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Newspaper
Toodyay Herald
Location
Toodyay, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1936
Page
5
During suckling, keep pasture clean and avoid overloading the ground with waste. Adequate area prevents parasite buildup and disease spread. Overcrowded pastures cause rapid health decline and severe scouring in pigs.
In northern districts N-8.W. sheep and wool instructor Mr J Boak-clam argues that unthrifty sheep prone to feeding failure yearly are least susceptible to Wowly strike and disease. He claims research shows flock removal of harsh wool reduces parasitic infestation and health issues, improving overall flock vigor and production.
An Australian inventor Mr. R H S Abbott arrived in Auckland from the United States and introduced an electric eel device said to revolutionize dairy purification. The system aims to soften water, reduce corrosion, and cleanse milking machinery, drawing attention from dairy inspectors and farmers.
The article warns farmers about sore shoulders in horses caused by ill fitting collars. It advises proper collar fit, soaking and shaping, and using leather lined collars for weight distribution. If sore shoulders occur, rest the horse or use a breast-plate, and keep the abrasion clean with repeated lotion applications.
A historical report describes an experimental electric eel apparatus installed at Howick farm to treat water in the milking shed. The device used mercury filled cylinders and rotating eel wheels to remove rust and scale, with effects on water clarity and lathering. Observers note potential corrosion control and broader implications for dairy plants worldwide.
An old report warns that May wet conditions and poorly disinfected shear equipment raise infection risk for sheep. It urges thorough cleaning with water and antiseptic, scouring, and preemptive antiseptic care for wounds, skins, tails, and possible cuts during shearing to reduce mortality.
Instructions emphasize a well fitting collar to prevent injuries, detailing fit checks at multiple points, along with advised treatments for collar wounds using zinc oxide calamine and sugar of lead mixtures. It notes scheduling weekly issues around January 1937 and outlines horse care and harness adjustment practices.
The report details production and tonnage across regions including Halley's Comet mine, Bamboo Creek, Peak Hill, Meekatharra, Mt Magnet, Yalgoo, and Norse fields. It notes October outputs with values in fine ounces, tonnages of ore and sands, and mentions water scarcity curtailing operations and new plant trials at Youanmi and other mines.
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