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Ambitious Plans for a Civic Wind Energy Scheme in Preston Are Moving Forward
Jan 6, 2014Ambitious plans for a civic wind energy scheme in Preston are moving forward with the appointment of engineering and design consultancy, Hyder Consulting (UK). As a specialist in wind and renewable energy projects, Hyder will be advising ...
Tags: Preston, a civic wind energy scheme, Hyder Consulting, renewable energy
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Additional Steps May Need to Be Taken to Protect Children and Adults
Jan 6, 2014Germs that cause common illnesses, including ear infections and strep throat, can linger on surfaces such as cribs, children's toys and books for hours after contamination -- even after the objects are well cleaned -- according to a small ...
Tags: germs, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, surface
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A Sculpture Made From Nearly 1,000 Pounds of Butter Was Unveiled
Jan 6, 2014A sculpture made from nearly 1,000 pounds of butter was unveiled today at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the show's iconic milkshake served by the Pennsylvania Dairymen's Association. The sculpture, ...
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Two Thirds of US Lamps Facing Huge Threat, Is Likely to Be Eliminated
Jan 6, 2014Householders in the United States are preparing to upgrade their lighting with more energy efficient lamp technologies after the country's ban on 40W and 60W incandescent lamps came into force at the beginning of January. The phase out, ...
Tags: lighting, energy efficient lamp technology, incandescent lamps
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Practitioners Discussed The Disease and Related Developments During a Table Topic Sessions
Jan 6, 2014Veterinarians across the United States and Canada are reporting increasing numbers of horses being diagnosed with Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis infections, also known as pigeon fever. Practitioners discussed the disease and related ...
Tags: Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis infections, pigeon fever
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Conference Will Focus on Challenges and Opportunities
Jan 6, 2014By Bruce Cochrane The chair of the Banff Pork Seminar Organizing Committee says this year's conference will focus on today's challenges and tomorrow's opportunities. The 2014 edition of the Banff Pork Seminar is slated for January 21 to ...
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Beef Industry Posted Quite a Few Successes Last Year
Jan 6, 2014With 2013 now over and 2014 just beginning to unfold, Colin Woodall, vice president for government affairs with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, says the beef industry posted quite a few successes last year which provides a great ...
Tags: Colin Woodall, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, beef industry
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Lack of Supply of Forage Leds to Work Hard to Maintain Consistent Diets for Dairy Cattle
Jan 6, 2014The lack of an adequate supply of forage is leading Michigan producers and their nutritionists to work hard to maintain consistent diets for dairy cattle, says Stan Moore, Michigan State University Extension dairy educator for Antrium ...
Tags: supply of forage, dairy cattle, feed inventories, Michigan
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Dairy Livestock Is Required to Have Individual Identification
Jan 6, 2014As of January 1, 2014 all dairy livestock, including steers, will be required to have individual identification for the purpose of shipment to the state of California. The acceptable forms of identification will be: 1) Official ear tags ...
Tags: dairy livestock, individual identification, California
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Montana Is Continually Looking for New Markets
Jan 6, 2014Montana, known around the world as having some of the highest quality beef genetics, is continually looking for new markets. This year, after receiving funding, the Montana Department of Agriculture meat and livestock marketing officer ...
Tags: Montana, highest quality beef genetics, South African beef genetics
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That Comes The Need for Extra Care and Attention for Horses When Temperatures Plummet
Jan 6, 2014The next few days will bring freezing weather to many parts of the country, and with that comes the need for extra care and attention for horses, donkeys, ponies, mules, and any other outdoor animals. As the temperatures decrease, a ...
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures Prices
Jan 6, 2014Closing Grain and Livestock Futures Prices Mar. corn closed at $4.23 and 1/2, up 3 cents Jan. soybeans closed at $12.89 and 1/4, up 2 and 1/4 cents Jan. soybean meal closed at $424.50, up 70 cents Jan. soybean oil closed at 38.34, ...
Tags: soybeans, crop development conditions, wheat, corn, crop price
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High-Performing Buildings Has Reached a New Milestone, as The U.S. Green Building Council
Jan 6, 2014The movement for healthier, high-performing buildings has reached a new milestone, as the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) issued the 20,000th LEED certification for a commercial project. In December 2013, USGBC's Green Building ...
Tags: U.S.Green Building Council, 20, 000th LEED certification
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Sales of Newly Built, Single-Family Homes Declined 2.1%
Jan 6, 2014Sales of newly built, single-family homes declined 2.1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 464,000 units in November 2013 from an upwardly revised strong pace of 474,000 units in the previous month, according to data released by the ...
Tags: new-home sales, US Department of Housing and Urban Development
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CDC Announced That a Total of 14 Persons Infected with The Outbreak Strain
Jan 6, 2014Late Friday afternoon, the CDC announced that a total of 14 persons (down from the 15 announced by California Department of Public Health on Thursday) infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Stanley have been reported from three ...
Tags: CDC, Salmonella Stanley, cashew cheese, food safety
