Feb 28th to March 2nd
The Canadian Sheep Federation (CSF) has engaged with the CFIA through two rounds of national consultations in 2013 and 2015 on proposed amendments to the Health of Animals Regulations dealing with livestock identification and traceability. Through the Regulatory Implementation Committee, national industry associations including the CSF, provinces and the federal government are preparing the implementation of the proposed regulations in order to ensure compliance with the new proposed requirements and message consistency. What follows provides insight into what's to be expected from amended traceability regulations. Proposed regulations are expected to be published in Part I of the Canada Gazette in the spring or fall 2018, providing greater detail about specific requirements. There will be a 75 day comment period following publication in Part I of Canada Gazette, and the CSF will continue to advocate for the interests of Canadian sheep farmers and ranchers as regulations are finalized.
1. The objective of the livestock traceability system is to...
The 100th Annual General Meeting of the / la 100e l'assemblée
générale annuelle de
Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Limited
On the occasion of the 100th Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Limited, the President and Directors request the pleasure of your company at a banquet on Saturday October 20th at the North Lanark Agricultural Hall in Almonte, ON.
For further information please contact:
Donna Zeman, Executive Director
Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Limited
Box 130, Carleton Place, Ontario K7C 3P3
Tel: (613) 257-2714 ~ Fax: (613) 257-8896 donna@wool.ca
392174 Grey Road 109, Holstein, ON
Sept 25 to 27, 2018 - space is limited to 6 participants
For more info please contact Peter Kudelka or visit OSMA website
Registration required: $200 cheque payable to Peter Kudelka
Requirements: please advise left or right handed and any food issues
519-348-4266 Cell: 519-274-2050
“3rd Annual Sheep Shearing Course” scheduled for March 23 & 24 of this year. It runs 8:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. It is taught by Shawn Fajnor at J & M Farms just outside of Lethbridge, AB.
Shaun will teach you how to shear your own sheep.
The cost is $275.00 + GST. You will need to register and send in the non-refundable deposit to save your spot as they can only accommodate 14 students maximum.
Snacks and lunch will be provided for the 2 days.
To register, please contact:
jmfarms@look.ca
and mention “Sheep Shearing School” in the subject line of your
email.
You may also contact Jim or Margaret Oosterhof by phone:
403-317-0330.