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Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3
Keywords
Sheep diseases, Worms, Parasites.
First Page Number
633
Last Page Number
654
ISSN
0021-8618
Abstract
The parasitic worms of sheep are widely distributed throughout Australia and are •*• a source of serious loss to the sheep and wool industry. This results from the loss of condition which occurs in infested animals as well as from the failure of young sheep to thrive and make normal growth, and there is a consequent reduction both in carcass values and in the quantity and quality of wool produced. Furthermore, heavy infestations with worms are frequently responsible for serious mortalities
Recommended Citation
Toop, C. R.
(1957)
"Worms in sheep,"
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3: Vol. 6:
No.
6, Article 3.
Available at:
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture3/vol6/iss6/3