MORTALITY AMONGST LAMBS

Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 69, 22 March 1910, Page 5

MORTALITY AMONGST LAMBS

THE CAUSE TRACED. . (By Telegraph.Own Correspondent.) DARGAVILLE, this day. In consequence of the heavy mortality among lambs in the ; North Auckland district, Mr. Hickman, Government Veterinary Surgeon, paid the Northern. Wairoa a visit yesterday. Mr. Hick; ■man proceeded to Rehia, where a large number of sheep and lambs are affected: In order 'to thoroughly investigate the cause of so many deaths, two lambs of one flock were killed, and an autopsy was made. The result proved, as was suspected by Mr. Hickman and others, that the seat of the whole trouble was stomach worms, which were present in myriads, and there was also an affection of the lungs. One trouble seems to be part and parcel of the other, and the best method of treatment, Mr. Hickman says, is to first get rid of the worms, and then the lungs can be successfully treated. The primary cause is apparently want of drenching, which has not been systematically done on the river. Mr. Hickman has inspected several flocks, and he has found the same trouble prevalent. Acting under his instructions, flock masters are doin» their best to prevent further mortality Settlers are very grateful for the prompt, arrival of Mr. Hickman, and for his. .'valuable help in this their hour of need. .