Category Archives: Industry News & Events

Transport regulation grace period extended to all livestock sectors

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has implemented a “transition period” for the feed, water, and rest requirements for all livestock sectors, in addition to the previously announced grace period extended to beef and dairy animals. CFIA says it will use the first two years of the new regulation period, beginning February 2020, to “focus […]

SPANS Upcoming Annual Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of the Sheep Producers’ Association of Nova Scotia (SPANS) will be Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the NSFA Office in East Mountain (7 Atlantic Central Drive). Registration begins at 9:30am and the cost is $15, including morning refreshments and lunch (lamb chili and chicken soup). The afternoon component of this meeting […]

38th Annual Atlantic Sheep Sale 2019

The 2019 Atlantic Sheep Sale will occur Saturday, August 31st at the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Grounds, beginning at 11:00AM. This event is sponsored by the Purebred Sheep Breeders’ Association of Nova Scotia. For additional information, including the program, rules and a list of consignors, please see the Atlantic Sheep Sale Catalogue.

Canadian Sheep Federation Honoured to Host First Global Conference

The Canadian Sheep Federation was honoured to host a select group of senior industry executives at its first Global Sheep Conference, which took place July 18th through 20th in Saskatoon.  The goal of this inaugural event was to share common experiences, challenges and opportunities the sheep industry faces, look for areas for future global collaboration […]