Calving Difficulties Linked to Weight Sex and Calf Size
Agriculture Canada releases an information bulletin summarizing a decade of data from about 7000 births in Brandon and Manyberries confirming calving problems rise with lighter heifers, older age, harsh conditions, and when calves are male or heavier. Conception rates drop 20 percent in Brandon for affected heifers. pelvic measurements appear unreliable. Copies available from Agriculture Canada Research Brandon Manitoba.
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Jolson named director general for DIAND Manitoba
Linda Jolson is appointed director general for the department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development in the Manitoba region. She joined Jan 18 and is a former Manitoba Hydro executive with prior Manitoba government roles. She replaces Emil Korchinski who left for the Saskatchewan Treaty Commissioner’s Office in December.
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Linda Jolson
Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
DIAND
Manitoba
Ms. Jolson
Manitoba Hydro
Government of Manitoba
Insurance solvency protection plan announced in Manitoba
Manitoba announces a national life and health insurance compensation plan to shield consumers from insurer insolvency. Policyholders can retain coverage with guarantees for death benefits up to 200000, annuities and disability payments up to 2000 monthly, and cash values up to 60000, funded by licensed insurers via the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Compensation Corporation. The plan mirrors the earlier property and casualty compensation scheme and imposes no provincial government cost.
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Ed Connery
Mr. Connery
Manitoba
Canadian Life and Health Insurance Compensation Corporation
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