@conference {40900,
	title = {Behavioural of dairy heifers during adaptation to milking},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {57},
	year = {1997},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {105-108},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {Effects of prior handling on behaviour of heifers at milking was studied in 42 Friesian heifers (reared on nurse cows, Herd A) and 36 monozygotic twins (calfeteria-reared, Herd B). Herd A heifers were allocated to 3 treatments: No Handling (N) - no handling or parlour experience; Limited Handling (L) - moved through the parlour during two sessions; or Familiarised (F) - 14 sessions during which animals were tamed, moved through the parlour and handled around the udder. Herd B heifers were allocated to N or F only. Behaviour at various stages of milking was observed during the first 14 milkings. Despite significant variation between individuals, all Herd A heifers significantly decreased moves and kicks from Period 1 (milkings 1 - 7) to Period 2 (milkings 8 - 14), and improved milk letdown but treatments were not significantly different at the various stages of milkings. However in Herd B, pre-milking handling and experience of the milking environment consistently reduced the frequency of adverse responses by heifers at most stages of milking. },
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Bremner KJ}
}
@conference {40380,
	title = {The behaviour and welfare of calves during unloading after transportation},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {52},
	year = {1992},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {73-76},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {Computers traditionally make their first appearance in a  business as a tool to automate time consuming tasks such as accounting,  inventory control and document preparation. However, the true value of  a computer system often lies in its ability to provide timely summaries  and analyses of business performance.   Business information requirements can be broadly categorised into three  areas: operational processing (day to day tasks, data capture),  management information (reporting and tracking, tactical planning) and  decision support (strategic planning).   Depending on the software used, a computer system can provide  information from any of these areas. However, it is unlikely that any  single software package can meet all the information needs of a  business. It is becoming increasingly important for data to be easily  transferred between systems.   This paper looks at the various types of software available, what kinds  of information each can provide and the need for integration between  packages to provide the "total picture".  },
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Bremner KJ and Matthews LR and Brears DJ and Painting AM}
}
@conference {40333,
	title = {Development of a self-drafting system for oestrus ewes},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {51},
	year = {1991},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {315-318},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {The effect of nutrition on fibre growth cycles and medullation  in skin of Angora goats was investigated by microscopy of transverse  sections of hair follicles. Samples of skin and fleece were taken at  regular intervals between August 1989 and August 1990 from non-  reproducing does fed either maintenance (MPA) or ad libitum (HPA)  pasture allowances. There were no differences in follicle activity  between nutritional treatment groups for any of the 11 sample dates.  Primary follicles grew and shed their fibres seasonally, with the main  growth period from September to May and the mean nadir of 26},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Matthews LR and Uljee AE and Bremner KJ and Painting AM and Cate LR and Smith JF}
}
@conference {40279,
	title = {The welfare of sheep during sea transport},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {51},
	year = {1991},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {41-42},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {Sheep and their products contribute significantly to the New  Zealand economy. A map of the sheep genome would accelerate the future  genetic improvement of sheep by enabling loci for agriculturally and  economically important traits to be identified and manipulated. Such a  map would also contribute to the development of gene maps of cattle,  goats and deer.   The core of the New Zealand programme comprises two research groups  (DSIR and MAF Technology) located at Palmerston North and Dunedin  respectively.  },
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Black H and Matthews LR and Bremner KJ}
}
@conference {39957,
	title = {Evaluation of by-product feedstuffs: acceptability to cattle and farm feeding procedures},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {45},
	year = {1985},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {121-124},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {Metabolisable energy (ME) intake and body compositional and energy changes were measured in grazing lambs weaned at 4 or 12 weeks of age and in light or heavy ewes offered 3 herbage allowances during early lactation. Body energy change (MJ/kg) from 4 to 12 weeks of age varied markedly between early weaned (7.4) and suckled lambs (13.4) because of different rates of body fat deposition but was similar for both groups (16.4) from 12 to 24 weeks of age. Average efficiency of utilisation of ME for growth was 0.38 and maintenance energy requirement 0.691 MJ ME/kg W0.75/d. The ME intakes of lambs were considerably higher than those estimated using MAFF (1975) and ARC (1980) data, particularly between 4 and 12 weeks of age. The energy content of body weight loss (MJ/kg) was greater in light (60) than in heavy ewes (37) because of a higher proportion of fat in weight loss in light ewes. Absolute body energy loss (MJ/d) was lower in light (6.3) than in heavy ewes (7.9), but ME intake (MJ/d) and milk energy production (MJ/d) were similar for each class of ewe.},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Matthews LR and Kilgour R and Bremner KJ and Dawson J and Eden M}
}
@conference {39851,
	title = {Behaviour factors influencing the rearing of Sahiwal-cross calves},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {43},
	year = {1983},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {171-174},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {The basic technique for freezing cattle, sheep and goat embryos is briefly described. The number of offspring born from each transferred thawed embryo is usually satisfactory but extensive pre and post freezing culling of embryos means that the technique is usually inefficient compared with unfrozen embryos. Research to improve results continues and the 54 and 64\% embryo survival/embryo frozen obtained from minimally selected sheep embryos at Ruakura is most encouraging. The technique is being used for the international export of cattle embryos. Its major advantage is that it enables the export of genetic material which could not otherwise be obtained by the importing country. Its use should increase as embryo survival rates increase and particularly if it is established as an effective means of infectious disease control.},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Ward JDB and Bremner KJ and Kilgour R}
}
@conference {39669,
	title = {Training sheep as {\textquoteright}leaders{\textquoteright} in abattoirs and farm sheep yards},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {40},
	year = {1980},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {111-116},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Bremner KJ and Braggins JB and Kilgour R}
}
@conference {39552,
	title = {Observations on the behaviour and factors influencing the sexually-active group in cattle},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {37},
	year = {1977},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {128-135},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Kilgour R and Skarsholt BH and Smith JF and Bremner KJ and Morrison MCL}
}
@conference {39497,
	title = {Social interactions among dairy cows during herd formation in spring},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {35},
	year = {1975},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {231-237},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Bremner KJ}
}
