Ottawa, ON (September 15, 2017) – Canadian sheep farmers and ranchers should expect the pink metal Ketchum Kurl-Lock #3 tag to be revoked from the Canadian Sheep Identification Program (CSIP) at the end of October 2017. In an upcoming meeting of national ID program administrators, stakeholders and government representatives scheduled for early October, the Canadian […]
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What is maedi visna? How can I tell if my flock has the virus? How can I take part in the survey? What are the options for a virus free flock? Maedi visna virus (MVV) Causes a slow wasting disease that is eventually fatal. There is no cure or vaccine. Major signs of disease are […]
The Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture is pleased to notify you that the Nova Scotia Premises ID Program has launched an online system that can be used by producers and others responsible for livestock premises to apply for premises identification (PID) numbers and to manage the information related to a premises on an on-going basis. […]
If you are hauling farm equipment such as livestock trailers on Nova Scotia roads that travel faster than 40 km/hr they must be inspected. These trailers do not need to have plates or be registered (if towed by a bona fide farmer, but do need a valid safety inspection. These inspections must be done every […]
Are you a knitter, crocheter, felter, spinner, rug hooker, or weaver? We’re looking for your input! A working group made up of Nova Scotian fibre producers and processors is looking at expanding the local market for locally-produced and processed fibre. Thousands of pounds of wool produced in Nova Scotia are discarded each year. If sheep […]
Agriculture Canada researchers sow seeds for optimal beef cattle eats Scientists say they looked at 54 types of pastures and came up with the top 5 grass mixes By Elizabeth McMillan, CBC News Posted: Jan 13, 2016 6:20 AM AT Last Updated: Jan 13, 2016 6:20 AM AT A group of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada […]
NLB October 2015 Newsletter [PDF] Lambs at $9.00/kg [PDF] Lambs at 10.50/kg [PDF]
As Nova Scotia’s largest consumer event producer with a strong “buy local” mandate, Saltscapes Expo, in partnership with Taste of Nova Scotia, Select Nova Scotia and Masstown Market, are delighted to announce a NEW fall 2015 event for your immediate consideration. Saltscapes Harvest & Holiday EXPO will take place in Masstown, NS on November 14 […]
The Sheep Producers Association of Nova Scotia is pleased to announce that we will be offering two industry programs in 2015-2016. The first is the continuation of the Sheep Handling and Parasite Control Program and the second is the Elite Ram Program. The objective of the Sheep Handling and Parasite Control Program is to provide […]