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Rearing Orphan Kangaroos, G L. Ward
Rearing Orphan Kangaroos, G L. Ward
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
LICENCES are required in Western Australia if certain kangaroos and all species of wallabies are kept in captivity, but orphaned young joeys often need care and hand feeding before they can be released to fend for themselves.
Piglet Anaemia : An Iron Deficiency Disease, F C. Wilkinson
Piglet Anaemia : An Iron Deficiency Disease, F C. Wilkinson
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
PIGLETS are born usually with only about 40 mg. of iron in their bodies and the sow's milk only supplies about 1 mg. of the 7 mg. needed each day by the piglets.
This means that if the piglets do not get additional iron, the body stores soon become depleted and anaemia occurs at about one to three weeks of age.
Rearing Orphan Lambs, Laurence C. Snook
Rearing Orphan Lambs, Laurence C. Snook
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Orphan lambs are easy to rear if a few basic principles are understood.
Chick Management, D F. Hessels
Chick Management, D F. Hessels
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
A UGUST is the month when most poultry farmers get their chickens. Special attention will be needed in the coming weeks, with nutrition and disease prevention the main considerations.
Mineral Supplements, Laurence C. Snook
Mineral Supplements, Laurence C. Snook
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
TJRODUCTIVE dairy cows have a high mineral requirement. A deficiency can cause lowered milk production and poor health may result if it is not corrected.