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Western Australia - A Johne's Disease Free Zone, Peter Morcombe
Western Australia - A Johne's Disease Free Zone, Peter Morcombe
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The control of Johne's disease (JD) in Australia is coordinated nationally by Animal Health Australia in conjunction with the livestock industries and the Commonwealth and State "Governments. Zones were established for Australia in July 1999 to control the spread of JD. These zones ensured that surveillance established the prevalence of JD, and that movement restrictions on livestock appropriate to the zone status were implemented. Following many years of surveillance and restrictions on the introduction of livestock, Western Australia has now been declared a Johne's Disease Free Zone - the first in Australia. Johne's Disease State Coordinator Peter Morcombe looks at …
The New Stock Diseases Regulations : A Summary Of Major Regulations Under The New Stock Diseases (Regulations) Act, M R. Gardiner
The New Stock Diseases Regulations : A Summary Of Major Regulations Under The New Stock Diseases (Regulations) Act, M R. Gardiner
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE new Stock Diseases (Regulations) Act proclaimed on August 1, 1970, introduces some new regulations and makes many changes to existing regulations, which could affect most farmers at some time or another.
This article summarises the regulations most likely to affect farmers, with emphasis on new or changed regulations.
Lot Feeding Of Beef Cattle. 5. Feed Lots And Animal Health, W J O Wilkie
Lot Feeding Of Beef Cattle. 5. Feed Lots And Animal Health, W J O Wilkie
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
BRINGING cattle from various sources together in a feed lot makes them more liable to disease than they would be in the open paddock.
Precautions, careful selection, prevention and vaccination can reduce the risk of disease and the possible need for treatment during the feed lot fattening period.
The Animal Quarantine Service, R K. Kent
The Animal Quarantine Service, R K. Kent
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Exotic diseases are a constant threat to Australia's animal industry and there are many reasons for the uncompromising ban on the import of certain animals from overseas.
Such diseases as foot and mouth and blue tongue would cost Australia a tremendous amount of money if they became established here.
Just how Australia protects itself against the introduction of exotic diseases is described by Veterinary Surgeon, R. K. Kent, M.R.C.V.S., in this article .
Horse Problems In The Kimberleys, M R. Gardiner
Horse Problems In The Kimberleys, M R. Gardiner
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
A review of current horse disease and ill-thrift problems in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, with emphasis on the "Kimberley horse disease".
DISEASES and other conditions affecting the health and working capacity of the horse have long had an important bearing on the economy of the cattle and sheep industries of the northern part of Western Australia.
Under present conditions it is impossible to muster stock on the large pastoral leases in the Kimberley districts without the aid of horses, and many other operations would be more difficult if stockmen were denied their services.
Diseases Of Goats, J Shilkin
Diseases Of Goats, J Shilkin
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
MANY of the diseases of goats are common to sheep and cattle, and, as in these species, correct feeding, hygiene and general care and management will assist in the avoidance of serious ailments.
In this article an attempt will be made to advise goat-owners on the diagnosis of the more common ailments, and suggestions as to treatment will be offered where possible.
It should be appreciated however that where veterinary assistance is obtainable it is preferable to first-aid treatment. A qualified veterinarian has access to newer and more efficient methods of treatment than are available to the layman.