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Correcting Cobalt Deficiency, Laurence C. Snook
Correcting Cobalt Deficiency, Laurence C. Snook
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
COBALT is essential in the food eaten by sheep and cattle. As little as one part of cobalt in 10,000,000 parts of food appears to be adequate.
But if this mere trace is missing, ruminants will waste away and die, even when the feed appears excellent In every other way.
List Of Registered Stock Foods And Stock Licks 1960-61, H G. Cariss
List Of Registered Stock Foods And Stock Licks 1960-61, H G. Cariss
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
All foods for stock sold in Western Australia are required by the Feeding Stuffs Act, 1928-1955, to be registered annually with the Department of Agriculture.
For the purposes of the Act, "Food for Stock" includes stock licks, which in turn embrace all preparations claimed to supply or primarily intended to supply mineral matter to stock.
Tree Lucerne : A Fodder Crop With A Future, Laurence C. Snook
Tree Lucerne : A Fodder Crop With A Future, Laurence C. Snook
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
IN December, 1952, an article was published in this Journal drawing attention to the potential value of white flowered tree lucerne (Cytisus prolifer) as a source of nutritious green fodder during the dry summer months.
Figures were quoted to show that heavy yields could be obtained year after year with very little effort, and no outlay other than for fertiliser.
The advantages to be gained from the cultivation of this tree were made very apparent and many farmers set out to grow the shrub.
Feeding For Egg Yolk Colour, P Smetana
Feeding For Egg Yolk Colour, P Smetana
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
ON July 3, 1961, the Western Australian Egg Marketing Board commenced paying a bonus to producers for yolk colour.
This is an extremely important step in the marketing of eggs and should have a widespread beneficial effect on the poultry industry of this State.
Selecting A Herd Sire, R A. Bettenay
Selecting A Herd Sire, R A. Bettenay
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THERE is now ample evidence that most of the differences in production between herds are determined by feeding and management, with differences in genetic merit playing a relatively minor role.
It seems that the quickest way to increase production is by improved feeding, whilst in some herds much production is being lost by faulty milking techniques.
The Feeding Of Pigs In The Wheatbelt, S R. Dunstan
The Feeding Of Pigs In The Wheatbelt, S R. Dunstan
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
ONE of the biggest costs in pig-meat production is feeding, and it is of vital importance for the farmer to understand what presents a balanced and economic ration, in order that he can take steps to achieve maximum efficiency.
Hay For The Dairy Herd : Quality Or Quantity?, F E. Ryan
Hay For The Dairy Herd : Quality Or Quantity?, F E. Ryan
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
CONSERVATION of hay on dairy farms has increased in recent years but so far emphasis has been on quantity rather than quality and in some districts paddocks are closed up very early to increase yields per acre of hay.
Recent trials have shown that late closing of hay paddocks on dairy farms gives higher quality hay, more winter grazing and a better balanced pasture. The gain in quality more than compensates for any drop in yield.
Autumn Lambing Means Autumn Feeding, C J. Spencer
Autumn Lambing Means Autumn Feeding, C J. Spencer
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
MANY Merino flocks in the agricultural areas Iamb down in the autumn months.
This means that the lambs are being developed and reared when paddock feed is at its worst, and this in turn means that a well-planned supplementary feeding programme is essential.
Beef Growth Rate Studies : Wokalup Research Station, Maurice C. Cullity
Beef Growth Rate Studies : Wokalup Research Station, Maurice C. Cullity
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Comparison of Growth Rates on Irrigated and Unirrigated Pastures of Two Year Old and Yearling Beef Dairy Crosses and of Yearling Jersey Steers.
Second West Australian Random Sample Egg Laying Tests : 1958-59, R H. Morris
Second West Australian Random Sample Egg Laying Tests : 1958-59, R H. Morris
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
4S part of the poultry improvement plan for Western Australia, the Department of Agriculture inaugurated a random sample laying test for commercial grade chickens at the Poultry Research Station, Herdsman Lake, in 1957.
Better Rations For Broiler Production, P Smetana
Better Rations For Broiler Production, P Smetana
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
DURING 1959, trials were conducted at the Poultry Research Station, Herdsman Lake, with the object of developing a broiler-feeding ration that was better than the one at present recommended by the Department of Agriculture and commonly used by local broiler producers.
A Survey Of The Incidence Of Lupinosis In Sheep In The Dandaragan District In 1959, H G. Neil, W. J. Toms, C. M. Ralph
A Survey Of The Incidence Of Lupinosis In Sheep In The Dandaragan District In 1959, H G. Neil, W. J. Toms, C. M. Ralph
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
FOLLOWING widespread losses of sheep grazing on dry lupins, a survey of flockowners' experience with the disease was made by the Department of Agriculture in one of the districts most affected.
The idea of a survey originated from discussions with the President, Mr. K. E. Jones, and several other members of the Dandaragan Pasture Improvement Group.
The information obtained from the survey has provided a valuable factual basis for the design of laboratory and field experiments.
List Of Registered Stock Foods And Stock Licks 1960-61, H G. Cariss
List Of Registered Stock Foods And Stock Licks 1960-61, H G. Cariss
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
All foods for stock sold in Western Australia are required by the Feeding Stuffs Act, 1928-1951, to be registered annually with the Department of Agriculture.
