Traceability Update – Livestock Operators Encouraged to Apply For a Valid PID Now
“CFIA’s proposed animal identification and livestock traceability regulatory amendments may require all livestock
operations to have a valid PID and use it to report animal movement data to the Canadian Livestock Tracking System
(CLTS) database.”
For more information, please click the following link to read the article in the Canadian Cattlemen Association:
http://mailchi.mp/cattle/cca-action-news-ezouu7j6jl-248165#four
Surveying Farmers About Tractor Safety
Memorial University’s Safety Net Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Research have created a short online
survey. They are gathering information regarding tractor safety and producers within Atlantic Canada.
To participate in this survey, please see the below link:
http://survey.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9vP6ffENadG5SoB ….
January 12, 2018 Weekly Pork Price
Nova Scotia Weekly Market Report: January 8 to January 12, 2018
| Price (kg) | Change | Price (cwt) | Change | ||
| Hogs | $1.5132 | $0.0116 | $68.64 | $0.53 | |
| Sows | $1.2862 | $0.0099 | $58.34 | $0.45 | |
| Carcass Value | $150.85 | $1.16 | |||
Surveying Farmers About Tractor Safety
Please keep a look-out for this Tractor Safety Survey from Memorial University’s SafetyNet Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Research. This is being distributed shortly within Atlantic Canada.
2018 Maritime Beef Conference
There will be lots to learn at the 2018 Maritime Beef Conference across various livestock sectors.
Get your tickets today so you don’t miss out on the featured speaker Dr. Temple Grandin!
January 5, 2018 Weekly Pork Price
Nova Scotia Weekly Market Report: January 1 to January 5, 2018
| Price (kg) | Change | Price (cwt) | Change | ||
| Hogs | $1.5016 | -$0.0287 | $68.11 | -$1.30 | |
| Sows | $1.2764 | -$0.0244 | $57.90 | -$1.10 | |
| Carcass Value | $149.70 | -$2.86 | |||
2018 Maritime Beef Conference
For those interested in the 2018 Maritime Beef Conference, further information is provided below.
December 29, 2017 Weekly Pork Price
Nova Scotia Weekly Market Report: December 25 to December 29, 2017
| Price (kg) | Change | Price (cwt) | Change | ||
| Hogs | $1.5303 | -$0.0635 | $69.41 | -$2.88 | |
| Sows | $1.3008 | -$0.0540 | $59.00 | -$2.45 | |
| Carcass Value | $152.56 | -$6.33 | |||
January Available Courses at Dalhousie Agricultural Campus
Below are flyers of two courses being offered at Dalhousie Agricultural Campus in the New Year.
These are: (1) LeadAtlantic and (2) Meat Cutting.
Please contact the Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture (NSFA) for more information.
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2018 Maritime Beef Conference
Material at the Maritime Beef Conference may not be specifically pork related, but everyone can learn something from keynote speaker Temple Grandin! She will be speaking multiple times through the two day event.
Get your tickets today so you don’t miss out!
