The Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture rescheduled their consultation sessions that were cancelled due to Hurricane Fiona. Before they begin developing programs under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership agreement, they would like to hear from you. On October 24th, 25th and 27th, the department will discuss federal-provincial program supports for agriculture that will begin in […]
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The Purebred Sheep Breeders Association of Nova Scotia (PSBANS) are excited to share the rules and entry forms for the upcoming Atlantic Sheep Sale which will be held in-person again at the Colchester 4-H barn on the NSPE grounds, September 17, 2022. Entry forms are due back to Janessa Henry (PSBANS secretary) by August 4 at […]
Please view this Avian Influenza Information from the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer of Nova Scotia. There may be implications for your farming operation if you have poultry present on site.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has a mandate to enforce Canada’s Health of Animals legislation, including the new provisions made to the Part XII of the Health of Animals Regulations (HAR) related to the transport of animals. The amendments to Part XII of the HAR, the Transport of Animals were published in February 2019, […]
This a juried sheep sale and all photos have been reviewed by the PSBANS Board, and animals meeting the rules have been selected. Rules of entry It is recommended you register early with DLMS (the online auction platform). If you are familiar with the CSBA Classic Sale, the format will be the same. Atlantic Fall […]
SPANS hosted a Lamb Market Outlook Webinar on August 23rd, 2021, featuring Ab Carroll, Ontario Stockyards Inc., and Scott Dixon, Atlantic Stockyards Ltd., discussing a cost comparison of selling lambs within Eastern Canada. If you missed this webinar, the recording can be viewed here.
The Canadian Sheep Federation have launched an economic impact study to help demonstrate the true value of the Canadian sheep industry. Please take a few moments to complete the anonymous Sheep Industry Demographics Survey.
The Purebred Sheep Breeders Association of Nova Scotia is excited to announce they will be holding a virtual Atlantic Purebred Sheep Sale on September 18, 2021. Stay tuned for more info on the PSBANS website in the coming weeks!