THE EARLY YEARS OF TEXELS IN CANADA
Authors Gordon and Reta Young- Thorndale, Ontario, Canada.
- media and this became a problem in the future o1' the operation. Received considerable
information from the Danes on Texels and their regulations on exporting.
- Dr. Armstrong visited Denmark - met with senior faculty at Royal Danish Veterinary
University. Danish Agriculture officers and the Danish Sheep Association - the
decision there was to proceed with importation of embryos.
- We had several discussions with Health of Animals Ottawa, very lukewarm at first
they had no policy on ovine embryos and invited us to write a protocol covering
importation. They accepted our proposal.
- Ottawa stalled continually - said they couldn't get approval from U.S.D.A. eventually
we discussed our application with U.S,D.A, and they had no problem - still no action
from Ottawa.
1986 - 1990
- Finally after repeated follow ups we received an O.K. with some restrictions that may
or may not be applied.
- Formed a company Nissouri Livestock Genetic Research Ltd.
Busy selling shares along with keeping up with regular activity - planning for selection
of sheep and flushing.
- Negotiations on leasing, ewes and rams - setting up a quarantine station - finding a
location for flushing and much more. Also trying to fit Danish arrangements into Dr.
Armstrong's schedule.
