@conference {41167,
	title = {Cloning and characterization of the bovine myostatin promoter},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {60},
	year = {2000},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {90-93},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	address = {Hamilton},
	abstract = {Myostatin a TGF beta superfamily member has been shown to be present in high levels in the myogenic precursor cells of dermomyotome and in the adult muscle fiber. To identify cis-acting DNA elements involved in myostatin gene expression, we have isolated and sequenced several kilobases of the bovine myostatin promoter region. Sequence analysis of the 1.6 kb immediate upstream region of bovine myostatin revealed several muscle specific transcription factor binding sites such as E-boxes and an MEF2 binding site in this region. },
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Sharma M and Martin JK and Jeanplong F and Thomas M and Spiller MR and Bass JJ and Kambadur R}
}
@conference {40959,
	title = {Characterisation of muscle development in double muscled and normal bovine fetuses.},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {57},
	year = {1997},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {278-281},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {Double-muscled (DM) cattle have increased numbers of muscle fibres and most muscles are heavier, although certain muscles are reduced in weight relative to non-double-muscled animals. This study was undertaken to investigate whether this differential muscle growth seen in the adult was apparent during foetal growth. Foetuses with presumptive DM phenotype were compared to presumptive non-double-muscled controls (NDM), at four gestational ages. Body weight (p</=0.001), but not crown rump length was greater in DM foetuses. Both the M. vastus lateralis and the M. vastus medialis were heavier in the DM (p-0.001). In DM there were fewer type 1 fibres per fascicle in both muscles (p</=0.001), and M. vastus lateralis, at 210 and 260 days, had smaller type 1 fibre areas (p</=0.001). In conclusion, our data demonstrate differences in muscle development between DM and NDM foetuses, and suggest that the relatively reduced size of M. vastus medialis in the DM adult, is attained postnatally. },
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Martyn JAK and Oldham JM and Berry CJ and Kirk SP and McGarry BC and McMillan WM and Bass JJ}
}
@conference {40897,
	title = {Evaluation of a vaccine to control bull behaviour},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {57},
	year = {1997},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {91-95},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {To determine the effect of Vaxstrate{\textregistered}, an anti-GnRH vaccine, on the development of bull behaviour, 90 Friesian bull calves were either castrated at 2 months of age (steers, S), immunised against GnRH at 2, 2.5, 4 and 7.5 months of age (immunocastrates, I2), at 4, 4.5 and 7.5 months of age (I4), at 7.5 and 8 months of age (I7.5), or left intact (bulls, B). Immunocastration delayed the prepubertal increase in testosterone. There were no differences in behaviour between immunocastration treatments. Mounting behaviour and paddock damage for immunocastrates and steers were lower than for bulls until 13 months of age, after which there was no difference between immunocastrates and bulls, and both were higher than steers. Bulls had a higher frequency of agonistic behaviour than both immunocastrates and steers; there was no difference between immunocastrates and steers until 16 months of age, when immunocastrates scored higher than steers. Immunisation against GnRH before puberty temporarily delayed the development of sexual and agonistic behaviour of young bulls and could provide a practical alternative to traditional methods used to control bull behaviour. },
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Jago JG and Bass JJ and Matthews LR}
}
@conference {40814,
	title = {The calpain proteolytic system in different types of ovine skeletal muscles and relationship to meat tenderness},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {56},
	year = {1996},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {198-200},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {The calpain system is involved in postmortem tenderisation of meat.  Muscle type also influences tenderness and aging rate. This study  investigated the extent to which differences in the calpain system may  account for differences in tenderness. Calpain and calpastatin activities were  measured from 12 different ovine muscles. Shear force was determined on  muscle aged at 15 C for 1, 2, 3 and 4 days postmortem and ultimate pH  measured. Calpastatin, },
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Singh K and Dobbie PM and Simmons NJ and Bass JJ and Thomson BC and Speck PA}
}
@conference {40868,
	title = {A comparison of two methods of castration of post-pubertal beef cattle and their effect on behaviour, growth and ultimate pH},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {56},
