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Comparison Of Sheep And Goats To The Acute Toxic Effects Of Foothill Death Camas, Kevin D. Welch, Stephen T. Lee, Clint A. Stonecipher, Dale R. Gardner, Daniel Cook
Comparison Of Sheep And Goats To The Acute Toxic Effects Of Foothill Death Camas, Kevin D. Welch, Stephen T. Lee, Clint A. Stonecipher, Dale R. Gardner, Daniel Cook
Poisonous Plant Research (PPR)
Death camas (Zigadenus spp) is a perennial forb found throughout the western United States, which is known to kill both sheep and cattle. In a previous study, goats appeared to be somewhat resistant to the adverse effects of death camas. Therefore, the objective of this study was to directly compare the susceptibility of goats and sheep to the acute toxic effects of death camas. Sheep and goats were dosed at 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, and 6.0 g death camas per kg BW. The data presented in this manuscript suggest that goats are more susceptible to death camas than sheep. …
Behavioral Activity Budget Of Grower Beetal Kids Offered Total Mixed Ration Under Stall-Fed System, Priya Dhattarwal, Mandeep Singla, Sandeep Kaswan, Ravinder Singh Grewal, Neeraj Kashyap, Dalpat Singh Malik
Behavioral Activity Budget Of Grower Beetal Kids Offered Total Mixed Ration Under Stall-Fed System, Priya Dhattarwal, Mandeep Singla, Sandeep Kaswan, Ravinder Singh Grewal, Neeraj Kashyap, Dalpat Singh Malik
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study investigates the behavioral activities of grower Beetal kids fed in a conventional method-control group manner orgiven total mixed ration (TMR) (i.e. hay-based - T1 and green fodder-based - T2). Twenty-four weaned Beetal kids were enrolled andrandomly distributed into 3 groups based on their body weight, sex, and age. Behavioral observations were recorded 30 min after givingexperimental ration to the kids using the scan sampling method for 1 h, which inferred time spent eating normally, eating with forelegson the cage, and eating with forelegs on the feeders; standing idle and urination were significantly higher in the control group than …
Some Fundamentals Of Marketing Meat Goats, Angela Mckenzie-Jakes
Some Fundamentals Of Marketing Meat Goats, Angela Mckenzie-Jakes
Professional Agricultural Workers Journal
Over the last couple of decades, the demand for goat meat has risen in the U.S. However, the current supply of domestic goats does not meet the demand. In fact, the increase in demand is the result of the growth in ethnic populations in the U.S. Consequently, small producers are raising goats as a source of income. Thus, they must become familiar with ethnic holidays or festivals, understand marketing, and the importance of body condition scoring and selection criteria in order to increase returns from the sale of their goats. The objectives of this paper were to discuss the U.S. …
Livestock Preference For Endophyte-Infected Or Endophyte-Free Oxytropis Sericea, Ipomoea Carnea, And Ipomoea Asarifolia, James Pfister, Daniel Cook, Stephen T. Lee, Dale R. Gardner, Franklin Riet-Correa
Livestock Preference For Endophyte-Infected Or Endophyte-Free Oxytropis Sericea, Ipomoea Carnea, And Ipomoea Asarifolia, James Pfister, Daniel Cook, Stephen T. Lee, Dale R. Gardner, Franklin Riet-Correa
Poisonous Plant Research (PPR)
Fungal endophyte-infected forages have been shown to alter herbivore feeding preferences. The objective of this experiment was to compare the preference of cattle, sheep, and goats for plants containing (E+) and not containing (E-) fungal endophytes using freshly harvested Oxytropis sericea, Ipomoea carnea, and Ipomoea asarifolia. Goats and sheep rejected all forage choices regardless of endophyte status except for grass and alfalfa hay. Endophyte status had no influence on cattle forage preferences. Cattle rejected all Oxytropis sericea E+ and E- choices. Cattle discriminated between Ipomoea species, preferring Ipomoea carnea to Ipomoea asarifolia (P = 0.004). In all …
