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ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY INSPECTORS OF N.S.W. PROCEEDINGS
1987 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sheep Losses From a Cold Wet Weather Change in Summer
by P.J. Ahrens, Veterinary Inspector Molong P.P. Board
In the early hours of 2nd March, 1987, a most unseasonable cold change occurred in an area of central N.S.W.
bringing with it constant rain and easterly winds that continued for several days Read More
B.H.C. Residues in a North Coast Piggery
J.M. WILSON., B.V.Sc., Veterinary Inspector, Lismore
The detection of residues led to a complex chain of events, involving financial loss to the owner, disposal of
unsaleable pigs, tracing the contamination, the involvement of a second piggery and the evolution of a management
system to get back into commercial production Read More
Dieldrin Residues in Milk in 2 Dairy Herds in the Hunter Valley
M. EMMS, Veterinary Inspector, Singleton P.P. Board
Where we are dealing with Dieldrin concentrations in milk the half life of Dieldrin concentrations is not
applicable - the concentrations seen actually represents the excretion rate... Read More
Clover Associated Photosensitisation
S.J. WHITTAKER, Veterinary Inspector, Narrandera
During the Spring of 1985 severe and extensive photosensitive effects were observed in a number of Riverina sheep
flocks that had been grazing heavy stands of a clover, known as Shaftal clover Read More
Serological Testing for Leptospirosis in the Tamworth Pastures Protection Board
by E.S.G. SERGEANT, V.I. Tamworth
This report details the results of serological testing for Bovine Leptospirosis within the Tamworth Pastures
Protection Board area during the period June 1985 to June 1986 inclusive Read More
Clinical Items
P.S. Green, Veterinary Inspector, Dubbo
A discussion of three cases, involving lameness in pigs, a shocking mortality in pigs and a scrotal condition in
Merino rams Read More
Ovine Johne's Disease (Paratuberculosis) in Carcoar P.P.D. (1980-1987)
C.H.R. DENT, B.V.Sc., M.V.Sc., Dip. A.H., M.A.C.V.Sc., M.R.C.V.S., Veterinary Inspector, CARCOAR
In November, 1979, a wasted 5 y.o. Dorset ewe was sacrificed on a property near Blayney: the owner reported the
deaths of several ewes in previous months which had shown progressive weight loss but good appetites Read More
Porcine Parvovirus (PPV) Outbreaks in the North West of New South Wales
J A MACFARLANE BvSC, Veterinary Inspector ARMIDALE (Ex NARRABRI)
PPV causes reproductive disorders in pregnant susceptible gilts and sows and the disease pattern has been well
researched and a summary is given Read More