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Are Bactericides Necessary In Sheep Dips?, M R. Gardiner
Are Bactericides Necessary In Sheep Dips?, M R. Gardiner
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE OCCURRANCE of mycotic dermatitis in sheep in Western Australia, although rather unpredictable, is quite frequent throughout the higher rainfall districts.
Efforts have been made for several years to control infection by adding bactericides to dips.
Infectious Abortion Diseases In Sheep, Stanley M. Dennis
Infectious Abortion Diseases In Sheep, Stanley M. Dennis
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
There are increasing signs that infections causing abortion in sheep are an important source of lambing losses in Western Australia.
The organisms responsible may cause losses at any time from the 60th day of pregnancy to a week after birth.
This article discusses the symptoms, effects and control of infectious abortion and associated losses, and outlines a research project started this year to investigate them.
Post Dipping Lameness In Sheep, I J. Miller
Post Dipping Lameness In Sheep, I J. Miller
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
LAMENESS can be a most distressing feature at any time of the year, bat when It coincides with the early onset of hot weather and fall-off in nutritive level of the feed, results may have a far reaching effect on the flock.
It's Dipping Time, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
It's Dipping Time, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
ANNUAL dipping is compulsory within six weeks of shearing.
Here are the main points to keep in mind for successful and trouble-free dipping.
Some Notes On Worms In Sheep In Southern Western Australia, I W. Parnell
Some Notes On Worms In Sheep In Southern Western Australia, I W. Parnell
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
DURING the last fifty or more years several surveys have been made of the worm parasites which occur in southern Western Australia.
In the 'fifties, thanks to the stimulus of Mr. H. McL. Gordon, supported by Dr. H. W. Bennetts, observations were made on the sequence of the infestations in autumn-born weaners in the country stretching from Moora to Cranbrook and Bridgetown, and later near Geraldton and Esperance.
Tetanus In Farm Animals, C R. Toop
Tetanus In Farm Animals, C R. Toop
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
THE disease tetanus occurs in practically all of the animals and man.
It is caused by the tetanus bacillus (Clostridium tetani) and results from contamination of wounds and raw surfaces with materials such as earth or dust containing these organisms.