History Of The U.S. Goat Industry, Terry A. Gipson
History Of The U.S. Goat Industry, Terry A. Gipson
Professional Agricultural Workers Journal
Abstract
Goats were first domesticated in the Fertile Crescent and then spread throughout the world. Goats were brought to North America into the southwestern U.S. in the 17th century by early Spanish explorers and clergy. These goats are the ancestors of the Spanish goat of Texas and the Lamancha breed of California. English and other European settlers also brought their goats as they moved into the eastern U.S in the 18th century. Angora goats were first imported in the U.S. in the mid-19th century and the earliest importation of officially recognized dairy goat breeds occurred in the …
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In The News, Jason Matthews, Joe N. Caudell
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Impact Of Using Different Stocking Rates Of Goats Under Pine Plantation On Plant Species Occurrence And Animal Productivity, Anthony S. Kumi, India Howard, Ronald C. Smith, Nar Gurung, Alphonso Elliott
Impact Of Using Different Stocking Rates Of Goats Under Pine Plantation On Plant Species Occurrence And Animal Productivity, Anthony S. Kumi, India Howard, Ronald C. Smith, Nar Gurung, Alphonso Elliott
Professional Agricultural Workers Journal
Abstract
The study assessed the impact of using different stocking rates of goats under pine plantation on plant species occurrence and animal productivity. It was conducted on an 11 year-old loblolly pine plantation site in Epes, Alabama from July to October 2011. Thirty-six Kiko crossbred male goat kids of 4 to 5 months of age were assigned to different stocking rates, namely, low (4 goats/acre), medium (8 goats/acre), and high (12 goats/acre) with three replications each. Forage composition, animal daily gain (ADG) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) were monitored. Bahia grass (Paspalum notatum) was the most dominant grass …
Concentrations Of Nefa, Ss-Hba, Triglycerides, And Certain Blood Metabolitesin Healthy Colored Angora Goats During The Peripartum Period, Funda Eşki̇, İbrahi̇m Taşal, Mehmet Aki̇f Karsli, Sai̇t Şendağ, Bariş Atalay Uslu, Henrik Wagner, Axel Wehrend
Concentrations Of Nefa, Ss-Hba, Triglycerides, And Certain Blood Metabolitesin Healthy Colored Angora Goats During The Peripartum Period, Funda Eşki̇, İbrahi̇m Taşal, Mehmet Aki̇f Karsli, Sai̇t Şendağ, Bariş Atalay Uslu, Henrik Wagner, Axel Wehrend
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to determine the changes in serum nonesterified fatty acid (NEFA), serum ß-hydroxybutyric acid (ß-HBA), triglycerides, Ca, Na, and other metabolites (bilirubin, glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH)) in the blood of grazing, healthy goats at the time of parturition. Blood samples were taken weekly from the jugular vein of 11 goats, starting at week 2 antepartum (ap) until week 9 postpartum (pp). NEFA and ß-HBA concentrations increased from week 2 ap to 2 weeks pp. The increase in NEFA level was not significant; however, the ß-HBA levels were higher (P < 0.05) 2 weeks pp compared to the levels at 2 weeks ap. Triglycerides were recorded at maximum levels (P < 0.05) 2 weeks ap, with the lowest concentrations at 3 weeks pp. Bilirubin levels consistently increased up to 7 weeks pp, followed by a decrease. However, these changes were not significant. Similarly, GLDH activities increased until week 8 pp. A significant difference (P < 0.05) was recorded between the 1st week and 8th week pp. Ca and Na levels were lower during the 1st week pp and increased at 3 weeks pp. The results show that there are characteristic alterations of some metabolic blood parameters in goats around the time of parturition, which may be related to physiological changes.
