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Coccidiosis In Lambs On The South Coast, A J. Hadlow Jan 1969

Coccidiosis In Lambs On The South Coast, A J. Hadlow

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

Outbreaks of coccidiosis among autumn-born lambs on the south coast have approached epidemic proportions this year.

Similar outbreaks are likely among late winter-spring born lambs. This article describes the disease and suggests measures for prevention and treatment.


Oat Diseases In Western Australia, W R. Tweedie, W. A. Shipton Jan 1969

Oat Diseases In Western Australia, W R. Tweedie, W. A. Shipton

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

OVER ONE MILLION acres of oats are grown yearly in this State, making the crop next in importance to wheat.

Pathogenic organisms are responsible for considerable reductions in yield, yet losses can be minimized if control measures are taken.


Eye Cancer In Cattle, E P. Meyer Jan 1969

Eye Cancer In Cattle, E P. Meyer

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

THE CONDITION known as eye cancer occurs in all ages and breeds of cattle but is most common in certain strains of the Hereford breed that have non-pigmented or mottled eyes and eyelids.

A yearly incidence of up to 5 per cent can occur in susceptible herds.


Drenches For Treatment And Control Of Worms In Sheep : 1969 : Efficiency, Cost And Safety, W A. Halhead, G. De Chaneet Jan 1969

Drenches For Treatment And Control Of Worms In Sheep : 1969 : Efficiency, Cost And Safety, W A. Halhead, G. De Chaneet

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

THERE is a wide variation in the efficiency and cost of drugs for worm control in sheep.

Generally, the higher the efficiency, the greater the cost. Prices are subject to change, and may vary with the amount of drench purchased.