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Livestock, Other livestock

Mood Lighting

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A two-year-long study taking place in Manitoba is examining whether artificial changes in daylight can result in out-of-season lamb production through off-season breeding. Out-of-season breeding by manipulating daylight is not new to the sheep industry, but it has never been tested in Manitoba s unique environment. Sheep only breed when the days are short, then
Cereals, Opinion

Letters – for Oct. 20, 2011

We welcome readers comments on issues that have been covered in the Manitoba Co-operator.In most cases we cannot accept open letters or copies of letters which have been sent to several publications. Letters are subject to editing for length or taste. We suggest a maximum of about 300 words. Please forward letters to ManitobaCo-operator, 1666DublinAve.,Winnipeg,
Crops

U.S. Listeria Death Toll Hits 18

news reuters Eighteen people infected with listeria have died so far in the deadliest foodborne outbreak in the U.S. in more than a decade. One hundred people in 20 states have been infected with one of the four listeria strains involved, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Listeria monocytogenes is a frequent
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Agent Orange Case Proceeds

briefs new york/reuters Monsanto Co. has lost a bid to close part of a lawsuit alleging the company caused health injuries to residents living near a plant that made the Vietnam War-era U.S. military defoliant Agent Orange. Monsanto, which operated a Nitro, West Virginia, chemical plant from 1934 to 2000, argued it was working as
Beef cattle, News

U.S. To Ban More E. Coli Strains

The U.S. government is expected to ban the sale of ground beef contaminated with six types of the E. coli bacteria that can cause serious cases of food-borne illness, food-safety and industry groups said. So far, one type of E. coli, 0157: H7, is banned as an adulterant, the result of an outbreak of illness
Livestock

Using Anti-Inlammatory Drugs To Reduce Pain In Cattle

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With the advent of the increasing consciousness in animal welfare, any products which can relieve pain, decrease inflammation and reduce fever are a welcome addition to the repertoire of veterinarians. They also may have a place in controlling post-surgical pain or inflammation such as with castration or dehorning. With pain/inflammation/fever controlled, there is less stress,
Opinion

Food Regulatory Reform Not Needed

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Like a bad rash that just won’t go away, talk of major legislative change to Canada’s food regulatory system is back. This talk is worse than just a waste of time because it distracts people from focusing on what can and should be done now to reform our food regulatory system. Our legislation is fine
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Grain Growers Offers Budget Wish List

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Modest changes in government policy could reap major benefits for farmers, the Grain Growers of Canada says in a pre-budget consultation paper for the Commons Finance Committee. Making agriculture research a key priority and rewarding producers for good environmental farm practices are among the suggestions GGC has for the committee, which holds hearings this fall
Country Crossroads, Oilseeds

Recipe Swap – for Aug. 25, 2011

HereareacoupleofcookierecipesandayummysnackingcakeforSeptember’slunchboxes. ZUCCHINI SNACK CAKE Barb Galbraith of Oakvillesent us this recipe in response to our call for zucchini-based recipes. Thank you, Barb. 3 large eggs 1/4 c. honey (liquid) 1-1/4 c. brown sugar 3/4 c. canola oil 1/2 c. plain yogurt 1/2 tsp. grated orange rind 2 c. flour (white or whole wheat or mixture)
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Turkey Recall Raises U.S. Food Safety Questions

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U.S. food safety advocates are calling for changes to meat recall rules after regulators took months to warn the public about a salmonella outbreak that has sickened nearly 80 people and caused one death. Cargill Inc., one of the largest U.S. meat producers, on Aug. 3 recalled roughly 36 million pounds of fresh and frozen

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