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Swing Fence Flood Crossing For Creeks In The Kimberleys, A L. Payne
Swing Fence Flood Crossing For Creeks In The Kimberleys, A L. Payne
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
FENCING is the basis of the regeneration programme on the eroded Ord River catchment area, and the fences constructed must cross numerous creeks.
But heavy downpours of short duration characterise the wet season experienced in this area.
Because the rain falls on to bare, compacted ground, run-off is intense and gullies and creeks rise rapidly, causing serious damage to conventional fences and flood gates across watercourses.
Back Flushing On Milking Machine Teat Cups, G W R Scott, K. Needham
Back Flushing On Milking Machine Teat Cups, G W R Scott, K. Needham
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE possibility of replacing the dipping of teat cups between cows with a system of back flushing with water has been investigated for some time by different workers.
Well Designed Cattle Yards, W J O Wilkie
Well Designed Cattle Yards, W J O Wilkie
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
GOOD yards are those in which cattle can be handled quietly, safely and efficiently.
The manner of handling is as important as the design of the yards.
Too much dog or whip can make cattle difficult, in even the best of yards.
Udder Preparation For Milking, W G. Robinson
Udder Preparation For Milking, W G. Robinson
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
REGULAR routine methods of preparing the udder for milking hare long been recognised as essential for good "let down" of milk.
The biggest problem so far has been to combat the spread of disease, in particular mastitis from udder to udder by the milker's hands or the udder washing cloths.
Some Advances In Milking Shed Installations And Techniques, G W. Scott
Some Advances In Milking Shed Installations And Techniques, G W. Scott
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
TklG improvements in milk quality and increases in the level of production have occurred in recent years.
This has been largely due to improved dairy premises, technical advances in machine milking and better shed husbandry.
A Core Sampler For Silage, A L. Hamilton
A Core Sampler For Silage, A L. Hamilton
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
FOR five years now the Dairy Division of the Department of Agriculture has conducted a silage competition on behalf of the Australian Dairy Produce Board Pasture Improvement Committee.
The competition is for farmers in the Southwest dairying districts and has attracted an increasing number of entries each year.