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Hydatid Disease In Western Australia, K J. Austen
Hydatid Disease In Western Australia, K J. Austen
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
BECAUSE hydatid disease is a disease of humans as well as animals every consideration must be given to its control and to the prevention of any possible increase in incidence.
The incidence of hydatids in Western Australia has not, in the past, been very high.
However, the great increase in sheep numbers which has taken place in recent years and which is expected to continue for many years to come, will produce a situation where it could be expected that the incidence of the disease will rise unless stock owners, particularly sheep owners, take appropriate steps to control the tapeworms …
The Indian Crow, John L. Long
The Indian Crow, John L. Long
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE Indian crow occasionally reaches the shores of Australia from southern Asia via ships travelling between Indian and Australian ports.
Sheep Programmes For Esperance Settlers With Limited Finance, R J. Doyle, G. D. Oliver
Sheep Programmes For Esperance Settlers With Limited Finance, R J. Doyle, G. D. Oliver
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
FARMING in the Esperance region has now passed through the phase of experimentation into the phase of consolidation.
But not all new settlers are prosperous.
On occasions, a lifetime ambition to own and operate a farm has ended in failure because the settler has been forced through economic circumstances to give up his block.
Too often this follows the unequal struggle of trying to develop a block with too little capital.
Tenth Random Sample Laying Test, 1966-67 : Litter, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Tenth Random Sample Laying Test, 1966-67 : Litter, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
TENTH RANDOM SAMPLE LAYING TEST, 1966-67 - LITTER
POULTRY RESEARCH STATION, WEMBLEY
SECOND PROGRESSIVE REPORT TO 26th FEBRUARY,1967
Average age of birds 215.5 days or 30 weeks and 6 days.
Worms In Sheep. 2. Seasonal Variations In Worm Burdens, R W. Butler
Worms In Sheep. 2. Seasonal Variations In Worm Burdens, R W. Butler
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The first article in this series described the worms which commonly infest sheep in Western Australia and the symptoms caused by heavy infestations.
This article outlines the effects of seasonal changes on worm burdens in sheep.
AS a basis for planning a worm control programme it is essential to have information on the seasonal changes in worm burdens and on the factors which control these.
In this article, the more important of these are considered.
The Problem Of Pesticide Residues In Animal Products, J Craig
The Problem Of Pesticide Residues In Animal Products, J Craig
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
. . . a summary of the present position concerning pesticide residues in animal products, and recommendations for pest control measures which will avoid residue accumulation.
A Guide To Pig Feeding, P Mcnamara
A Guide To Pig Feeding, P Mcnamara
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
FOOD is by far the greatest cost in pig production, accounting for between 60 per cent, and 75 per cent, of the total cost, and for this reason it is important that the basic principles of feeding be understood.
Septic Manure Ponds At Lower Kalgan, R Sprivulis
Septic Manure Ponds At Lower Kalgan, R Sprivulis
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
BETTER pastures, increasing herd sizes and better quality cows are all contributing to increased production of skim milk and an expansion in pig and calf raising in the dairying areas.
Cattle : And The Ord Irrigation Project, W M. Nunn
Cattle : And The Ord Irrigation Project, W M. Nunn
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
No abstract provided.
Ninth Random Sample Laying Test, 1965-66, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Ninth Random Sample Laying Test, 1965-66, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
NINTH RANDOM SAMPLE LAYING TEST, 1965-66
POULTRY RESEARCH STATION, WEMBLEY
FINAL REPORT TO 500 DAYS
Tenth Random Sample Laying Test, 1966-67 : Cages, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Tenth Random Sample Laying Test, 1966-67 : Cages, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
TENTH RANDOM SAMPLE LAYING TEST, 1966-67 - CAGES
POULTRY RESEARCH STATION, WEMBLEY
SECOND PROGRESSIVE REPORT TO 26th FEBRUARY, 1967
Average age of birds 215.5 days or 30 weeks and 6 days.
Special Field Days For Merino Breeders, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Special Field Days For Merino Breeders, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
More than 200 Merino stud breeders attended special stud breeding and fertility field days arranged for them by the Department of Agriculture recently.
Breeders attending represented some 40 per cent of the State's Merino studs.
Cattle Stocking Rates In A Higher Rainfall Area, R Sprivulis
Cattle Stocking Rates In A Higher Rainfall Area, R Sprivulis
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE 1965 Pardelup cattle stocking rate trial was conducted with Hereford cross yearling steers on annual pasture of Mt. Barker sub. clover, Wirnmera ryegrass and various volunteer annual species.
This was topdressed with 186 lb. of superphosphate per acre in mid March.
Feeding Urea To Dairy Cows, R A. Bettenay
Feeding Urea To Dairy Cows, R A. Bettenay
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
IT has been known for some years that the ruminant animal, through the agency of microflora in the rumen, has the ability to use urea as a source of nitrogen, and to convert some of this to protein.
Agriculture In Western Australia : Past, Present And Future, A W. Hogstrom
Agriculture In Western Australia : Past, Present And Future, A W. Hogstrom
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE post war period has seen very rapid growth and changes in the agriculture of Western Australia.
Almost every industry and region of the State has contributed to the growth of rural production which in turn has been responsible for much of the development in other sectors of the economy.