The use of small animals in agricultural research

D.S. Flux

Massey Agricultural College, Palmerston North

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Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. 1961, 21: 124-129

The value of small animals as aids in agricultural research is discussed. They contribute information which is useful in :

(a) Disease detection and prevention. (b) Detecting and measuring substances in pasture and crop species which affect large animals. (c) Providing "pilot" information for larger animals. (d) Stimulating the minds of research workers.

Some examples, mainly from recent or current New Zealand work are given.

Keywords: NZSAPAB;

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