Cutting Costs In Calf Rearing, N A. Scott
Cutting Costs In Calf Rearing, N A. Scott
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
RAISING calves as herd replacements and as a sideline to provide added income is becoming increasingly popular.
This is particularly noticeable since the inception of the Artificial Breeding Scheme whereby farmers are at liberty to breed herd replacements from their most productive cows and use semen from beef breeds for the poorer types.
Foster-Mothering Of Calves, Maurice C. Cullity, K. W. Simes
Foster-Mothering Of Calves, Maurice C. Cullity, K. W. Simes
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
"SAVE those calves" is a slogan which has been used frequently in propaganda to reduce the slaughter of heifers when it is thought that the supply of replacement animals to our dairy herds might be unduly low.
Although there is no fear of this at present, the wastage of calves both heifers and bulls, in Western Australia is unduly large.
The Care Of The Breeding Sow, P C. Beck
The Care Of The Breeding Sow, P C. Beck
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
PIG-RAISING is a specialised field of animal production, which, to be profitable must incorporate both a scientific and a practical approach.
These two factors must be complementary, for without a sound practical approach, the value of the scientific principles involved, e.g., in breeding and compounding rations would accordingly be reduced.
Registered Stock Foods : Supplementary List, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Registered Stock Foods : Supplementary List, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
List of Registered Stock Feeds (Supplementry List
Milk Fever (Hypocalcaemia) Of Cows, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Milk Fever (Hypocalcaemia) Of Cows, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE condition known as milk fever is almost essentially a disease of highly productive adult milking cows at the time of calving.
It is characterised by a low blood calcium level causing a sudden general depression of consciousness of the cow and muscular paralysis.
Without treatment most cases result in the death of the cow.
Can Heifers Be Fed Too Well?, Laurence C. Snook
Can Heifers Be Fed Too Well?, Laurence C. Snook
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
DURING recent years, emphasis has been given to the results of experiments conducted overseas, which appear to show that when heifers are generously fed, this reduces their ability to produce milk in later life.
As a result, some dairymen now believe that heifer calves should be kept lean rather than in prime condition.
It has become common to hear statements to the effect that generous feeding encourages calves to become "beefy," at the expense of the milk-producing attributes which are essential in a dairy cow.
Drought Feeding Of Sheep, Laurence C. Snook
Drought Feeding Of Sheep, Laurence C. Snook
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
WHEN this talk on drought feeding of sheep was suggested conditions were very serious over large tracts of pastoral country.
Many stations had not received a worthwhile rain for over 12 months and it appeared that grazing animals would have to be fed if they were to survive.
Requests have been received for advice on the cheapest way to keep sheep alive. Drought feeding in any form is a gamble. There is always the risk that the stock will eventually die despite the consumption of much costly feed.
It follows that if an effort is to be made to save …
Studies In The Mulga Pastoral Zone. 2. Some Aspects Of The Value Of The Mulga Scrub, D G. Wilcox
Studies In The Mulga Pastoral Zone. 2. Some Aspects Of The Value Of The Mulga Scrub, D G. Wilcox
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE mulga pastoral zone is so named since most of its area is dominated by Mulga (Acacia aneura).
The mulga is found associated with shrubs and grasses in almost all plant habitats. In its various forms it can associate with spinifex (Triodia basedowi), Wandarrie Grasses (Danthonia, Eragostis and Eriachne spp.) and with low shrubs on flood plains, hills and breakaways. It may even attempt to become established in salty communities, though this is never completely successful.
The scene the area offers from its low hills is one of a succession of low undulations, occasionally scarred by creeks or breakaways and …
Autumn V Spring Shearing, W L. Mcgarry, I. K. Stott
Autumn V Spring Shearing, W L. Mcgarry, I. K. Stott
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
IN the agricultural areas of this State it is customary to shear in the late winter or spring, usually some time between July and September.
In an experiment conducted at Muresk Agricultural College during the past two years it has been shown that shearing in autumn (March) has resulted in more wool being produced with higher returns than when shearing at the conventional time.
How Much Food Should I Give My Dog?, F C. Wilkinson
How Much Food Should I Give My Dog?, F C. Wilkinson
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THIS is a question which every veterinary surgeon has heard hundreds of times, and one that it is impossible to answer in general terms because dogs differ so much in their food requirements and because the nutrient values of various foodstuffs vary considerably.
Help Those Lambs To Live, C J. Spencer
Help Those Lambs To Live, C J. Spencer
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
IN almost all breeding flocks the most serious stage of sheep loss is from birth to three days of age with the majority of these losses occurring at birth or during the first day.
The number of lambs lost at this time is rarely known, but survey work shows that on most properties ten to twenty of every hundred lambs born are dead before three days of age.
The economic importance of such losses cannot be emphasised too much. Money has been expended for rams as sires, while the ewes have received extra feed and have had their wool production …
Registered Stock Foods 1960-61 : Supplementary List, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Registered Stock Foods 1960-61 : Supplementary List, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
A supplement to the list of Registered Stock Feeds available in West Australia.
Honey Flora Calendar For January, R S. Coleman
Honey Flora Calendar For January, R S. Coleman
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
A look at Flora available in January.