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Country Today

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Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1982

Page

10

Australian sheep farming starkly differs from Wisconsin practice

Australian visitors described vast flocks managed by single shepherds with contracted crews for shearing and care. They noted high wool value, live meat exports, and $1 per kilogram carcass prices. Researchers pursue dry-spell feeding using alkalage from chopped wheat straw treated with urea and minerals.

Feeding straw in sheep study shown in Sydney slide

Dr. Kellaway demonstrates how alkali treated straw can double intake and maintain weight in sheep until rain returns, contrasting it with untreated chopped straw. He cites University of Sydney work on ram reproductive potential, lambing timing via injections, and post birth lamb losses from birth trauma linked to pelvis size. notes vaginal sponge originator, costly in Australia.

Kellaway Dr. Kellaway Australia

Florida uses paraquat on 80 acre Florida marijuana field

An 80 acre marijuana field in the Florida panhandle was sprayed with paraquat to deter South American drug trade signals. FDLE authorized a 500 gallon spray truck during dry hot conditions, aiming to kill an estimated 10,000 to 12,000 stalks and secure the site with 24 hour guards. The $30 million crop was expected dead by Monday after two to three days.

Florida Panhandle United States FDLE Florida

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