Live X rays and Lean Meter aid pork carcass quality study
Canadian researchers at Lacombe Experimental Farm test living pig carcass assessment using X rays at birth and 200 pounds and a Lean Meter device to gauge fat depth. The approach aims to predict quality without slaughter, aided by Purdue developed equipment and wider adoption in US units. Nematodes section highlights their abundance, diversity, and roles in soil fertility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.T. Fredeen
Lacombe Experimental Farm
Canada
Purdue University
United States
Lacombe
Fredeen
A.D. Baker
Science Service Division
Canada Department of Agriculture
Instrument Aids Swine Breeders In Carcass Quality
An aged instrument weighing a few pounds is described as potentially valuable to swine breeders for improving carcass quality by increasing fat content, offering practical benefits to the pork industry through enhanced meat characteristics.
Nematodes Gain Recognition For Farm Aid and Research
The article notes nematodes were neglected but are increasingly viewed as economically important. With experts and nematode specialists now available, farmers and nematologists gain access to targeted assistance to identify responsible nematodes and improve practices.
Community notes from Pine Falls and area events
Community diary entries record a 70th birthday surprise for Mrs. Danysiuk on Thanksgiving Day with fifteen guests, local visits to Manitoba and Manitoba U gatherings, a bake sale at Hudson's Bay, a change of ownership at Saffinick Brothers General Store, and a bear incident spotted by Irene Carlson. Also noted are weddings, christenings, tours to eastern cities, parish dinners, and Abitibi Safety meeting highlights with safety talks and films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Forest Service
Broadway Avenue
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Whiteshell
Rennie
Antto
Hudson’s Bay
Recreation Hall
B. Fraser
J. Tremblay
F. Storey
L. Gervais
Fred Harrison
Whist and bingo drive planned by St Theresa’s group
The notes report Dick i Rhenback winning 19 Safety Awards for the first two weeks of October. A committee meeting at Mrs. H. Romanow’s home approved the regular card night for St Theresa’s Geils. The first whist and bingo drive will occur next week, organized by Mes dames H Lazaruk and Wive Iwanick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Door
Messrs
Dicki R. Rhenback
DENCROSS Community Notices and Visits
Mrs. Ann Smith recently returned from England and joined her husband in Toronto after visiting her mother and relatives. A Ladywood Hall event on Oct. 13 hosted a shower for Miss Joyce Hlady and Mr. Peter Krawchuk, with speeches by Anne Krawchuk, Joyce, and Peter. Neighbors bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Chernetsky and their sons Randy and Alison who moved to Selkirk, with remarks by S. Kowalchuk, J. Hutniak, and W. Chorney. A buffet and sing-along followed. Local teachers attended the North Eastern Convention at Beausejour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Smith
Ann Craplewe
England
UNIRA
Toronto
Ladywood Hall
Joyce Hlady
Peter Krawchuk
Anne Krawchuk
M.C
Joyce
Peter
Harvey Chernetsky
Johnny
Grand Beach
Beausejour
W. Ferens
Local social notes and upcoming meetings in the region
Shumila and others attended the Letwin Yarema wedding at Sifton over the long weekend. Winnipeg residents Mr and Mrs Frank Molinski returned west to Winnipeg after visiting the district. MFA locals plan meetings at Brokenhead School and Ladywood Parish Hall with speakers H TD Woodward and J Schulz. Brokenhead High students hosted a volleyball match in Glenmoor where the girls won and the boys lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MFA
Brokenhead School
H. TD. Woodward
Co-op Guild
Winnipeg
Ladywood Parish Hall
Thalberg North School
J. Schulz
Interprovincial Farm Union Council
Brokenhead High
Mr. Ferens
Glenmoor
Glenoorites
Brokenhead
Community mourns death of Mr. Schinkel
Rugby community extends sympathy to Mrs. H Kowalke Mr. James Schinkel and Mr. Rinehold Schinkel and their families in the loss of their father and grandfather Mr. Schinkel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. St. Pierre
B Fontaine
H. Kowalke
James Schinkel
Rinehold Schinkel
Mr. Schinkel
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THE
Springfield Leader
Etygieia
Springfield Leader Limited
Lac du Bonnet
D. G. Crook
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Distriet
Pine Falls
Les Bailey
Audrey Gunningall
LA. Wawryshyn
Ictoria Beach
M. M. Smith
Allegra
Herbie Krieger
Lorene
Edna Hunt Buchan
Nellie Rozier
C. Gmiterek
Stella Valenta Cromwell
Detcross
Rita Kowalchuk
Elma — C. Wendeborn
Garson — Glenfields
Bevert
Vag
J. Otto Grand
Member
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Unit Bureau OF Circulations
Farm News
Province OF
F. C. Bell
Mines and Natural Resources
Springfield
Jesves
Powerview
Dan Pine Falls
Olive Swanick
Mrs. N. McLellan
Mrs. W. Boivin
California
University of Manitoba
Beatrice Dimock
I. Balod
Balod
C. Urban
N. Cyr
J. Collins
Saffinick Brothers General
Stan Lazaruk
Stan
Irene Carlson
Christina Lesin
Chateau
Hudson’s Bay Store
L. Seguin
St. Theresa's Catholic Hall
Father Bellevance
C.N.R. Express
P. Desautel
St. George
Mrs
A. Hebert
Chicago
E Thomas Have
Thief River Falls
Grand Forks
Mrs. C. Hubbard
Stonewall
Rose Patterson
Notre Dame du Laus
Carol Louise Marie
Hector Dupont
Roland Chevrefils
Joy Dupont
Miss Joy Dupont
Vancouver
Dencross
Shumila
Nikodem
Wecreschuk
Basiuk
Scheer
Greschuk
Mareen
Zadorozny
Stry
Thalberg, Dencross
Ladywood
Frank Molinski
Mrs. B. Scheer
Shirley Wecreschuk
Bird River
Springfield Leader Ltd
Man
Rugby
Evelyn Laneway
Beausejour Hospital
Beausejour, Man
Chiropractic Clinic
Dr. Davidson
Somerset Bik
A. T. Turner
McGill “U
Crawford
Municipal Hall
Whitemouth
Matlin & Company
Municipal
Bank of Nova Scotia Chambers
Joseph Bellan
Beausejour, Manitoba
T. C. Greschuk
Q.C
Confederation
Drache, Meltzer, Essers & Gold
Trans-Canada
South Main Street
A. H. Basman
E.M. Finkleman
B.A
Optometrist
Optician
Portage Ave
Winnipes
Beausejour Hotel
Ici
Parle
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