DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW BREED OF PIGS: THE LACOMBE: I. FOUNDATION AND DEVELOPMENTAL PROCEDURES

1969 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 237-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. T. Fredeen ◽  
J. G. Stothart
Keyword(s):  
Research Program ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Developmental Research ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
Selection Program ◽  
The Public ◽  
Canada Department ◽  
Foundation Stock

The Lacombe breed of pigs, released to the public in 1958, culminated a 12-year developmental research program conducted at the Canada Department of Agriculture Research Station, Lacombe, Alberta. This report describes and summarizes details of the foundation stock, mating plan and selection program used.

DEVELOPMENT OF THE ROMNELET SHEEP

1961 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. F. Peters ◽  
S. B. Slen ◽  
H. J. Hargrave
Keyword(s):  
Inbreeding Coefficient ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
Generation Interval ◽  
Canada Department ◽  
Performance Traits ◽  
White Face ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Standard Deviations ◽  
Skin Wrinkles ◽  
Foundation Stock

In 1935 the Canada Department of Agriculture undertook the development of a new breed of sheep at the Experimental Farm, Manyberries, Alberta. The foundation stock consisted of 15 Romney Marsh rams and 520 Rambouillet ewes, with introductions of 1 Targhee ram in 1942 and 6 Romeldale rams in 1944. Two of the Romeldale rams were used again in 1945. The flock has been closed to outside introductions since 1945 and the breed which resulted has been named "Romnelet".Following the first cross, the F1 animals were inter-mated and no back-crosses were made. A genealogical study up to, and including, 1955 showed the average annual size of the breeding flock to be 10 rams and 338 ewes and the average generation interval 3.5 years. On the average, there were 13 rams and 301 ewes selected per generation. The mean inbreeding coefficient of the 1955 lambs was 8 per cent.Romnelets are polled, open-faced, free from skin wrinkles, with white face and legs and a fleece of [Formula: see text] or [Formula: see text] staple wool. Means and standard deviations of performance traits in the new breed under range conditions are reported.

scholarly journals Understanding the Influence and Effects of Devolution on Agricultural Development: A Case Study of Garissa County, Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 110-114
Author(s):  
Hussein Abdi Ali ◽  
Salah Abdirahaman Farah
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
County Government ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
County Governments ◽  
The Public ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Research Findings

The Agriculture sector in Kenya is as important as the country. Much of the agricultural function was transferred to the devolved units when the new constitution was passed by Kenyans and promulgated. The question many are asking is, have county governments initiated strategies in place to improve food security and ultimately contribute to the economy. Agriculture is the major contributor of our economy today. Kenya needs to be a self-sufficient country and feed its people. County governments have a huge role in ensuring this objective achieved. Based on this, a research title is proposed “Understanding the influence and effects of devolution on agricultural development: A case study of Garissa county, Kenya” The research seeks to clarify to the public and the other stakeholders concerned if actually devolved units have done anything to improve the agricultural sector since its inception. Have county governments put clear, achievable and practical strategies for this sector to grow and how best can counties improve this important sector. The research findings will be very helpful to those who are involve in the agricultural sector, directly or indirectly. The research objectives are; to compare performance of agriculture before and after devolution, to evaluate the achievements of devolution in the agricultural sector, to analyse the challenges faced by county governments in developing this sector, to examine the perception of the public on the best strategies to improve agriculture in Kenya and to give synthesised recommendations to all stakeholders. The research was conducted within Garissa County, four out of the six sub counties. A total of 310 respondents were engaged ranging from farmers, the general public and the staff of the county government The research found out that there is a gap in the sector that needs attention. Agricultural production, although remained steadfast over the years, has been in deplorable situation. The research findings is helpful to all stakeholders-both levels of governments, farmers, the public and non-state actors.  The research commends that the County governments should use bottom-up approach strategy when making critical decision affecting the department. This will aid them obtain raw and unbiased information for action. The department of agriculture experts should be deployed to all sub counties (at the grassroots). 95 percent of these staff stay at county headquarters doing nothing. Their presence at the villages, farms will come in handy or the farmers. People with experience and experts should be employed to spearhead this exercise. Routine visits should be made to the farming areas.

Education and Research for Infrastructure and Public Works

1996 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 120-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neil S. Grigg
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Research Program ◽  
Public Works ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
Policy Studies ◽  
The Public ◽  
Clear Vision ◽  
K 12 ◽  
Global Reach

By clarifying roles through partnerships, the neglect of education and research in policy studies of infrastructure can be remedied, and the public works profession can develop a clear vision of its education and research needs and responsibilities. The American Public Works Association (APWA) has key roles to play, and by using their resources in partnership with K-12 schools and higher education, local chapters can reach out to assist in education and research to benefit both the public works profession and educational institutions. A revitalized APWA education and research program could strengthen the organization and have a global reach. APWA should sort out the cross-cutting and common education themes needed by the public works industry, defining roles that can, in partnerships with others, be implemented clearly and effectively.

DIFFERENCES IN MARKET QUALITY BETWEEN BROILER STRAINS AS EVALUATED BY MARKET GRADING

1959 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-127
Author(s):  
E. S. Merritt
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
Market Quality ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
High Positive Correlation ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Canada Department

Chicks from 10 broiler strains were randomly allotted and reared at three farms. At 10 weeks of age a random sample consisting of 60 birds of each strain, with an equal number of each sex, was taken at each farm, slaughtered and market graded. At each farm, an official inspector graded the birds according to the standards of the Canada Department of Agriculture. Each bird was graded for the four grade factors: conformation, fleshing, fat and dressing.The number of birds in each grade class was not independent of farm, sex or strain. The 10 strains, ranked on grade scores, tended to rank in the same order at each farm, although the agreement was better for some grade factors than others, and was better when based on males than on females. On a strain rank basis, the grade scores for any one grade factor were not, in general, indicative of the scores for any other grade factor. Also on a strain rank basis, there was a high positive correlation between breast angle and grade scores for fleshing: body weight was not correlated with grade scores for any of the four grade factors, with the possible exception of conformation in the case of males.

Holarctic Elements Among the Ichneumoninae of Canada

1956 ◽  
Vol 88 (11) ◽  
pp. 647-652 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerd H. Heinrich
Keyword(s):  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
Canada Department ◽  
Defence Research ◽  
Insect Survey ◽  
Department Of National Defence ◽  
National Defence

The fallowing records represent a supplement to my former publication “Holarctic Elements among the Ichneumoninae of Maine” (Jour. Wash. Acad. Science 43. May, 1953, p. 148-50). They are based mainly on material obtained by the Northern Insect Survey, which is a co-operative project of the Canada Department of Agriculture and the Defence Research Board, Canada Department of National Defence.

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