@conference {40978,
	title = {Reticular Groove Contraction in Yearling Cattle Detected by Breath Test},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {58},
	year = {1998},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {29-31},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {A novel method was used to detect the incidence of reticular groove contraction in yearling cattle. Following its oral administration, 13C octanoic acid is absorbed from the intestine, metabolised by the liver and the 13C label excreted in the CO2 of breath. Contraction of the reticular groove should result in a quicker and greater peak appearance of 13C in breath, than when swallowed material is delivered into the reticulo-rumen. Mean breath 13 C enrichment after drenching with NaCl was greater (P<0.001) than with water. Mean increases in enrichment after sucking molasses and label were greater than drenching with water (P<0.001) and NaCl (P<0.05). These results are consistent with sodium and sucking stimulating reticular groove contraction and support the use of this method as a simple, repeatable, non-radioactive and non-invasive means of detecting the route taken of orally administered therapeutic agents or nutrients. The test, for example, would identify those animals at risk by rumen bypass of anti-bloat agents. },
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {McLeay LM and Carruthers VR and Neil PG}
}
@conference {40404,
	title = {Seasonal effects on the efficacy of intravaginal CIDR devices for oestrous synchronization of farmed fallow deer (Dama dama)},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {52},
	year = {1992},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {165-170},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {The production of the Woodlands high prolificacy flocks was  compared to industry control animals. Effects of the Inverdale gene  (FecX},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Morrow CJ and Asher GW and Smith JF and Jabbour HN and Mulley RC and McLeay LM}
}
@conference {39799,
	title = {Blood plasma tryptophan concentration - a potentially useful indicator of feed intake in pasture-fed ruminants - Brief Communication},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {42},
	year = {1982},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {165-166},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	abstract = {Mixed perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) and white clover (Trifolium repens L.) pastures at Ruakura were sprayed with Mefluidide, a herbage growth retardant, in 3 consecutive spring periods from 1978. Pasture DM yields was markedly depressed at rates as low as 0.2 kg ai/ha and the effects were more marked with early season applications than those applied in late season. Mefluidide reduced the incidence of Poa annua L. in the swards and white clover was increased. In 1979/80, weaned lambs were set stocked on pastures sprayed with Mefluidide at 0.2 kg ai./ha. Live-weight gain/head was increased at each of 3 levels of pasture on offer. Pastures again contained less Poa annua and more white clover. In 1980/1 pastures were sprayed with Mefluidide at 0.2 kg ai/ha Ethofumesate at 0.2 kg ai/ha to eliminate clovers. Lamb gain was again increased on pastures sprayed with Mefluidide although 1 month after application fewer animals were carried at equivalent levels of herbage offer, due to lower herbage growth rates. It is concluded that Mefluidide enhances the herbage quality of perennial ryegrass/white clover pasture and that the technique has special application where per head performance is of paramount importance.},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Davis SR and Hughson GA and McLeay LM}
}
@conference {39539,
	title = {Response of Lactating Cows to Abomasal Infusions of Casein, Methionine and Glucose},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {37},
	year = {1977},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {46-49},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {Rogers GL and McLeay LM}
}
@conference {39396,
	title = {Effects of Quantity and Quality of Feed on Gastric Secretion in the Sheep},
	booktitle = {Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	volume = {33},
	year = {1973},
	month = {Jan},
	pages = {158-163},
	publisher = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	organization = {New Zealand Society of Animal Production},
	issn = {1176-5283},
	author = {McLeay LM and Titchen DA}
}
