Exotic cross cattle show mixed results in Canada study
Agriculture Canada reports cattle performance tests across Brandon, Lethbridge and Lacombe. Exotic Cross heifers yield heavier calves but lower calving survival than Hereford Angus crosses. Simmental crosses deliver the heaviest calves. Shorthorn dams also produce heavier calves. About 1,000 crossbred heifers studied. comparison heifers included Hereford Angus. Information available from Ottawa office with publication 1537.
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Agriculture Canada
Brandon
Man
Lethbridge
Alto
Lacombe
Alta
Manitoba
Sir
John Carling
Carling Avenue
Ottawa
Rural planning issues in municipal elections
The Manitoba Association of Planners urges voters to consider land use in Rural Municipalities addressing preservation of open space, land speculation, and conflicts between farming and development. It cites a lost park land offer, the impact of speculative profits, and the need for candidate positions on land use policies to avoid high future costs. It emphasizes citizen participation to shape local priorities.
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Manitoba Association
Canadian Institute of Planners
Winnipeg
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