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A study of adjustment factors for the weaning weights of Hereford and Angus calves : 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, 1975)
From the files of the Beef Cattle Weight Gain Performance Recording Scheme of the New Zealand Meat Producers Board and the New Zealand Wool Board, the weaning weights of 7771 Hereford calves born in 18 herds, and 16666 ...
Teaching computer programming in intermediate schools : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Education at Massey University
(Massey University, 1975)
This investigation concerned classroom learning of a computer programming course by Form 2 pupils in New Zealand Intermediate schools. Samples were employed representing the full range of ability levels found in such ...
Acetaldehyde metabolism in mammals : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry at Massey University, New Zealand
(Massey University, 1975)
The metabolism of acetaldehyde in mammalian systems has been investigated both with in vitro studies on sheep liver aldehyde dehydrogenase, and by following changes in blood acetaldehyde levels in human volunteers. The ...
Application of linear programming to farm management analysis : intensive beef grazing systems : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science in Farm Management at Massey University
(Massey University, 1975)
In the absence of quantitative data from the practical farm situation, Linear Programming (L.P.), was used as a framework for collecting research information on an intensive beef grazing system. Three hundred pasture ...
Attitudes, attitude change, and organizational climate : a search for a pragmatic relationship : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Psychology at Massey University
(Massey University, 1975)
This study was designed to investigate relationships among elements of a model linking organizational climate to performance. Specific focus was to be on the motivational factors located in the organizational climate, and ...
A study of some of the factors affecting the transfer of immunoglobulins from cows to calves : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science in Animal Science at Massey University
(Massey University, 1975)
The immunological importance of passive transfer of colostral immunoglobulins to the young has been well recognised in cattle and other farm animals including pigs, horses, goats and sheep (Brambell,1958; Gay, 1965; Butler, ...
The role of dietary calcium in the control of egg production : a thesis ... for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science at Massey University
(Massey University, 1975)
Dietary calcium restriotion is studied as a method of
controlling egg production. Attempts have been made to delay the
onset of egg production in the fowl by feeding pre-laying diets
deficient in calcium. Calcium ...
A study of tillage mechanisms in relation to soil properties and crop growth : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science in Agricultural Mechanisation at Massey University
(Massey University, 1975)
Three tillage systems were compared over the 1973-74 spring-summer season on two trial sites. One trial site was tilled and left to fallow over the winter, while the other was left in pasture. The three tillage systems ...
Nutrient efficiency of some grasses and legumes in relation to environmental stress : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Agronomy at Massey University
(Massey University, 1975)
This thesis provides a definition of relative nutrient efficiency (RNE) by which species and strains of pasture plants can be differentiated in a quantifiable manner according to the shape of their response surface to ...
A study of the reproductive performance of two year-old Romney and Border Leicester X Romney ewes after differential feeding and gonadotrophin treatment : 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, 1975)
The reproductive performance of 207 first-cross Border-Leicester x Romney (Border-Romney) and Romney 2 year-old ewes was compared after they grazed in the autumn for 2 months at 2 levels of feeding and treatment with 0, ...