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A Simple Feeding Guide : Balanced Rations For Dairy Cows, K Needham
A Simple Feeding Guide : Balanced Rations For Dairy Cows, K Needham
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
MANY technical articles have been written on the nutrition of dairy cattle and the methods employed in compounding a balanced ration have often been explained.
This article aims to present the principles of compounding a balanced ration in a simplified form, and suggests rations which should be easily adopted on any dairy farm.
Weaning And Weaner Management, R J. Lightfoot
Weaning And Weaner Management, R J. Lightfoot
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
MOST of Western Australia's Merino flock owners wean their lambs in the months of August, September and October.
Too often this is done indiscriminately to fit in with other operations, or lambs are left on their mothers for long: periods until the ewes are remated.
Don't Neglect Those Dry Cows, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Don't Neglect Those Dry Cows, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
WHEN a dairy cow becomes pregnant she is normally milking and has some months to go before being dried off.
It is usual at this stage for dairy farmers to provide the best feed available.