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Pettigrew, EJ., Hickson, RE., Morris, ST., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Pain, SJ., Kenyon, PR., . . . Blair, HT. (2019). The effects of birth rank (single or twin) and dam age on the lifetime productive performance of female dual purpose sheep (Ovis aries) offspring in New Zealand.
PLoS ONE. 14(3)
[Journal article]Authored by: Blair, H., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S., Pain, S.Read Online:

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Handcock, RC., Lopez-Villalobos, N., McNaughton, LR., Back, PJ., Edwards, GR., & Hickson, RE. (2019). Positive relationships between body weight of dairy heifers and their first-lactation and accumulated three-parity lactation production.
Journal of Dairy Science. 102(5), 4577-4589
[Journal article]Authored by: Back, P., Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read Online:

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Lawrence, KE., Lawrence, BL., Hickson, RE., Hewitt, CA., Gedye, KR., Fermin, LM., . . . Pomroy, WE. (2019). Associations between Theileria orientalis Ikeda type infection and the growth rates and haematocrit of suckled beef calves in the North Island of New Zealand.
New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 67(2), 66-73
[Journal article]Authored by: Gedye, K., Hickson, R., Lawrence, K., Pomroy, W.Read Online:

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Handcock, RC., Lopez-Villalobos, N., McNaughton, LR., Back, PJ., Edwards, GR., & Hickson, RE. (2019). Live weight and growth of Holstein-Friesian, Jersey and crossbred dairy heifers in New Zealand.
New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research. 62(2), 173-183
[Journal article]Authored by: Back, P., Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read Online:

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Martín, NP., Hickson, RE., de Clifford, RP., Tulley, W., Lopez-Villalobos, N., & Back, PJ. (2018). Production benefits from meeting liveweight targets in dairy heifers.
New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research.
[Journal article]Authored by: Back, P., Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read Online:

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Lawrence, KE., Gibson, M., Hickson, RE., Gedye, K., Hoogenboom, A., Fermin, L., . . . Pomroy, WE. (2018). Experimental infection of Friesian bulls with Theileria orientalis (Ikeda) and effects on the haematocrit, live weight, rectal temperature and activity.
Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports. 14, 85-93
[Journal article]Authored by: Draganova, I., Gedye, K., Hickson, R., Lawrence, K., Pomroy, W.Read Online:

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Gronqvist, GV., Corner-Thomas, RA., Kenyon, PR., Stafford, KJ., Morris, ST., & Hickson, RE. (2018). The effect of nutrition and body condition of triplet-bearing ewes during late pregnancy on the behaviour of ewes and lambs.
Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences. 31(12), 1991-2000
[Journal article]Authored by: Corner-Thomas, R., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S., Stafford, K.Read Online:

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Corner-Thomas, RA., Kenyon, PR., Morris, ST., Ridler, AL., Hickson, RE., Greer, AW., . . . Blair, HT. (2017). Farmer perceptions of the relative usefulness of information providers and technology transfer methods.
New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research. 60(3), 245-262
[Journal article]Authored by: Blair, H., Corner-Thomas, R., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S., Ridler, A.Read Online:

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Pettigrew, EJ., Morris, ST., Back, PJ., Kenyon, PR., Berry, J., Donald, AJ., . . . Hickson, RE. (2017). Growth of weaned Friesian bull calves on a herb sward or with concentrate supplementation during late summer and early autumn.
New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research. 60(1), 70-79
[Journal article]Authored by: Back, P., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S.Read Online:

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Silva-Villacorta, D., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Blair, HT., Hickson, RE., & MacGibbon, AK. (2017). Production and profitability of dairy farms producing milk with different concentrations of unsaturated fatty acids: a simulation study.
New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research. 60(1), 32-44
[Journal article]Authored by: Blair, H., Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read Online:

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Roca Fraga, FJ., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Martin, NP., Kenyon, PR., Morris, ST., & Hickson, RE. (2016). Intake of milk and pasture and growth rate of calves reared by cows with high or low potential for milk production.
Animal Production Science. ,
[Journal article]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S., Roca Fraga, F.Read article at Massey Research Online:

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Sneddon, NW., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Hickson, RE., Davis, SR., Geary, U., Garrick, DJ., . . . Shalloo, L. (2016). Dairy product production and lactose demand in New Zealand and Ireland under different simulated milk product–processing portfolios.
Irish Journal of Agricultural and Food Research. 55(2), 126-135
[Journal article]Authored by: Garrick, D., Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read Online:

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Gronqvist, GV., Hickson, RE., Corner-Thomas, RA., Kenyon, PR., Stafford, KJ., & Morris, ST. (2016). The effect of ewe nutrition and body condition during late-pregnancy on the behaviour of twin-bearing ewes and their lambs.
Small Ruminant Research. 145, 94-102
[Journal article]Authored by: Corner-Thomas, R., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S., Stafford, K.Read Online:

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Hickson, RE., Back, PJ., Martin, NP., Kenyon, PR., & Morris, ST. (2016). The influence of age and breed of cow on colostrum indicators of suckled beef calves.
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. 76, 163-168
[Journal article]Authored by: Back, P., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S.Read article at Massey Research Online:

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Corner-Thomas, RA., Kenyon, PR., Morris, ST., Ridler, AL., Hickson, RE., Greer, AW., . . . Blair, HT. (2016). The use of farm-management tools by New Zealand sheep farmers: Changes with time.
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. 76, 78-80
[Journal article]Authored by: Blair, H., Corner-Thomas, R., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S., Ridler, A.Read Abstract:

Morris, ST., Hickson, RE., Martin, NP., & Kenyon, PR. (2016). Days to calving and intercalving interval in beef and dairy-beef crossbred cows.
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. 76, 31-33
[Journal article]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S.Read Abstract:

Gronqvist, GV., Hickson, RE., Corner-Thomas, RA., Kenyon, PR., Stafford, KJ., & Morris, ST. (2016). Does ewe nutrition during pregnancy affect the neonatal behaviour of twin-born lambs?.
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. 76, 8-13
[Journal article]Authored by: Corner-Thomas, R., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S., Stafford, K.Read article at Massey Research Online:

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Coleman, LW., Hickson, RE., Schreurs, NM., Martin, NP., Kenyon, PR., Lopez-Villalobos, N., . . . Morris, ST. (2016). Carcass characteristics and meat quality of Hereford sired steers born to beef-cross-dairy and Angus breeding cows.
Meat Science. 121, 403-408
[Journal article]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S., Schreurs, N.Read article at Massey Research Online:

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Silva-Villacorta, D., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Blair, HT., Hickson, RE., & MacGibbon, AK. (2016). A stochastic farm model to simulate dairy farms and the segregation of cows to produce milk with different concentrations of unsaturated fatty acids.
Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 125, 29-38
[Journal article]Authored by: Blair, H., Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read Online:

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Sneddon, NW., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Davis, SR., Hickson, RE., Shalloo, L., Garrick, DJ., . . . Geary, U. (2016). Responses in lactose yield, lactose percentage and protein-to-protein-plus-lactose ratio from index selection in New Zealand dairy cattle.
New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research. 59(1), 90-105
[Journal article]Authored by: Garrick, D., Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read Online:

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Sneddon, NW., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Davis, SR., Hickson, RE., Shalloo, L., & Garrick, DJ. (2016). Estimates of genetic and crossbreeding parameters for milk components and potential yield of dairy products from New Zealand dairy cattle.
New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research. 59(1), 79-89
[Journal article]Authored by: Garrick, D., Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read Online:

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Sneddon, NW., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Hickson, RE., Shalloo, L., Davis, SR., Garrick, DJ., . . . Geary, U. (2015). Predicted dairy product yields and deficits of lactose for manufacturing under differing selection and manufacturing scenarios in New Zealand.
New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research. 58(4), 432-440
[Journal article]Authored by: Garrick, D., Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read Abstract:

Corner-Thomas, RA., Kenyon, PR., Morris, ST., Ridler, AL., Hickson, RE., Greer, AW., . . . Blair, HT. (2015). Influence of demographic factors on the use of farm management tools by New Zealand farmers.
New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research. 58(4), 412-422
[Journal article]Authored by: Blair, H., Corner-Thomas, R., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S., Ridler, A.Read Online:

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Greer, AW., Corner-Thomas, RA., Logan, CM., Kenyon, PR., Morris, ST., Ridler, AL., . . . Blair, HT. (2015). Perceived importance of areas of future research: Results from a survey of sheep farmers.
New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research. 58(4), 359-370
[Journal article]Authored by: Blair, H., Corner-Thomas, R., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S., Ridler, A.Read Online:

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Corner-Thomas, RA., Hickson, RE., Morris, ST., Back, PJ., Ridler, AL., Stafford, KJ., . . . Kenyon, PR. (2015). Effects of body condition score and nutrition in lactation on twin-bearing ewe and lamb performance to weaning.
New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research. 58(2), 156-169
[Journal article]Authored by: Back, P., Corner-Thomas, R., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S., Ridler, A., Stafford, K.Read Online:

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Sneddon, NW., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Davis, SR., Hickson, RE., & Shalloo, L. (2015). Genetic parameters for milk components including lactose from test day records in the New Zealand dairy herd.
New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research. 58(2), 97-107
[Journal article]Authored by: Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read Online:

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Pickering, NK., Blair, HT., Hickson, RE., Johnson, PL., Dodds, KG., & McEwan, JC. (2015). Estimates of genetic parameters for breech strike and potential indirect indicators in sheep.
New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 63(2), 98-103
[Journal article]Authored by: Blair, H., Hickson, R.Read Online:

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Corner-Thomas, RA., Hickson, RE., Morris, ST., Back, PJ., Ridler, AL., Stafford, KJ., . . . Kenyon, PR. (2015). Effects of body condition score and nutrition in lactation on twin-bearing ewe and lamb performance to weaning.
New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research.
[Journal article]Authored by: Back, P., Hickson, R., Morris, S., Ridler, A., Stafford, K.Read Online:

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Corner-Thomas, RA., Back, PJ., Kenyon, PR., Hickson, RE., Ridler, AL., Stafford, KJ., . . . Morris, ST. (2015). Ad libitum pasture feeding in late pregnancy does not improve the performance of twin-bearing ewes and their lambs.
Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences. 28(3), 360-368
[Journal article]Authored by: Back, P., Corner-Thomas, R., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S., Ridler, A., Stafford, K.Read Online:

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Pickering, NK., Blair, HT., Hickson, RE., Johnson, PL., Dodds, KG., & McEwan, JC. (2014). Estimates of genetic parameters for breech strike and potential indirect indicators in sheep.
New Zealand Veterinary Journal.
[Journal article]Authored by: Blair, H., Hickson, R.Read Abstract:

Sneddon, NW., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Davis, SR., Hickson, RE., & Shalloo, L. (2014). Genetic parameters for milk components including lactose from test day records in the New Zealand dairy herd.
New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research.
[Journal article]Authored by: Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read Online:

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Hickson, RE., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Kenyon, PR., & Morris, ST. (2014). Breed effects and heterosis for productivity traits at first calving of Angus, Holstein Friesian, Jersey and crossbred beef cows.
Animal Production Science. 54(9), 1381-1387
[Journal article]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.Read Online:

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Corner-Thomas, RA., Hickson, RE., Morris, ST., & Kenyon, PR. (2014). The influences of live weight and body condition score of ewe lambs from breeding to lambing on the live weight of their singleton lambs to weaning.
Small Ruminant Research. 119(1-3), 16-21
[Journal article]Authored by: Corner-Thomas, R., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S.Read Online:

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Pickering, NK., Blair, HT., Hickson, RE., Dodds, KG., Johnson, PL., & McEwan, JC. (2013). Genetic relationships between dagginess, breech bareness, and wool traits in New Zealand dual-purpose sheep.
Journal of Animal Science. 91(10), 4578-4588
[Journal article]Authored by: Blair, H., Hickson, R.Read Online:

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Kenyon, PR., Morris, ST., Hickson, RE., Back, PJ., Ridler, AL., Stafford, KJ., . . . West, DM. (2013). The effects of body condition score and nutrition of triplet-bearing ewes in late pregnancy.
Small Ruminant Research. 113(1), 154-161
[Journal article]Authored by: Back, P., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S., Ridler, A., Stafford, K.Read Online:

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Katayama, K., Sato, T., Arai, T., Amao, H., Ohta, Y., Ozawa, T., . . . Tazaki, H. (2013). Non-targeted analyses of animal plasma: Betaine and choline represent the nutritional and metabolic status.
Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition. 97(1), 119-125
[Journal article]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P.Read Online:

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Kenyon, PR., Morris, ST., Hickson, RE., Stafford, KJ., & West, DM. (2012). Nutritional restriction of triplet-bearing ewes and body condition score has minimal impacts.
New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research. 55(4), 359-370
[Journal article]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S., Stafford, K.Read Online:

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Hickson, RE., Kenyon, PR., Blair, HT., Harding, JE., Oliver, MH., Jaquiery, AL., . . . Burt, KG. (2012). The effect of liveweight and liveweight gain of ewes immediately post-weaning on the liveweight and survival of subsequent lambs.
Animal Production Science. 52(7), 491-496
[Journal article]Authored by: Blair, H., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P.Read Abstract:

Kenyon, PR., Hickson, RE., Hutton, PG., Morris, ST., Stafford, KJ., & West, DM. (2012). Effect of twin-bearing ewe body condition score and late pregnancy nutrition on lamb performance.
Animal Production Science. 52(7), 483-490
[Journal article]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S., Stafford, K.Read Abstract:

