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Sheep Dipping
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3
The dipping of all sheep in the Southwest Division of the State, as well as in the Dundas, Esperance and Westonia road districts and those portions of the Merredin, Narembeen, Lake Grace and Phillips River road districts situated east of the No. 1 Rabbit Proof Fence is compulsory, and is required to be carried out within six weeks of the date of shearing.
Shearing Shed Design, W L. Mcgarry
Shearing Shed Design, W L. Mcgarry
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3
As the returns from sales of wool represent a large proportion of many farmers incomes at the present time, it is essential that the fullest consideration should be given to any factors affecting the lifting and preparation of the clip for market. Foremost among these is the provision of adequately-designed sheds with plenty of light and sufficient space for shearing and classing and for the wool tables, bins, press and other equipment.
Shearing Time, M Butler
Shearing Time, M Butler
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3
Shearing time on the farm with its attendant worries will soon be coming: around. Now is the time to see that everything is in readiness so that there shall be no hold-ups during the shearing. Any stoppages during shearing are costly to the farmer, and represent a waste of valuable time for the shearers. In order to ensure smooth shearing it is the farmer's responsibility to see that nothing over which he has control is left undone, particularly in regard to his machinery and shed equipment.
"Swelled Head" In Rams, C R. Toop
"Swelled Head" In Rams, C R. Toop
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3
During the summer and autumn months a disease of rams, popularly known as "swelled head" or "big-head" is encountered from time to time in Western Australian flocks. The condition is almost entirely confined to rams of the horned breeds and outbreaks which have come under notice in this State have occurred only among Merinos and Dorset Horns. Young rams and weaners are most frequently affected and the disease results from the infection of wounds about the forehead sustained by the animals when fighting.
Aids To Better Shearing, W. L. Mcgarry, J. Reilly, M. Butler
Aids To Better Shearing, W. L. Mcgarry, J. Reilly, M. Butler
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3
The demonstrations and instructional work in shearing that have been carried out in the farming areas have revealed the universal difficulty among learner-shearers in "getting a cut." Experience has shown that this absence of good cutting in handpieces has been due in large measure to the general lack of knowledge regarding grinding and the correct adjustment or "setting up" of the combs and cutters on the handpiece. Poor cutting has also resulted from the common practice of using combs and cutters that do not match, together with faulty handpiece maintenance. These and other factors leading to such poor results will …