The Rural Voice, 1981-09, Page 13Walter Renwick, here with "Sam' has the ability to train dogs to
herd sheep and is able to instruct them with a few quiet words, !ow
whistles and other mysterious sounds known only to the dog. They
are often called upon to help cull a cattle beast out of the herd or to
load an animal onto a truck. No human would take the job -- all that
running around chasing sheep -- and the hours can be terrible.
Room and board is the only pay and an occasional "well done"
from the boss. [Photo by Bev Brown]
Though not common, the disorder is of particular concern to
purebred breeders. The government is now reassessing its policy
on scrapie which, until now, has provided compensation for
farmers whose flocks are affected. That can be costly because
regulations have called for slaughter of the flock of discovery, the
source flock, sales from those flocks and the first -generation
female offspring from those sales.
A committee from the CSC and the Canadian Sheep Breeders
Association has met with health of animals officials in Ottawa and,
according to Walter Renwick, they would like to see a decrease in
the number of herds slaughtered during an outbreak of srapie but
still keep on open border with the U.S. "It's a problem that's
being actively worked on," says Dorothy Sloan.
Here in Ontario, producers are awaiting completion of a
(cont. on page 39)
Why do 1 market
my grain
through my Co-o
Well there are several mighty good reasons neighbour.
I have CONFIDENCE in the abilities of the staff at my
Co-op elevator. I can be certain they will give me proper,
accurate weighing, moisture -testing and grading.
I know that every bushel of grain I market through my
Co-op means more CONTROL of the Grain Market for
farmers like you and me.
Then there's the matter of SERVICE. I know that my grain
will be conscientiously handled, through well equipped facilities
and as fast as is possible. I'm also kept up to date with last
minute market information and prices.
And let's face it, neighbour, it's our business, we OWN a
part of it, the Co-op is working on our behalf, so why shouldn't
we patronize it ... why, we benefit from the very existence
of our Co-op.
We now have a transfer unit on our feed
truck and can move grain from one farm to
another or market it for you through our
Wingham Co -Op Feed Plant.
Before you sell,
call us first for a price.
LUCKNOW
District Co-operative
529-7953
THE RURAL VOICE/SEPTEMBER 1981 PG. 11