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Manure Disposal From Piggeries, P Mcnamara
Manure Disposal From Piggeries, P Mcnamara
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Many new piggeries have been built during the past year as more farmers swing over to intensive housing.
In most cases the problem of effluent disposal has been overlooked. This article shows how some pig raisers are beating the problem.
Australian Tractor Test Report No. 41 : The Massey-Ferguson 135, G H. Vasey, F. T. Baillie
Australian Tractor Test Report No. 41 : The Massey-Ferguson 135, G H. Vasey, F. T. Baillie
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE Massey-Ferguson MF-135 is a general purpose tractor of 31 drawbar horsepower. It has 14.9 x 24 pneumatic tyres, and a three-speed gear box with a ratio change which, in the standard model, gives six forward and two reverse gears.
The model tested was also fitted with the optional "Multipower" facility, which gives an "on-the-go" shift to a higher speed for each gear, thus providing 12 forward and four reverse gears.
Piggery Septic System, N E. Macintyre
Piggery Septic System, N E. Macintyre
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
ONE of the problems of intensive houses for pigs is the disposal of the dung and urine.
If proper arrangements are not made to remove this, it soon accumulates in an offensive pile at one end of the piggery, making an excellent breeding ground for flies.
Individual Sow Feeders, P Mcnamara
Individual Sow Feeders, P Mcnamara
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
FOOD is the major cost in any pig enterprise and it is particularly easy for waste to occur in the breeding herd.
Individual feeders enable the pigman to feed each sow according to her need, and enable the sows to eat their feed slowly or quickly as they choose.
Ammonium Nitrate Blasting Agent (Anfo) For Land Clearing, G A. Greaves
Ammonium Nitrate Blasting Agent (Anfo) For Land Clearing, G A. Greaves
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The introduction of "prilled" AN has revolutionised explosives practice and made possible safer and cheaper methods of blasting.
This article outlines the methods of handling and using ANFO blasting agent for land clearing.
Planning A Dairy Farm, A W. Hobbs
Planning A Dairy Farm, A W. Hobbs
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE average dairy farmer makes improvements to his property as opportunity offers, working towards a goal he has formulated in his mind.
This gradual development may eventually lead to his desired layout.
Termites Or White Ants, Clee Francis Howard Jenkins
Termites Or White Ants, Clee Francis Howard Jenkins
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
TERMITES are commonly but erroneously called "white ants."
Actually they are more nearly related to cockroaches than to ants, but their general appearance and subterranean habits have given strong support to the popular designation.
They may be divided into two major groups from an economic point of view, viz., wood-dwelling and earth-dwelling termites.
Mastitis : Modified Teat Cups Give Better Back-Flushing, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Mastitis : Modified Teat Cups Give Better Back-Flushing, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Back-flushing of the teat cups has not brought the expected reduction in the spread of mastitis in some dairy herds.
Replacement of the conventional nut-and-tail nipple with a special flushing nipple, or use of a one-piece teat cup liner, will ensure that flushing is efficient.