Paul Muir

Nomination for the Sir Arthur Ward Award
New Zealand Society of Animal Production

Paul graduated from Lincoln College with a B.Ag.Sc (Hons 1) in 1978, with a dissertation entitled Wear in sheeps teeth. In 1985, he was awarded a Ph.D. for Studies on the growth and compositional development of antlers in red deer (Cervus elaphus), from the University of Canterbury (Lincoln College). He has had 22 years of agricultural research experience, mostly in the Hawke's Bay at AgResearch Poukawa Research Station, and is a recognized authority in applied research, especially with respect to early lambing, lamb growth, beef production and calf rearing. Being at a regional research station, Paul's research and technology transfer projects have been fully integrated with the farming community and the industries and businesses involved with them. However, his work has also attracted national and international interest.

Probably the best known project has been the Poukawa calf-rearing programme that began from a need to identify low-cost calf rearing systems. The highlights of this project that has developed a simple but novel calf-rearing facility, include a nation-wide technology transfer programme with seminars attracting an average of 90 calf rearers per venue in 2000. Another feature of the programme is its wide industry support including the East Coast Beef Council, Meat NZ, PCL Feeds, Ngahiwi Farms, NZ Milk Products Ltd, NZ Holstein Friesian Association, MAF and AgMardt.

Like the calf project, the elite lamb programme is growing in importance within the farming community. Beginning as a project aimed at producing heavyweight lambs early in the season, it has expanded to include lamb growth rates and progeny testing. This programme also has huge farmer interest including regularly attracting between 200 and 300 people to an annual field day at Poukawa. Similarly, it involves the likes of Richmond Ltd, Meat NZ, Sheep Improvement Ltd, and WoolPro.

Some of Paul's major achievements in technology transfer over the last few years include:
· 4 major elite lamb field days at Poukawa and a calf-rearing display at Mystery Creek;
· 3 Number 8 Wired television presentations on the elite lamb programme, colostrum and calf performance, and the performance of jersey-cross calves;
· presentations at over 50 farm discussion group meetings, seminars and field days;
· 15 calf-rearing seminars throughout the country;
· 70 newspaper articles; and
· an annual newsletter distributed to nearly 3000 calf-rearers.

These efforts are also reflected in Paul's contribution to NZ scientific societies (over 20 contributions to the likes of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production and the New Zealand Grassland Association) and the internationally refereed scientific literature (about 30 publications). A full list of publications, commercial, conference and extension reports is attached. In addition to this Paul has still had time to assist a PhD student in his deer project and was instrumental in the development of the first and only sambar X red deer progeny.

Paul has successfully developed a range of applied research projects of relevance to the New Zealand farming community in collaboration with both farmers and farm businesses and industries. This work has been consistently brought before those communities and adopted and thus Paul has made a major contribution towards animal production in New Zealand. We have much pleasure in nominating Paul Muir for the Sir Arthur Ward Award.

MW Fisher …………………………….

TW Knight …………………………….

25 February, 2002.

Paul Muir's Publications:

1. Theses

Muir, P.D. (1977) Wear in sheeps teeth. B.Ag.Sc. Honours Dissertation, Lincoln College, Canterbury.

Muir, P.D. (1985) Studies on the growth and compositional development of antlers in red deer (Cervus elaphus). PhD thesis, Lincoln College, Canterbury.

2. Scientific Publications

Fennessy, P.F., Moore, G.H. and Muir, P.D. (1981) Artificial rearing of red deer calves. New Zealand Journal of Experimental Agriculture. 9, 17-21

Muir, P.D., Sykes, A.R. and Barrell, G.K. (1987) Growth and mineralisation of antlers in red deer (Cervus elaphus.) New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research 30, 305-315.

Muir, P.D., Sykes, A.R. and Barrell, G.K. (1987) Calcium metabolism in red deer (Cervus elaphus) offered herbages during antlerogenesis: kinetic and stable balance studies. Journal of Agricultural Science, Cambridge, 109, 357-364.

Muir, P.D., Sykes, A.R. and Barrell, G.K. (1988) Changes in blood content and histology during growth of antlers in red deer (Cervus elaphus) and their relationship to plasma testosterone levels. Journal of Anatomy, 158, 31-42

Muir, P.D. and Sykes, A.R. (1988) Effect of winter nutrition on antler development in red deer (Cervus elaphus) : a field study. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research. 31, 145-150

Knight, T.W., Muir, P.D., Smith, J.F., Scales, C.H., Reid, T.C., McPhee, S.R. and Staples, L.D. (1992). Effects of long acting melatonin implants on the reproductive performance of Corriedale, Romney, Coopworth and Perendale ewes. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, 35, 185-193.

