Preliminary report on ther harmful effects of "steek" grass on the general health and condition of sheep /
DIscussion of Artistida congesta, a South African grass that is readily eaten by livestock when young and green, but when mature, produces fruits and seeds with sharp-pointed ends that adhere to the fleece and pierce the skin of sheep, causing considerable damage. Moreover, it can be invasive. The a...
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| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English |
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[Pretoria] :
[The Government Printing and Stationery Office],
[1919]
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| Summary: | DIscussion of Artistida congesta, a South African grass that is readily eaten by livestock when young and green, but when mature, produces fruits and seeds with sharp-pointed ends that adhere to the fleece and pierce the skin of sheep, causing considerable damage. Moreover, it can be invasive. The author recommends a number of treatments. |
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| Item Description: | Caption title. Reprinted from the 5th & 6th Reports of the Director of Veterinary Services and Animal Industry, April, 1918, published by The Government Printing and Stationery Office, Pretoria, 1919. |
| Physical Description: | pages [323]-333 : ilustrations ; 20 cm |