POOR FLY SWATS
(N.Z. Press Association) AUCKLAND, Feb. 16. The retention of tails on cows was yesterday described by Professor I. L. Campbell, professor of dairy science at Massey University, as an example of the conservatism, prejudice and sentiment which often delayed the adoption of modern techniques in New Zealand farming. Addressing the agricul-
tural section of the Science Congress in Auckland he said that although there might be some advantages in leaving tails on cows they were a source of dirt and contamination and were not very efficient as a fly swat.
Yet, said Professor Campbell, it was popular opinion all over New Zealand that cows’ tails should be left alone and not docked.
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Press, Volume CIV, Issue 30677, 17 February 1965, Page 3
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