Sheep Ked Seasonal Decline Study Findings
A Council for Scientific and Industrial Research study on sheep ked life history outlines a 27 day hatch after deposition, sexual maturity at five to six days for females and 10 to 11 days for males, 7 day gestation, and first pupae after at least 15 days if mated. Males live about 4 days and females about 100 on sheep, with poor condition and younger sheep more susceptible. Seasonal decline in ked population observed during warmer months.
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Council For Scientific and Industrial Mesearch
Mostha
Sheep Nasal Fly Threat To Lambs In Spring Or Summer
A rural report describes the sheep nasal fly, prevalent in warm months, laying maggots at sheep nostrils, causing pus heavy irritation. Animals rub noses on wool or soil to ease heat and maggots crawl into the nostrils, creating a foul discharge. Prevention includes regular tar applications with Stockholm tar from October through January.
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Stockholm
Wool production and market outlook amid wartime demands
The report notes mixed wool market activity with irregular New York futures but steady mill demand. It cites domestic production unlikely to meet needs, potential large imports, and government contracts mainly for 1942 delivery. New Zealand production reached 945,163 bales with 57 percent crossbred stock. Dominion stocks around 12,000,000 chip.
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New Zealand
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Winchcombe
Carsep
Merino Stud Breeders Change Embargo Policy in Queensland
By 21 votes to 15 the Queensland Merino Stud Sheepbreeders Association changed its policy on the export embargo. A ballot of 33 members showed 71 in favor and 15 against lifting the embargo as outdated. Attendees included B Carter Talbalbs Cunnamulla Crom Goonars Hodel Clemont Wel rassted Bisckal K B Cameron fullamon Plains and Steel Rule Bollen. A letter from the Selectors Association urged testing fertility before selling rams, to be considered at the next general meeting. Artificial insemination will be discussed at the forthcoming annual meeting. Mr Crombie, about to join the ALF, received best wishes. Miss Gordon, acting secretary, address Victoria Dewna Morven.
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Charleville
Charieville
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Rosewood
Aspection
Ir.win
Brisbane
Kew
Messrs. B. Carter
Talbalbs
Cunnamulla
Crom
Goonars
Hodel
Mr. Clemont
Welrassted
Bisckal
K. B. Cameron
Fullamon Plains
Steel
Rule Bollen
O Crombie
ALF
Australian Wool Board releases health handbook for woolgrowers
The handbooks aim to aid graziers in recognizing common ailments and managing sheep health. Distributed free to registered woolgrowers, the guide updates periodically with revised sections and reprinted pages. The Australian Wool Board promises ongoing enhancements and practical reference value for the industry.
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Australian Wool Board
Probleme Affectur Euldal Health
Ages of Sheep Dentition and Age Indicators
A historical note explains sheep aging by dentition. Lambs show temporary teeth at about 7 to 15 months, two permanent incisors at 15 months, four by 34 months, then more incisors as they mature. Terms used include two tooth, fo mouth, sittooth, and aged after 48 months, with regional variation affecting tooth development timing.
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