Items where Subject is "Breeding and breeds"

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Alexander, G.I. and Chester, R.D. (1956) Growth studies of beef cattle in Queensland. Queensland Journal of Agricultural Science, 13 (2). pp. 69-95.

Alexander, G.I., Sutherland, D.N., Davey, G. P. and Burns, M.A. (1960) Studies on factors in beef cattle production in a subtropical environment. 1. Birth weight. Queensland Journal of Agricultural Science, 17 (3). pp. 123-134.

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Bambling, A. (2018) Implementing successful controlled mating programs on extensive beef herds. Project Report. State of Queensland.

Barendse, W., Harrison, B. E., Bunch, R. J., Thomas, M. B. and Turner, L. B. (2009) Genome wide signatures of positive selection: The comparison of independent samples and the identification of regions associated to traits. BMC Genomics, 10 (1). p. 178. ISSN 1471-2164

Barwick, S.A., Johnston, D.J., Burrow, H.M., Holroyd, R.G., Fordyce, G., Wolcott, M.L., Sim, D. and Sullivan, M. T. (2009) Erratum: Genetics of heifer performance in 'wet' and 'dry' seasons and their relationships with steer performance in two tropical beef genotypes.(Animal Production Science (2009) 49:5-6 (367-382)). Animal Production Science, 49 (8). p. 727.

Barwick, S.A., Johnston, D.J., Burrow, H.M., Holroyd, R.G., Fordyce, G., Wolcott, M.L., Sim, D. and Sullivan, M. T. (2009) Genetics of heifer performance in 'wet' and 'dry' seasons and their relationships with steer performance in two tropical beef genotypes. Animal Production Science, 49 (6). pp. 367-382.

Beames, R.M. (1955) The serological examination of a strain of Trichomonas foetus isolated in Queensland. Queensland Journal of Agricultural Science, 12 (1). pp. 15-19.

Bertram, J.D., Fordyce, G., McGowan, M.R., Jayawardhana, G.A., Fitzpatrick, L.A., Doogan, V.J., De Faveri, J. and Holroyd, R.G. (2002) Bull selection and use in northern Australia: 3. Serving capacity tests. Animal Reproduction Science, 71 (1-2). pp. 51-66.

Bertram, J.D., Holroyd, R.G., McGowan, M. R. and Doogan, V.J. (1997) Sheath and mating ability measurements and their interrelationships in Santa Gertrudis bulls. In: Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics, 1997, Dubbo, Australia.

Bewg, W.P., Plasto, A.W. and Daly, J.J. (1969) Studies on reproductive performance of beef cattle in a subtropical environment. 1. Conception rate, length of oestrous cycle and length of gestation. Queensland Journal of Agricultural and Animal Sciences, 26 (4). pp. 629-637.

Blaber, S.J.M., Milton, D.A., Farmer, M.J. and Smith, G.C. (1998) Seabird breeding populations on the far northern Great Barrier Reef, Australia: Trends and influences. Emu - Austral Ornithology, 98 (1). pp. 44-57. ISSN 0158-4197

Bock, R.E., De Vos, A.J. and McLellan, D.J. (1997) Effect of breed of cattle on innate resistance to infection with Babesia bovis, B bigemina and Anaplasma marginale. Australian Veterinary Journal, 75 (5). pp. 337-340. ISSN 0005-0423

Bock, R.E., Kingston, T.G., Standfast, N.F. and de Vos, A.J. (1999) Effect of cattle breed on innate resistance to inoculations of Babesia bigemina. Australian Veterinary Journal, 77 (7). pp. 465-466. ISSN 0005-0423

Bock, R.E., Kingston, T.G. and de Vos, A.J. (1999) Effect of breed of cattle on innate resistance to infection with Anaplasma marginale transmitted by Boophilus microplus. Australian Veterinary Journal, 77 (11). pp. 748-751. ISSN 0005-0423

Bock, R.E., Kingston, T.G. and de Vos, A.J. (1999) Effect of breed of cattle on transmission rate and innate resistance to infection with Babesia bovis and B bigemina transmitted by Boophilus microplus. Australian Veterinary Journal, 77 (7). pp. 461-464. ISSN 0005-0423