Devine, C.E., Graafhuis, A.E., Muir, P.D. and Chrystall, B.B. (1993). The effect of growth rate and ultimate pH on meat quality of lambs. Meat Science, 35, 63-77.

Semiadi, G., Muir, P.D., Barry, T.N., Veltman, C.J. and Hodgson, J. (1993). The grazing patterns of Sambar deer (Cervus unicolor) and Red deer (Cervus elaphus) in captivity. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research. 36, 253-260.

Semiadi, G., Barry, T.N. and Muir, P.D (1993). Growth, milk intake and behaviour of artificially reared Sambar deer (Cervus unicolor) and Red deer (Cervus elaphus) fawns. Journal of Agricultural Science, Cambridge. 121, 273-281.

Semiadi, G., Muir P.D. and Barry, T.N. (1994). General biology of Sambar deer in captivity. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research. 37: 79-85.

Young, O.A., Cruickshank, G.J., MacLean K.S. and Muir, P.D. (1994). Quality of meat from lambs grazed on seven pasture species in Hawkes Bay. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research. 37: 177-186.

Semiadi, G., Wilson, P.R., Muir, P.D. and Barry, T.N. (1994). Preliminary haematological values for captive sambar deer (Cervus unicolor) in New Zealand. Submitted to the New Zealand Veterinary Journal.

Semiadi, G., Barry, T.N., Stafford, K.J., Muir, P.D. and Reid, C.S.W. (1994). A comparison of digestive and chewing efficiency and time spent eating and ruminating in sambar deer (Cervus unicolor) and red deer (Cervus elaphus). Journal of Agricultural Science, Cambridge. 123: 89-97.

Semiadi, G., Barry, T.N. and Muir, P.D. (1995). A comparison of seasonal patterns of growth, voluntary feed intake and plasma hormone concentrations in young sambar (Cervus unicolor) and red deer (Cervus elaphus). Journal of Agricultural Science, Cambridge. 125, 109-124.

Semiadi, G., Barry, T.N., Muir, P.D. and Hodgson, J. (1995). Dietary preferences of sambar (Cervus unicolor) and red deer (Cervus elaphus) offered browse forage legume and grass species. Journal of Agricultural Science, Cambridge. 125, 99-107.

Semiadi, G., Holmes, C.W., Barry, T.N. and Muir, P.D. (1996). Effects of cold conditions on heat production by young sambar (Cervus unicolor) and red deer (Cervus elaphus). Journal of Agricultural Science, Cambridge, 126: 221-226.

Howse, A.J., Semiadi, G., Stafford, K.J., Barry, T.N. and Muir, P.D. (1995). Digestion and chewing behaviour of young sambar deer and red deer consuming a low quality roughage. Journal of Agricultural Science, Cambridge, 125: 399-405.

Knight, T.W., Death, A.F., Muir, P.D., Ridland, M. and Wyeth, T.K. (1996). Effects of dietary vitamin A on plasma carotene concentrations and fat colour in Angus and Angus crossbred cattle. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, 39: 281-292.

Muir, P.D., Semiadi, G., Asher, G.W., Broad, T.E., Tate, M.L. and Barry, T.N. (1997). Production of a sambar (Cervus elaphus) and red deer (Cervus elaphus) interspecies hybrid by artificial insemination. Journal of Heredity 88: 366-372.

Bass, J.J., Dobbie, P., Muir, P., Singh, K. and Thomson, B. (1997). Growth path effects on tenderness and enzymes of meat. Submitted to Meat Focus

Asher, G.W., Muir, P.D., Semiadi, G., O'Neill, K.T., Scott, I.C. and Barry, T.N. (1997). Seasonal patterns of luteal cyclicity in young red deer (Cervus elaphus) and sambar deer (Cervus unicolor). Journal of Reproduction, Fertility and Development 9: 587-596.

Semiadi, G., Holmes, C.W., Barry, T.N. and Muir, P.D. (1998). The efficiency of utilisation of energy and nitrogen in growing sambar (Cervus unicolor) and red deer (Cervus elaphus). Journal of Agricultural Science, Cambridge, 130: 193-198.

