The 2012 Cape John Community Pasture Beef Field Day will take place on Friday June 8th at the Cape John Community Pasture from 9:00 am to 3:330 pm. This learning event will include presentations and information on fencing, fertility management and use of ultrasound to determine carcass quality. Lunch will be provided and will be […]
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Under section 189 of the Health of Animals Regulations, with the exception of animals imported for immediate slaughter, every person who imports sheep shall report to the administrator: (i) the number of the approved tag, and (ii) enough information about the origin of the animal to allow the origin to be traced. This information shall […]
Shearing season is fast approaching again. In an effort to help producers contact shearers, SPANS is providing you with this list of people who are willing to shear this year. If anyone has been missed from the list, we apologize, and we ask that you contact us with your name and contact information so you […]
Sheep Pasture Tour Date: May 23rd 6:00 pm Location: Shobac Farms, Upper Kingsburg Road, Upper Kingsburg, Nova Scotia (15 min from Lunenburg) Join AgraPoint specialists Jonathan Wort, beef and sheep specialist, Amy Sangster, soil specialist, and Bill Thomas, forage specialist, for coffee and conversation about the management of our Nova Scotian grass advantage. We’ll be […]
The Atlantic Agricultural Leadership Program is currently recruiting for its eighth class to begin in the fall of 2012. This two-year program is intended for individuals working in all aspects of agriculture. It is designed to provide knowledge and build skills to become progressive leaders for the agricultural sectors in Atlantic Canada. If you are […]
SPANS has partnered with Nova Scotia Cattle Producers to organized seven workshops to allow producers to become familiar with genetic evaluation programs available through BIO as well as to access and interpret reports from the evaluation program,. Workshops will be held at the following locations and times. To register for the workshops please call the […]
The Canadian Sheep Breeders’ Association will hold its annual All Canada Sheep Classic in Truro from June 14-16, 2012. This three day even will feature a ram and ewe show as well as a sale. There will also be a fleece competition, trade show, silent auction. The banquet, on Friday, will feature Nova Scotia lamb and […]
The Sheep Producers Association of NS is pleased to announce that we offer classified space for industry stakeholders to offer items to buy sell or trade. Please go to the ‘Classifieds’ page under ‘For Members’ for advertising guidelines and an up to date list of offers. If you have any questions or would like to submit a classified, please […]
The Sheep Producers Association of Nova Scotia elected five new Board members at their Annual General Meeting on January 21, 2012. New Board members include Jerrold Graham, Beth Densmore, Jaclyn Mosher, Ron Muise, and Fred Hamilton. These new members will be joining current directors Kurt Wenzel, Sarah Nettleton, Jeff Grant and Art Perry. At the […]
NSAC is pleased to offer Livestock Medicine for Nova Scotia Meat and Milk Industries. 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. The course will be on Tuesday March […]