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The rheology of butter : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in food technology at Massey University
(Massey University, 1989)
A parallel place viscoelastometer was built to perform creep compliance tests on butter and related fats. Creep movement was measured with a linear displacement transducer and recorded by a data logger designed and built ...
Epidemiological aspects of infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis in New Zealand : this thesis is presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Veterinary Science at Massey University
(Massey University, 1982)
Infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK) has been recognised in New Zealand only in the past 7 years and there is little information available concerning epidemiological features of the disease under local conditions. ...
Bovine uterine pressure and the response to oxytocin as measured by a new apparatus : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Veterinary Science at Massey University
(Massey University, 1980)
A new apparatus for measuring uterine pressure (UP) was developed from an artificial insemination tube, modified by sealing one end and creating a side opening which was covered by a rubber diaphragm. It was a wholly ...
Hydrolysis of bile acid conjugates and dehydroxylation of cholic acid by Clostridium bifermentans : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Biotechnology
(Massey University, 1980)
The transformation of bile acids by Clostridium bifermentans was studied with a view to developing a process whereby the bile acid conjugates of New Zealand mutton and beef gall may be converted to deoxycholic acid. ...
The determination of kinetic parameters in heat processing of baby food : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Ph.D. in Biotechnology at Massey University
(Massey University, 1980)
Two methods of heat processing kinetic parameter determination by steady-state and unsteady-state heating procedures were studied. The unsteady-state procedure was used for colour and viscosity where large amounts of samples ...
An investigation into the ecology, biology, distribution and control of Haemaphysalis longicornis Neumann, 1901 : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Veterinary Science at Massey University
(Massey University, 1980)
In 1974, questionnaires were distributed to farmers in the East Coast and Hawke's Bay areas of the North Island of New Zealand. The tick Haemaphysalis longicornis Neumann 1901 was present on 59% of farms in the East ...
Restructuring in the New Zealand textile industry : a thesis ... for the degree of Master of Arts in Geography at Massey University
(Massey University, 1981)
A structural approach is used to study the socio-economic and spatial implications of restructuring in New Zealand's textile industry. Government policy, specifically the textile plan, is analysed in an attempt to determine ...
Studies in neuro-endocrinology : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Physiology at Massey University
(Massey University, 1983)
Gonadectomy is the commonest surgical procedure carried out in the cat, mainly for fertility control. However, the effect of gonadectomy on body weight in the cat has received little study although this subject is well ...
Thermal degradation of 1-amino-1-deoxyketoses and their role in flavour development : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Food Technology at Massey University
(Massey University, 1981)
Sugars undergo caramelisation reactions at relatively high temperatures but when amino compounds are present, Maillard browning reactions are possible and these occur under less severe conditions. The reaction conditions ...
The recording and analysis of animal health data on New Zealand dairy farms : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Veterinary Science at Massey University
(Massey University, 1988)
Significant progress has been made in the last three decades in reducing the prevalence of animal diseases that cause mortality. However, there is an increasing concern with significant losses associated with diseases that ...