NZSAP 1997 Proceedings

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• Davis SR 1997. 'Time to Change' 57:1-3. Abstract or (13kB)
  
• Ulyatt MJ 1997. Can protein utilisation from pasture be improved? 57:4-8. Abstract or (31kB)
  

• Morris CA, et al 1997. Progress with selection to change age at puberty and reproductive rate in Angus cattle 57:9-11. Abstract or (13kB)
  
• Enns RM, et al 1997. Progeny performance of industry and index selected Angus bulls 57:12-14. Abstract or (13kB)
  
• Amer PR, et al 1997. An index to assist multiple trait selection of terminal beef sires in the UK 57:15-18. Abstract or (21kB)
  
• Morris CA, et al 1997. Genetic studies of bloat susceptibility in cattle 57:19-21. Abstract or (17kB)
  
• Lopez-Villalobos N, et al 1997. Effect of crossbreeding strategies on long-term rates of genetic gain in New Zealand dairy cattle 57:22-25. Abstract or (18kB)
  
• Morris CA, et al 1997. Correlated responses in fleece weight to selection for divergence in faecal nematode egg count in New Zealand Romneys and Perendales 57:26-28. Abstract or (15kB)
  
• Wuliji T, et al 1997. Effect of the Inverdale gene (FecX) on fleece characteristics in Romney sheep 57:29-32. Abstract or (21kB)
  
• Gavigan RG, et al 1997. Sheep breeding objectives and selection criteria of Wairarapa and Tararua sheep farmers 57:33-36. Abstract or (17kB)
  
• Blackwell GL, et al 1997. Susceptibility of Romney and Perendale sheep to Flystrike by the Australian Green Fly, Lucilia cuprina (Wied.), and Fly Attractant Trials 57:37-40. Abstract or (20kB)
  
• Brandsma JH, et al 1997. Heritability of resistance to flystrike in New Zealand Perendale sheep 57:41-42. Abstract or (8kB)
  
• Singireddy SR, et al 1997. Across-breed genetic evaluation of New Zealand dairy goats 57:43-45. Abstract or (14kB)
  
• Garcia-Muniz JG, et al 1997. Growth and onset of puberty in two genetically different lines of Holstein-Friesian heifers, selected for either heavy or light body weight 57:46-47. Abstract or (18kB)
  

• Winder LM, et al 1997. Growing wool in tissue culture - which fibre type is best 57:48-50. Abstract or (72kB)
  
• Thomas DG, et al 1997. Localisation of transforming growth factor Beta I-like immunoreactivity in foetal and mature skin from Romney and Merino sheep 57:51-56. Abstract or (232kB)
  
• Merrick NC, et al 1997. Volume measurement of wool samples 57:57-60. Abstract or (30kB)
  
• Dick JL, et al 1997. Seasonal changes in fibre and follicle characteristics related to wool bulk during the lifetime of Perendale ewes 57:661-64. Abstract or (141kB)
  
• Sumner RMW, et al 1997. Changes in fibre and follicle characteristics related to wool bulk during the lifetime of Perendale ewes 57:65-69. Abstract or (95kB)
  
• Wood JE, et al 1997. Relationships between the compounds causing scourable diffuse yellow and yellowness of greasy and clean wool 57:70-72. Abstract or (12kB)
  
• Andrews RN, et al 1997. Classing Merino fleeces into uniform lines with predicted adult fibre diameters 57:73-76. Abstract or (27kB)
  
• Scobie DR, et al 1997. Bulk and fibre diameter affect leather and woolskin quality of lamb skins 57:77-80. Abstract or (21kB)
  
• Smith MC, et al 1997. Influence of reducing wool fibre diameter away from the winter minimum on fibre length after carding 57:81-82. Abstract or (13kB)
  
• Keown A-M, et al 1997. An investigation of techniques used to predict fleece rot incidence in sheep 57:83. Abstract or (6kB)
  

• Scobie DR, et al 1997. The ethically improved sheep concept 57:84-87. Abstract or (25kB)
  
• Fisher MW 1997. Agricultural ethics - a role in animal production 57:88-90. Abstract or (14kB)
  
• Jago JG, et al 1997. Evaluation of a vaccine to control bull behaviour 57:91-95. Abstract or (39kB)
  
• Nicol AM, et al 1997. The effect of the presence of steers on the behaviour of grazing yearling bulls 57:96-99. Abstract or (47kB)
  
• Carragher JF, et al 1997. Measures of stress and growth suppression in surgically castrated bulls 57:100-104. Abstract or (54kB)
  
• Bremner KJ 1997. Behaviour of dairy heifers during adaptation to milking 57:105-108. Abstract or (31kB)
  
• Webby RW, et al 1997. Farmer groups: a measure of their effectiveness 57:109-111. Abstract or (28kB)
  
• Parminter TG, et al 1997. Technology Design and Marketing: Case Studies in Beef Cattle Breeding 57:112-115. Abstract or (30kB)
  

• Diaz-Hernandez A, et al 1997. Protein-tannin complexes are susceptible to proteolytic degradation 57:116-119. Abstract or (20kB)
  
