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Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture
Volume 48 Number 6 & 7 2008
Animal Production – from Science to Application


Table of Contents 


pp. i-iii

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Preliminary material 


pp. iv-xvi

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Application of rumen microbial genome information to livestock systems in the postgenomic era 

G. T. Attwood, W. J. Kelly, E. H. Altermann, C. D. Moon, S. Leahy and A. L. Cookson

pp. 695-700

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Application of gene expression studies in livestock production systems: a European perspective 

I. Cassar-Malek, B. Picard, C. Bernard and J.-F. Hocquette

pp. 701-710

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Linking rumen function to animal response by application of metagenomics techniques 

J. L. Firkins, S. K. R. Karnati and Z. Yu

pp. 711-721

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Diversity of methanogens in ruminants in Queensland 

D. Ouwerkerk, A. F. Turner and A. V. Klieve

pp. 722-725

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Smart Foods from the pastoral sector – implications for meat and milk producers 

E. N. Bermingham, N. C. Roy, R. C. Anderson, M. P. G. Barnett, S. O. Knowles and W. C. McNabb

pp. 726-734

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Contemporary livestock carrying capacities for pastoral properties in Northern Australia: a methodology for integrating objective data on pasture growth and condition 

J. S. Hamilton, C. R. Chilcott and D. B. Savage

pp. 735-740

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Development and validation of a simple technique for logging body temperature in free-ranging cattle 

J. M. Lea, D. D. O. Niemeyer, M. T. Reed, A. D. Fisher and D. M. Ferguson

pp. 741-745

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A training program to improve milk production in the developing Chinese dairy industry 

R. D. Bush, J. K. House, B. Hamilton and P. C. Wynn

pp. 746-751

Abstract   
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Some important changes in the Australian sheep meat processing industry 

D. L. Hopkins, E. S. Toohey, K. L. Pearce and I. Richards

pp. 752-756

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An industry applicable model for predicting lean meat yield in lamb carcasses 

D. L. Hopkins

pp. 757-761

Abstract   
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Strategic use of sheep coats can improve your economic return 

S. Hatcher, K. D. Atkins and K. J. Thornberry

pp. 762-767

Abstract   
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Using video image analysis to count hens in cages and reduce egg breakage on collection belts 

G. M. Cronin, S. S. Borg and M. T. Dunn

pp. 768-772

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Manipulating dietary preference to improve animal performance 

G. R. Edwards, A. J. Parsons and R. H. Bryant

pp. 773-779

Abstract   
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Climate change and Australian livestock systems: impacts, research and policy issues 

S. M. Howden, S. J. Crimp and C. J. Stokes

pp. 780-788

Abstract   
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Approaches for assessing some attributes of feed-base systems in mixed farming enterprises 

Lindsay W. Bell, Michael J. Robertson, Dean K. Revell, Julianne M. Lilley and Andrew D. Moore

pp. 789-798

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Increased profitability and social outcomes from livestock in smallholder crop–livestock systems in developing countries: the ACIAR experience 

W. H. Winter and P. T. Doyle

pp. 799-805

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Ruminal protein degradability of a range of tropical pastures 

M. K. Bowen, D. P. Poppi and S. R. McLennan

pp. 806-810

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Responses to grain : sunflower meal supplements by weaned calves grazing mature pasture or eating hay in pens 

H. Dove, M. Freer, A. Axelsen and J. R. Donnelly

pp. 811-817

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Effect of muddy conditions in the field on the liveweight gain of cattle consuming Leucaena leucocephala–Digitaria eriantha pastures in north-west Australia 

S. R. Petty and D. P. Poppi

pp. 818-820

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Understanding interactions between forages and concentrates is important for formulating feeding strategies for growing cattle in central Vietnam 

P. T. Doyle, C. R. Stockdale, Nguyen Xuan Ba, Nguyen Huu Van and Le Duc Ngoan

pp. 821-824

Abstract   
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Benefits obtained from cattle by smallholder farmers: a case study of Limpopo Province, South Africa 

A. Stroebel, F. J. C. Swanepoel, N. D. Nthakheni, A. E. Nesamvuni and G. Taylor

pp. 825-828

Abstract   
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Faecal near infrared reflectance spectroscopy estimates of diet quality and responses to nitrogen supplements by cattle grazing Bothriochloa pertusa pastures 