	year = {1996},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {394-397},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {This study aimed to evaluate the effect of surgical and  immunocastration of post-pubertal beef cattle on their sexual and aggressive  behaviour, growth and meat quality. Forty mixed-breed bulls were assigned  to one of four treatments (n = 10): steers (S) castrated at 11 months of age,  late castrates (LC) surgically castrated at 17 months of age (Day 1),  immunocastrates (I) vaccinated against GnRH at 17 months of age (Day 1)  and entire bulls (B). Sexual and aggressive behaviour was monitored at  monthly intervals and prior to slaughter, animals were weighed and blood  sampled fortnightly. All treatments were slaughtered at 22 months of age  after which carcass composition and meat quality (pHu) were assessed.  Plasma testosterone concentrations declined to the level of steers by Day 14  for late castrates and by Day 28 for immunocastrates and remained lower  than for entire bulls through to slaughter. Entire bulls had a heavier hot  carcass weight (HCW) than I, LC and S. Immunocastrates were heavier than  LC and S. Treatment had no effect on pHu although late castrates tended to  have a higher mean pHu than immunocastrates and steers. From Day 0 to  slaughter, rates of sexual and aggressive behaviour declined significantly for  bulls, late castrates and immunocastrates to be similar to steers. There was a  tendency for bulls to show higher levels of both sexual and aggressive  behaviour during lairage.},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Jago JG and Matthews L and Bass JJ and Knight TW}
}
@conference {40688,
	title = {The Calpain System - genotype, nutrition and their interactions},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {55},
	year = {1995},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {123},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {Three groups of pregnant (3rd trimester) cows grazing low Se pastures  were given daily Se intakes of 0.44, 0.94 and 1.44mg respectively as pasture  plus a drench. A significant relationship between blood Se concentration  (nmol/l) [y] and daily Se intakes (mg/day) [x] was described by the equation  Y=147(44.0+(359(42.1)X***. Given that a mean blood Se concentration of  250 nmol/l reflects an adequate Se status, that is there is no production  response to Se supplementation, then the daily Se intake of pregnant cows  was determined to be 0.29mg or pasture should contain 0.037mg Se/kg DM  to prevent Se deficiency.  },
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Speck PA and Singh KK and Thomson BC and Dobbie PM and Mercer GK and Bass JJ and Simmons N and Binnie B and Clarke N}
}
@conference {40708,
	title = {The effect of immunological castration on behaviour and growth of young bulls},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {55},
	year = {1995},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {190-192},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Jago JG and Lasenby RR and Trigg TE and Claxton PD and Matthews LR and Bass JJ}
}
@conference {40687,
	title = {Inter-muscle variation in the calpain system of red deer:- implications for meat tenderness},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {55},
	year = {1995},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {120-123},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {A grazing trial using 24 Red and 24 Hybrid (0.75 Red; 0.25 Elk) deer  weaners was conducted from 1st March to 12th December 1993, to compare  the feeding value of chicory (Cichorium intybus L) with that of  perennial ryegrass (Lollium perenne)/white clover (Trifolium  repens) pasture for increasing venison production by one year of age.   The deer were rotationally grazed using dry matter allowances of 6, 6 and 7  kg DM/head/day in autumn, winter and spring respectively. Relative to deer  grazing pasture, deer grazing chicory had higher voluntary feed intake (VFI),  slightly lower grazing (ie. eating) time and substantially lower ruminating  time. Hybrid deer had faster liveweight gain (LWG) than Red deer and were  heavier at the end of all seasons (P<0.01). LWG was greater on chicory than  on perennial ryegrass/white clover pasture during autumn (P<0.01) and there  were forage x genotype interactions for liveweight at the end of autumn and  spring, with Hybrid deer (especially stags) being heavier when grazed on  chicory. Carcass weight for Red and Hybrid stags was 64.9 and 73.0 kg  when grazed on chicory and 56.6 and 57.0 kg when grazed on perennial  ryegrass/white clover pasture. Grazing chicory advanced the date of first cut  velvet antler by 28 days and increased the weight of total (first cut+regrowth)  velvet antler. It is concluded that grazing chicory increased venison  production, especially in Hybrid stags with increased growth potential, and  increased velvet antler production.  },
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Dobbie PM and Singh KK and Thomson BC and Mercer GK and Bass JJ and Speck PA}
}
@conference {40600,
	title = {Prediction of beef carcass yield from selected commercial cuts expressed as a percentage of side weight},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {54},
	year = {1994},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {205-208},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {Given that almost all beef carcasses intended for export from New  
Zealand are boned out into cuts in the boning room of export plants, the  
feasibility was investigated of carrying the identification of individual animals  
from the point of slaughter through to sides in the boning room and using the  
weights (percentages) of selected cuts to predict the yield of saleable meat.  A  
Ruakura beef cuts database with information from sides of 1461 bulls, 1097  
steers, 320 heifers and 329 cows, all of known breeding, was used to test the  
accuracy of beef saleable meat yield prediction from the weights of three  
hindquarter cuts removed at the same time and site in the boning room.  The  
inside round (topside), outside round (silverside) and thick flank expressed as a  
percentage of side weight were chosen for use alone and in multiple regression  
to predict the percentage of the carcass available as saleable meat.  A model  
incorporating \% inside and \% outside and their interactions with sex (bull,  