• Rusdi, et al 1997. Responses to protected amino acids or protected protein in dairy cows grazing ryegrass pastures in earlly or late lactation 57:120-125. Abstract or (28kB)
  
• Mashudi, et al 1997. Effects of Mimosa bark extract containing condensed tannins on rumen metabolism in sheep and milk production by grazing cows 57:126-129. Abstract or (21kB)
  
• Ulyatt MJ, et al 1997. Methane emmission from grazing sheep and cattle 57:130-133. Abstract or (19kB)
  
• Knight TW, et al 1997. Is beef with yellow fat potentially healthier for you than beef with white fat 57:134-136. Abstract or (317kB)
  
• Rounce JR, et al 1997. Accumulation of cadmium in kidney and liver tissue of the suckling Romney lamb from parturition to early weaning 57:137-138. Abstract or (10kB)
  
• Judson HG, et al 1997. Effect of feeding level on the seasonal liveweight gain of young red deer (Cervus elaphus) and red/elk hybrid stags 57:139-143. Abstract or (21kB)
  
• Jopson NB, et al 1997. Plasma potassium - an indicator or protein catabolism in deer? 57:144-146. Abstract or (29kB)
  

• Pacheco-Rios D, et al 1997. The effects of methionine supply upon milk composition and production of dairy cows in mid-lactation 57:147-150. Abstract or (19kB)
  
• Neil PG, et al 1997. Effect on milk production and liveweight of feeding balanced or unbalanced supplements to cows grazing restricted summer pasture 57:151-153. Abstract or (427kB)
  
• Petch SF, et al 1997. Effects of pasture intake and grain supplementation on milk nitrogen fractions 57:154-156. Abstract or (15kB)
  
• Thomson NA, et al 1997. Milksolids response in early lactation to condition score at calving and concentrate feeding 57:157-160. Abstract or (468kB)
  
• McFerran RP, et al 1997. Incorporating turnips into the pasture diet of lactating dairy cows 57:161-164. Abstract or (19kB)
  
• Thomson NA, et al 1997. The impact of turnips on dairy production as evaluated by component trials, modelling and farm systems research 57:165-168. Abstract or (18kB)
  
• Harris SL, et al 1997. Optimum white clover content for milk production 57:169-171. Abstract or (15kB)
  
• Thomson NA, et al 1997. Effect of nitrogen fertiliser and concentrate feed on dairy production 57:172-175. Abstract or (16kB)
  
• Penno JW, et al 1997. The effect of feeding level during rearing on the first lactation milk yield of Friesian replacement heifers 57:176-178. Abstract or (14kB)
  
• Macdonald KA, et al 1997. Growth of Friesian claves offered three allowances of milk replacer 57:179-181. Abstract or (13kB)
  

• Ryan DL, et al 1997. Lamb and hogget growth on different white clover and ryegrass cultivar mixtures in southern New Zealand 57:182-185. Abstract or (16kB)
  
• Donaldson J, et al 1997. The effect of protein supply on the periparturient parasite status of the mature ewe 57:186-189. Abstract or (20kB)
  
• Kramer R, et al 1997. Free and conjugated levels of zearalenone in ewes mated on grass-dominant pasture or chicory 57:190. Abstract or (6kB)
  
• Niezen JH, et al 1997. Liveweight gain and parasite resistance of lambs treated with controlled - release albendazole capsules 57:191. Abstract or (7kB)
  

• Charteris PL, et al 1997.Sire by finishing environment interactions for beef cattle carcass and meat quality traits 57:192-195. Abstract or (22kB)
  
• Cosgrove GP, et al 1997. Age at castration after puberty has no effect on carcass weight 57:196. Abstract or (7kB)
  
• Torres-Rodriguez A, et al 1997. Cattle diet preference and species selection as influenced by availability 57:197-198. Abstract or (9kB)
  
• McPherson WB, et al 1997. Effect of topical ivermectin treatments on weight gains in beef weaners 57:199-203. Abstract or (25kB)
  

• Auldist MJ, et al 1997. Effects of time-of-calving on dairy production 57:204. Abstract or (8kB)
  
• Auldist MJ, et al 1997. Seasonal and lactational influences on milk composition in New Zealand - Brief Communication 57:205-206. Abstract or (10kB)
  
• Auldist DE, et al 1997. Increased litter size elicits cell proliferation in the lactating murine mammary gland - Brief Communication 57:207-208. Abstract or (9kB)
  
• Revell DK, et al 1997. Metabolic changes in the mammary gland of sheep in late pregnancy and lactation 57:209-211. Abstract or (16kB)
  
• Gosling LS, et al 1997. Effects of season-of-lambing, stage-of-lactation and ewe-age on milk volume and composition of machine-milked Dorset ewes 57:212-215. Abstract or (20kB)
  
• van den Koedijk CDMA, et al 1997. Effect of breed and diet on de novo synthesis of fatty acids by mammary gland tissue of Friesian and Jersey dairy cows57:216. Abstract or (7kB)
  
• Farr VC, et al 1997. Removal of cisternal milk following milk accumulation of 9 hours does not increase total yield during once-daily milking 57:217. Abstract or (7kB)
  

