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Hydatid Disease In Western Australia, K J. Austen
Hydatid Disease In Western Australia, K J. Austen
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
BECAUSE hydatid disease is a disease of humans as well as animals every consideration must be given to its control and to the prevention of any possible increase in incidence.
The incidence of hydatids in Western Australia has not, in the past, been very high.
However, the great increase in sheep numbers which has taken place in recent years and which is expected to continue for many years to come, will produce a situation where it could be expected that the incidence of the disease will rise unless stock owners, particularly sheep owners, take appropriate steps to control the tapeworms …
What Is The Difference?, F C. Wilkinson
What Is The Difference?, F C. Wilkinson
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
A lesson to be learnt - a dose in time saves the line.
The Problem Of Pesticide Residues In Animal Products, J Craig
The Problem Of Pesticide Residues In Animal Products, J Craig
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
. . . a summary of the present position concerning pesticide residues in animal products, and recommendations for pest control measures which will avoid residue accumulation.
Worms In Sheep. 3. Control Of Worms By Drenching, R W. Butler
Worms In Sheep. 3. Control Of Worms By Drenching, R W. Butler
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
DRENCHING for worm control must be carefully timed in relation to the effect of climatic conditions on the development and survival of worm larvae on the pastures, and the seasonal variation in worm burdens carried by sheep.
These Worms ........ Caused This, F C. Wilkinson
These Worms ........ Caused This, F C. Wilkinson
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE weather had been remarkably pleasant, with an odd shower of rain followed by several warm days.
Just the weather for blowfly troubles, so the owner decided it was time he crutched his breeding flock of 500 ewes.
But as the mob approached the yards trouble was coming
A Guide To Good Lamb Marking, H E. Fels
A Guide To Good Lamb Marking, H E. Fels
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
LAMB marking is the most severe of the various ordeals that sheep are called upon to endure.
It is a series of surgical operations, each involving a risk of infection, and some involving risks of severe haemorrhage.
Growth rate is reduced to the same extent by rubber rings as by the knife.
Worms In Sheep. 2. Seasonal Variations In Worm Burdens, R W. Butler
Worms In Sheep. 2. Seasonal Variations In Worm Burdens, R W. Butler
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The first article in this series described the worms which commonly infest sheep in Western Australia and the symptoms caused by heavy infestations.
This article outlines the effects of seasonal changes on worm burdens in sheep.
AS a basis for planning a worm control programme it is essential to have information on the seasonal changes in worm burdens and on the factors which control these.
In this article, the more important of these are considered.