Itoh, M., Johnson, C.B., Cosgrove, G.P. Muir, P.D. and Purchase, R.W. (1998). Intramuscular fatty- acid composition of neutral and polar lipids for heavy-weight Angus and Simmental steers finished on pasture or grain. Submitted to the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture.

Muir, P.D., Smith, D.R., Smith, N.B. and Wallace, G.J. (1998). Variability in marbling in Angus steers and an evaluation of subjective marbling assessment. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, 41: 335-346.

Muir, P.D., Deaker J.M. and Bown, M.D. (1998). Effects of forage and grain-based feeding systems on beef quality: A review. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research 41: 623-635.

Muir, P.D., Smith, N.B., Wallace, G.J., Cruickshank, G.J. and Smith, D.R. (1998). The effect of short-term grain feeding on liveweight gain and beef quality. Submitted to the New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research 41: 517-526

Thomson, B.C., Muir P.D. and Dobbie, P.M. (1998). Effect of growth path and breed on the calpain system in steers finished on a feedlot. Submitted to the Journal of Agricultural Science, Cambridge.

Thomson, B.C., Cosgrove, G.P., Dobbie, P.M., Muir, P.D., and Lambert, M.G. (1998). Effect of pasture type and breed on the calpain system in steers finished on pasture. Submitted to the Journal of Agricultural Science, Cambridge.

Muir, P.D., Smith, N.B., Dobbie, P.M., Smith, D.R. and Bown, M.D. (2001). Effects of growth pathway on beef quality in 18 month old Angus and South Devon x Angus pasture-fed steers. Animal Science 72: 297-308
3. Conferences - scientific

Care, A.D., Ross, R., Barrell, G.K., Muir, P.D., Ross, A., and Sykes, A.R. (1981) Studies on calcium homeostasis and antler growth: in the stag (Cervus elaphus). Proceedings of Society for Endocrinology 32, 63.

Muir, P.D., Barrell, G.K. and Sykes, A.R. (1982) Modification of antler growth in red deer stags by use of a synthetic progestagen. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production 42, 145.

Barrell, G.K., Muir P.D., and Sykes A.R. (1982) Effects of a synthetic progestagen on antler growth in the red deer stag (Cervus elaphus). Proceedings of the 1st Joint Meeting of British Endocrine Societies, London p10.

Barrell, G.K. and Muir, P.D. (1984) Experimental manipulation of antler growth in red deer stags by treatment with exogenous steroids. Proceedings of the Australian Endocrine Society 27: S14.

Barrell, G.K., Muir, P.D. and Sykes, A.R. (1985) Seasonal profiles of plasma testosterone, prolactin and growth hormone levels recorded from some red deer stags in New Zealand. In Biology of Deer Production, Royal Society of New Zealand, Bulletin 22, 185-190.

Care, A.E., Ross, R., Barrell, G.K., Muir, P.D., Aaron, J. And Oxby, C. (1985) The effects of long term parathyroidectomy on antler growth in red deer. In Biology of Deer Production, Royal Society of New Zealand, Bulletin 22, 255-256.

Muir, P.D., Sykes, A.R. and Barrell, G.K. (1985) Mineralisation during antler growth in the red deer. In Biology of Deer Production, Royal Society of New Zealand, Bulletin 22, 251-254.

Barrell,G.K., Lengoc, C.M. and Muir P.D. (1986) Oestradiol receptors in growing antlers. Proceedings of the Endocrine Society of Australia 29:E21.

Muir, P.D., Sykes, A.R. and Barrell, G.K. (1987) Antler development and composition in red deer (Cervus elaphus) and some commercial implications. In Proceedings of the 4th AAAP Animal Science Congress, Hamilton, New Zealand, P 436.

Muir, P.D. (1989). Game Ranching in New Zealand. First International Wildlife Ranching Symposium, Las Cruces, New Mexico. 24-29.

Muir, P.D. (1989). Deer Farming in New Zealand. First International Wildlife Ranching Symposium, Las Cruces, New Mexico. 105-113.

