National Beef Sire Evaluation Program gains momentum
Agriculture Canada outlines a new National Beef Sire Evaluation Program extending the Record of Performance home test to compare calves from selected bulls. Initial focus is on weight performance with plans to add carcass quality and calving ease, aiding breeder choice and beef exports. Farmers can contact district livestock supervisors for details.
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Livestock Division
Agriculture Canada
Livestock Administration
Department of Agriculture
Management of Sows After Weaning
Upland farming and breeding guidance from the University of Alberta and U.S. experiments outlines feeding and management to boost litter size. Key points include 24 hour feed and water deprivation post weaning, individual penning, double servicing during heat, cross breeding with three breeds, optimal nursing around four weeks, and antibiotics potentially raising conception rates by about 10 percent.
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England
Animal Science Department
University of Alberta
York and Lacombe
United States
Autopac rate hike critics question record size in Canada
Manitoba private insurers challenge Autopac rate increases announced by Bill Uruski. They warn a direct comparison is difficult due to variables in coverage and surcharges. The package adds 14–19.5% base, 24% average on added policy, and gas and permit fees, boosting Autopac revenue and the province’s auto insurance bill to about 65 million annually.
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Canada
Manitoba
Bill Uruski
Uruski
Autopac
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