The Nova Scotia Animal Breeders (NSAB) Co-operative members have voted 98 per cent in favour of joining EastGen.
The deal will take effect June 1.
It ends a 40-year relationship with CIAQ of Quebec - Centre d’insémination artificielle du Québec.
“The relationship between NSAB and CIAQ has been a cornerstone of our industry,” said Reg Dillman, chairman of the Nova Scotia board of directors. “We are forever grateful for the collaboration with CIAQ that allowed us to achieve so much.”
The Nova Scotia co-op will establish a Legacy Fund dedicated to supporting Canadian ruminant agricultural programs with a specific emphasis on youth, ensuring the co-operative’s 80-year history leaves a lasting impact on the next generation of farmers.
