Forage Crops Course FORAGES 87 Offered by Manitoba Agriculture
Manitoba Agriculture announces FORAGES 87 a homestudy course covering all aspects of forage crop production. Eight printed lessons with audio visuals broadcasts and meetings run mid January to mid March 1987. Registration from the Virden office or by phone 748 3873. Virden district seeks twenty participants for an artificial insemination course with signups at the Virden Agricultural Office.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Agriculture
Virden
Atrophic rhinitis in pigs causes nasal damage and respiratory risk
The disease starts with bacteria like Bordetella and Pasteurella damaging nasal turbinates, leading to dirty air reaching the lungs and possible pneumonia. Factors include nutrition, management, and housing. sow borne infection is common. signs are sneezing and nasal discharge in piglets, with transmission at weaning. Treatment emphasizes stress reduction, vaccination, and antibiotics such as sulfonamides and tetracyclines.
Manitoba Livestock Feeding Projects Get Federal Funding
Canada and Manitoba agencies fund six research projects at Brandon Agriculture Canada and University of Manitoba to improve feed efficiency and profitability for Manitoba livestock producers. The $817120 program covers light veal feed, enzyme use in cereals, regional grain nutrient studies, reed canary grass varieties, mycotoxin grain research, and hay preservative effectiveness.
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Winnipeg
Canadian Wheat Board
Charles Mayer
John Wise
Agriculture Canada Research Station
Brandon
Department of Animal Science
University of Manitoba
Manitoba
Mayer
J.R. Ingalls
R.R. Marquardt
K.M. Wittenberg
Cereal Production Project Funded At Brandon Station
Agriculture Canada funds a four year cereal crop management study at Brandon Research Station with $727000 under the ERDA Canada Manitoba agreement. Programs target wheat barley canola and flax to boost yields profitability via soil management fertilizer use and crop variety selection for Manitoba Crop Recommendations.
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Winnipeg
Canadian Wheat Board
Charles Mayer
Agriculture
John Wise
Agriculture Canada Research Station
Brandon
Manitoba
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