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Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3
Keywords
Western Australia, Kangaroo disease, Lumpy jaw
First Page Number
76
Last Page Number
81
ISSN
0021-8618
Abstract
In March, 1954, a survey of part of the Murchison area was undertaken by Messrs Gooding and Harrison, Research Officers of the Agricultural Protection Board to investigate a reported outbreak of disease among kangaroos—predominantly Marloos, also known as Red or Plain Kangaroos (Macropus rufus)—which inhabit those areas. At the time the disease was not known by any special name so the name of "Lumpy Jaw" was officially adopted. Upon their return to Perth, these officers sent out a questionnaire to 67 pastoralists in the area, asking for information on the disease. Only 20 replies have been received but, from these, a lot of useful information has been obtained.
Recommended Citation
Tomlinson, A R. and Gooding, G G.
(1954)
"Kangaroo disease,"
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3: Vol. 3:
No.
6, Article 21.
Available at:
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture3/vol3/iss6/21