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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 …
Feeding Behaviour Of Live Sheep During Export, C L. Mcdonald
Feeding Behaviour Of Live Sheep During Export, C L. Mcdonald
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Live sheep exporters in Western Australia often hold as many as 00 000 sheep in assembly feedlots while the consignment is being purchased and assembled before shipment. During the assembly phase the sheep ane introduced to the pelleted rations used on board.
Industry reports have highlighted the wide variability in condidtions, facilities and procedures used, and showed that there was little evidence from which to make recommendations to the live sheep shipping indudtry. This article discusses ten experiments by the Department of Agriculture from 1981 to 1985 designed to investigate what influences the feeding behaviour of Merino wethers under conditions …
Live Sheep Exports : Market Update, E J. O'Loughlin
Live Sheep Exports : Market Update, E J. O'Loughlin
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The live sheep export trade has made an important contribution to the Western Australian sheep industry, with the value of exports peaking at $100 million f.o.b. in 1980-81. In that year Western Australia accounted for 61 per cent of the value of Australian exports of live sheep. In addition, the growth of the live export industry has contribuited to higher prices for other catagories of sheep than would otherwise have been the case.