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\ D & 5 5 \ " SL 5 A i) § 175 ' - 3 NL NGL WA \ ' 0 18 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Monday, Dec. 23, 1974 . A 2 R : Ny + Cubans are friendly a Ae develop a species of animal integrated social units in insemination, pastures, fer- that can withstand the hot that the bohios (palm tilizers ete. visit these plans - climate. tropical ticks and shacks) are replaced by new each year for periods from 1 disease and at the same time owns, with schools, hospit- - 6 months, to train the vield large quantities of als, shops etc., built by the Cubans in the practical milk. The crosses are desig- nated F1, F2 and F3. Most bulls and semen were origin- ally imported from Canada, but now that Cuba has developed most of its own sires, the main imports are natives of the area and the population is trained and educated to work as engineers, "technicians, herdsmen etc. The plans can house up to 40,000 people with some 100,000 head of aspects and economics of dairy cattle raising. In addition there are presently 14 Cuban herdsmen, engineers and techinicians in Ontario for. a one year period, working on dairy now Holstein heifers. cattle and the associated farms in a program arrang- The cattle stations are Milk processing plants, ed by Holstein-Friesian generally grouped together Workshops, pastures, ferti- Association, Agriculture on large development areas lizer plants. Canada and CUSO. : (usually unsuitable for It is quite obvious that one While I did not have an 3 - ; mechanized sugarcane of the prime necessities is opportunity to see as many 4 we growing) but which exhibit characteristics necessary for cattle i.e. high ground, water supplies etc. Although the plans are finally desig- ned as production units for milk, cheese, yogurt, with the necessary processing plants, they are also the training of people to handle these complex and modern facilities. This is essentially the main object- ive of the CUSO dairy cattle management project in that about 12 Canadian special- ists in cattle station manage- ment, breeding, artificial OUR LOWEST PRICES EVER! cattle projects as I would have liked, I did get to a large commercial operation called La Bijirita (The little bird), comprising almost 600 head with some 120 in pro- duction. All these animals were cross-bred and the final plan is through experiment- ation to develop a strain to suit the local conditions. I noted a group of animals that as yet are unnamed or unnumbered. This particul- ar group are five-eighths Holstein and three-eighths Cebu and resemble very eT This Cuban Grand Champion is named Olga and is sired by a Canadian bred Holstein and a female Cebu, the Cuban breed. There is much to see in Cuba and the capital city of Havana. The Republic, com- prising six provinces has a population of approximately 9 million and stretches somé' 730 miles long up to 115 miles in width. Havana has a population of some 2 million and there is no unemploy- ment. In addition to the principal crops of sugar; tobacco, rum .and citrus fruits, tourism is fast becoming a profitable commodity since 1972. Cuba being the largest of the Caribbean islands is stra- tegically located and is high- ly coveted for its beaches, weather, sights and friendli- ness. Tipping is strictly prohibited. I returned after two weeks with a feeling of accomplish- ment and also that of being very welcome there. To anyone who may be contem- plating a visit to Cuba, you will have many pleasantries awaiting you. As the slogan goes, "Talk to anyone who's * been there". . [] MINI MAC 30 much the Holstein breed. It M a or 0 0SesS 1 0% I ncrease Never before has McCulloch is hoped this particular com- 0 olited much saw kasoline oa . bination of blood lines will . Bi " bar and chain cuts logs . ) N 2 feet thick. Automatic oiling extends retain the Juggoansss of the The regional finance com- ed pay increase. pay to'$11,000. In addition, p bar and chain life, makes Mini Mac Cebu and the production of "40004 Thursday to Regular chairman Coun. each member gets a second even easier to use. 18eu. in engine. the Holstein. The feeding recommend to the Jan. 8 George Ashe (Pickering) salary for serving on his only $119.95 and PRRs ment of this nit meeting of regional council had given up the chair so he local council. MINI MAC 35 Nh female Animal Engineer. 1t (hat council members give could present the motion. . 5 a. eh Lon co themselves a 10 percent His pay increase motion was : Big 2 cubic inch del \ i Sibi a a. Er Eine - 15 Aiewenihy to mention the raise in pay for 1975. © seconded by Coun. Gordon ° Uniformed } package -- just 8Y, Ponds InSsing 14" er SRarury precavii xs Acting committee chair- Attersley (Oshawa) and h b d chain. Automatic oiling, too. Save aken at a arms an I. p timo. and money wilh this new McCulloch. Centres for control and as Coun. oo Pilkey ly Coun. Mary store ours . a 3-3 tie vote by . i ony $129.95 spread of disease. supporting the recommend- The raise was opposed by Regional council Wednes- - . . Coun. John Aker (Oshawa), day decided to ask the p POWER MAC 6 | yp | d Coun. Lawrence Malcolm provincial government to AUTOMATIC Reg istration caras (Scugog) and Coun. Christ- bring in a law outlining days Our finest super lightweight. ine Thomas (Oshawa). and hours during which You save $10.00 on this famous McCulloch ' : * LS Co Regi 1 . f S508 So on tus p i Regiona councillors are stores will be allowed to Ete for Senior Citizens = rum cio are stores wil ve alove to : : & year. However, in recognit- speak against the motion 149.95 In response to numerous ations will not be required. work done for two-and- was Coun. Ken Lyall (New- requests from the National The prime purpose of the . p MAC 10-10 ~~ Pensioner and Senior Citiz= cards is to permit OAS a-half months in 1973 for castle), who said the public AUTOMATIC ] ens Federation th redipients to identify them- which they were not paid,. decides when it wants stores Our most popular lightweight chain saw. ns Bon, oper 1 : council members have re- tobe open. "If the people do New low price saves you$10.00. Powerful similar organizations, and selves easily and thus enable ived $12,000 in 1974 the sh 3.3 cu. in. engine. Big 16" bar many individuals concerned them to take full advantage ©©V Am 0 fio wan thie shop open ona 1 and chain handle the toughest jobs. \ with senior citizens. the Of many benefits such as If approved by council, the certain day, they will not Automatic oiling, too. : Department of National merchandise discounts, finance committee recom- shop on that day," he said. - 4195.00 Health and Welfare will be reduced transportation fares mendation will bring the 1975 . issuing identification cards and other similar savings = A & A Sm all En in es to all recipients of Old Age available to senior citizens . g Security benefits. The cards NOW or in tho sure; 2 Hwy. 12 Nort ' will be issued automatically ~The card will contain such y North of Greenbank an a phased basis starting in items of information 'as the Phone 985-2905 the first quarter of 1975 and pensioner's name and OAS . will affect some 1.9 million account number as well as a PLU M Bl NG - HEATI NG You re in Luck When You ve Got a McCulloch Chain Saw OAS recipients. Applic- tamperproof signature strip. i. 3 -- 4 QUALITY WORKMANSHIP . i ART PETROZZI Shur-Gain Feedlot Starter PHONE 985-2581 Rations Help Overcome Stress-caused Diseases and get : PORT PERRY - Cattle onto Full Feed Fast | RENT Al I | | -l Steers and heifers coming into your feedlot can cause youa peck of trouble, unless they are properly I ogs | brought onto full feed. From range or pasture into | New additions to stock i confinement involves many kinds of stress. 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