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Wimmera Ryegrass Toxicity, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Wimmera Ryegrass Toxicity, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Wimmera ryegrass toxicity has been reported for many years to affect sheep and occasionally cattle in New Zealand, South Australia and the United States of America.
In Western Australia, occasional reports since 1959 and severe outbreaks of staggers in the Katanning- Gnowangerup areas over the last two years prompted the investigation reported below.
Fumigation And Rabbit Control, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Fumigation And Rabbit Control, Department Of Agriculture, Western Australia
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Fumigation has been a valuable tool in Australian rabbit control for over 70 years, because of its economy and efficiency compared with methods such as shooting and trapping.
Even now, while it is not as economical as 'one-shot' baiting, fumigation remains a valuable initial control effort because it is not affected by season and does not require shifting of stock.