Diurnal Variations Of Renal Activity In Goats, Zbigniew Muszczynski, Ewa Skotnicka, Dorota Jankowiak
Diurnal Variations Of Renal Activity In Goats, Zbigniew Muszczynski, Ewa Skotnicka, Dorota Jankowiak
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Research was conducted on 12 clinically healthy 4-year-old White Nobel goats. Renal activity examinations were carried out with the use of clearance methods where inulin was used as a testing substance to determine the level of glomerular filtration. The results allowed determination of inulin clearance, endogenic creatinine, sodium, potassium, and chloride levels. Filtered load, tubular resorption, and excretion in urine of sodium, potassium, and chlorides were marked. The research revealed diurnal variations of renal activity in goats. Most of the rhythms' acrophases occur in the phase of activeness between 1200 and 1600 hours. The resorption rhythm of potassium in the …
Determination Of Plasma Fibrinogen And Haptoglobin, Hematological And Blood Biochemical Changes In Bulgarian Local Goats With Experimentally Induced Staphylococcus Aureus Mastitis, Ivan Fasulkov, Manol Karadaev, Nasko Vasilev, Valentina Urumova, Teodora Mircheva
Determination Of Plasma Fibrinogen And Haptoglobin, Hematological And Blood Biochemical Changes In Bulgarian Local Goats With Experimentally Induced Staphylococcus Aureus Mastitis, Ivan Fasulkov, Manol Karadaev, Nasko Vasilev, Valentina Urumova, Teodora Mircheva
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of the present study was to assess changes in acute phase proteins fibrinogen and haptoglobin, as well as hematological, blood biochemical, and microbiological alterations in local Bulgarian goats with experimentally induced Staphylococcus aureus mastitis. The experiments were conducted with 6 clinically healthy local Bulgarian goats, 2 to 6 years of age, weighing 46-57 kg. The experimental infection was done with a stationary phase culture of a field Staphylococcus aureus strain isolated from a cow with clinical mastitis. Blood haptoglobin in goats was considerably higher (P < 0.05) as early as 8 h after the pathogen's inoculation. The most significant differences from baseline values occurred 24 and 48 h (P < 0.01) after infection. Plasma fibrinogen increased significantly (P < 0.05) 8 h after infection and reached the highest mean concentration (9.12 g/L) by 72 h. Leukocytosis was established as early as 4 h after the experimental infection when leukocyte counts were significantly higher than baseline (P < 0.001). The analysis of results indicates that in experimentally induced Staphylococcus aureus mastitis, significantly higher (P < 0.05) levels of the leukocyte, fibrinogen, and haptoglobin are established as early as 8 h after the infection.
Expression Of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor And Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1 Alpha During The Periovulatory Period In Goats, Chainarong Navanukraw, Jiratti Thammasiri, Tossapol Moonmanee, Jaruk Nutthakornkul
Expression Of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor And Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1 Alpha During The Periovulatory Period In Goats, Chainarong Navanukraw, Jiratti Thammasiri, Tossapol Moonmanee, Jaruk Nutthakornkul
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
To evaluate the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1 alpha) during the periovulatory period, goat ovaries were collected at 0, 4, 8, 12, 24, and 48 h after treatment with 300 IU hCG. Total cellular RNA was isolated and VEGF and HIF-1 alpha were quantified using real-time RT-PCR. The mRNA levels of VEGF in thecal tissue remained unchanged prior to ovulation. However, the mRNA levels of VEGF in thecal tissues at 48 h increased to 7.5-fold of the level at 0 h (P < 0.05). In granulosa tissue, the VEGF mRNA levels were not detected in granulosa cells at 48 h. In thecal tissue, the mRNA level of HIF-1 1 alpha at 4 h was 1.5-fold of the level at 0 h and remained unchanged during 8-24 h; however the levels were significantly increased at 48 h. The mRNA levels of HIF-1 alpha in granulosa at 4 h was not changed but levels were increased (P < 0.05) at 8 h and at 12 h and then decreased at 24 and 48 h, respectively. These data describe the relationships of VEGF- and HIF-1 alpha -dependent angiogenesis during the periovulatory periods by which hypoxia during ovulation is crucial for establishing the thecal new vasculature.
