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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.