Industry Resources
Extension and technology transfer
To have a real impact on the entire sheep industry, the results of breeding activities, research and all other related areas should be readily available. The transfer of knowledge and production techniques is essential.
The CEPOQ wishes to develop its axis extension in tandem with the axes genetics, health and research. Given the magnitude of the task of CEPOQ in several areas, this axis must be achieved through the creation of a large number of partnerships that CRAAQ. Our world is changing at a breakneck pace and we must ensure that the work be applied before they become obsolete. Read the rest of this entry »
The genetic CEPOQ
Maintaining and increasing competitiveness in the sheep sector necessarily requires increased efforts on the issues affecting the breeding herds. The table identifies the sheep industry as a priority sector for increasing the quality of sheep products in Quebec and their differentiation. As can be seen in several other crops, a genetic system allows efficient monetary gains for a major industry. So that producers become the Canadian leaders in genetics, this sector is likely to be the one who will undergo the most changes and will ask more and more money. Read the rest of this entry »
Health at CEPOQ
The health sector is supported financially by CEPOQ MAPAQ and various research projects. The year 2009 was full of all sorts of activities, demonstrating the importance of animal health in herds in Quebec.
The mandate of CEPOQ in this area is based around three objectives:
- Develop and coordinate programs sanitation of herds with partners;
- Initiate, maintain, and organize training activities and health information among sheep producers and others in the sheep industry;
- Assisting in the development and implementation of R & D Health sheep. Read the rest of this entry »
R & D CEPOQ
From the perspective of sustainable development, research (R & D) plays a major role in sheep production and improving corporate profitability. The research allows the implementation of development projects, development of knowledge and introducing new ways of doing things. To achieve its mission, the sector’s R & D must maintain the current pace in his achievements, expand technology transfer and encourage the participation of researchers and private partners. Read the rest of this entry »
The Hair Sheep
Our sheep are Katahdin, Blackbelly Barbados or a hybrid of the two breeds. We breed for a large, calm, profitable meat sheep. Many customers purchase these sheep for hobby farms and/or freezer lambs. The ewe lambs (females) sell quickly, so be sure to get with us in advance if possible. We usually have a good selection of ram lambs should you need a future flock sire.
Our sheep are hard workers – given modest care, they can produce better than most other farm livestock. They do not cost a fortune, produce lambs for many years and can utilize readily available feeds/forage. Our sheep are all breeds of hair sheep and require no shearing or tail docking. Read the rest of this entry »
Specipics : Scrapie Interstate Movement Rule
Consistent State Classification
APHIS describes interstate movement restrictions for “Consistent States” and “Inconsistent States”. ASI agrees that categorizing States for scrapie regulations accomplishes the general goal and our recommendation of “restricting the interstate movement of sheep and goats from States that do not quarantine scrapie infected and source flocks”. ASI has worked closely with our State affiliates and State animal health authorities over the past several years to help strengthen the States’ legislative authorities and regulatory structure for improved scrapie control programs. Read the rest of this entry »
Scrapie Interstate Movement Rule Recommentions
The proposed rule, in our opinion, can be boiled down to three key issues: animal identification, Consistent State requirements and indemnity. To help clarify our comments on the inter-twined nature of the proposed rule, we will comment on these three items first and then proceed to address some of the specific issues raised and answer the questions asked in the proposed rule. Read the rest of this entry »
The Dairy Calendar
We think of our farming year beginning in October, as we prepare for breeding. We pull the sheep off pasture in mid-October. In our area, a most important consideration is Giant liver fluke. Valbazen used on our vet’s recommendation, kills the adult liver fluke. The ewes are wormed as they leave pasture, and then again, 5 to 6 weeks later. The second worming will catch flukes which were immature in mid-October. Both wormings are done before turning in the ram. Read the rest of this entry »
The Wool Room at Groveland Farm
WOOL – we love it. Nothing warms like wool or wears like wool. Even in the summer, wool breathes and keeps you cooler than a synthetic material. Wool is a natural fiber and a renewable resource. Read the rest of this entry »
Institute welcomes Horticultural Research 35 years
Havana, (AIN) Horticultural Research Institute Liliana Dimitrova celebrated its 35 years of established, by which stage has contributed to the genetic improvement of tomatoes, corn, peppers and other crops. The work of the institution, located in the fertile lands and red Quivican municipality in the province of Havana, is also working on the design of houses protected crops and seed production, while successfully implementing modern technology in their laboratories. Read the rest of this entry »