Effect Of Extenders, Postdilution Intervals, And Seasons On Semen Quality In Dairy Goats, Muhammad Subhan Qureshi, Daulat Khan, Anila Mushtaq, Shoaib Sultan Afridi
Effect Of Extenders, Postdilution Intervals, And Seasons On Semen Quality In Dairy Goats, Muhammad Subhan Qureshi, Daulat Khan, Anila Mushtaq, Shoaib Sultan Afridi
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The breeding of female dairy goats with good quality sires has been a problem in rural areas and artificial insemination (AI) provides an answer to this issue. To develop an AI model, a total of 9 bucks were purchased from a local market. Semen was collected in an artificial vagina, the libido was noted, and the semen was evaluated for its physical characteristics. The libido, semen volume, mass motility, individual motility, and sperm concentration were 2.94 ± 0.25 (scale of 1-3), 0.79 ± 0.59 mL, 4.34 ± 0.93 (scale of 1-5), 55.01 ± 32.59%, and 1027 ± 406 million spermatozoa/mL, …
Effects Of Dietary Protein Supplementation On The Performance Of West African Dwarf (Wad) Goats Infected With Haemonchus Contortus And Trichostrongylus Colubriformis, Linus Iorundu Mhomga, Pius Ajanwachukwu Nnadi, Samuel Nnegbo Chiejina, Idika Kalu Idika, Lucas Atehmengo Ngongeh
Effects Of Dietary Protein Supplementation On The Performance Of West African Dwarf (Wad) Goats Infected With Haemonchus Contortus And Trichostrongylus Colubriformis, Linus Iorundu Mhomga, Pius Ajanwachukwu Nnadi, Samuel Nnegbo Chiejina, Idika Kalu Idika, Lucas Atehmengo Ngongeh
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Twenty worm-free male West African dwarf (WAD) goats, 7-8 months of age, were used to study the effect of dietary protein on their response to mixed infections of trychostrongyles. The goats were divided into 4 groups (A-D), each containing 5 animals. Groups A and B were fed forages with concentrate feed containing 17.06% crude protein, whereas Groups C and D were fed forages alone. An escalating infection of 500 infective larvae (L3), 1000 L3, 2000 L3, and 4000 L3 was given consecutively at weeks 0, 1, 2, and 3, respectively, for 4 weeks to groups A and D. Patency and …
Comparative Pharmacokinetics And Pk/Pd Parameters Of Five Aminoglycosides In Goats, Toncho Dinev, Valentina Urumova, Mihni Lyutskanov, Lubomir Lashev
Comparative Pharmacokinetics And Pk/Pd Parameters Of Five Aminoglycosides In Goats, Toncho Dinev, Valentina Urumova, Mihni Lyutskanov, Lubomir Lashev
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The pharmacokinetics of gentamicin, tobramycin, amikacin, kanamycin, and apramycin were investigated after single intravenous administration in goats. their antimicrobial activity against 30 strains of Staphylococcus aureus isolates from goats was also studied. On the base of the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data, a comparison between antibiotics was made. All 5 antibiotics showed a marked high in vitro antibacterial activity. The lowest MIC_{90} values were those of amikacin and the highest one was of kanamycin. The ratios of Cmax/MIC showed that amikacin has an advantage of providing the highest values of the concentration/MIC_{90} ratio, as well of the time providing bactericidal levels, …
Single Dose Pharmacokinetics Of Cefepime After Intravenous And Intramuscular Administration In Goats, Kalpesh Patani, Urvesh Patel, Shailesh Bhavsar, Aswin Thaker, Joravarsinh Sarvaiya
Single Dose Pharmacokinetics Of Cefepime After Intravenous And Intramuscular Administration In Goats, Kalpesh Patani, Urvesh Patel, Shailesh Bhavsar, Aswin Thaker, Joravarsinh Sarvaiya
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Pharmacokinetics of cefepime was determined following single dose intravenous (IV) and intramuscular (IM) administration at the rate of 10 mg/kg body weight in a crossover design with an interval of 21 days between IV and IM injections. The experiment was done on 6 healthy young female Surati goats (4-6 months of age). All animals were randomly allocated to receive either IV or IM injection of the drug. Blood samples were collected at various time intervals. Cefepime concentration in serum was determined by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The serum drug concentration-time profile was characteristic of a 2- and 1-compartment open …
Changes In Some Blood Biochemical And Haematological Parameters In Goats After Aminoglycoside And Aminocyclitol Treatment At Therapeutic Doses, Toncho Dinev, Dimitrinka Zapryanova, Lubomir Lashev
Changes In Some Blood Biochemical And Haematological Parameters In Goats After Aminoglycoside And Aminocyclitol Treatment At Therapeutic Doses, Toncho Dinev, Dimitrinka Zapryanova, Lubomir Lashev
