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The use of dogs to detect New Zealand reptile scents : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Zoology at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2005)
This study examined the ability of domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) to detect the scent of the Cook Strait tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus), Marlborough green gecko (Naultinus manukanus) and forest gecko (Hoplodactylus ...
Women, politics and the media : the 1999 New Zealand general election : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of PhD in Communication & Journalism at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2002)
New Zealand's shift to a Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) system of government contained a two-fold promise for women. Explicitly, there was the prospect of increased electoral diversity, meaning more women in Parliament, ...
Natural horsemanship : round-pen training of horses : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Science in Physiology at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2003)
The effect of round-pen training on the behaviour and physiological response (plasma Cortisol concentration and heart rate) of 24 horses was examined using a stocks restraint stress test before, after and 3 weeks after ...
Effect of processing and storage on the reconstitution properties of whole milk and ultrafiltered skim milk powders : thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Food Technology
(Massey University, 2000)
The climates of many areas in Asia, Central America, the Middle East and Africa make it difficult to support a dairy industry based on fresh milk. In these areas the shelf life of fresh, undried milk products is short. ...
Mastitis in two experimental herds : a case study in organic and conventional dairy systems : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Animal Science, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2005)
Mastitis costs amount to about 11% of the productive capacity of the dairy industry. In New Zealand, practices for its control have been adapted to constitute the SAMM plan (Seasonal approach for managing mastitis), with ...
Analysis of the characteristics of the lactation curves in a group of high producing dairy farms in New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Applied Science (MApplSci) in Pastoral Science, Institute of Natural Resources, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2002)
This project focused on the analysis of the characteristics of the lactation curves in a group of commercial dairy farms in New Zealand which use supplementary feed strategically in order to increase overall production ...
The challenge of planning for urban residential environments under the Resource Management Act 1991 : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Resource & Environment Planning at Massey University
(Massey University, 2009)
Planning for urban areas is a process of proactively and creatively providing for the future physical form of an urban area, including its design, development and subsequent use, through the development and implementation ...
Rip density and dynamics along the New Zealand coastline : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Geography, Massey University
(Massey University, 2000)
Rip currents are the most obvious component of the nearshore cell circulation system. The aim of this research was to investigate the applicability to the New Zealand coastal setting of a rip density scaling hypothesis, ...
The effect of early exercise on the articular cartilage and subchondral bone of the distal third metacarpal/metatarsal bones of young thoroughbred horses : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Veterinary Science at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 2003)
The effect of early moderate exercise on articular cartilage and subchondral bone were investigated by comparing two groups of age and sex matched, pasture reared, 18 month old (± one month) Thoroughbred horses. The treatment ...
Personality correlates of fluid and crystallised intelligence in the New Zealand workplace : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University
(Massey University, 2004)
This study investigated relationships between personality traits and intelligence, and the extent to which personality traits can predict intelligence. The General Reasoning Test 2 served as the general intelligence measure, ...