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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1932
Page
4
Guidance on millet feeding and harvest timing notes that millet should be allowed to attain a certain stage before cutting. It advises waiting until panicles form and the seedhead reaches green maturity, then curing until another growth period begins under favorable conditions.
A US Bureau of Animal Industry summary reports experiments by J H McClain showing cattle infested with cattle ticks produce far less milk than tick free cows. He notes tick blood loss reduces milk yield, with heavily infested cows yielding about half a gallon per head daily less and lighter weight gains during study.
Farmers urged to stock Pro Ver Scour Reynedy as thousands of calves die from scours before remedies are available. The notice claims the remedy costs 3/6 for a tin and 14 for a 4002 tin, promising to arrest diarrhea and restore calf health.
Historical veterinary guidance warns harvest-time horse danger from eating wheat. It details rapid abdominal distress, rolling, yellow eyes, and death. Treatments include bicarbonate of soda, laxatives, enemas, and veterinary care. avoid allowing the horse to roll to prevent stomach rupture.
The article details handling struck sheep with blowfly maggots, outlining signs in wounds either within the skin or in the wall, and stresses thorough dressing. It explains catching the sheep, shearing around the struck patch, removing wool to expose the wound, and applying dressing deeply into wrinkles and edges to destroy maggots. It notes repeated dressing if re-struck and cautions against leaving scabs intact that shelter maggots.
The Poultry Export of the Department of Agriculture warns that unskilled breeders risk high mortalities and degraded stock. Many new farmers rely on day old chicks and cheap prices, undermining quality. Crowding and improper breeding reduce vitality, stressing the need for small utility studs and careful selection to maintain standards.
After an digestive episode, provide only light meals and easily digestible foods until the system stabilizes. Do not resume work too soon, allow gradual return to activity as the horse’s digestion improves.
Hamilton Proprietary Ltd markets a vaccine claimed to prevent mammitis in dairy cows. Used for eight years with success in Australia and New Zealand, it costs 4 shillings per cow. Full details and farmer testimonials available from the Sydney address via local agent Matthews in Wellington.
Officials revise freight concessions for agricultural seeds including wheat, potatoes, and vegetables. Previously, seeds required a department certificate and proof of sowing for rebates. now a simple declaration that the consignment is for sowing only suffices to grant the concession at dispatch.
A two year study shows the orange rust mite severely harms cltrax fruits along NSW coast towns. The pest feeds on young fruit surface, causing silvering and market value loss, with up to half of fruit damaged in someReported outbreaks. Control via lime sulfur spray, timing December first spray to allow prior and subsequent treatments, with three week to month interval before using white oil.
The piece urges growers to avoid factory methods and instead raise birds on tree range to improve flock quality. It notes demand for stock with proven records, calls for hatcheries to curb price-cutting and inferior chickens, and warns against late-season chicks that struggle in cooler autumn weather.
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