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The Philosophy Of Drenching Sheep In Western Australia, G C De Chaneet
The Philosophy Of Drenching Sheep In Western Australia, G C De Chaneet
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Sheep of all classes are drenched more or less regularly throughout the agricultural areas of Western Australia.
Much of the drench is wasted because it is used in the wrong circumstances. This situation is probably a result of poor understanding of drenching.
This article discusses the philosophy of drenching and attempts to relate this to the epidemiology of parasitism as it is currently understood.
Lumpy Wool May Increase By Dipping : Research Roundup, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Lumpy Wool May Increase By Dipping : Research Roundup, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Lumpy wool, or mycotic dermatitis, is an infectious disease on the skin of the sheep caused by the bacterium Dermatophilus conglensis. The organism invades the wool and hair follicles, causing formation of skin lesions producing scabby material which binds the wool fibres into a hard mass.
Research shows that 'dipping' may increase the incidence of lumpy wool with some chemicals a greater risk than others.