Muir, P.D., Smith, N.B. and Wallace, G.J. (1989). Early lambing in Hawke's Bay. Use of the ram effect. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. 49, 271-275

Muir, P.D., Wallace, G.J., Smith, N.B. and Ryan, A.M. (1989). Early lambing in Hawke's Bay. The effect of pasture allowance and protein supplementation of pasture on lamb growth rates. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. 49, 237-243

Cruickshank G.J, Muir P.D and MacLean K.S (1992). Slimming diets for overfat lambs. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society and Animal Production 52, 241-242

Knight, T.W, Muir, P.D., O'Neill, K.T., Wallace, G.J., Hamilton, G.J. and MacLean, K.S. (1992). Effect of location and source of ewes and rams on the onset of oestrus in Romney ewes. Proceedings at the New Zealand Society of Animal Production 52, 207-209

Muir, P.D., Cruickshank, G.J., Wallace, G.J., MacLean, K.S. and Smith, N.B. (1992). Effect of stocking rate and competition on the growth rate of Merino and Romney lambs. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production 52, 247-249.

Muir, P.D., Cruickshank, G.J., Smith, N.B., MacLean, K.S. and Wallace, G.J. (1992) Comparison of grain and pasture finishing of heavyweight cattle. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production 52, 93-95

Muir, P.D., Smith, N.B. and Staples, L.D. (1993). Effect of melatonin implants on the mating performance of Poll Dorset and Romney rams. New Zealand Society of Animal Production 53: 275-279.

Barrell, G.K. Lengoc, C.M. and Muir, P.D. (1994) Receptors for oestradiol in growing antlers of red deer stags. In Global trends in wildlife management Eds B. Bobek, K. Perzanowski and W.L. Regelin. XVIIIth Congress of the International Union of Game Biologists. Krakow, Poland. p 279-281.

Semiadi, G. Muir, P.D. and Barry, T.N. (1994). Voluntary feed intake, growth and efficiency of feed conversion in growing sambar and red deer. New Zealand Society of Animal Production, 54: 63-65.

Smith, D.R., Smith, N.B. and Muir P.D. (1995). Near-Infrared Reflectance analysis of intramuscular fat in beef. New Zealand Society of Animal Production, 55, 124-126.

Muir, P.D., Wallace G.J. and Slay M.W.A. (1995). Effect of allowance and the rate of adaptation of weaned calves to two brassica types. New Zealand Society of Animal Production, 55, 257-260.

Muir P.D., Smith N.B. and Wallace G.J. (1995). The cost of producing feedlot beef. New Zealand Society of Animal Production, 55, 255-256.

Cosgrove G.P., Muir P.D. and Lambert M.G. (1996). Nutritional options and implications for maximum growth rate of steers. Proceedings of the New Zealand Grasslands Asociation, 57, 217-222.

Cruickshank, G.J., Muir, P.D., MacLean, K.S., Goodger, T.M. and Hickson C. (1996). Growth and carcass characteristics of lambs sired by Texel, Oxford Down and Suffolk rams. New Zealand Society of Animal Production, 56: 201-204.

Smith, D.R., Wright, D.R. and Muir, P.D. (1996). Variation in meat pH in steers and association with other carcass attributes: analysis of a commercial database. New Zealand Society of Animal Production, 56: 187-192.

Thomson, B.C., Dobbie, P.M., Bass, J.J., Singh, K. and Muir, P.D. (1996). Effect of growth path on the calpain system and shear force in Angus steers. 42nd International Conference of Meat Science and Technology. J.13: 416-417.

Muir, P.D., Smith, N.B., Smith , D.R. and Ball, A. (1997). Effect of compensatory growth on production of carcasses to specifcation. Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition. 260.

Muir, P.D., Smith, N.B. and McCall, D.G. (1997). Effect of compensatory growth on feed intake and feed conversion eficiency of heavyweight steers. Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition. 261.

Smith, D.R., Muir, P.D., and Smith, N.B. (1997). Between and within mob variation in meat and fat colour of pasture finished steers. 43rd International Congress of Meat Science and Technology. C44

Wright, D.R., Korte, C.J., Smith, D.R. and Muir, P.D. (1977). An integrated approach to improving the quality of pasture fed beef. 43rd International Congress of Meat Science and Technology. C51.

Muir, P.D., Wallace, G.J., McCall, D.G. and Dodd, C.J. (1998). The role of milk production in dryland lamb production systems. New Zealand Society of Animal Production, 58: 170-174.

Muir, P.D., Smith, D.R. and Smith, N.B. (1998). Marbled beef - we can produce a quality grass-fed product but where are the rewards? National Agriculture/Horticulture Science Convention, Hawkes Bay, p 53.

