Growth implants a good investment for livestock gains
A leading animal nutritionist from Agriculture Canada's Fredericton station says implants boost growth and feed efficiency, with about $10 return per $1 invested. Studies show twice implanted calves gain more weight than nonimplanted ones, though implants are not advised for herd replacements or breeding bulls.
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Jim Nicholson
Agriculture Canada
Fredericton, N.B
Fredericton
Nicholson
Wheat Board Advisory Committee Meets August 25 1981 Notes
The Wheat Board Advisory Committee met with eight members, four Commissioners, Senator Argue and senior staff from the Wheat Board, Grain Transportation Authority and Argue's office. Throughput could rise 60 percent in Thunder Bay with a six 24 hour day operation. Exports may reach 25 million tonnes. rail car capacity is adequate for now. Vancouver and Prince Rupert move grain well while Thunder Bay faces labor issues. Churchill association invited to next meeting. High protein sampling, bursary program for advanced students, and permit issuance discussed.
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Wheat Board
Argue
Grain Transportation Authority
Vancouver
Prince Rupert
Thunder Bay
Churchill Association
Soil erosion in Manitoba and crop residue use
The article discusses wind erosion in Manitoba over the past years, blaming black summer fallow and fall tillage for soil loss. It stresses crop residues as key to reducing runoff, crusting, and erosion while weighing weed control and moisture goals, offering fall chemical strategies and spring alternatives to protect soils.
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Manitoba
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Notre Dame Avenue
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Rossbum
M.A.C.C
Rosson
St Soneente
Dave Pizzey
Binscarth
Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd
England
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