Monthly Update

January 2023

The Sheep Producers Association of Nova Scotia issues a monthly update to members, occurring the last Friday of each month. This Monthly Update is comprised of industry news and updates, upcoming events, upcoming sales, and relevant articles.

If you have content to be added, such as an upcoming sheep event/workshop, please contact the SPANS office at 902- 893-7455 or aanderson@agricommodity.ca.

Carcass Ultrasound Services

The Nova Scotia Cattle Producers (NSCP) are proud to offer live animal ultrasound technology services for cattle and sheep in the Maritimes. The NSCP obtained the imaging technology equipment and certified two technicians, Jacy McInnis and Ellen Davis, and are proud to offer the first permanent technicians this side of Quebec!

By having ultrasound services readily available to producers, the hope is that overall carcass traits and expected progeny differences (EPD’s) within the region will be increased. This service will aid in future breeding practices, as results will illustrate the appropriateness of breeding stock, indicating which heritable traits, such as those within feed efficiency and carcass measures, should be improved for optimal production.



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Livestock Fencing Regulations

Proper fencing is essential for controlling livestock, protecting animals from predators, and good pasture management. These Livestock Fencing Guidelines describe three types of fencing used in Nova Scotia – electric, barbed wire, and page wire – and cover construction techniques, materials, and appropriate dimensions.

Sheep and Goat Workshop

January 28

Come out for a morning of learning and networking with Dr. Laura Wilson. The Department of Agriculture is holding a sheep and goat workshop on Saturday, January 28th from 10 am to 12 noon, at Jordan Reimer's Farm, 2124 Black Rock Road, Waterville, Kings County.

Labour Market Survey 2.0

Active until February 28th

We invite all farmers across Nova Scotia to take part in the Workforce Insights Survey this year. Your contributions will go a long way toward identifying common opportunities and issues connected to the present and future farm talent situation in the province.

National Symposium on Agricultural Mental Health

March 8, 2023

Vitual Symposium

The National Symposium on Agricultural Mental Health has been established to connect farmer mental health groups, researchers, government officials and policymakers, members of Canada’s agricultural community including agricultural associations and producer groups, individual advocates, and most importantly farmers to address the challenges and opportunities of the farmer mental health movement across the country.

WoolstockEAST Fibre Market & Village

September 16, 2023

Book your booth today for the 5th Annual WoolstockEAST. The WoolstockEAST Fibre Market & Village will be held at the North Shore Recreation Centre in Tatamagouche.