South Africa and its future . ack as 1693 and 1740, dealing most stringently with any man whoneglected the cleansing of his flocks. These placcaats, however,in the course of time fell into desuetude, and it was not until 1886 ^?>7 South Africa and its Future that any serious attempt was made to cope with the disease. Thelaw passed at this time was only enforced in a small portion of theColony, but it proved of such service, that in 1894 another Act wasframed, which was proclaimed over the whole country. Owing tocertain defects in this legislation, the good results which were antici-pated ha
South Africa and its future . ack as 1693 and 1740, dealing most stringently with any man whoneglected the cleansing of his flocks. These placcaats, however,in the course of time fell into desuetude, and it was not until 1886 ^?>7 South Africa and its Future that any serious attempt was made to cope with the disease. Thelaw passed at this time was only enforced in a small portion of theColony, but it proved of such service, that in 1894 another Act wasframed, which was proclaimed over the whole country. Owing tocertain defects in this legislation, the good results which were antici-pated have not been effected ; but, nevertheless, some advance hasbeen made, as evidenced in the improved quality of the wool andskins which leave these shores. Until more strinp-ent measures forthe eradication of scab are introduced, the stigma attached to thewool products of the Colony will not be removed. In 1838 the quantity of wool exported was 490,754 lbs., valued at£26,62]. In 1891 the highest figures were reached, the record. Angora Goat (Ram) being 75,520,701 lbs., of the value of ^2,264,498 : this in 1901 hadfallen to 65,209,699 lbs., valued at ^1,489,246. Mohair, the name given to the fleece of the Angora goat, ispeculiarly liable to variations in price, according to the fashions whichmay be in vogue. On a well-bred animal the fleece should hang inlong wavy locks or ringlets of white, silky, lustrous hair ; and whenfull grown, should touch the ground. The fleeces vary in weightaccording to the breed of the animal, and to the class to which itbelongs—oily or non-oily. From a well-bred flock of Angora ewesthe mohair should average about four pounds weight per the case of rams and kapaters, or wethers, there is a considerableincrease, as much as from eight to fourteen pounds being sometimesclipped. A dry climate is essential to the growth of good mohair, and 138 Wool-Growing therefore the karroo and mixed grass and karroo country are admirably-adapted for its produ
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