during disease response situations. Effective immediately, producers whose non-registered sheep are ordered destroyed may be eligible to receive up to a maximum of $825 per sheep. In […]
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 […]