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One case of scab has come under my notice since last report, viz., a shipment of
four imported German Merino rams of a very superior breed, that arrived per
"Glenlora," from England, in March last, only two of which survived after the arrival
of the vessel.
Mr. Daniel Richards’ certificate was cancelled for a short time, more as a
precautionary step than for actual scab, as it was thought prudent to have the flock
dipped in consequence of symptoms then showing. The flock did not, however, break
out, and a clean certificate is now held by the owner.
Taking the district all through, I can with certainty say that for the last three
years it has been free from scab.
There is a decrease of 1,413 in the number of sheep returned as compared with the
October returns of 1872, which may be accounted for by the returns this year being
made in January instead of May, as formerly, whereby a number of lambs do not class
as six months old sheep.
Very convenient yards (capable of holding from 800 to 1000 sheep) and sheep dip
are now ready within easy distance of the shipping, for the purpose of dressing all
newly imported sheep that arrive after the first of May, 1874, in terms of Clause 5
of "The Diseased Sheep Act Amendment Act, 1873."
If the flock owners and butchers are careful how they receive sheep from the
adjoining districts, there is every prospect of this district continuing in a healthy state
for an indefinite period; and drovers, in particular, should be cautious in taking charge
of drafts of sheep intended for removal from one district to another, and not only
remember that there is a penalty for driving without a certificate, but also be on their
guard what paddocks and yards they use when on their journey, for it is quite certain
that much mischief has accrued from neglecting to adopt these necessary precautions.
Fellmongers premises adjoining farms where sheep are depastured should be care-
fully guarded against, as there is great danger to be apprehended from the loose wool
that is carried about by the wind, and other causes.
R. D. WALLACE,
Inspector of Sheep,
Sheep Inspector’s Office,
Wellington, 31st October, 1873.
Wellington and West Coast District.
Printed under the authority of the Government of the Province of Wellington by Thomas
M’Kanzie, Printer for the time being to such Government.
Wellington Provincial Gazette 1873, No 30
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🌾 Primary Industries & Resources31 October 1873
Sheep, Scab, Flockowners, Assessment, Wellington, West Coast, Imported Rams, Sheep Dips
- Daniel Richards (Mr.), Certificate cancelled for scab precaution
- R. D. Wallace, Inspector of Sheep