D. B. Coates and R. M. Dixon

pp. 829-834

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Diet quality and liveweight gain of steers grazing Leucaena–grass pasture estimated with faecal near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (F.NIRS) 

R. M. Dixon and D. B. Coates

pp. 835-842

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Spectral analysis of feeding patterns of steers divergent in residual feed intake 

Robin Dobos and Robert Herd

pp. 843-846

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Effect of process variables on the functional properties of seven beef cuts 

M. M. Farouk and C. Podmore

pp. 847-852

Abstract   
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The effect of finishing diet and meat cuts on the attributes of four processed products from bull beef 

M. M. Farouk, C. Podmore, C. Boom and G. Sheath

pp. 853-859

Abstract   
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Effect of whole cottonseed supplementation on energy and nitrogen partitioning and rumen function in dairy cattle on a forage and cereal grain diet 

C. Grainger, T. Clarke and R. J. Eckard

pp. 860-865

Abstract   
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Effects of the composition of irrigated perennial pasture on the milk production of dairy cows and their responses to supplementation with cereal grain-based concentrates 

C. R. Stockdale

pp. 866-872

Abstract   
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Increased levels of cysteinyl leukotrienes and prostaglandin E2 in gastrointestinal tract mucus are associated with decreased faecal dry matter in Merino rams during nematode infection 

A. R. Williams, L. J. E. Karlsson, D. G. Palmer, I. H. Williams, P. E. Vercoe, J. C. Greeff and D. L. Emery

pp. 873-878

Abstract   
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Feed efficiency for meat and wool production by Merino and F1 Dohne × Merino lambs fed pelleted diets of different nutritive value 

D. Van Beem, D. Wellington, B. L. Paganoni, P. E. Vercoe and J. T. B. Milton

pp. 879-884

Abstract   
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Are the cost-benefits of grazing perennial ryegrass cultivars related to preference? 

R. H. Bryant, A. M. Nicol and G. R. Edwards

pp. 885-888

Abstract   
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Preliminary indications that Merino sheep graze different areas on cooler days in the Southern Rangelands of Western Australia 

Dean T. Thomas, Matt G. Wilmot, Mark Alchin and David G. Masters

pp. 889-892

Abstract   
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Genotype and age effects on sheep meat production. 5. Lean meat and fat content in the carcasses of Australian sheep genotypes at 20-, 30- and 40-kg carcass weights 

E. N. Ponnampalam, K. L. Butler, D. L. Hopkins, M. G. Kerr, F. R. Dunshea and R. D. Warner

pp. 893-897

Abstract   
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Validating the benefits of a medium voltage electrical stimulation unit at an abattoir in Western Australia 

R. H. Jacob, K. L. Pearce and N. Smith

pp. 898-903

Abstract   
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Intramuscular fat levels in sheep muscle during growth 

M. J. McPhee, D. L. Hopkins and D. W. Pethick

pp. 904-909

Abstract   
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Preslaughter management practices influence carcass characteristics of young goats 

P. L. Greenwood, J. A. Finn, T. J. May and P. J. Nicholls

pp. 910-915

Abstract   
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An evaluation of slaughter age on the profitability of intensive slaughter ostrich production 

J. W. Jordaan, T. S. Brand, C. Bhiya and B. B. Aucamp

pp. 916-920

Abstract   
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In utero effects on livestock muscle development and body composition 

John M. Brameld and Zoe C. T. R. Daniel

pp. 921-929

Abstract   
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Developing twinning cattle for commercial production 

L. J. Cummins, C. A. Morris and B. W. Kirkpatrick

pp. 930-934

Abstract   
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Duration of parturition and frequency of abdominal contractions in primiparous, 2-year-old Angus heifers and the relevance of body dimensions of calves to dystocia 

R. E. Hickson, N. Lopez-Villalobos, P. R. Kenyon and S. T. Morris

pp. 935-939

Abstract   
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Heifer fertility on commercial cattle properties in the Northern Territory 

T. J. Schatz and M. N. Hearnden

pp. 940-944

Abstract   
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Effect of heifer frame size on their subsequent reproductive performance and preweaning performance of their calves 

G. J. Taylor, F. J. C. Swanepoel, E. C. Webb and A. Stroebel

pp. 945-949

Abstract   
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Effect of nutrition on testicular traits of tropically adapted yearling beef bulls 

