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Herd Improvement Service Forges Ahead, M P. Bond
Herd Improvement Service Forges Ahead, M P. Bond
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Since its establishment three years ago, the Herd Improvement Service has steadily expanded the range of services provided to Western Australian livestock producers. The genetic advancement and improved hers management offered by the service give farmers the ability to use modern technology in the most cost-effective way. There is an increasing realisation amongst farmers that to survive and remain competitive, it is worthwhile to invest in such technology.
The Herd Improvement Service is a statutory corporation which was formed to improve the productivity of the State's livestock enterprises. Most of the organisation's activities have been directed to servicing the dairy …
Pig Castration, F C. Wilkinson
Pig Castration, F C. Wilkinson
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Castration - a necessary task made easier if done early. Clear instructions with pictures.
The Control Of Stock Medicines, J Shilkin
The Control Of Stock Medicines, J Shilkin
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
WHILST it is generally known that medicines sold for human use are the concern of the various health authorities throughout Australia and that many precautions are taken to ensure that these are both safe and efficient, it may not be so widely known that the sale of preparations for both internal and external use in stock is controlled for the same purposes by the veterinary authorities.
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.
Time Of Lambing, W L. Mcgarry, I. K. Scott
Time Of Lambing, W L. Mcgarry, I. K. Scott
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE time chosen for lambing depends on many factors, and the final decision rests with the individual flock-owner who has to consider how different times fit in with the overall programme of farm operations; how they will influence the marking percentage, the marketing, the thrift of his sheep and most important, how they influence the profit from his sheep operations.