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Can Worms Be Controlled By Correct Feeding?, Laurence C. Snook
Can Worms Be Controlled By Correct Feeding?, Laurence C. Snook
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE extensive losses which result from the ravages of internal parasites are a matter of serious concern.
Livestock owners realise this all too well and welcome advice concerning control measures which can be adopted. Unfortunately, it is not possible to give clear cut advice on the subject.
Much publicity is given to the use of drugs which will expel the worms. Various systems of strategic drenching have been developed.
It is well to remember, however, that drenching is only one of many methods which can be used to control worm infestation.
In this talk attention will be concentrated on experimental …
Correcting Cobalt Deficiency, Laurence C. Snook
Correcting Cobalt Deficiency, Laurence C. Snook
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
COBALT is essential in the food eaten by sheep and cattle. As little as one part of cobalt in 10,000,000 parts of food appears to be adequate.
But if this mere trace is missing, ruminants will waste away and die, even when the feed appears excellent In every other way.