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Australian veterinary journal2019; 98(1-2); 60-65; doi: 10.1111/avj.12890

Animal industry and veterinary science in eastern New Guinea 1: before World War II.

Abstract: Until the latter part of the nineteenth century, there were no domestic animals other than pigs, dogs and poultry in the island of New Guinea. From 1889 onwards, occupying authorities, missionaries and settlers from Germany, the UK, Japan and Australia imported ruminants, pigs and horses. Some of these importations were from Asia. This paper describes some outcomes of those importations and the potential hazards for Australia entailed in them.
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Publication Date: 2019-11-24 PubMed ID: 31762006DOI: 10.1111/avj.12890Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article explores the history of domestic animals in New Guinea and the effects of their importation from various countries during the 19th century.

Historical Background

  • The research begins by providing a historical perspective of domestic animals in New Guinea. Prior to the latter part of the nineteenth century, the only domestic animals were pigs, dogs, and poultry.
  • A major shift occurred in 1889 when occupying authorities, missionaries, and settlers from nations such as Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Australia began to import ruminants, pigs, and horses. Some of these imported species were from Asia.

Importation Outcomes and Effects

  • The paper delves into the outcomes and effects of these animal importations. While it doesn’t go into detailed specifics within the abstract, it presents an analysis of how this process altered the landscape and dynamics in New Guinea.
  • The introduction of new animal species likely caused economic, ecological, and social changes, aspects that the paper presumably examines in depth.

Implications for Australia

  • The research also discusses the potential hazards for Australia that may have resulted from these animal importations. The nature of these hazards is not elaborated in the abstract, but they could possibly pertain to ecological concerns, spread of disease, or disruption in local fauna.
  • The inclusion of Australia in this context suggests a focus on a broader geographical impact beyond New Guinea itself, pointing towards a potentially instructive historical case study for contemporary issues related to animal migration or importation, especially in the Australasian context.

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Egerton JR. (2019). Animal industry and veterinary science in eastern New Guinea 1: before World War II. Aust Vet J, 98(1-2), 60-65. https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.12890

Publication

Australian veterinary journal
ISSN: 1751-0813
NlmUniqueID: 0370616
Country: England
Language: English
Volume: 98
Issue: 1-2
Pages: 60-65

Researcher Affiliations

Egerton, J R
  • School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, 2006, Australia.

MeSH Terms

  • Animals
  • Asia
  • Australia
  • Dogs
  • Germany
  • History, 20th Century
  • Horses
  • New Guinea
  • Swine
  • Veterinary Medicine / history
  • World War II

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