Boe-Hansen, G. B., Rêgo, J. P. A., Satake, N., Venus, B., Sadowski, P., Nouwens, A., Li, Y. and McGowan, M. (2020) Effects of increased scrotal temperature on semen quality and seminal plasma proteins in Brahman bulls. Molecular Reproduction and Development, 87 (5). pp. 574-597. ISSN 1040-452X

Bunter, K. L., Johnston, D. J., Wolcott, M. L. and Fordyce, G. (2013) Factors associated with calf mortality in tropically adapted beef breeds managed in extensive Australian production systems. Animal Production Science, 54 (1). pp. 25-36.

Burns, B.M., Fordyce, G. and Holroyd, R.G. (2010) A review of factors that impact on the capacity of beef cattle females to conceive, maintain a pregnancy and wean a calf - implications for reproductive efficiency in northern Australia. Animal Reproduction Science, 122 (1/2). pp. 1-22.

Burns, B. M., Hiendleder, S., Laing, A. R., Fordyce, G. and Herring, A. D. (2018) Ultrasonographic measurements in first trimester concepti identify predictors of birth weight and postnatal development in cattle. Journal of animal science, 96 (10). pp. 4186-4194. ISSN 0021-8812

Burns, B.M., Reid, D.J. and Taylor, J.F. (1997) An evaluation of growth and adaptive traits of different cattle genotypes in a subtropical environment. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 37 (4). pp. 399-405. ISSN 0816-1089

Burns, B., Corbet, N. J., McGowan, M. R. and Holroyd, R. G. (2014) Male indicator traits to improve female reproductive performance. Project Report. Meat & Livestock Australia Limited.

Burns, B. M., Herring, A. D., Allen, J. M., McGowan, M. R., Holland, M., Braithwaite, I. and Fordyce, G. (2011) Genetic strategies for improved beef production in challenging environments such as Northern Australia. The Australian Cattle Veterinarian, 60 . pp. 14-19. ISSN 1328-4789

Burns, B. M., Binh, D. V. and Su, V. V. (2002) Beef cattle genetic and breeding projects in Vietnam and the future direction. In: Development Strategies for Genetic Evaluation for Beef Production in Developing Countries: Proceedings of an International Workshop held in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand, July 23–28 2001. Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, 180 pages. ISBN 1 86320 327 3

Burns, B. M., Corbet, N.J., Corbet, D. H., Crisp, J.M., Venus, B., Johnston, D.J., Li, Y., McGowan, M. R. and Holroyd, R.G. (2013) Male traits and herd reproductive capability in tropical beef cattle. 1. Experimental design and animal measures. Animal Production Science, 53 (2). pp. 87-100. ISSN 1836-0939

Burns, B. M., Gazzola, C., Holroyd, R. G., Crisp, J. and McGowan, M. R. (2011) Male Reproductive Traits and Their Relationship to Reproductive Traits in Their Female Progeny: A Systematic Review. Reproduction in Domestic Animals, 46 (3). pp. 534-553. ISSN 0936-6768

Burrow, H.M., Griffith, G.R., Barwick, S.A. and Holmes, W.E. (2003) Where to from Brahmans in the Northern Australian herd? Maintaining the economic benefit of earlier infusions of Bos indicus. In: Proceedings of The Beef Products Program: Technology - Our Future, Tocal College, 13th May 2003, Paterson, NSW, Australia.

Butler, S. A. A., Phillips, N. J., Boe-Hansen, G. B., Bo, G. A., Burns, B. M., Dawson, K. and McGowan, M. R. (2012) Animal-Level Factors Affecting Ovarian Function in Bos indicus Heifers Treated to Synchronize Ovulation with Intravaginal Progesterone-Releasing Devices and Oestradiol Benzoate. Reproduction in Domestic Animals, 47 (3). pp. 463-471. ISSN 0936-6768

Butler, S. A. A., Atkinson, P. C., Boe-Hansen, G. B., Burns, B. M., Dawson, K., Bo, G. A. and McGowan, M. R. (2011) Pregnancy rates after fixed-time artificial insemination of Brahman heifers treated to synchronize ovulation with low-dose intravaginal progesterone releasing devices, with or without eCG. Theriogenology, 76 (8). pp. 1416-1423. ISSN 0093-691X

Butler, S. A. A., Phillips, N. J., Boe-Hansen, G. B., Bo, G. A., Burns, B. M., Dawson, K. and McGowan, M. R. (2011) Ovarian responses in Bos indicus heifers treated to synchronise ovulation with intravaginal progesterone releasing devices, oestradiol benzoate, prostaglandin F2α and equine chorionic gonadotrophin. Animal Reproduction Science, 129 (3-4). pp. 118-126.

