IBR Seen Low After First Provincial Outbreak
Vaccine use keeps IBR counts down as cattle move through spring calving. Dr Bernard Boycott notes only about six cases in recent months, urges vaccination under veterinary guidance to avoid abortion in pregnant animals. Newborn calves suffer intestinal form, adults respiratory form, and vaccines should target calves over six weeks and nonpregnant cows. A separate meeting on April 22 in Hamida will cover landscaping issues with Mr Fred Weir. 4-H speakers Robert McConnell and Wilma Hunkin earn top honors in Shoal Lake contest. McConnell to compete for Harrison Shield in Winnipeg.
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Bernard Boycott
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Boycott
Boycot
Robert McConnell
Mcconnell 4-H
Shoal Lake
Hamiota
Robert
Oakburn
Shuttleworth
Wilma Hunkin
Crandall
McConnell Club
Margaret Dales
Miniota
Winnipeg
Farm borrowing rates lowered in Manitoba
Agriculture Minister Sam Uskiw announced lower interest rates for Agricultural Credit Corporation loans for the next quarter. Regular loans drop to 8 1 4 percent and young farmer loans to 6.4 percent, each three quarters of a percentage point below current levels. The minister also said land mortgaged to the ACC can be transferred into a farmer's corporation at the initial rate.
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Winipeg
Manitoba
Agricultural Credit Corporation
Sam Uskiw
Manitoba Plans Programs to Boost Farm Incomes
The Speech from the Throne outlines a stepped up program to lift farm incomes and rural living standards in Manitoba. It proposes about 4 million in direct farm support, funding for a Department of Co operative Development, stronger regional veterinary services, and expansion of co operatives in northern communities, plus an active agricultural marketing program and ARDA driven rural water and sewer projects. It also mentions efforts to improve industrial milk prices, farm machinery protections, and increased Canada Manitoba collaboration on agriculture policy.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Government of Canada
Limits In Effect For Highway Loads
Winnipeg residents learn that Manitoba highway load restrictions began on April 8 at 6 00 p m Information on limits is available from district offices of the Department of Public Works and Highways The Winnipeg office can be reached at 946 7192 The rules aim to protect highway investment and ensure safer driving during spring season
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Department of Public Works and Highways
Park Residence News: Visits Across Town and Easter Cheer
Calgary residents Mr and Mrs Cam White visit Mrs Campbell while Mrs Even White and grandson Lynn of Rivers share time with local families. Distant relatives from Kenton Roblin and Winnipeg join Mrs Morris and friends for visits, church Easter services, and family gatherings across Melita Arrow River Virden Glenboro Brandon and Treherne.
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Cam White
Calgary
Even White
Lynn
Rivers
Campbell
Kenton
Johns
Morris
Dorothy
Ellen
Eddie
Melita
Douglas Leland
Rollie Clegg
Jim Clegg
Bradley
Arrow River
D. Sutherland
Gunson
Smuttell
Brandon
P. Pearce
Edith Gunson
Russell Gunson
Virden
Allyson Gunson
Winnipeg
Murray
Glenboro
John Gunson
Crandall Church
Newton Smith
Baldwin
J. W. Shamford
Reeder
Bob Boyce
Marylon Gardham
Dianne Harrison
Isabella
Gardham
Harvey Hyde
Treherne
Robertson
Hemphill
Joan
Nick Varish
Philip Norman
Piney
Arnold Hill
Hill
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Fred Weir
Ham
Ida Community Room
RED Cross
Ford Motor Company
Govt
Manitoba Farmers
Sity of
Fort Garry
Kenton Choir
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