The Rural Voice, 1978-12, Page 32lodging resistance.
Regional tests conducted last summer in
19 Iocations in Ontario indicated that Bruce
performed best in northern Wellington
County and Huron County, and in the New
Liskeard and Ottawa areas, says Dr.
Reinbergs.
"It did not fare well in Lambton and
Kent Counties this year because of
drought,"' he says.
This variety was released to SeCan, a
co-operative Canadian seed distributor, in
1977. Last summer it was distributed to
seed growers. "There will be plenty of
Bruce barley available to growers next
year," says Dr. Reinbergs. "However, to
ensure your supply, order early."
Good cattle handling
facilities a necessity
Good cattle -handling facilities are a must
for the modern beef operation, says John
Forsyth, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and
Food beef cattle specialist.
"Not only do these facilities improve
safety conditions, they can also improve
economic returns." he says.
Many modern management practices
require that the animals be properly
restrained. Ropes are unsatisfactory. They
can be dangerous for the animal and the
farmer.
"Modern cattle -handling facilities in-
clude pen, narrow working chute, and head
gate," says Mr. Forsyth. "This makes it
possible for producers to take advantage of
procedures that will make their animals
more salesable."
For example, many producers realize
that implanting growth promotants in-
creases rate of gain and economic return.
Because the implant is inserted in the
animal's ear, the animal must be re-
strained with a head gate.
For the cow -calf operator, good handling
facilities make it easier to artificially
inseminate cows. Pregnancy testing is also
more convenient, says Mr. Forsyth.
Proper handling facilities also make
dehorning. castration, and warble treat-
ments easier.
When health problems occur, handling
facilities can also make diagnosis and
treatment easier.
For maximum effectiveness, handling
systems should be located close to the
cattle. Mr. Forsyth suggests that
producers tie handling systems together
with other facilities, such as the holding
pen, loading chute, and weighing scales
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