Butler, S., Burns, B. M., Laing, A., Dawson, K. and McGowan, M. (2011) Use of fixed-time AI for genetic improvement in northern Australia. North Australia Beef Research Council.

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Campbell, J. and Johnston, D.J. (2022) Genetics of heifer puberty and growth in tropically adapted beef breeds. In: Australian Association of Animal Sciences 34th Biennial Conference 2022, 5–7 July 2022, Cairns, Queensland.

Carmona, P., Costa, D. F. A. and Silva, L. F. P. (2020) Feed efficiency and nitrogen use rankings of Bos indicus steers differ on low and high protein diets. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 263 . p. 114493. ISSN 0377-8401

Cavaye, J., Knight, J., Tierney, T. and Kelly, A. M. (1992) Growth and carcass characteristics of three-way Africander multiply Simmental multiply Hereford crossbreds in south-western Queensland. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 32 (6). pp. 675-681.

Chudleigh, F. (2013) Breedcow and Dynama software redevelopment. Project Report. Meat & Livestock Australia Limited.

Chudleigh, F., Bowen, M. K. and Holmes, B. (2019) Farm economic thinking and the genetic improvement of fertility in northern beef herds. In: 63rd Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society (AARES) Annual Conference, February 12-15, 2019, Melbourne.

Chudleigh, P., Hardaker, T. and Clarke, M. (2020) Economic assessment of six research, development and extension investments by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (Queensland). Project Report. Agtrans Research.

Clark, C.H. (1965) Reliability of dairy sire surveys in production recorded herds. Queensland Journal of Agricultural and Animal Sciences, 22 (4). pp. 381-385.

Constantinoiu, C.C., Molloy, J.B., Jorgensen, W.K. and Coleman, G.T. (2007) Development and validation of an ELISA for detecting antibodies to Eimeria tenella in chickens. Veterinary Parasitology, 150 (4). pp. 306-313.

Copley, J.P., Corbet, N.J., Allen, J.M., Laing, A.R., Fordyce, G., McGowan, M.R., Burns, B. M., Lyons, R.E. and Hayes, B.J. (2022) Understanding the genetics of fertility and temperament in Northern beef cattle using genomic technologies. Wageningen Academic Publishers.

Corbet, N. J., Allen, J. M., Laing, A. R., Fordyce, G., McGowan, M. R. and Burns, B. M. (2018) Using ultrasound to derive new reproductive traits in tropical beef breeds: implications for genetic evaluation. Animal Production Science, 58 . pp. 1735-1742.

Corbet, N.J., Burns, B. M., Johnston, D.J., Wolcott, M.L., Corbet, D. H., Venus, B., Li, Y., McGowan, M. R. and Holroyd, R.G. (2013) Male traits and herd reproductive capability in tropical beef cattle. 2. Genetic parameters of bull traits. Animal Production Science, 53 (2). pp. 101-113. ISSN 1836-0939

Corbet, N.J., Miller, R.G., Bindon, B.M., Burrow, H.M., D'Occhio, M. J., Entwistle, K.W., Fitzpatrick, L.A., Wilkins, J.F. and Kinder, J.E. (1999) Synchronization of estrus and fertility in zebu beef heifers treated with three estrus synchronization protocols. Theriogenology, 51 (3). pp. 647-659. ISSN 0093-691X

Corbet, N., Burns, B., Corbet, D., Crisp, J., Johnston, D., McGowan, M., Venus, B. K. and Holroyd, R. (2011) Bull traits measured early in life as indicators of herd fertility. Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics. ISBN 064655915X

Cowley, R., McCosker, K. D., Pahl, L., Smith, D., Whish, G., Wooderson, M., Fordyce, G., Holloway, C. T., Jenner, D. and Materne, C. (2019) Finding the ‘Sweet Spot’ for reproductive performance in north Australian beef herds. In: Proceedings of the Northern Beef Research Update Conference, 19-22 August 2019, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Cursino, M. S., Harriott, L., Allen, B. L., Gentle, M. and Leung, L. K.-P. (2017) Do female dingo–dog hybrids breed like dingoes or dogs? Australian Journal of Zoology, 65 (2). pp. 112-119.

