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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."
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."
Unusual phenomenon - twin calves
"Twin calves born April 12, 1973. Looking on is proud owner John Daley, JP, of Lower Hall's Delight."
S.E. Jackson explains the techniques of vaccinating a calf
"A.D.C. Farm Manager at Rhymesbury, Mr. S.E. Jackson [right] explains the techniques of vaccinating a calf to a group of young farmers. Upgrading farmer husbandry skills is seen as a vital part of the ADC's programme in it's aim to provide quality…
Moblissa - Dairy Farm
"One of the many farmers who have settled at the Moblissa Dairy Farm in the Soesdyke / Linden Highway tends his cattle."
Dr. Gladstone Brown's Jamaica Hope dairy cattle
"Dr. Gladstone Brown's Jamaica Hope dairy cattle searching for non-existent grass on what was once a lush guinea-grass pasture near Green Acres, St. Catherine. Drought has now reduced it to a dustbowl."
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Side view of Duke Street United Church
Duke Street United Church with a view of other public buildings along Duke Street.