Nova Scotia Animal Breeders Co-operative

05/19/2026

Today we bid farewell to a truly great coworker and friend.

Jeff, thank you for your years of hard work, ambition, and willingness to always lend a hand. Your positivity and dedication will be remembered by everyone who had the pleasure of working with you.

You will be greatly missed, but we are so excited for you as you begin this next chapter. Wishing you all the very best in retirement — you’ve earned it 🎉 - with Jeff Scothorn

04/27/2026

Nova Scotia Members — Check Your Mail!

Nomination forms for EastGen Directors and Delegates have been mailed and should have arrived in your mailbox.

Deadline Reminder:

This is your final call to submit nominations for Nova Scotia. Please email your signed nomination ballot to Amanda Stokes, Secretary of the Board, at [email protected].

Submission deadline: 5:00 p.m., April 30, 2026

Don’t miss your chance to have your voice represented!

04/16/2026

New Proof Sheets are up on the website!

https://www.nsab.ca/proof-sheets

04/07/2026

Reminder: Zone meetings are happening this week - we hope to see you there!

04/02/2026

Upcoming Zone meetings: Western - Central - Eastern: April 8 - 10

03/05/2026

We are excited to share that Iain MacLellan will be the new Genetic Advisor for Nova Scotia.

Iain will be stepping into this role March 10th as we begin our transition process for the producers of NSAB becoming EastGen members. With Jeff Scothorn retiring this spring, Iain will eventually oversee the entire Nova Scotia territory, ensuring the producers continue to receive the top-tier service they expect. Iain will be supported by Dave Cole providing dedicated liquid nitrogen service in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.

Iain brings a wealth of local knowledge and professional expertise to the role. Raised in Antigonish, he received his degree at St. Francis Xavier University (St. FX) in Business Administration with a Major in Management in 2020. His career has since spanned the Dairy nutrition and Dairy technology sectors, including a recent role with the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture.

Having previously interned with the EastGen marketing team, Iain already has a head start on EastGen’s values and genetics programs. His passion for the industry, genetic solutions and his dedication to the success of our members make him a perfect fit for this next chapter.

Please join us in welcoming Iain to the Genetic Advisor role for Nova Scotia!

02/17/2026

Ballots have been counted and we’re pleased to announce the results of the Central Zone Board of Director election.

Congratulations to Reg Dillman, as he will be continuing on as the Central Zone representative on the Board of Directors.

Thank you to everyone who was nominated and allowed their name to stand. Your willingness to serve and support the Cooperative is truly appreciated.

We also thank all members who took the time to vote.

02/10/2026

A sure sign that spring is right around the corner....the 2026 Beef Catalogue is now available online! Physical copies should be arriving at the office later this month

www.nsab.ca

02/05/2026

REMINDER: We had three nominations for Central Zone this year. Election ballots have been mailed out to all central zone members. Please make sure to have ballots returned to the office by FEBRUARY 15, 2026

We are currently accepting nominations for a Board Director in the Central Zone.
Nominations must be received at the office by January 15, 2026.
For more information, or to download a nomination form, please visit: https://www.nsab.ca/central-zone

02/03/2026

Nova Scotia Animal Breeders (NSAB) to Join EastGen; CIAQ Reflects on Decades of Partnership