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Accelerated and out-of-season lamb production in New Zealand : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2007)
The objective of this study was to evaluate ewe and lamb performance in an
accelerated lamb production system, and to compare the performance and lamb output
between a conventional and an accelerated lamb production ...
Environmental effects of densely planted willow and poplar in a silvopastoral system : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Agroforestry, Institute of Natural Resources, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2007)
New Zealand, having large areas of hilly landscapes, is subject to the risk of soil erosion, and summer and autumn droughts that limit pasture growth, which in turn affects the livestock-based economy. The nitrogen and ...
The epidemiology of Johne's disease in New Zealand dairy herds : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Massey University
(Massey University, 2007)
Johne's disease (JD), caused by Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) is a chronic, debilitating enteritis of cattle, other domestic livestock and some wildlife species. JD was first identified in the late ...
A LEEP forward : biodiversity futures for New Zealand : a thesis in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Master of Resource and Environmental Planning at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2007)
Loss of indigenous biodiversity continues in New Zealand. Despite admirable goals in the
NZBS 2000 to the contrary, efforts at improved biodiversity conservation have been
insufficient to halt loss of significant amounts ...
Hokia ki te whenua : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Soil Science at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2007)
This thesis aIms to produce a distinctive model for the sustainable horticultural
development of Maori resources, primarily land. It is inclusive of tikanga Maori and
indigenous production systems based on the unique ...