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D'Occhio, M. J., Hengstberger, K. J., Tutt, D., Holroyd, R. G., Fordyce, G., Boe-Hansen, G. B. and Johnston, S. D. (2013) Sperm chromatin in beef bulls in tropical environments. Theriogenology, 79 (6). pp. 946-952. ISSN 0093-691X

D'Occhio, M. J., Fordyce, G., Whyte, T.R., Aspden, W.J. and Trigg, T.E. (2000) Reproductive responses of cattle to GnRH agonists. Animal Reproduction Science, 60 . pp. 433-442. ISSN 0378-4320

D'Occhio, M. J., Fordyce, G., Whyte, T. R., Jubb, T. F., Fitzpatrick, L. A., Cooper, N. J., Aspden, W. J., Bolam, M. J. and Trigg, T. E. (2002) Use of GnRH agonist implants for long-term suppression of fertility in extensively managed heifers and cows. Animal Reproduction Science, 74 (3-4). pp. 151-162. ISSN 0378-4320

Davey, G. P. and Alexander, G.I. (1954) The accuracy of estimation of a dairy cow's production of milk and butterfat. Queensland Journal of Agricultural Science, 11 (2). pp. 75-77.

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland, (2020) A guide to managing livestock on small properties. Documentation. State of Queensland.

Dixon, R. (1998) Improving cost-effectiveness of supplementation systems for breeder herds in northern Australia. Project Report. Meat & Livestock Australia Limited.

Domingos, J. A., Thaggard, H. and Lee, P. (2018) Unleashing the potential of all-female cobia farming. Project Report. State of Queensland.

Donaldson, L.E. and Larkin, R.M. (1963) Observations on time of calving and growth to weaning of beef calves in coastal northern Queensland. Queensland Journal of Agricultural Science, 20 (2). pp. 199-202.

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Edwards, S., Bo, G., Dawson, K. and McGowan, M. (2012) Comparison of the proportion of Bos indicus heifers pregnant following synchronisation of ovulation and fixed-time AI or oestrous detection before and after a single prostaglandin F-2 alpha treatment. Reproduction in Domestic Animals, 47 . p. 472. ISSN 0936-6768

Edwards, S. A. A., Phillips, N. J., Boe-Hansen, G. B., Bo, G. A., Burns, B. M., Dawson, K. and McGowan, M. R. (2013) Follicle stimulating hormone secretion and dominant follicle growth during treatment of Bos indicus heifers with intra-vaginal progesterone releasing devices, oestradiol benzoate, equine chorionic gonadotrophin and prostaglandin F-2 alpha. Animal Reproduction Science, 137 (3-4). pp. 129-136. ISSN 0378-4320

Edwards, S. A. A., Bo, G. A., Chandra, K. A., Atkinson, P. C. and McGowan, M. R. (2015) Comparison of the pregnancy rates and costs per calf born after fixed-time artificial insemination or artificial insemination after estrus detection in Bos indicus heifers. Theriogenology, 83 (1). pp. 114-120. ISSN 0093-691X

Engle, B. N., Corbet, N. J., Allen, J. M., Laing, A. R., Fordyce, G., McGowan, M. R., Burns, B. M., Lyons, R. E. and Hayes, B. J. (2018) Multivariate genomic predictions for age at puberty in tropically adapted beef heifers. Journal of Animal Science, 97 (1). pp. 90-100. ISSN 0021-8812

Entwistle, K.W., Winantea, A. and Holroyd, R.G. (1980) Sperm production rates in Bos indicus strain bulls. In: Animal Production in Australia: The Australian Society of Animal Production, August, Thirteenth Biennial Conference. Perth, Western Australia.

