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Manure Disposal From Piggeries, P Mcnamara
Manure Disposal From Piggeries, P Mcnamara
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Many new piggeries have been built during the past year as more farmers swing over to intensive housing.
In most cases the problem of effluent disposal has been overlooked. This article shows how some pig raisers are beating the problem.
Piggery Septic System, N E. Macintyre
Piggery Septic System, N E. Macintyre
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
ONE of the problems of intensive houses for pigs is the disposal of the dung and urine.
If proper arrangements are not made to remove this, it soon accumulates in an offensive pile at one end of the piggery, making an excellent breeding ground for flies.
Planning A Dairy Farm, A W. Hobbs
Planning A Dairy Farm, A W. Hobbs
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE average dairy farmer makes improvements to his property as opportunity offers, working towards a goal he has formulated in his mind.
This gradual development may eventually lead to his desired layout.
Mastitis : Modified Teat Cups Give Better Back-Flushing, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Mastitis : Modified Teat Cups Give Better Back-Flushing, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Back-flushing of the teat cups has not brought the expected reduction in the spread of mastitis in some dairy herds.
Replacement of the conventional nut-and-tail nipple with a special flushing nipple, or use of a one-piece teat cup liner, will ensure that flushing is efficient.