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A radiographical study of the feline urinary system : a dissertation presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Master of Philosophy in the Faculty of Veterinary Science at Massey University, New Zealand
(Massey University, 1978)
Although radiographical techniques to examine the urinary system are well established in dogs and humans, these techniques have not been widely accepted or applied to examine the feline urinary system. Considerable confusion ...
The effect of a high ambient temperature on the physiological responses of Friesian and Brahman x Friesian calves fed on two rations : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the rquirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science in Animal Science at Massey University
(Massey University, 1978)
Eight Friesian and eight Brahman x Friesian (F1) steer calves were kept at 17 or 34.5°C in temperature controlled rooms and fed on hay or concentrate diets in a 2 x 2 x 2 factorial design for eight weeks. Then eight of the ...
Field and laboratory studies of the movement and reactions of phosphorus in soils : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Soil Science at Massey University
(Massey University, 1978)
Low and stable concentrations of phosphorus (P) forms and sediment were obtained in stream flow from two small, adjacent, scrub-covered, and minimally-disturbed catchments near Palmerston North, New Zealand. In contrast, ...
Genotype-environment interactions and genetic parameters in New Zealand Romney sheep : a thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Massey University, New Zealand
(Massey University, 1978)
Performance records of 1,113 New Zealand Romney ewe hoggets from two subflocks maintained on control (CSR) and intensive (HSR) stocking rates were analysed. The data represented the progeny of 34 sires and were collected ...
Growth studies on defoliated Lotus pedunculatus cv. 'Grasslands Maku' : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
(Massey University, 1978)
This thesis reports on a series of experiments designed to study the response of 'Grasslands Maku' to defoliation and thereby extend the understanding of growth and production of Lotus pedunculatus. Morphological structuring, ...
Assessment of the biological availability of particulate-phase phosphorus : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Soil Science at Massey University
(Massey University, 1978)
A bioassay procedure for particulate-phase phosphorus (P), using Anabaena subcylindrica was developed and evaluated. Measurements of chlorophyll concentration and whole cell alkaline phosphatase activity were established ...
Studies on duration and defoliation in lucerne : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Massey University, New Zealand
(Massey University, 1978)
A project was conducted to study the influence of grazing duration (GD) on lucerne Medicago sativa L. 'Wairau'. GD was defined as the period of defoliation or grazing before regrowth to the early flowering stage was again ...
Some aspects of winter grazing systems on wool production : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science in Animal Science at Massey University
(Massey University, 1978)
A trial was conducted to investigate the effects that 5 different winter grazing systems had on some wool characteristics of pregnant N.Z. Romney ewes. The grazing systems were: (Tl) swedes on a daily break; (T2) three ...
Post capture myopathy syndrome in red deer (Cervus elaphus) : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Veterinary Science at Massey University
(Massey University, 1978)
The capturing of red deer from the wild to stock deer farms has brought with it problems of stress. Large numbers of deer have died due to poor catching techniques and inappropriate drugs. Efforts to minimize these deaths ...
Reproductive efficiency in town supply dairy herds in New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Veterinary Science at Massey University
(Massey University, 1978)
The objective of the study was to examine the reproductive performance of dairy cattle in Town Milk Dairy Herds in New Zealand. Breeding and production data for parous animals were collected from the records of twenty herds ...