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Producing 20-Month Old Beef Steers Off Annual Pasture, K D. Greathead, D. J. Barker, W. J. Ryan
Producing 20-Month Old Beef Steers Off Annual Pasture, K D. Greathead, D. J. Barker, W. J. Ryan
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
A recent Mt Barker experiment compared two systems of fodder conservation with continuous grazing, using two types of steers, at three stocking rates. Year-round performance, carcass composition, and resulting costs and returns per hectare were assessed.
Production per hectare was greatest from crossbred steers at the intermediate stocking rate with either type of fodder conservation.
Rejections Of Sheep And Lamb Carcasses Are Costly, R H. Wroth, R. J. Suiter
Rejections Of Sheep And Lamb Carcasses Are Costly, R H. Wroth, R. J. Suiter
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
A 1976 survey of more than 48 000 sheep and 25 000 lambs slaughtered at two of Western Australia's export abattoirs has indicated a high rejection rate for W.A. carcasses. Rejections may be for disfiguring, blemishes requiring trimming or for diseases which can lead to condemnation.
Savings that producers can make by simple management changes, could thus save the industry $3.12 million a year. Reduction in other causes of rejection or further reduction in some of those mentioned id feasible but requires more research and may be more difficult to achieve.
The Autumn Feed Problem In Beef Cattle Management, D J. Barker, P. J. May
The Autumn Feed Problem In Beef Cattle Management, D J. Barker, P. J. May
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
In south-western Australia all grazing stock face a period of 'inadequate' nutrition each autumn.
The Department of Agriculture's beef production research programme has for some years sought solutions to this problem, and the results from the programme have been used to develop strategies for achieving satisfactory production levels at least cost during autumn.
This article discusses the resulting techniques, and the research on which they are based.
Buying Veterinary Products : Read The Label First, G A L Ward
Buying Veterinary Products : Read The Label First, G A L Ward
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Chenicals for animal health, and processed feeds must be registered and labelled.
Registration is intended to insure that products are effective for the purpose they are sold, and safe when used according to instructions.
It is important to read the lable to understand the correct use of the product.
Crutching Cradles Can Work Well, N M. Marney, R. A. Mills
Crutching Cradles Can Work Well, N M. Marney, R. A. Mills
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Crutching cradles allow successful do-it-yourself crutching if a continuous flow of sheep can be maintained. This article describes some units available and discusses costs.
Low Cost Fencing, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Low Cost Fencing, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Fences with more wire and posts are not necessarily stronger.
Design using high tensile wire can save on materials and reduce costs.
New Policy Hits Hard At Sheep Lice, F C. Wilkinson
New Policy Hits Hard At Sheep Lice, F C. Wilkinson
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
In March 1977 the regulation requiring compulsory routine dipping of all sheep within 30 days of shearing changed, and only infested flocks were required to be dipped. This change has allowed concentrated eradication efforts.
Controlling Annual Ryegrass Toxicity, C H. Trotman
Controlling Annual Ryegrass Toxicity, C H. Trotman
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Eight years of intensive work has changed annual ryegrass toxicity from an unknown killer to a manageable problem.
Some Basic Facts About Primary Blowflies, N Monzu
Some Basic Facts About Primary Blowflies, N Monzu
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Research has begun on blowfly species attacking sheep in Western Australia. Already this research has indicated the importance of a species in Western Australia which is not a problem in the Eastern States.
Future management of sheep flocks to minimise fly strike may require recognition of the differences between blowfly species. This article gives a description of the primary species - those which can initiate strikes.
Pigs May Need More Protein, N W. Godfrey
Pigs May Need More Protein, N W. Godfrey
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Results of trials indicate that meatmeal based rations of 18 to 20 per cent protein may improve carcase quality and give better returns.
Profitability Of Finishing Cattle On Grain : Recent Research Results, W J. Ryan
Profitability Of Finishing Cattle On Grain : Recent Research Results, W J. Ryan
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Some thoughts on how to finish beef cattle in time for the autumn-winter period.
Super And Stocking Rates At Kojonup After 10 Years, J W. Bowden, B. Scurr, R. Glencross, K. Longbottom
Super And Stocking Rates At Kojonup After 10 Years, J W. Bowden, B. Scurr, R. Glencross, K. Longbottom
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
A Department of Agriculture trial on old land at Kojonup has been comparing rates of superphosphate and stocking of sheep for 10 years.