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Six-year study examining effects of oil and gas emissions on cattle completed

Six-year study examining effects of oil and gas emissions on cattle completed

May 18, 2006

Calgary, Alberta … A six-year study of cattle herds near oil and gas facilities in western Canada, completed in 2006, has found few associations between emissions and the overall health of cattle.

The Western Canada Study of Animal Health Effects Associated with Exposure to Emissions from Oil and Natural Gas Facilities, released by the Western Interprovincial Scientific Studies Association (WISSA) in May 2006, involved the collection and analysis of data from approximately 33,000 cattle in 205 herds in Alberta, Saskatchewan and northeast B.C.

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Backgrounder - Key Findings - May 18, 2006
Press Release (FINAL) - May 18, 2006
Frequently Asked Questions - May 18, 2006
Backgrounder - SAP - May 18, 2006

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Date Added: 2006-05-18
Date Modified: 2006-05-18