Editorial: The wool industry and parasite control gains
The piece argues wool prices firm but growers face lingering financial strain. It urges aggressive parasite control through dipping and jetting to protect fleece quality, reduce blowfly damage, and sustain Australia’s wool prestige amid world competition. It notes that intensive wool production suits Western Australia and emphasizes dipping during two months of growth for best results.
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Australia
Western Australia
Sheep flock management for profitable wool production
A Queensland bulletin argues a sheep manager must blend breeding and culling with strong knowledge of wool quality, local climate, and feeding. It stresses using better rams suited to district conditions, careful ewe selection, water and mineral management, controlled stocking, and planned fodder reserves to weather droughts.
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Stanthorpe
Queensland
Ibia
Pene Pu
Care of the Flock: Improving Ram Health and Pasture Deficiencies
Guidance for sheep flock managers on ram grooming to prevent injury, detecting poor condition, and preventing disease spread. Emphasizes clean ewes, worm control, mineral deficiencies in pasture, and water analysis to adjust supplements and tick treatments for better animal nutrition and breeding readiness.
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Kloet Austalie
Mutooroo Blowfly Trap Patent Applied For
A newly designed blowfly trap named Mutooroo claims a long practical track record. The device uses heavy gauge Galva Tron and Galva steel to provide strength and a self-contained tongue mechanism. It aims to hold a large number of flies before needing emptying.
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Galva
Tron
The Sheep Stomach-Worm in Sheep and Goats
The sheep stomach worm (Haemonchus contortus) is a common parasite causing debility in young animals due to blood loss. It migrates through two life stages, contaminates pasture at night and on cloudy days, and is detectable by droppings or microscopic inspection. Prevention and treatment require letting medicine reach the fourth stomach, with a repeated dose after a month if pastures remain contaminated.
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Argentine Republic
Bing Hebert
Colin
Africa
North America
France
England
Vi Fa
Inderstepoort
Pretoria
Interva
Swabbing Method for Sheep Care Described
A historical note explains swabbing as a method for treating sheep through topical application. It details handling the sheep, dipping a mop into a liquid, and rubbing the animal’s haunches and affected areas to deliver the dose, with emphasis on posture and ease of administration.
Stomach worm infestation in sheep discussed in detail
The article describes the life cycle and diagnosis of stomach worm infestation in sheep. It explains stages of larval development, how larvae appear in droppings and stomach contents, and notes that definitive diagnosis often requires examining the fourth stomach for parasites, sometimes necessitating slaughter of an ailing animal.
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