Christmas squab fiasco at Vermont school farm
In Randolph Center during Christmas vacation, two farm workers hatch a plan to trap pigeons to roast as squab. Florence Cormier cooks. the birds prove inedible, leaving a dish described as chewy and unappetizing. The tale ends with a festive sign-off wishing readers a joyful season.
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John C. Page
UVM County
Pearl Harbor
Dick Barns
Saxtons Riverway
Old Vermont State School of Agriculture
Randolph Center
Perley Slack
Bob Churchill
Florence
Perley
Bob
Neeka
Review on Minnesota eastern timber wolf endangered status
The U S Fish and Wildlife Service begins a status review of the eastern timber wolf in Minnesota to decide if it should stay on the endangered list after Minnesota requested action. Public input is invited with comments due by December 23 addressed to the Service director in Washington D C. The 1973 Endangered Species Act requires the Secretary of Interior to review an animal s status.
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Washington
Minnesota
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
D.C
Secretary of Interior
Department of Natural Resources
Review of Minnesota Timber Wolf Status Under Endangered Listing
Federal review to determine if Minnesota’s eastern timber wolf remains endangered or is delisted. The Interior Secretary will base findings on scientific data, Minnesota input, and public comments. Proposed rule anticipated after December 23 with 60 day comment period and possible hearings.
Poison myth dispelled as poinsettias gain color and care tips
Burlington advises selecting healthy poinsettias with dark foliage and small central flowers, noting bracts are modified leaves. Research at Ohio State University found no harm in large doses to rats, though caution remains for children and nonedible plants. provide care directions when giving as gifts.
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Burlington
Ohio State University
Sensible salting program grows with public works
Public works agencies increasingly adopt sensible salting for winter road maintenance, aiming to use minimum deicing salt, ensure proper storage and calibrated spreaders. Salt Institute reports 104 seminars and 900 manhours across the snow belt through Dec 17, reflecting broad adoption since 1972 73.
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Alexandria
The
Salt Institute
Snow Belt
Robert L. Henderson
Henderson
New England
States require EIA tests to cross and move horses
At the American Association of Equine Practitioners meeting in Las Vegas, a USDA vet said by December most states bar entry of horses without proof of freedom from equine infectious anemia. Since 1974, seven states required negative tests. now 18 regulate entry and seven also require movement restrictions within the state to sales and shows. Swamp fever has no vaccine or cure and spreads via flies, mosquitoes, or contaminated tools. only isolation of carriers protects healthy horses.
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Las Vegas
Nev
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
American Association of Equine Practitioners
Florida
New York
North Carolina
Kentucky
Virginia
West Virginia
Vermont
Horse owners warned on tetanus risks for horses
Burlington officials warn horse owners about tetanus dangers. Dr James Wadsworth of the University of Vermont explains the germ Clostridium tetani enters through wounds and produces a toxin. Early signs include jaw stiffness followed by muscle spasms and over excitability.
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James Wadsworth
University of Vermont
Leatherback turtle gains 9 pounds in one month at Miami Seaquarium
A leatherback turtle raised at the Miami Seaquarium with the State Natural Resources Department added nine pounds in a month, a 150 percent rise, on a jellyfish diet.
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Tallahassee, Fla
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Florence Cormier
Squad
Federal Register
Secretary of the Interior
Norman Pellett
UVM
EIA
Capons
Walker
Sumteriors
Northside Drive
Bennington
Burt Bros
Mammot Self Service
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