• McMillan WH 1997. Expected pregnancy rate in recipient cattle, sheep and goats derived using a model incorporating embryo and maternal contributions to embryo survival 57:218-221. Abstract or (20kB)
  
• Cottam YH, et al 1997. Control of reproductive success in rabbits using bromocriptine 57:222-224. Abstract or (15kB)
  
• Goosen GJ, et al 1997. Gestation length in Pere David's x red deer hybrids 57:225-227. Abstract or (22kB)
  

• Nation DP, et al 1997. Efficacy of an anoestrous treatment for dairy cows is reduced if administered within three weeks of calving 57:228-230. Abstract or (15kB)
  
• Verkerk GA, et al 1997. Induction of parturition in dairy cows: a survey from spring 1996 in the Waikato region 57:231-233. Abstract or (16kB)
  
• Henderson KM, et al 1997. Non-invasive pregnancy determination in mares by enzymeimmunoassay of estrone sulphate concentrations in faeces 57:234-236. Abstract or (17kB)
  
• Macmillan KL, et al 1997. Manipulating ovaries follicle wave patterns can partially synchronise returns to service and increase the fertility of second inseminations 57:237. Abstract or (7kB)
  
• Macmillan KL, et al 1997. Oestradiol concentrates the synchrony pattern in heifers treated with progesterone and prostaglandin F2alpha 57:238. Abstract or (7kB)
  
• Day ML, et al 1997. Effect of hormonal environment at emergence on persistence of ovarian follicles in cattle 57:239-240. Abstract or (10kB)
  
• Taufa VK, et al 1997. The responses of lactating dairy cows treated for Anoestrum to an Oestradiol capsule and an Oestradiol injection 57:241. Abstract or (7kB)
  
• Burke CR, et al 1997. Use of pregnant dairy cows in product development of the intravaginal progesterone releasing (CIDR) device 57:242. Abstract or (8kB)
  

• Young W, et al 1997. The measurement of ovine follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) bioactivity utilizing a recombinant human FSH receptor bioassay 57:243-245. Abstract or (16kB)
  
• Smith JF, et al 1997. Evaluation of different staining techniques for determination of membrane status in spermatozoa 57:246-250. Abstract or (22kB)
  
• Oliver JE, et al 1997. Changes in activities of plasma membrane bound sperm enzymes during semen processing 57:251. Abstract or (26kB)
  
• King BJ, et al 1997. The effect of stage of cycle, oestrous synchronisation method and large follicles on superovulatory response in Merino ewes 57:252-255. Abstract or (17kB)
  
• Smeaton DC, et al 1997. Use of the teaser ram effect to advance lambing date in a farm systems study 57:256-257. Abstract or (11kB)
  
• Smith JF, et al 1997. Effect of time of treatment and seleciton for out-of-season breeding on the superovulatory response in ewes 57:258. Abstract or (7kB)
  
• Smith JF, et al 1997. Seasonal patterns in production and quality of semen of rams from flocks selected for or against an early breeding season 57:259. Abstract or (8kB)
  

• Binnie DB, et al 1997. Cost-benefit analysis of ultrasound scanning in meat breed ram breeding flocks 57:260-262. Abstract or (14kB)
  
• Clarke JN, et al 1997. Comparison of weight-selected Romney hoggets for growth and ultrasonic fat and eye muscle dimensions 57:263-266. Abstract or (18kB)
  
• Kirton AH, et al 1997. Muscle distribution in lamb progeny from several breeds 57:267-270. Abstract or (18kB)
  
• Purchas RW, et al 1997. Sources of variation in the ultimate pH of M. longissimus from prime steers 57:271-274. Abstract or (23kB)
  
• Morris ST, et al 1997. Short-term grain feeding and its effect on carcass and meat quality 57:275-277. Abstract or (17kB)
  
• Martyn JAK, et al 1997. Characterisation of muscle development in foetuses with and without presumptive double-muscled phenotypes 57:278-281. Abstract or (80kB)
  
• Boom CJ, et al 1997. Nutritional effects on carotenoid concentrations in the fat of beef cattle 57:282-285. Abstract or (18kB)
  
• Trumble WR, et al 1997. The role of calsequestrin in muscle function 57:286. Abstract or (8kB)
  

• Crawford A 1997. Introduction 57:287.Abstract
  
• Kappes SM, et al 1997. Genetic analysis of meat quality in cattle 57:288-289.Abstract
  
• McEwan JM, et al 1997. Finding QTL without markers: experience with FINDGENE 57:290-293.Abstract
  
• Palmer BR, et al 1997. A candidate gene approach to animal quality traits 57:294-296. Abstract
  
• Crawford AM, et al 1997. Parasite Resistance: A genome scan approach to finding markers and genes 57:297-300. Abstract
  
• Tate ML, et al 1997. Translation of information between human and livestock gene maps using deer interspecies hybrid mapping panel 57:301. Abstract
  
• Montgomery GW, et al 1997. Positional cloning to identify genes 57:302-304. Abstract
  
• Fennessy PF 1997. Contract Summary 57:305-308. Abstract
  

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