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Com Berissimo modular Granite counter top a University of Manitoba scientist has figured out How to Cut the amount of greenhouse Gas belching from cows by up to 200 litres a Day feed them Grain instead of grass. For the past four years prof. Ermias Gebreab has been analysing cow burps at the National Centre for livestock and the environment South of Winnipeg to measure the amount of methane Dairy cows produce when they Are fed different types of food. About 98 per cent of the methane from a cow is emitted through its Mouth Only two per cent comes out the other Way said Gebreab. Traditional Wisdom holds that grass is less of a contributor to global warming than More Energy intensive crops like Grain. Keb Reabus report published in the journal of animal science shows that May not be the Case. On wednesday in a Dairy barn at the Glen Lea research station Gebreab recruited a gentle old Jersey steer named George to demonstrated How his study worked. The eating end of the Bovine Guinea pig was guided into a plexiglas feeding compartment with a hooded Collar around its neck to trap the gases. A Hose sucked the stinking Gas out of the feeding area and into a machine that measured the methane. For the actual study Holstein Dairy cows were fed grasses alternating every other week with grains. The amount of methane they produced was measured. The grass fed cows produced 600 to 700 litres of methane per Day compared to about 500 litres per Day for Grain fed cows said Gebreab. That information could help Canada reduce its greenhouse Gas and More accurately predict its methane emissions from cattle. Its estimated 8.3 per cent of Canadas emissions Are caused by farming and 32 per cent of that total from methane producing cows. Gebreab says the grasses cows eat Are harder to digest than grains so they produce More Gas. For now Keb Reabus findings Are being used in the United states not Canada he said. Weave developed the Model Here and the americans use it said Gebreab. The United states environmental Protection Agency has adopted the research to assess its cattle methane emissions. Keb Reabus research is partly funded by the Dairy Farmers of Canada. In Canada National estimates of methane emissions rely on mathematical models such As the one recommended by the intergovernmental panel for climate change Pic said Gebreab. They dont take into account the kind of feed said Gebreab. Their predictions Are not very accurate. His stud yes simulations found that using Picc values can result in a methane emissions overestimate of about 12.5 per cent for Dairy cattle and a 9.8 underestimate for feedlot cattle. Gebreab said his study did not look at which resulted in More greenhouse gases Overall cattle fed perennial grasses like Hay or Alfalfa or animals who eat Grain and All the Energy consumed and pollution produced to Harvest that Grain. His study tried to gain a More accurate assessment of just How Gassy cattle Are depending on what they eat. Carol. Sanders free press. . Ca t he last time Karen head and her sister saw their six year old boys alive they were running to catch the school bus. The boys identified by family As Gerrod head and Ethan Flett were trapped in a shed that caught fire on the Opas kayak Cree nation near the Pas. The youngsters did not survive. Ism still in Shock a Little bit. I dont know i guess were still waiting for them to come out Ger rods Mother Karen said through tears. They always loved each other and loved the whole family. They would always say i love you Mommy and give a hug and kiss to the whole family before they went out. The tragic deaths come less than a year after three boys All under six were killed in a trailer fire in Pukatawagan caused by careless disposal of smoking materials. The cause of tuesdays fire is still being investigated but ramp said no foul play is suspected. An autopsy scheduled for today will officially confirm the identity of the two boys killed. While ramp a vent identified the youngsters the Only missing children on the Reserve Are Ethan and Gerrod the family said. Ethanus Mother Serena head said her son and Nephew were supposed to be playing at the Park tuesday. Instead the cousins were playing with four other children on an abandoned property when Ethan and Gerrod climbed into the shed through a Small Hole in the Wall around 5 p. M., ramp said. The cousins began to play with a lighter once inside family said. The shed full of paper clothing and toys in plastic bags according to Karen head was quickly engulfed in flames. They were playing with a lighter and paper and it got out of control she said. There was a Board nailed up across the door on the outside and they get out. He was my baby. It is believed the two boys could not find their Way out through the Hole because of the thick smoke. Serena head is awaiting the arrival of another baby which would have been Ethanus second sibling. She is struggling with grief while nine months pregnant and is expected to deliver monday. Gerrod meanwhile leaves behind six Brothers and one sister who Are in Complete Shock about their Brothers death his Mother said. Ethan and Ger rods family remembered the youngsters wednesday As playful boys who did everything together. They never left each others Side Ger rods Mother said. They liked playing video games going to the Park Reading stories listening to their mp3s together and dancing. Several local businesses will be closed while the Community mourns the tragic loss including the Hilda Young child care Centre where the kids used to go. Ethan was very full of Energy. A very mature child said the centres supervisor Veronica Lathlin. I found him to be very Bright. He was a very Good talker. Dozens of Community members flocked to the families Homes to offer their support As soon As they heard the news. A lot of places Are going to close Down on Friday Lathlin said. Theress a lot of people supporting them. I even get in through the door when i went to visit because the House was full of people. Meghan. Hurley free press. . Ca a 31 year old Man who nearly died after being bitten by a venomous african Snake will now face a hefty Fine after allegedly violating a City bylaw barring people from having the creatures inside City limits. The Man who was not named by police was reportedly released from St. Boniface general Hospital this week after being rushed there oct. 20 when a Gabon Viper bit him on the face. He was Able to Tell staff what happened before losing consciousness from the vipers lethal venom. A Tivenin had to be flown in from the Toronto zoo. Police said the Man has now been identified As the snakes owner and they have confirmed the Snake was destroyed by some of the mans friends shortly after he was bitten. They have not recovered the snakes remains but say they have gathered enough statements from witnesses to confirm the Snake is now dead. In the Day or so following the incident it a snot immediately Clear if the Snake was at Large in the City. The victim did not fess up to police until recently that he was the owner of the exotic Snake. Const. Jacqueline Chaput said the Man will now face a maximum $ 1,000 Fine under the Cit yes exotic pets bylaw which bans people from owning and keeping venomous snakes crocodiles and other potentially volatile creatures inside City limits. She suggested the Snake bite victim take the Prospect of having to pay the Fine too hard. I think a Fine is something that one would Welcome and have your life rather than have tragic consequences Chaput said. James. Turner free press. . Ca Snake bite victim bitten with hefty Fine by James Turner boys trapped in burning shed killed first nation mourning deaths by Meghan Hurley ism still in Shock a Little bit. I dont know i guess were still waiting for them to come out Gerrod Heads Mother Karen cow burping a lot feed it Grain study could help Canada reduce greenhouse gases living with hearing loss the society for Manitoban with disabilities offers classes to improve your speech Reading skills and enhance coping strategies to live More successfully with your hearing loss at Home at work and in social settings. Join other adults in a fun and relaxed learning environment. For More information Call Judi Bauer 975 3074 toll free 1 866 282 8041 or e mail to Bauer sad. . Ca by Carol Sanders Mike Aporius / Winnipeg free press statue old buddy Chad Bertrand checks out the new statue titled imagine by artist Ruth Abernethy commemorating the Manitoba theatre centres 50th anniversary wednesday featuring Mac founders John Hirsch and Tom Hendry. Bronze statues of the theatre visionaries have been placed outside the Entrance to the Mac on Market Avenue in the Exchange District. The 477 kilogram sculpture Cost approximately $ 150,000. Mike Aporius / Winnipeg free press George takes part in demonstration. 59% of Winnipeg women read the Winnipeg free press on the weekend. A 05_ oct 30 08. Ind a5 10/ 29/ 08 9 49 01 pm ;