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View article: The prevalence of damaged tails in New Zealand dairy cattle
The prevalence of damaged tails in New Zealand dairy cattle Open
To undertake a survey of the prevalence of tail deviations, trauma and shortening on a representative selection of New Zealand dairy farms, and to assess whether sampling based on milking order could be used instead of random sampling acro…
View article: In Vitro Assessment of Hydrolysed Collagen Fermentation Using Domestic Cat (Felis catus) Faecal Inocula
In Vitro Assessment of Hydrolysed Collagen Fermentation Using Domestic Cat (Felis catus) Faecal Inocula Open
The gastrointestinal microbiome has a range of roles in the host, including the production of beneficial fermentation end products such as butyrate, which are typically associated with fermentation of plant fibres. However, domestic cats a…
View article: Development of Plant–Fungal Endophyte Associations to Suppress Phoma Stem Canker in Brassica
Development of Plant–Fungal Endophyte Associations to Suppress Phoma Stem Canker in Brassica Open
Endophytic microorganisms are found within the tissues of many plants species, with some conferring several benefits to the host plant including resistance to plant diseases. In this study, two putative endophytic fungi that were previousl…
View article: Voluntary Oral Ingestion of a Sedative Prior to Euthanasia with CO2: Behavioural Responses of Mice
Voluntary Oral Ingestion of a Sedative Prior to Euthanasia with CO2: Behavioural Responses of Mice Open
Laboratory mice are commonly euthanised with carbon dioxide (CO2); however, there is ample evidence that this gas is aversive. Previous work suggests that sedation achieved via injection with benzodiazepines prior to CO2 administration cou…
View article: Comparison of milk replacer composition and effects on growth and health of preruminant lambs, and health-associated costs of artificial rearing
Comparison of milk replacer composition and effects on growth and health of preruminant lambs, and health-associated costs of artificial rearing Open
This research evaluated the effects of 2 milk replacer (MR) formulations on lamb performance, morbidity, mortality, and antibiotic usage and health-associated costs of artificial lamb rearing. East-Friesian male lambs (n = 206; BW = 4.9 ± …
View article: Importance of the Farm Environment and Wildlife for Transmission of Campylobacter jejuni in A Pasture-Based Dairy Herd
Importance of the Farm Environment and Wildlife for Transmission of Campylobacter jejuni in A Pasture-Based Dairy Herd Open
Cattle are an established reservoir of the foodborne bacterial pathogen Campylobacter jejuni. Our six-month study aimed to evaluate sources and pathways governing long-term presence of C. jejuni in a pasture-based dairy herd. C. jejuni was…
View article: Impact of change in body condition score in mid-late pregnancy in ewes fed a mixed diet on lamb survival and performance
Impact of change in body condition score in mid-late pregnancy in ewes fed a mixed diet on lamb survival and performance Open
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect that body condition score of pregnant ewes fed on turnip and swede crops during mid-late gestation had on offspring survival and performance. Data were collected from 755 multiparous m…
View article: Validation of Brix refractometers and a hydrometer for measuring the quality of caprine colostrum
Validation of Brix refractometers and a hydrometer for measuring the quality of caprine colostrum Open
On-farm assessment of caprine colostrum quality is important for goat farmers; the ability to quickly recognize whether colostrum is suitable to feed to kids helps achieve successful passive transfer of immunity. The study compared the use…
View article: Storing carbon in leaf lipid sinks enhances perennial ryegrass carbon capture especially under high N and elevated CO2
Storing carbon in leaf lipid sinks enhances perennial ryegrass carbon capture especially under high N and elevated CO2 Open
By modifying two genes involved in lipid biosynthesis and storage [cysteine oleosin (cys-OLE)/diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase (DGAT)], the accumulation of stable lipid droplets in perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) leaves was achieved. G…