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Sheep Lice : Prospects For Eradication, F C. Wilkinson
Sheep Lice : Prospects For Eradication, F C. Wilkinson
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Sheep biting lice have been controlled over the past 86 years in Western australia by a combination of routine insecticidal treatment after shearing and action by the department of Agriculture officers under legislation.
In July 1987 the sheep industry and the State Government will implement a plan to eradicate lice from sheep flocks in the agricultural areas and eventually in the pastoral areas. To achieve this the co-operation of many sectors of the industry will be required. Assuming co-operation is forthcoming, it is possible that by 1996 wool from agricultural areas will be free of lice and insecticidal treatment form …
Barber's Pole Worm : A New Solution, R B. Besier
Barber's Pole Worm : A New Solution, R B. Besier
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Barber's pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) has been a major problem to the sheep industry for many years. About ten million sheep graze in Western Australia's high rainfall areas where barber's pole worm is prevalent, and the annual cost of losses and control totals millions of dollars each year.
Research in progress in Albany now offers the prospect of prolomged and reliable control of barber's pole worm, by means of few drench treatments.