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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 06, 1925
Page
8
Agricultural observations urge wheat growers to select top plants for seed across separate plots to improve yields. Practical tips include sowing grain from best ears in trials, using a stencil for labeling, and proper dipping to control ticks and lice to protect wool quality.
The Chief Veterinary Surgeon warns of tetanus in newly shorn sheep across districts. Contaminated sheds and yards require thorough cleaning and disinfection, removal of dung and topsoil, lime dressing, and fresh soil replacement before next shearing. Consider tetanus antitoxin for valuable rams.
The article outlines sheep dipping as a key yearly task for owners, highlighting its significance and mentioning Mr W H Evan in relation to the operation.
Guidance on effective dipping stresses immersion twice, following dip manufacturer instructions, and avoiding dipping when sheep are overheated thirsty or in bad weather. Warns against sun exposure in draining pens and urges timely dipping for merinos croshrede and other breeds with two safeguards against law flouting neighbors.
The article explains that lucerne hay can self heat and ignite under certain conditions, especially from heavy sap crops cut in cool wet weather. It warns that internal heat may char or destroy feed value, and advises stacking narrow corks in fields and keeping stacks away from structures to prevent spread.
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