SPCA awards
The Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is accepting nominations for awards to individuals who have helped animals in the province.
The most prestigious award, the Zeke Young Memorial Award, is given to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to improve the lives of animals in society.
The SPCA is also seeking a veterinarian and a farmer who have shown outstanding work with animals and a teacher who encourages positive attitudes towards animals.
The awards are expected to be presented in November. Phone 403-447-3600 for information.
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PMU Thoroughbreds
Farmers involved in collecting pregnant mare’s urine for use in estrogen replacement therapy will soon be able to participate in a program designed to introduce Throughbred stallions into the industry.
According the North American Equine Ranching Information Council, the program will improve the value of foals produced within the PMU industry.
Mares that meet certain criteria will be paired with loaned or leased Thoroughbred stallions.
Since the foals will be half Thoroughbred, they will be eligible for registration in The Jockey Club’s performance horse registry.
Pilot programs are expected to begin in the Canadian prairie provinces and North Dakota by spring of 1996.
Dutch elm spreads
The Saskatchewan government said Dutch elm disease has been confirmed in new locations in the province.
Provincial crews have found the disease in the towns of Yellow Grass in south-central Saskatchewan, Storthoaks and Moosomin in the southeastern region.
As well, government officials said infestations along the Red Fox, Pipestone, Brokenshell, and Wascana creeks have spread farther, as have outbreaks along the Qu’Appelle, Souris and Carrot River valleys and along the North Saskatchewan River near Cumberland House.
