Operation Aberdeen-Angus
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IN early June a QEA Skymaster flew a very young pedigreed Aberdeen- Angus bull calf from Sydney to Norfolk Island. Four hours after leaving Sydney the calf walked off the plane right into the care of a nurse cow which was waiting to give him nourishment.
Transport of livestock by air is common place in Australia where freight planes are available but it is not so usual on overseas passenger air services. This ex periment in transporting very young ani mals is, however, one solution to the great need for stock improvements in the Islands. The importation of mature beasts is almost prohibitive even when shipping is available.