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Kōrero: Waikato region

Farmers’ handbook, 1934

A handbook of stock earmarks and brands in the Waikato, Raglan, Hauraki Plains and Thames districts was published in 1934. These pages from the book show the earmarks used on some Waikato farms, an advertisement for stationery with stock markings, and a range of veterinary instruments, including eartags, dehorners, and castrating knives and clamps.

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Waikato Museum - Te Whare Taonga o Waikato

Reference: 1982-45-1

Permission of Waikato Museum – Te Whare Taonga o Waikato must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

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Nancy Swarbrick, Waikato region – Farming, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/interactive/27115/farmers-handbook-1934 (accessed 24 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Nancy Swarbrick, i tāngia i te 26 May 2010, updated 1 July 2015.