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Fallon, G.R. (1958) Some aspects of oestrum in cattle, with reference to fertility on artificial insemination. 1. The pattern of oestrus cycles. Queensland Journal of Agricultural Science, 15 (1). pp. 25-33.

Fallon, G.R. (1959) Some aspects of oestrus in cattle, with reference to fertility on artificial insemination. 3. Body temperature and the oestrus cycle. Queensland Journal of Agricultural Science, 16 (4). pp. 439-447.

Fallon, G.R. and Crofts, J.M. (1959) Some aspects of oestrus in cattle, with reference to fertility on artificial insemination. 2. Crystalline patterns in cervico-vaginal mucus. Queensland Journal of Agricultural Science, 16 (4). pp. 431-437.

Finn, G.D., Lister, R., Szabo, T., Simonetta, D., Mulder, H. and Young, R. (1996) Neural networks applied to a large biological database to analyse dairy breeding patterns. Neural Computing and Applications, 4 . pp. 237-253. ISSN 1433-3058

Fitzpatrick, L.A., Fordyce, G., McGowan, M.R., Bertram, J.D., Doogan, V.J., De Faveri, J., Miller, R.G. and Holroyd, R.G. (2002) Bull selection and use in northern Australia: Part 2. Semen traits. Animal Reproduction Science, 71 (1-2). pp. 39-49.

Fordyce, G., Entwistle, K., Norman, S., Perry, V., Gardiner, B. and Fordyce, P. (2006) Standardising bull breeding soundness evaluations and reporting in Australia. Theriogenology, 66 (5). pp. 1140-1148.

Fordyce, G., Fitzpatrick, L.A., Cooper, N.J., Doogan, V.J., De Faveri, J. and Holroyd, R.G. (2002) Bull selection and use in northern Australia: 5. Social behaviour and management. Animal Reproduction Science, 71 (1-2). pp. 81-99.

Fordyce, G., Holroyd, R.G., James, T.A. and Reid, D.J. (1988) The effect of post-weaning growth on the fertility of Brahman cross heifers. In: Animal Production in Australia: The Australian Society of Animal Production. 17th Biennial Conference, May 1988, Sydney, New South Wales.

Fordyce, G., Fitzpatrick, L.A., Mullins, T.J., Cooper, N.J., Reid, D.J. and Entwistle, K.W. (1997) Prepartum supplementation effects on growth and fertility in Bos indicus-cross cows. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 37 (2). pp. 141-149. ISSN 0816-1089

Fordyce, G., James, T.A., Holroyd, R.G., Beaman, N.J., Mayer, R.J. and O'Rourke, P.K. (1993) The performance of Brahman-Shorthorn and Sahiwal-Shorthorn beef cattle in the dry tropics of northern Queensland. 3. Birth weights and growth to weaning. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 33 (2). pp. 119-127.

Fordyce, G., Jubb, T.F., Fitzpatrick, L.A., Whyte, T.R., Cooper, N.J., Bolam, M. J., Haddon, D. J., Hill, F. and D'Occhio, M. J. (2001) Contraceptive efficacy of an intra-uterine device in Brahman cattle. Animal Reproduction Science, 65 (3-4). pp. 193-204. ISSN 0378-4320

Fordyce, G., McCosker, K. D., Smith, D. R., Perkins, N. R., O'Rourke, P. K. and McGowan, M. R. (2023) Reproductive performance of northern Australia beef herds. 7. Risk factors affecting mortality rates of pregnant cows. Animal Production Science, 63 (4). pp. 378-387.

Fordyce, G., Smith, D. C., McGowan, M. R. and McCosker, K. D. (2022) Live weight accounting for beef cow management. Livestock Science, 262 . p. 104960. ISSN 1871-1413

Fordyce, G., Barnes, T. S., McGowan, M. R., Perkins, N. R., Smith, D. R. and McCosker, K. D. (2023) Defining the primary business measure of liveweight production for beef cows in northern Australia. Animal Production Science, 63 (4). pp. 395-409.

