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Veterinary Consultancy Boosts Piggery Profits, Ashley Mercy
Veterinary Consultancy Boosts Piggery Profits, Ashley Mercy
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
A pilot Pig Herd Health Management Scheme co-ordinated by the Department of Agriculture has stimulated much increased involvement of veterinarians in the Western Australian pig industry. Co-ordinated by Ashley Mercy, principal veterinary officer (epidemiology) horn 1985 to 1989, the scheme demonstrated the value of having regular visits from veterinary consultants and in implementing programs to prevent disease and production problems occurring in herds.
The Western Australian Pig Health Monitoring Scheme, Ashley Mercy
The Western Australian Pig Health Monitoring Scheme, Ashley Mercy
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Over 30,000 slaughter pigs from 245 Western Australian piggeries have been examined for the presence of 16 diseases since the Western Australian Pig Health Monitoring Scheme (PHMS) started in January 1987. The scheme was developed by the author in conjunction with Dr Chris Brennan, a pig veterinary consultant. Monitoring of slaughter pigs is an important part of providing an effective veterinary service to commercial piggeries. It can be used in accreditation schemes and to help in certifying herds free of particular disease
Ultrasonic Testing : An Aid To Better Breeding, B M. Goss
Ultrasonic Testing : An Aid To Better Breeding, B M. Goss
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE ultrasonic tester was originally developed as a metal flaw-detector for industrial purposes, and its usefulness for making carcass measurements on the live pig was first demonstrated about 10 years ago.
The Baconer Carcass Competition : A Guide To Better Quality Pigs, P Mcnamara
The Baconer Carcass Competition : A Guide To Better Quality Pigs, P Mcnamara
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
TO PROMOTE the ever-increasing trade with Britain and encourage quality production, the Australian Meat Board sponsored the 1937 All Australian Baconer and Pork carcass competition.