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of the present study was to determine the changes in some blood biochemical and haematological parameters in healthy female goats after a 5-day parenteral treatment with gentamicin (4 mg/kg), tobramycin (5 mg/kg), amikacin (10 mg/kg), kanamycin (10 mg/kg), apramycin (20 mg/kg), and spectinomycin (20 mg/kg). The results indicated that aminoglycosides caused more severe alterations than aminocyclitols, especially on those parameters related to renal function. There was a tendency toward a rise in plasma creatinine and urea levels after aminoglycoside treatment, as well as a rise in urea levels after aminocyclitol administration. These antibiotics caused decreases in plasma or …
Feeding Behaviour Of Awassi Sheep And Shami (Damascus) Goats, Mahmut Keski̇n, Ahmet Şahi̇n, Osman Bi̇çer, Sabri̇ Gül, Şerafetti̇n Kaya, Ayhan Sari, Meti̇n Duru
Feeding Behaviour Of Awassi Sheep And Shami (Damascus) Goats, Mahmut Keski̇n, Ahmet Şahi̇n, Osman Bi̇çer, Sabri̇ Gül, Şerafetti̇n Kaya, Ayhan Sari, Meti̇n Duru
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Seven male Awassi sheep and 7 male Shami (Damascus) goats, one year old and fed with a diet having 2503 Kcal ME and 155 g crude protein kg^{-1}, were housed individually for 49 days to determine the feeding behaviour. Each animal within each species was one replicate and kept individually within 100 x 120 x 120 cm wood pen in indoor conditions with natural daylight and 11-18 °C room temperature. Twice a week, starting right after daily feed refreshment at 12.00, behavioural observations were made at 12.00, 16.00, 20.00, 24.00, 04.00 and 08.00 with 5-minute intervals by monitoring the animals. …
Seasonal Activity Of Gastro-Intestinal Nematodes In Goats In Burdur Region, Turkey, Şi̇nasi̇ Umur, Bayram Ali̇ Yukari
Seasonal Activity Of Gastro-Intestinal Nematodes In Goats In Burdur Region, Turkey, Şi̇nasi̇ Umur, Bayram Ali̇ Yukari
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study, the gastro-intestinal (GI) organs of 50 goats in Burdur region, Turkey, were investigated for the prevalence of GI nematodes and the seasonal activity of the parasites was examined. All the animals examined (100%) were found to be infected with GI nematodes. Twenty-two nematode species were identified and a total of 53,759 nematodes were collected from the infected goats. The number of parasites per goat ranged from 65 to 4811 (mean 1075.18), while the number of nematode species per animal ranged from 1 to 12 (mean 6.34). The most frequently detected nematodes in the goats were Ostertagia circumcincta …
Isolation Of Aerobic Bacterial Agents From The Lungs Of Sheep And Goats With Pneumonia And Detection Of Pasteurella Multocida And Mannheimia Haemolytica By Polymerase Chain Reaction, Gökben Özbey, Adi̇le Muz
Isolation Of Aerobic Bacterial Agents From The Lungs Of Sheep And Goats With Pneumonia And Detection Of Pasteurella Multocida And Mannheimia Haemolytica By Polymerase Chain Reaction, Gökben Özbey, Adi̇le Muz
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The purpose of this study was to isolate Pasteurella spp and other aerobic bacterial agents from the lungs of sheep and goats with pneumonia and to identify Pasteurella multocida and Mannheimia haemolytica by both culture methods and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). In addition, mouse pathogenecity tests were carried out on suspected P. multocida isolates. In the examination of lung samples collected from sheep, 15 (4.3%) P. multocida and 8 (2.3%) M. haemolytica strains were isolated and identified. The numbers of species identified in the goat samples were 1 (0.7%) for P. multocida and 6 (4%) for M. haemolytica. The differences …
Theileriosis And Tick Infestations In Sheep And Goats Around Kayseri, Abdullah İnci̇, Serpi̇l Nalbantoğlu, Yücel Çam, Ayhan Atasever, K. Zafer Karaer, Ayşe Çakmak, Fahri̇ Sayin, Bayram Ali̇ Yukari, Anil İça, Ahmet Deni̇z
Theileriosis And Tick Infestations In Sheep And Goats Around Kayseri, Abdullah İnci̇, Serpi̇l Nalbantoğlu, Yücel Çam, Ayhan Atasever, K. Zafer Karaer, Ayşe Çakmak, Fahri̇ Sayin, Bayram Ali̇ Yukari, Anil İça, Ahmet Deni̇z
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was conducted on sheep and goats to investigate theileriosis and tick infestations around Kayseri between August 1997 and October 1999. During this period a total of 300 small ruminants consisting of 250 sheep and 50 goats were microscopically examined for Theileria species. Blood smears were prepared from the punctured ear of each animal for microscopic examination. At the same time, ticks were collected from the animals. The smears were stained with 5% Giemsa's stain solution and then examined under microscope with oil immersion objective. Theileria sp. were detected in 46 (18.40% ) and 4 (8.00% ) of the …
Other On-Station Activities For Wool Pastoralists, Mark Stevens
Other On-Station Activities For Wool Pastoralists, Mark Stevens
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The impact of low wool prices has been most severe on specialist wool growers who have little scope for diversification, particularly those in the pastoral area.