steer, heifer and cow) provided useful prediction of \% meat yield (R2 0.77,  
RSD 2.11\%) and if hot carcass weight was added to the equation the R2  
improved to 0.78 and the RSD was reduced to 2.06\%.  The sum of the inside  
and outside expressed as a percentage of side weight gave the same accuracy of  
prediction of percentage saleable meat yield as when they were treated as  
separate independent variables.  The use of thick flank gave no improvement in  
prediction.  These results should be compared with the present system where  
sex class, fat class (grade) and hot carcass weight predicted yield with an R2  
of 0.60 and an RSD of 2.80\% for the same set of data. },
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Kirton AH and Bass JJ and Hogg BW and Mercer GJK and Duganzich DM and Woods EG}
}
@conference {40203,
	title = {Neuroendocrine control of growth hormone release in sheep: Effect of dose and route of administration of growth hormone releasing factor on plasma growth hormone levels},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {50},
	year = {1990},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {101-104},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {IN a factorial experiment involving 4 treatment affecting   ovulation rate and 20 ewes per cell the effect of oestradiol was   dominant, reducing the ovulation rate. In the non-oestradiol treated   ewes a positive effect of high protein intake was evident.   Phenobarbital increased ovulations in ewes on a low protein diet whilst   carbon tetrachloride (CC14) had a slight negative effect only on the low   protein diet. Neither phenobarbital or CC14 had any effect on the high   protein diet. There was a decrease in plasma FSH at day 11 with   oestradiol, protein and phenobarbital and an increase with CC14. Hence   an increase in FSH does not always accompany increases in ovulation   rate.    },
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Spencer GS and Bass JJ and Hodgkinson SC}
}
@conference {40198,
	title = {Regulation of growth by the growth hormone axis},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {50},
	year = {1990},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {73-79},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {The bovine conceptus induces an array of physiological and   biochemical responses that lead to the establishment of pregnancy.   Among the most studied of these is secretion of prostaglandin (PG)   F2alpha (F) from the uterine endometrium. Pregnancy appears to be   associated with laterations in many of the regulatory systems that cause   PGF secretion leading to luteolysis in cyclic animals. The conceptus   secretes an antiluteolytic protein (bovine trophoblast protein-1 complex   [bTP-1] that appears to induce an inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis.   The bTP-1 antiluteolytic protein is an alphaII interferon. The   secondary effects associated with interferon-like activities (antiviral,   antiproliferative, altered gene expression, immunosuppressive) may   complement development and sustenance of the conceptus. Both ovarian CL   function and follicular activity are altered in early pregnancy.   Changes in follicular activity may reinforce the antiluteolytic signals   from the conceptus leading to maintenance of the CL. Potential   management systems to improve reproductive efficiency that are based on   supplementation with bTP-1-like molecules, controlled ovarian follicular   management, and progesterone therapy are discussed.    },
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Bass JJ and Gluckman PD}
}
@conference {40089,
	title = {The influence of breed on the meat content of beef carcasses for export},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {48},
	year = {1988},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {57-60},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {A 2 x 2 x 4 factorial trial was performed (n=20), N=320) to investigate the effect of 2 levels of nutrition (high protein diet -23\% crude protein v low protein diet - 10\% crude protein) on the ovarian response to exogenous follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) administration in mixed-age Coopworth ewes. Two preparations of FSH were examined (FSH-P, Burns-Biotec and Folltropin(r), Vetripharm) at 4 different levels (0, 8, 16 and 24 mg equivalents FSH-P). The ovulation rate of both high and low protein intake ewes increased linearly in response to increasing FSH levels (0 mg = 1.2; 8 mg = 3.2; 16 mg = 7.9; 24 mg = 9.6). There was no difference in response between the 2 sources of FSH. Ewes on a high protein intake had a higher ovulation rate when FSH was not administered (mean ovulation rate },
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Butler-Hogg BW and Morris CA and Baker RL and Bass JJ and Mercer G and Duganzich DM}
}
@conference {40058,
	title = {An assessment of the rate of fat accumulation in ruminant adipose tissue in vitro},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {47},
	year = {1987},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {77-79},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {The cold resistance (CR) of 468 new-born lambs was measured by immersion of lambs in a progressively cooling water bath. The ability to withstand cold (CR time) was defined as the time taken from the start of water cooling until the lamb{\textquoteright}s rectal temperature reached 35},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Lewis KJ and Molan PC and Bass JJ}
}
@conference {39995,
	title = {New Zealand beef export carcass grading},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {46},