Fordyce, G. and Chandra, K. A. (2019) Growth of Brahman cross heifers to 2 years of age in the dry tropics. Animal Production Science, 59 (1). pp. 148-159.

Fordyce, G., Howitt, C.J., Holroyd, R.G., O'Rourke, P.K. and Entwistle, K.W. (1996) The performance of Brahman-Shorthorn and Sahiwal-Shorthorn beef cattle in the dry tropics of northern Queensland. 5. Scrotal circumference, temperament, ectoparasite resistance, and the genetics of growth and other traits in bulls. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 36 (1). pp. 9-17.

Fordyce, G., Shephard, R., Moravek, T. and McGowan, M. R. (2023) Australian cattle herd: a new perspective on structure, performance and production. Animal Production Science, 63 (4). pp. 410-421.

Fortes, M. R. S., Satake, N., Corbet, D. H., Corbet, N. J., Burns, B. M., Moore, S. S. and Boe-Hansen, G. B. (2014) Sperm protamine deficiency correlates with sperm DNA damage in Bos indicus bulls. Andrology, 2 (3). pp. 370-378. ISSN 20472927 (ISSN)

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Garcı́a, F.E.O., Cordero, M.J.L., Hizarza, E.A., Peralta, O.J.G., Ortega, C.M.E., Cárdenas, M., Gutierrez, C.G. and Sánchez, T.E.M.T. (2004) Induction of a new follicular wave in holstein heifers synchronized with norgestomet. Animal Reproduction Science, 80 (1-2). pp. 47-57. ISSN 0378-4320

Gartner, R.J.W. (1959) Variations in the carotene and vitamin A contents of Queensland butterfat. Queensland Journal of Agricultural Science, 16 (1). pp. 1-30.

Gazzola, C., Hill, R.A., Jeffery, M.R., O’Neill, C.J., Reid, D.A., White, D.H. and Burns, B.M. (2000) Scrotal Circumference at Puberty and its Relationship to Testes Mass in Three Genotypes of Beef Cattle. In: Animal Production for a Consuming World. AAAP-ASAP Conference, 2nd - 7th July, Sydney, Australia.

Gazzola, C., O'Neill, C.J. and Frisch, J.E. (1998) Identification of a Brahman sire whose progeny have high marbling scores and high intramuscular fat content. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 38 (8). pp. 785-788. ISSN 0816-1089

Gibb, J., Astill, K.J., Miller, S.J. and Moule, G.R. (1955) Abnormalities in the vaginae of merino ewes in Queensland. Queensland Journal of Agricultural Science, 12 (2). pp. 33-38.

Grant, T. and Johnston, D. (2022) Poll genotype or phenotype are not associated with growth performance in tropical beef breeds. In: Australian Association of Animal Sciences 34th Biennial Conference 2022, 5–7 July 2022, Cairns, Queensland.

Greeff, J.C., Paganoni, B. and Lewer, R.P. (2005) Use of part records in Merino breeding programs - The inheritance of wool growth and fibre traits during different times of the year to determine their value in Merino breeding programs. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 45 (4). pp. 347-356.

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Hayes, B. J., Corbet, N. J., Allen, J. M., Laing, A. R., Fordyce, G., Lyons, R., McGowan, M. R. and Burns, B. M. (2018) Towards multi-breed genomic evaluations for female fertility of tropical beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science, 97 (1). pp. 55-62. ISSN 0021-8812

Hill, B.D., Prior, H., Blakemore, W.F. and Black, P.F. (1996) A study of the pathology of a bovine primary peripheral myelinopathy with features of tomaculous neuropathy. Acta Neuropathologica, 91 . pp. 545-548. ISSN 1432-0533

Holroyd, R.G. and McGowan, M.R. (2014) Reproductive management of beef cattle. In: Beef Cattle Production and Trade. CSIRO PUBLISHING . ISBN 9780643109889

Holroyd, R.G. and O'Rourke, P.K. (1980) Reproductive performance of F1 brahman-shorthorn and F1 Sahiwal-shorthorn cattle in northern Australia. In: Animal Production in Australia: The Australian Society of Animal Production. Thirteenth Biennial Conference., August, Perth, Western Australia,.

