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The effect of prolonged drought
"The prolonged drought which has been affecting parts of the island has taken a heavy toll on farmers' livestock as can be seen here. The animals on a farm in St. Thomas are so weak they topple over easily when they walk."
Causeway
"A grader leveled marl recently spread along a section of the Causeway Road where the Ministry of Works has embarked upon a programme of reconstruction and maintenance."
Milk from cows flowing through vacuumized tubes
"Milk from the cows flow through vacuumized-tubes into the globular containers prominent in the foreground. The dairy herd which is to be expanded with a half-a-million investment phased over four years, produced $ 102,998 worth of milk in 1972."
A herd of Red Jamaica cows
"A herd of Jamaica Red cows, showing some of their offspring after mating with Jamaica Brahman Bulls. The progeny from this mating is being studied for hybrid vigour."
Demonstration of the milking of beef cows
"A field demonstration of the milking of beef cows was held at Alcan Jamaica Company's Greenvale property on Wednesday, 21 February. A number of farmers, government officers, and T.P. Lecky, were brought up-to-date on the progress of the project by…
Cattle in the pen at Darling Street
"Cattle in the pen at Darling street yesterday waiting to be slaughtered following partial resumption of the delivery of livestock by butchers to the abattoir. Seventy heads were slaughtered yesterday."
Jamaica School of Agriculture listens to Dr. Dinsdale McLeod
"The importance of good feeding in animal production is stressed by Pasture Specialist Dr. Dinsdalde McLeod (in dark glasses). An attentive group of Jamaica School of Agriculture students listen as Dr. McLeod outlines the various methods of feed…
A group discussion between Dr. Dinsdale McLeod and JSA students
"A group discussion between Dr. Dinsdale McLeod and Jamaica School of Agriculture students."
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Cross Roads
"...It's the congestion of JOS buses, that's what. For the scene is, yes, Cross Roads at midday yesterday - despite what the clock says. Over recent…