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Journal of Agriculture , Victoria. 



[lo April, 1911. 



harvesting that a variety may lack; but it is somewhat more tedious and 

 difficult, and here it is that the advantages of cross-breeding become 

 obvious. Cross-breeding is most important, too, in the production of new 

 varieties possessed of good milling and baking qualities, as by its means 

 great variability is obtained. 



The farmer should take a few accurate notes of his observations, and 

 keep records of the soil conditions, rainfall, and such other information 

 that may be useful to him in the future. 



GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATION OF STALLIONS. 



FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT (SEASON 1910-11) 



On the Veterinary Examination of Stallions for the Government 

 Certificate of Soundness and Approval. 



IF. A. N. Robertson, B.V.Sc, Acting Chief Veterinary Officer. 



The system of examination of stud horses for the Government Certifi- 

 cate of soundness and approval, having been in active operation for a term 

 of four years, has now become so familiar to all interested in horse-breed- 

 ing, that it is unnecessary at this period to refer to the inauguration of the 

 scheme, or to the early stages of the examination as carried out by the 

 veterinary staff of this Department. These matters were fully dealt with 

 in the triennial report issued last year, copies of which may be obtained 

 on application by those to whom the details are not familiar. This report, 

 therefore, refers mainly to the work of the past season. 