F. J. C. Swanepoel, G. J. Taylor, E. C. Webb and A. Stroebel

pp. 950-953

Abstract   
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Improving calf survival and performance by supplementation in Bali cattle 

I. G. N. Jelantik, M. L. Mullik, C. Leo-Penu, J. Jeremias and R. Copland

pp. 954-956

Abstract   
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Mid-pregnancy shearing of autumn-lambing ewes in New Zealand 

G. deNicolo, P. R. Kenyon, S. T. Morris, P. C. H. Morel and A. J. Wall

pp. 957-960

Abstract   
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Out-of-season breeding of Romney sheep using artificially induced long days 

G. deNicolo, S. T. Morris, P. R. Kenyon, P. C. H. Morel and T. J. Parkinson

pp. 961-965

Abstract   
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Higher weaning weight improves postweaning growth and survival in young Merino sheep 

S. Hatcher, J. Eppleston, R. P. Graham, J. McDonald, S. Schlunke, B. Watt and K. J. Thornberry

pp. 966-973

Abstract   
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Putting Merino weaner management recommendations to the test 

J. E. Hocking Edwards, R. M. Gould and K. J. Copping

pp. 974-978

Abstract   
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Does dam parity affect the performance of ewe progeny born to 2-year-old ewes? 

P. R. Kenyon, S. T. Morris, H. T. Blair and K. J. Stafford

pp. 979-983

Abstract   
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Effect of birthweight on survival in triplet-born lambs 

P. C. H. Morel, S. T. Morris and P. R. Kenyon

pp. 984-987

Abstract   
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Effect of concentrate supplement and sward height on twin-bearing ewe body condition and the performance of their offspring 

J. I. Kerslake, P. R. Kenyon, S. T. Morris, K. J. Stafford and P. C. H. Morel

pp. 988-994

Abstract   
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Mild congenital goitre increases lamb mortality in southern New South Wales 

S. M. Robertson, M. A. Friend and B. J. King

pp. 995-998

Abstract   
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Dag score is negatively correlated with breech bareness score of sheep 

D. R. Scobie, D. O'Connell, C. A. Morris and S. M. Hickey

pp. 999-1003

Abstract   
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Metabolic profile and oxidative status in goats during the peripartum period 

Pietro Celi, Adriana Di Trana and Angelo Quaranta

pp. 1004-1008

Abstract   
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Development and integration of animal welfare standards into company quality assurance programs in the Australian livestock (meat) processing industry 

M. K. Edge and J. L. Barnett

pp. 1009-1013

Abstract   
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Methodologies by which to study and evaluate welfare issues facing livestock systems of production 

Lindsay R. Matthews

pp. 1014-1021

Abstract   
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Verifying legislative and customer requirements utilising animal welfare quality assurance 

M. K. Edge, P. H. Hemsworth and J. L. Barnett

pp. 1022-1027

Abstract   
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Effect of loading practices and 6-hour road transport on the physiological responses of yearling cattle 

S. G. Pettiford, D. M. Ferguson, J. M. Lea, C. Lee, D. R. Paull, M. T. Reed, G. N. Hinch and A. D. Fisher

pp. 1028-1033

Abstract   
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Effectiveness of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and epidural anaesthesia in reducing the pain and stress responses to a surgical husbandry procedure (mulesing) in sheep 

D. R. Paull, I. G. Colditz, C. Lee, S. J. Atkinson and A. D. Fisher

pp. 1034-1039

Abstract   
 |    PDF (121 KB) - $25.00     
 


Preweaning feed exposure and different feed delivery systems to enhance feed acceptance of sheep 

D. B. Savage, D. M. Ferguson, A. D. Fisher, G. N. Hinch, D. G. Mayer, E. Duflou, J. M. Lea, N. D. Baillie and M. Raue

pp. 1040-1043

Abstract   
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Water and feed intake responses of sheep to drinking water temperature in hot conditions 

D. B. Savage, J. V. Nolan, I. R. Godwin, D. G. Mayer, A. Aoetpah, T. Nguyen, N. D. Baillie, T. E. Rheinberger and C. Lawlor

pp. 1044-1047

Abstract   
 |    PDF (91 KB) - $25.00     
 


Reduced space allowance for adult sheep in lairage for 24 hours limits lying behaviour but not drinking behaviour 

E. C. Jongman, M. K. Edge, K. L. Butler and G. M. Cronin

pp. 1048-1051

Abstract   
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