Holroyd, R.G., James, T.A., Doogan, V.J., Fordyce, G. and O'Rourke, P.K. (1990) The performance of Brahman-Shorthorn and Sahiwal-Shorthorn beef cattle in the dry tropics of northern Queensland. 1. Reproductive rates and liveweights of F1 and backcross females. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 30 (6). pp. 717-725.

Holroyd, R.G., James, T.A., Doogan, V.J., Fordyce, G., Tyler, R. and O'Rourke, P.K. (1990) The performance of Brahman-Shorthorn and Sahiwal-Shorthorn beef cattle in the dry tropics of northern Queensland. 2. Reproductive rates and liveweights of F2et seq. females. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 30 (6). 727 -733.

Holzwart, M., Smith, D. and Nelson, B. (2018) Is wet season spelling achievable at a whole of property scale? Project Report. State of Queensland.

Hopkins, K. and Reid, D. (2022) Evaluation of lactation performance identifies superior sire in Anglo Nubian dairy goat herd. In: Australian Association of Animal Sciences 34th Biennial Conference 2022, 5–7 July 2022, Cairns, Queensland.

Hoskin, M.L., Hutchison, M., Barnes, A.C., Ovenden, J.R. and Pope, L.C. (2015) Parental contribution to progeny during experimental spawning of jungle perch, Kuhlia rupestris. Marine and Freshwater Research, 66 (4). p. 375. ISSN 1323-1650

Hutchison, M., Lee, P., Nixon, D., Borchert, T., Chilcott, K., Shorten, D. and Norris, A. (2016) Jungle perch Kuhlia rupestris fingerling production manual. Manual. FRDC.

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Jeffery, M., Loxton, I., Van der Mark, S., Bell, K., James, T., Shorthose, R. and D'Occhio, M. (1997) Liveweight gains, and carcass and meat characteristics of entire, surgically spayed or immunologically spayed beef heifers. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 37 (7). pp. 719-726. ISSN 0816-1089

Johnston, D. J., Barwick, S. A., Corbet, N. J., Fordyce, G., Holroyd, R. G., Williams, P. J. and Burrow, H. M. (2009) Genetics of heifer puberty in two tropical beef genotypes in northern Australia and associations with heifer- and steer-production traits. Animal Production Science, 49 (6). pp. 399-412.

Johnston, D. J., Barwick, S. A., Fordyce, G., Holroyd, R.G., Williams, P.J., Corbet, N.J. and Grant, T. P. (2014) Genetics of early and lifetime annual reproductive performance in cows of two tropical beef genotypes in northern Australia. Animal Production Science, 54 (1). pp. 1-15. ISSN 1836-0939; 1836-5787

Johnston, D.J., Corbet, N.J., Barwick, S.A., Wolcott, M.L. and Holroyd, R.G. (2014) Genetic correlations of young bull reproductive traits and heifer puberty traits with female reproductive performance in two tropical beef genotypes in northern Australia. Animal Production Science, 54 (1). pp. 74-84. ISSN 1836-0939; 1836-5787

Johnston, D.J. and Grant, T. P. (2017) Factors influencing gestation length in tropically adapted beef cattle breeds in Northern Australia. In: AAABG 22nd Conference - Science Enabling Industry Outcomes, Townsville.

Johnston, D.J., Grant, T. P., Schatz, T., Burns, B. M., Fordyce, G. and Lyons, R.E. (2017) The Repronomics Project - enabling genetic improvement in reproduction in Northern Australia. In: AAABG 22nd Conference - Science Enabling Industry Outcomes, Townsville.

Jonsson, N.N., Fulkerson, W.J., Pepper, P.M. and McGowan, M. R. (1999) Effect of genetic merit and concentrate feeding on reproduction of grazing dairy cows in a subtropical environment. Journal of Dairy Science, 82 (12). pp. 2756-2765. ISSN 0022-0302

Jonsson, N.N., McGowan, M. R., McGuigan, K., Davison, T.M., Hussain, A.M., Kafi, M. and Matschoss, A. (1997) Relationships among calving season, heat load, energy balance and postpartum ovulation of dairy cows in a subtropical environment. Animal Reproduction Science, 47 (4). pp. 315-326. ISSN 0378-4320

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