Muir, P.D., Wallace, G.J. McCall, D.G. and Dodd, .J. (1998). The role of milk production in dryland lamb production systems. New Zealand Society of Animal Production 58: 170-174.

Muir, P.D.; Wallace, G.J., McCall, D.G. and Dodd, C.J. (1999). Effect of ewe milk production on profitability of dryland lamb production. Proceedings of the New Zealand Grassland Association 61: 101-105.

Smith, D.R.; Smith, N.B. and Muir, P.D. (1999). Farm of origin and finishing environment effects on beef quality attributes. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. 59: 282-
286.

Muir, P.D. Smith, N.B., Wallace, G.J., Fugle, C.J. and Bown, M.D. (2000). Maximising lamb growth rates. Proceedings of the New Zealand Grassland Association. In Press.

Muir, P.D., Nieuwenhuis, G. and Smith, N.B. (2000). A comparison of rearing systems for dairy beef calves. Proceedings of the New Zealand Grasslands Association, In Press.

4. Conferences - extension

Muir, P.D. (1983) Deer Production. In Lincoln College Farm Budget Manual Part 1, Technical (Volume 1).

Barrell, G.K. and Muir, P.D. (1983) Lincoln College Deer Research. In The Deer Farmer, Winter.

Muir, P.D. and Barrell, G.K. (1983) Lincoln College Deer Research. In The Deer Farmer, Spring.

Barrell, G.K. and Muir, P.D. (1985) Use of exogenous steroids to manipulate antler growth in red deer (Cervus elaphus). In `Deer Farming' Proceedings of ANZAAS Deer Farming Seminar, Monash University. Ed. R.C. Couchman. Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Victoria.

Barrell, G.K. and Muir, P.D. (1985) Artificial manipulation of antler casting and antler growth in red deer. Proceedings of Deer Course for Veterinarians, 2. NZ Veterinary Association Deer Branch, 64-71

Muir, P.D. (1988). Game management and the regulation of hunting in North America. A model for New Zealand? Seminar 2000 Wild animal management, Christchurch, 96-100.

Graafhuis, A.E., Passman A and Muir, P.D. (1989) The effect of preslaughter stress on the quality and strength of pelts. Report of the Fortieth Annual Conference of Fellmongers and Hide Processors, 84-88.

Muir, P.D. (1990) Early lambing in Hawke's Bay. Sheep and Beef Cattle Society of the New Zealand Veterinary Association. Proceedings of the Society's 20th Seminar, Napier, 51-55.

Muir, P.D. (1990) Early lambing in Hawke's Bay: Low cost options. Proceedings of the Fourth Waipukurau Sheep Farmers Conference, 79-82

Semiadi, G., Muir, P.D., Hodgson, J., Veltman, Clare J. and Barry T.N. (1991). Comparison of the Biology of sambar deer (Cervus unicolor) and red deer (Cervus elaphus) Massey University Deer Conference.

Muir, P.D. (1992) Is there a role for feedlotting in New Zealand? Proceedings of the Central Districts Sheep and Beef Farmers Conference, Palmerston North, 89-92.

Muir, P.D. (1992). Sambar Research. Massey University Deer Conference.

Semiadi, G., Barry, T., Muir, P., Stafford, K. and Reid, C. (1992). Feed intake and digestion by red deer and sambar deer. Massey University Deer Conference.

Semiadi, G., Muir, P.D., and Barry, T.N. (1992). Calving time, hard antler condition and growth of sambar deer in captivity. Massey University Deer Conference.

Muir, P.D. (1993). Effects of nutrition on beef quality. In: Quality Beef: Proceedings of a series of field days for producers, New Zealand Beef Council, May 1993, p 35-37.

Semiadi, G., Barry, T.N. and Muir, P.D. (1994). Seasonal growth in sambar and red deer. Massey University Deer Conference.

Muir, P.D., Wallace, G.J. and Bown, M.D. (1998). Meat quality in dairy vs traditional beef breeds grazed at pasture. Report prepared for the New Zealand Hereford Association.

5. Technical and Commercial Reports

Muir, P.D. (1986). Nutrition of autumn born lambs. Report prepared for Waitaki International Ltd.

Dodd, C.J. and Muir, P.D. (1987) Peliminary report on the KTK Probe. Report prepared for Northrup Ltd.

Muir, P.D., Wallace, G.J., Smith, N.B. and Jobson, D. (1987) Social facililation using Dorset ewes. Report prepared for Waitaki International Ltd.