Although there are limited opportunities for new enterprises on all pastoral stations, individual pastoralists are examining other on-station activities to determine which ones might be suitable. In doing so, they are evaluating:
• location (proximity to a major highway or population centre);
• natural attractions (coast, gorges, river, wildflowers);
• natural resources (native fauna and flora); and
• water supply (quantity and reliability of good quality water).
Diversification In The Woolbelt, John Allen
Diversification In The Woolbelt, John Allen
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The productivity and diversification initiative for wool growers incorporates two leves of diversification.
Greatest emphasis is placed on industry wide increases in cropping intensity and in the range of crop types grown.
The second level involves non-traditional, alternative enterprises, each offering prospects for expansion of a limited number of wool growing businesses, suited to particular parts of the woolbelt.
The alternative enterprises include floriculture, aquaculture, export hay, farm tourism, commercial timber, horticulture and new animal industries.
Progress Toward Eradication Of Virulent Footrot, Bob Mitchell
Progress Toward Eradication Of Virulent Footrot, Bob Mitchell
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Western Australia is well placed to eradicate virulent footrot from the State's sheep and goat populations.
Between 1950 and 1993 the proportion of sheep flocks with footrot fell from about 15 per cent to less than 2 percent, and the 1990-92 outbreak has been turned around. One hundred and eighty properties (]. 7 per cent) of flocks, mostly in the high rainfall South-West, are in quarantine for footrot today.
This high level of footrot control is the result of strong support from the sheep industry and years of good cooperation between farmers and the Department of Agriculture.
Western Australia leads …
Are Foxes Serious Predators Of Stock?, Peter Mawson, John Long
Are Foxes Serious Predators Of Stock?, Peter Mawson, John Long
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Commercial farming of goats for mohair, cashmere and meat production is a rapidly developing industry in the south-west of Western Australia.
In this article, the authors discuss the results of two studies conducted by the Agriculture Protection Board in which the levels of predation of kids and lambs by foxes in commercial goat flocks, and an experimental multiple-birth genotype sheep flock in the southwest of Western Australia, were measured.
What Do Foxes Do At Night?, Peter Mawson, John Long
What Do Foxes Do At Night?, Peter Mawson, John Long
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Foxes are often labelled as ruthless killers of lambs, kid goats and poultry. However, studies of the incidence of predation on lambs and kids have shown that foxes generally kill less than 3 per cent of lambs and 3 to 5 per cent of kids,
Are foxes, therefore, killers of lambs and kid goats, or just timid scavengers?
This article provides an insight into the behaviour of foxes in lambing and kidding paddocks at the Department of Agriculture's Avondale Research Station, Beverley, and near Moora, during 1987 and 1988.
Survey Of The Damage Caused To Trees By Goats, Steve Gherardi, Dick Mills, Tim Johnson
Survey Of The Damage Caused To Trees By Goats, Steve Gherardi, Dick Mills, Tim Johnson
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
The damage that goats can cause to trees is one of the major problems associated with their farming in the agricultural areas of Australia. It is also considered one of the main hindrances to the development of the goat industry. The Department of Agriculture s Goat Industry Development Unit surveyed mohair and cashmere producers to determine the prevalence of tree damage and its extent and severity; why producers believed goats damaged trees; and how producers minimised or prevented this damage.