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Identical Twins, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Identical Twins, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE response to the Department's appeal for identical twin calves has been gratifying, and so far this year five sets have been located and collected.
In view of the rare occurrence of identical twinning, this indicates excellent co-operation from dairy farmers.
Selecting A Herd Sire, R A. Bettenay
Selecting A Herd Sire, R A. Bettenay
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THERE is now ample evidence that most of the differences in production between herds are determined by feeding and management, with differences in genetic merit playing a relatively minor role.
It seems that the quickest way to increase production is by improved feeding, whilst in some herds much production is being lost by faulty milking techniques.
Hay For The Dairy Herd : Quality Or Quantity?, F E. Ryan
Hay For The Dairy Herd : Quality Or Quantity?, F E. Ryan
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
CONSERVATION of hay on dairy farms has increased in recent years but so far emphasis has been on quantity rather than quality and in some districts paddocks are closed up very early to increase yields per acre of hay.
Recent trials have shown that late closing of hay paddocks on dairy farms gives higher quality hay, more winter grazing and a better balanced pasture. The gain in quality more than compensates for any drop in yield.