Good odds for bad weather says UM soil scientist
University of Manitoba soil scientist Dr. Carl Shaykewich says Manitoba’s weather over the past century follows a pattern of extreme variation rather than averages. He notes one growing season in six with less than 23 cm of rain and a 25 percent frost risk around May 25 to June 2, urging long term averages for crop planning.
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Manitoba
University of Manitoba
Carl Shaykewich
Winnipeg
Shaykewich
Vaccinate Your Pets Urged By Agriculture Canada
Agriculture Canada health directorate urges rural pet owners to vaccinate dogs and cats against rabies annually. Dr. Bill Warrell notes higher wildlife contact in rural areas increases rabies risk. urban pets should also be vaccinated. Rabies vaccines may last up to three years. annual shots are safest, especially in Ontario. Federal vets will enforce quarantine for exposed animals. If rabid suspected, notify district office and avoid contact. Keep away from the animal and wear protective clothing if it dies.
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Agriculture Canada
Health of Animals Directorate
Bill Warrell
Ontario
Canada
Warrell
Federal
Iron chlorosis in ornamentals and hay supply note
Iron chlorosis in plants results from iron deficiency, common in lime-rich Manitoba soils, causing interveinal yellowing and leaf whitening in severe cases. Treatments include foliar iron sprays or soil applications. Ontario hay buyers urged to order early due to possible post August 1 fumigation or ministerial deadlines.
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Manitoba
Ontario
Unsafe Boating Laws and Safe Practices
Canada Safety Council warns boaters about legal risks from dangerous operation. Power-driven vessels must yield to sailboats rowboats and canoes while keeping a proper lookout. Under the Criminal Code operators can face imprisonment for dangerous navigation and related violations including impaired operation and failing to stop at accidents. Charges arise from swearing an information before a magistrate.
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Canada Safety Council
Canada
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