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permits
request
gran ted
Agriculture Minister John Wise has
announced that his department is accept-
ing requests for permits to import cattle
from continental Europe and, for the first
time, sheep from France this fall.
Import applications will be accepted for
cattle originating from Austria, Belgium,
France, Holland, Italy, Switzerland and
West Germany and for sheep from France.
"Provided that the health status in these
countries remains favorable, and there is
enough interest from prospective
importers, the animals are scheduled to
arrive in Canada in October," Mr. Wise
said.
The cattle and sheep will be shipped
together from Europe and will undergo
their health tests and quarantine at
Agriculture Canada's quarantine station at
Grosse Ile, Que.
"The charges for use of the quarantine
station are presently being reviewed," Mr.
Wise said.
However, he indicated that they would
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not exceed S2.400 for cattle and S500 for
sheep. Mr. Wise also indicated that these
charges would be payable in advance.
The animals chosen for importation must
be selected by July 1 of this year. The
cattle must not be over 11 months of age
and the sheep must be more than 24
months of age and ewes not in lamb at the
time of entry into the European
quarantine station.
The animals are expected to enter the
quarantine station in Europe in September,
1980, and leave for Canada about one
month later. Officials estimate that they
should be released from Grosse Ile to their
owners in early April, 1981.
Transportation of the animals from the
European quarantine station to Grosse Ile,
and from Grosse De to the Canadian
importers' premises is being arranged by
the Joint Import Breeds Advisory
Committee, 2320 -41st Avenue, 'N.W.,
Calgary, Alberta T2E 6W8 (telephone no.
403-276-9242).
Prospective importers can obtain
application forms from the Health of
Animals Directorate in Agriculture
Canada's Food Production and Inspection
Branch of Ottawa. Applicants should
indicate the number, breed and country of
origin of the animals they wish to import.
Deadline for applications is March 15,
1980.
Vet clinic adds new associate
The Goderich Veterinary Clinic have
added a new associate to their mixed
animal practice.
The clinic, operated by Dr. W.A.
Schilthuis and Dr. D. Leeper, welcomes
Dr. Karen L. Galbraith to their staff.
Dr. Galbraith is a recent graduate from
the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph.
In the past, she has had the opportunity to
work in Prince Edward Island and Sask-
atoon clinics, adding to her experience.
Raised on a dairy farm, Dr. Galbraith is
Lite daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brad
Galbraith of R.R. 3, Wingham.
Turkey producers start chain
Turkey producers have decided to get
into the act and launch a string of
restaurants to boost sales of their product.
To date, turkey farmers have loaned
$400,000 to The Great Canadian Turkey
Corp., which still wants to line up another
S1.1 million in loans. Only money from
turkey farmers is being accepted because
at some future date, the loans may be
converted to shares.
The restaurants will be called The House
of Turkey, or La Maison de Dindon
In addition to sit-down meals, the
restaurants will also sell takehome items
including whole, half and quarter broiler
turkeys, turkey burgers, turkey dogs,
turkey salad and pot pies suited to
microwave ovens.
It's hoped the restaurants will become a
franchise operation.
Miss Perth
Junior Farmer
Bonnie Struthers, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Percy Struthers of Listowel was
named Miss Perth County Junior Farmer
at the organization's dance held in Listowel
on May 10.
The 16 year old represented the
Milverton Junior Farmers in the contest in
which contestants were judged on per-
sonality, appearance and public relations
abilities, as well as other qualities. Her
duties will include publicizing the activities
of the Junior Farmers.
Bonnie is a grade 11 student at the
Listowel District Secondary School. who
intends to combine grades 12 and 13 next
year and is thinking of medicine or perhaps
nursing as a career. She is also a former
member of the 4-H Homemaker's Club.
"It mows tangled,
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Ask any M -C Rotary Scythe owner what he thinks
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Equipment
One mile east of Brucelleld on Huron No. 3
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