Muir P.D., Wallace, G.J., Smith, N.B. and Jobson, D. (1988) Supplementation of weaned lambs. Report prepared for Waitaki International Ltd.

Muir, P.D. and Smith, N.B. (1988) Effect of melatonin implants on mating performance of Poll Dorset and Romney rams. Report prepared for Regulin Ltd.

King, J.M and Muir, P.D (1989) Feedlotting of pregnant beef cows: A drought recovery strategy. Report prepared for Rural Policy Unit, MAFTech, Wellington. 16pp.

Muir, P.D., Smith, Wallace, G.J., Graafhuis, A.E., Devine, C.E. and Passman, A. (1989) Effect of age and stress on lamb meat and pelt quality. Report prepared for the New Zealand Meat Producers Board.

Muir, P.D., Smith, N.B. and Wallace, G.J. (1989) Early lambing using social facilitation. Effect of weaning date on early oestrous in Romney ewes. Report prepared for Waitaki International Ltd.

Muir, P.D. and Smith, N.B. (1989) Effect of melatonin implants on early season mating performance of Romney rams. Report prepared for Schering Ltd.

Muir, P.D (1990) Game ranching. Issue Awareness Paper prepared for MAF Policy Group and Minister of Agriculture.

Muir, P.D., Smith, N.B., Wallace, G.J. (1990) Effect of melatonin on mating performance of Poll Dorset and Romney rams. Report prepared for Schering Ltd.

Muir, P.D., Cruickshank, G.J., Wallace, G.J., MacLean, K.S. and Smith, N.B. (1991). Effects of stocking rate and competition on the growth rate of Merino and Romney lambs. Report prepared for the Vernon Willey Trust.

Muir, P.D., Cruickshank, G.J, Smith, N.B., MacLean, K.S. and Wallace, G.J. (1991). Effects of short term grain finishing on the growth rate and carcass characteristics of heavyweight Angus steers. Reports prepared for AGMARDT, MRDC and Richmond Ltd.

Muir, P.D., Cruickshank, G.J., Smith, N.B., MacLean, K.S. and Wallace, G.J. (1992). Use of horticultural by-products in low cost wintering systems for heavyweight cattle. Reports prepared for Richmond Ltd and the MRDC.

Cruickshank, G.J., Muir, P.D. and MacLean, K.S. (1992) Evaluation of exotic sheep breeds as terminal sires: 1991/92 trial. Report prepared for the MRDC.

Muir, P.D., Smith, N.B. and Smith D.R. (1993). Assessment of beef quality parameters and evaluation of a portable chromameter for measurement of meat and fat colour. Confidential report prepared for Richmond Ltd.

Muir, P.D., Smith, N.B. and Smith, D.R. (1994). Evaluation of brewers grain based pellets for pre-feeding of live export lambs. Confidential report prepared for Tui Nutri Products Ltd.

Muir, P.D., Smith, D.R. and Smith N.B. (1994). Effect of extending chiller holding time on meat quality
parameters. Confidential report prepared for Richmond Ltd.

Muir, P.D., Smith, D.R. and Korte, C.J. (1994). Quality of beef supplied under the Richmond Asian Beef Programme for 1993/94. Interim Report. May, 1994. Confidential report prepared for Richmond Ltd.

Muir, P.D., Smith, D.R. and Korte, C.J. (1994). Quality of beef supplied under the Richmond Asian Beef Programme for 1993/94. Annual Report. November, 1994. Confidential report prepared for Richmond Ltd.

Smith D.R., Muir, P.D. and Korte C.J. (1995). Quality of beef supplied under the Richmond Asian Beef Programme for 1994/95. Interim Report, October 1995. Confidential report prepared for Richmond Ltd.

Smith, D.R., Muir, P.D. and Korte, C.J. (1996). Quality of beef supplied under the Richmond Asian Beef Programme for 1994/95. Annual Report, February 1996. Confidential report prepared for Richmond Ltd.

Muir, P.D. and Smith, N.B. (1997). Evaluation of Chrono-Gest sponges. Confidential report prepared for Intervet International.

Muir, P.D. Fugle, C.J. and Smith, N.B. (1998). Evaluation of calf rations. Confidential report prepared for PCL Industries.

Muir, P.D., Wallace, G.J. and Bown, M.D. (1998). Meat quality in dairy vs traditional beef breeds grazed at pasture. Report prepared for the New Zealand Hereford Association.