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An investigation into the mechanisms involved in the depression of ovulation rates in ewes grazing oestrogenic lucerne : a thesis peresented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Agricultural Science in Animal Science at Massey University
(Massey University, 1978)
The reproductive performance of 123 Romney and Border Leicester x Romney ewes was compared after they grazed oestrogenic lucerne or non-oestrogenic ryegrass/clover pasture. To synchronize oestrus prior to the experimental ...
A study of genetic and environmental variation and covariation in productive traits of a flock of Perendale sheep : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science at Massey University
(Massey University, 1978)
Performance records on 1724 two-year, 1160 three-year, 726 four-year and 449 five-year Perendale sheep from the Massey University flock were analysed. These records were collected between birth-years 1961 and 1974 inclusive, ...
A study of seed development, seed coat structure, and seed longevity in "Grasslands Pawera" red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Massey University, New Zealand
(Massey University, 1978)
'Grasslands Pawera' tetraploid red clover is an important agricultural legume through its agronomic roles in soil enrichment by nitrogen fixation and the production of high yields of quality herbage. Since this cultivar ...
The effects of teacher attending and responding behaviours on pupil achievement : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Education at Massey University
(Massey University, 1978)
This thesis reports a field experiment of teachers' non-verbal attending and verbal responding behaviours and their relation to pupil achievement. It was expected that teachers who used higher level non-verbal and verbal ...
The influence of temperature on the growth and flowering of oriental lilies (Lilium cultivars) : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Massey University
(Massey University, 1978)
The potentiality of growing dwarf cultivars of Oriental lilies as flowering pot plants was investigated. Two cultivars, L. auratum 'Little Gem'and L. x parkmanni 'Little Robin' were grown to assess their suitability and ...
Effects of cranial cervical ganglionectomy and castration on endocrine and morphological characteristics of male lambs : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Physiology at Massey University
(Massey University, 1978)
In a study of the effects of the pineal gland on reproductive development and hormone secretion, male lambs were incorporated into an overall 2 x 2 factorial design in which the experimental factors were: (1) cranial ...
Soil-amending technology, grassland farming, and New Zealand economic development : a study of the origins, application and implications of an innovation stream in New Zealand agriculture : a dissertation presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Geography at Massey University
(Massey University, 1978)
This dissertation explores the role of soil-amending technology in the development of New Zealand's agricultural sector. In a survey of the evolution New Zealand's farming systems it is shown that the use of soil amending ...
Leptospirosis in free-living animals in New Zealand, with particular reference to the possum (Trichosurus Vulpecula) : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Pathology and Public Health at Massey University
(Massey University, 1978)
A serological survey of 600 possums (Trichosurus vulpecula) from farmland environments in the southern half of the North Island of New Zealand revealed that titres against leptospires of the Hebdomadis serogroup were present ...
Studies on some aspects of the epidemiology of bovine leptospirosis : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Pathology and Public Health at Massey University
(Massey University, 1978)
A survey of bovine sera indicated that titres to Leptospira interrogans serovar hardjo were present in 60% of New Zealand cattle; 18% of sera were positive against serovar pomona and 9% against serovar tarassovi. Detailed ...
Political education in a democracy : a philosophical examination of some interpretations of political education in New Zealand
(Massey University, 1978)
'Political Education' in a Democracy, A philosophical examination of some interpretations of 'political education' in New Zealand. This thesis seeks to examine formal, informal and non-formal aspects of 'political education' ...