	year = {1986},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {63-66},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {Somatic cell counts are used widely in the dairy industry to provide information on subclinical mastitis and milk quality. The value of this information is related to the benefits that can be obtained by using the somatic cell concentration to predict the presence of mastitis, and to the reduction in somatic cell count concentration that can be achieved by selective breeding. In this study the reduction in somatic cell concentration that can be achieved by culling and breeding is calculated from data collected under New Zealand conditions. Selection against logarithm (natural log) somatic cell concentration, without any emphasis on milk production, results in an annual rate of genetic change in log cell concentration of less than 0.6\%. This represents the maximum achievable rate of 10\% on the basis of their log cell concentration alone is predicted to reduce log cell count in the next lactation by 0.05 (cell concentration change of 20 000/ml).},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Woods EG and Fowke PJ and Bass JJ and Butler-Hogg BW}
}
@conference {39919,
	title = {Effect of {\textquoteright}Ralgro{\textquoteright} on growth, body composition and behaviour of lambs, heifers and bulls},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {44},
	year = {1984},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {211-214},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {In 5 trials involving lambs grazing either lotus (L) or white clover (WC) in summer/autumn, those on L were consistently less fat. In trial 1 Romney wether lambs (n=12), grazed 62 days, had weight-corrected carcass fat depths C of 2.1 (L) and 3.4 (WC) mm. In trial 2 Romney hoggets (n+10) grazed 40 days, L had a lower side fat percent than WC at a similar weight. Trial 3 compared Romney lambs (n=20) of the same weight. After 80 days fat depths were significantly lower for L.  In Trial 4 Southdown x Romney lambs (n=24), grazed for 45 days. Several measures of fatness were significantly lower in the L group after correcting for initial fatness and carcass weight. Trial 5 was similar to trial 4 (n=16), but continued over 76 days and the differences in fatness were greater. Growth rates of the lambs in these trials were in favour of the WC group by an average of about 15 percent. The lotus tannin content was 10 to 30 g/kg DM. It is concluded that lambs grazed on pure lotus are likely to be less fat than lambs of the same weight grazed on clover, possibly because the protein of lotus is to some extent protected from rumen degradation by tannins, thus effectively increasing its protein content.},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Bass JJ and Jagusch KT and Jones KR and Reardon TF and Day AM}
}
@conference {39925,
	title = {Influence of individual beef cuts on net carcass value},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {44},
	year = {1984},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {235-238},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {Expected rates of genetic change in lamb growth and composition were calculated for 2 different selection goals; increase in lean growth rate (LRG) and decrease in weight-adjusted \% fat (APF). Carcass fatness was measured in a number of ways on an animal{\textquoteright}s own or its relatives{\textquoteright} performance. Under either selection goal, all selection programmes resulted in reduced \% fat adjusted for age. All selection programmes for either selection goal improved lean weight but there was little improvement over selection for live weight alone. Alternatively, use of fat measurements did not decrease lean weight improvement and resulted in leaner carcasses. Changing carcasses from 13.5 kg and 25\% fat to at least 15 kg and no more than 24\% fat was most quickly achieved by selecting against APF.},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Selbie PB and Nicol AM and Mellon MJ and Bass JJ and Duganzich D}
}
@conference {39891,
	title = {Prospects for the stimulation of lactation and growth of ruminants by the administration of growth hormone and related molecules},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {44},
	year = {1984},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {91-98},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {Diet selection from 2 swards (ryegrass and prairie grass) vertically stratified into 3 horizons (A, >6cm, B, 3 to 6 cm, C, 0 to 3 cm) was studied using oesophageally fistulated ewes in summer and autumn. Green grass leaf (GGL) contributed 68 to 97\% of diets, whilst pseudostem and dead material were rejected. Sward and dietary white clover contents were low in the sward and 0.1 to 4.9\% in the diet) and no selection for this component was evident. Defoliation of white clover appeared to be influenced by the vertical distribution of GGL. Green material distribution determined the horizons grazed. Sheep grazed horizon C of summer ryegrass pasture, where 95\% of GGL was found. In all other swards the surface canopy (>3 cm above ground level) was composed primarily of GGL (>30\%), and sheep grazed this horizon. Low apparent intake (21 g DM/kg live weight/d) was associated with the apparent need to penetrate the surface canopy to obtain GGL in summer ryegrass pasture.},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Davis SR and Bass JJ}
}
@conference {39850,
	title = {Growth and carcass composition of Sahiwal-cross and Friesian bulls},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {43},
