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Herb Plant Pests

By ACS Distance Education on March 23, 2015 in Animals & Herbs | comments
Herbs are relatively pest and disease-free, in fact, they are often best used as companion plants to repel insects from more susceptible species.

There are few pests or diseases that generally affect herbs however some plants are prone to specific pests or diseases. For example, bulbs (eg. onion herbs) can rot if they get too wet, rust attacks mint, scale can attack bay laurel, and aphis infests parsley during dry conditions.
 

Mindset Change

By ACS Distance Education on March 18, 2015 in Education | comments

Too many unemployed people have not properly come to grips with how the world has changed; and is continuing to change.

A change in mid set is needed by students and educators; to come into line with the reality of what is happening with the world of employment

 
 

Winter Poultry Care

By ACS Distance Education on March 12, 2015 in Animals & Farming | comments

Chickens are generally hardy animals and can adapt to a range of environments, however they still require special care, like most animals, in the colder conditions. Egg production will usually slow during the winter months, however there are some things you can do to try to help your chickens continue to lay during this time.

 

6 Causes of Brain Damage

By ACS Distance Education on March 12, 2015 in Psychology | comments

The brain is a sensitive organ; but well protected within the human skull.

It can still be damaged though, by a range of different things; including:

  • Abscesses
  • Cerebral infarction
  • AVMs (anteriovenous malformations)
  • Tumours
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Cerebral palsy

 

 

Beef Cattle

By ACS Distance Education on March 12, 2015 in Animals & Farming | comments
Beef breeds are cattle which are prominently selected and bred for meat production. Beef cattle are prized for their ability to lay down muscle and grow to a large size. They are usually of Bos Taurus or Bos Indicus origins, or a combination of both (composite breeds).

Two of the more popular beef breeds are Angus and Brahman. Read on to find out more.