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Effects of supplementation with protein, or amino acids on performance of grazing dairy cows in late lactation
(Lincoln University, 1996)
Sixty seven Friesian dairy cows were monitored for eleven weeks in late lactation
(weeks 23-33 of lactation) to measure their milk production, intake and live weight response to protein or amino acid supplementation. The ...
Relationship between rainfall and sheep farm productivity : case studies in a variable environment
(Lincoln University, 1996)
Relationships between quantity of rainfall, reproductive and wool performance were examined for at least the last decade on four properties situated in the East Coast dryland environment. Results from all properties varied. ...
The impact of introducing East Friesian sheep into commercial ewe flocks and their potential for use in accelerated lambing systems
(Lincoln University, 1996)
The potential benefits of managing East Friesian Polled Dorset cross ewes under an
accelerated lambing system were investigated. The intended lambing system is based on the Cornell Star model where ewes potentially lamb ...
The botanical analysis of sheep diet: a comparison of three methods of sheep diet determination and the field application of faecal cuticle analysis
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1977)
Three methods of sheep diet determination were compared at Brooksdale Station during one time of the year under conditions of declining herbage availability.
Improved methods for establishing and maintaining oesophageal ...
Intake studies in grazing beef and dairy cattle
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1969)
In recent years there has been a growing demand for increased levels of efficiency in the pastoral industry. To achieve this the efficiency of conversion of the individual animal must be measured by equating its level of ...
A comparison of herbage intake between castrated and uncastrated grazing young cattle
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1989)
Experiments were conducted to investigate the possible differences in dry matter intake, bite weight and bite dimensions between young bulls and steers of similar age and genotype offered pasture over a similar range of ...
Partial preferences of sheep and goats for ryegrass and white clover
(Lincoln University, 1997)
A study was conducted to investigate partial preference for Trifolium repens and Lolium perenne, and the effect of relative heights of swards on the preference and selection of sheep and goats. Three Coopworth 1 year old ...
Ostrich - a diversification option for east coast farms?
(New Zealand Grassland Association., 1996)
Ostrich are currently being promoted as an
alternative to sheep, cattle and deer. Although
current bird prices are not sustainable, New Zealand
and overseas experience to date suggest ostrich
can be farmed successfully ...
Pasture species effects on carcass and meat quality
(New Zealand Grassland Association., 1996)
Increasing concerns about food quality and animal
fat in the human diet have promoted research into
the effects of different forage species on carcass
quality and fat content. This trial investigated the
effect on ...
Impacts of selecting sheep for resistance and resilience to gastro-intestinal nematode parasites
(Lincoln University, 2018)
This study investigated the impacts of decades of divergent selection for either resistance or resilience to gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) parasite infection in Romney sheep lines and involved a series of three studies.
Study ...