	year = {1983},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {167-170},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {Two experiments were carried out in controlled temperature rooms, with Brahman x Friesian (F) calves aged 6 to 9 months exposed to 34},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Reardon TF and Woods EG and Ward JDB and Bass JJ}
}
@conference {39812,
	title = {Hogget lambing and its effect on the subsequent two-tooth performance of three breeds},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {43},
	year = {1983},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {21-24},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {Lamb survival and birth weight data from a Booroola x Romney flock and a Booroola x Merino flock were collected between 1975 and 1981. The mean litter sizes for these flocks were 1.96 and 1.76 respectively, with litter sizes ranging from 1 to 4 within each flock. Effects of year, ewe age, birth rank and birth weight on lamb survival were assessed by fitting a sequence of logit models to the data. Birth weight was identified as the key parameter, with year and birth rank effects being markedly reduced once the variability due to birth weight was accounted for. An apparent ewe age effect was completely explained in terms of lamb birth weight. At any given birth weight lambs born to large litters (>/-3) had a lower probability of survival than contemporary lambs born as singles or twins.},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Moore RW and Sumner RMW and Bass JJ and Hockey H-UP}
}
@conference {39788,
	title = {An evaluation of the fat-depth indicator on carcasses of pigs, cattle and sheep},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {42},
	year = {1982},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {127-130},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {Results from recent diallel crossbreeding experiments are used to illustrate the range in average genetic merit for meat and wool production available for utilisation in our present breed resources by crossbreeding. Performance of reciprocal first crosses suggests in addition considerable opportunity for exploitation of hybrid vigour. Breed differences are considerably reduced when production is expressed relative to ewe body size, although first-generation crosses remain superior to purebreds on this basis.},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Adam JL and Bass JJ and Kirton AH}
}
@conference {39791,
	title = {Progeny test of selected lean and fat rams},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {42},
	year = {1982},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {137-140},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {Separate trials were conducted to investigate the effects of a synthetic progestagen - medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) - on red deer stags at 2 different stages of the antler growth cycle. MPA treatment of 2 stags from the time of harvest of {\textquoteright}A-grade{\textquoteright} velvet stimulated the growth of additional sets of antlers in each case. This treatment also reduced blood testosterone levels and prevented the seasonal increase in testicular size. Alternatively, MPA treatment applied to 6 stages during their hard antler phase (winter) caused premature casting of the antler buttons in all animals. These findings indicate a possible role of MPA or similar compounds for the artificial manipulation of antler growth under farming conditions.},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Fennessy PF and Greer GJ and Bass JJ}
}
@conference {39787,
	title = {Relationships of carcass conformation of cattle and sheep with carcass composition},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {42},
	year = {1982},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {125-126},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {Hemicastrates and steers were slaughtered at similar carcass weights at 14, 18 and 22 months of age for the assessment of factors associated with tenderness difference in representative forequarter muscles. Objective tests indicated that hemicastrate meat was tougher than that from steers at 22 months of age only. Heat labile collagen content was the major parameter associated with tenderness in M. longissimus; in both M. splenus and M. triceps brachii it was sarcomere length.},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Bass JJ and Johnson DL and Woods EG and Moore RW}
}
@conference {39640,
	title = {Relationships between ultrasonic measurements taken on live cattle and their carcass composition},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {39},
	year = {1979},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {217-222},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Bass JJ}
}
@conference {39546,
	title = {Value of Conformation in New Zealand Beef Grading},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {37},
	year = {1977},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {82-88},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Bass JJ and Robinson C and Colomer-Rocher F}
}
@conference {39523,
	title = {Carcass composition of purebred and crossbred Angus steers},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {36},
	year = {1976},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {198-203},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Bass JJ and Colomer-Rocher F and Baker RL and Carter AH and Jarnet MP and Woods EG}
}
@conference {39472,
	title = {The carcass composition of Angus, Hereford x, Angus, Friesian x Angus, Charolaise x Angus and South Devon x Angus steers},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {35},
	year = {1975},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {112-118},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Bass JJ and Baker RL and Carter AH and Jones KR}
}