Hickson, RE., Laven, RL., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Kenyon, PR., & Morris, ST. (2012). Postpartum anoestrous interval in first-lactation beef and dairy-beef crossbred cows.
Animal Production Science. 52(7), 478-482
[Journal article]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Laven, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.Read Online:

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Pickering, NK., Dodds, KG., Blair, HT., Hickson, RE., Johnson, PL., & McEwan, JC. (2012). Genetic parameters for production traits in New Zealand dual-purpose sheep, with an emphasis on dagginess.
Journal of Animal Science. 90(5), 1411-1420
[Journal article]Authored by: Blair, H., Hickson, R.Read Online:

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Pickering, NK., Dodds, KG., Blair, HT., Hickson, RE., Johnson, PL., & McEwan, JC. (2012). Genetic parameters for production traits in New Zealand dual-purpose sheep, with an emphasis on dagginess.
Journal of Animal Science. 90(5), 1411-1420
[Journal article]Authored by: Blair, H., Hickson, R.Read Online:

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Katayama, K., Sato, T., Arai, T., Amao, H., Ohta, Y., Ozawa, T., . . . Tazaki, H. (2011). Non-targeted analyses of animal plasma: Betaine and choline represent the nutritional and metabolic status.
Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition.
[Journal article]Authored by: Hickson, R.Read Abstract:

Hickson, RE., Anderson, WJ., Kenyon, PR., Lopez-Villalobos, N., & Morris, ST. (2012). A survey detailing the calving performance of primiparous 2-year-old beef heifers and outcomes of assisted calving.
New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 60(1), 35-41
[Journal article]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.Read Online:

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Van Reenen, EH., Kenyon, PR., Sherlock, RG., Hickson, RE., & Morris, ST. (2010). Shearing Merino ewes at different stages of pregnancy: Effects on fleece characteristics of progeny.
Animal Production Science. 50(6), 603-607
[Journal article]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S.Read Online:

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Hickson, RE., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Kenyon, PR., Ridler, BJ., & Morris, ST. (2010). Profitability of calving heifers at 2 compared with 3 years of age and the effect of incidence of assistance at parturition on profitability.
Animal Production Science. 50(6), 354-358
[Journal article]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.Read Online:

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Hickson, RE., Kenyon, PR., Lopez-Villalobos, N., & Morris, ST. (2009). Maternal plasma oestrone sulphate concentration prior to parturition in relation to birth weight of the calf in primiparous, 2-year-old, Angus heifers.
Animal Reproduction Science. 114(1-3), 301-305
[Journal article]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.Read Online:

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Hickson, RE., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Kenyon, PR., & Morris, ST. (2009). Effect of liveweight gain of pregnant 15-month-old Angus heifers on the milk intake of their first calves and the liveweight of their first and second calves.
Animal Production Science. 49(2), 112-120
[Journal article]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.Read Online:

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Hickson, RE., Kenyon, PR., Lopez-Villalobos, N., & Morris, ST. (2009). Effects of liveweight gain of 15-month-old Angus heifers during the first trimester of pregnancy on liveweight and milk intake of their calves.
New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research. 52(1), 39-46
[Journal article]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.Read Online:

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Hickson, RE., Kenyon, PR., Lopez-Villalobos, N., & Morris, ST. (2009). Size of foetuses and placentae from primiparous, 15-month-old, Angus heifers fed for moderate or low liveweight gain for 21 days prior to insemination and for the first trimester of pregnancy.
New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research. 52(1), 31-37
[Journal article]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.Read Abstract:

Hickson, RE., Anderson, WJ., Kenyon, PR., Lopez-Villalobos, N., & Morris, ST. (2008). A survey of beef cattle farmers in New Zealand, examining management practices of primiparous breeding heifers.
New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 56(4), 176-183
[Journal article]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.Read Online:

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Hickson, RE., Kenyon, PR., Lopez-Villalobos, N., & Morris, ST. (2008). Effects of liveweight gain during pregnancy of 15-month-old angus heifers on dystocia and birth weight, body dimensions, estimated milk intake and weaning weight of the calves.
New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research. 51(2), 171-180
[Journal article]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.Read Online:

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Hickson, RE., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Kenyon, PR., & Morris, ST. (2008). 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.
Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture. 48(7), 935-939
[Journal article]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.Read Online:

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Mori, A., Kenyon, PR., Mori, N., Yamamoto, I., Tanaka, Y., Suzuki, N., . . . Arai, T. (2008). Changes in metabolite, energy metabolism related enzyme activities and peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) populations in beef heifers with two differing liveweight change profiles in New Zealand.
Veterinary Research Communications. 32(2), 159-166
[Journal article]Authored by: Blair, H., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S.Read Online:

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Hickson, RE., Morris, ST., Kenyon, PR., & Lopez-Villalobos, N. (2007). Erratum: Dystocia in beef heifers: A review of genetic and nutritional influences (New Zealand Veterinary Journal (2006) 54, (256-264)).
New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 55(1), 48
[Journal article]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.
Hickson, RE., Morris, ST., Kenyon, PR., & Lopez-Villalobos, N. (2007). Re: Dystocia in beef heifers: A review of genetic and nutritional influences (vol 54, pg 256, 2006).
NEW ZEALAND VETERINARY JOURNAL. 55(1), 48-48
[Journal article]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.
Mori, A., Urabe, S., Asada, M., Tanaka, Y., Tazaki, H., Yamamoto, I., . . . Arai, T. (2007). Comparison of plasma metabolite concentrations and enzyme activities in beef cattle raised by different feeding systems in Korea, Japan and New Zealand.
Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series A: Physiology Pathology Clinical Medicine. 54(7), 342-345
[Journal article]Authored by: Blair, H., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S.Read Online:

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Hickson, RE., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Dalley, DE., Clark, DA., & Holmes, CW. (2006). Yields and persistency of lactation in Friesian and Jersey cows milked once daily.
Journal of Dairy Science. 89(6), 2017-2024
[Journal article]Authored by: Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read Online:

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Hickson, RE., Morris, ST., Kenyon, PR., & Lopez-Villalobos, N. (2006). Dystocia in beef heifers: A review of genetic and nutritional influences.
New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 54(6), 256-264
[Journal article]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.Read Online:

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Conference
Martin, NP., Schreurs, N., Morris, S., McDade, JL., Craigie, CR., & Hickson, R. (2018). Is it possible to produce good quality meat from Holstein-Friesian bulls?. In S. Peterson (Ed.)
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. (pp. 194 - 198). : 78th Conference of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Hickson, R., Morris, S., Schreurs, N.Read Abstract:

Gillingham, J., Coleman, LW., Back, P., Mueller, K., & Hickson, R. (2018). Assessment of vigour in early life of dairy calves in New Zealand. In S. Peterson (Ed.)
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. (pp. 161 - 164). : 78th Conference of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Back, P., Hickson, R.Read Abstract:

Pettigrew, EJ., Hickson, R., Blair, H., Griffiths, K., Ridler, A., Morris, S., . . . Kenyon, P. (2018). Differences in birth weights and neonatal survival rates of lambs born to ewe hoggets or mature ewes. In S. Peterson (Ed.)
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 78 (pp. 16 - 20). : 78th Conference of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Blair, H., Griffiths, K., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S., Ridler, A.Read Abstract:

Hickson, R.(2018, May). Environmental impacts of cattle on hill country.
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[Conference]Authored by: Hickson, R.
Lawrence, K., Hickson, R., Gedye, K., Gibson, M., Fermin, L., Hoogenboom, A., . . . Pomroy, W. (2018, August). Experimental infection of Friesian bulls with Theileria orientalis(Ikeda) and effects on the haematocrit, live weight, rectal temperature, activity and fertility. Presented at
30th world Buiatrics congress. Sapporo, Japan.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Gedye, K., Hickson, R., Lawrence, K., Pomroy, W.Read Abstract:

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Gibson, M., & Hickson, RE. (2017). The effects of theileria orientalis Ikeda on bull fertility and libido. (pp. 6 - 6). , New Zealand society for parasitology
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Hickson, R.
Hickson, RE., & Hewitt, C. (2017). the effects of theileria orientalis on calf growth rates. (pp. 6 - 10). , New Zealand society for parasitology
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Hickson, R.
Gronqvist, GV., Hickson, RE., Corner-Thomas, RA., Stafford, KJ., Morris, ST., & Kenyon, PR. (2017). The effect of mid-pregnancy nutrition and body condition score on the behaviour of triplet-bearing ewes and their lambs.
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 77 (pp. 143 - 148).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Corner-Thomas, R., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S., Stafford, K.Read Abstract:

Back, PJ., Hickson, RE., Sneddon, NW., Coleman, LW., & Laven, RA. (2017). Brief communication: Managing liveweight gain of holstein-friesian, jersy and holstein-friesian-jersey crossbred heifer calves.
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production (Inc). Vol. 77 (pp. 69 - 71). : New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Back, P., Hickson, R., Laven, R.
Handcock, RC., Lopez-Villalobos, N., McNaughton, L., Edwards, GR., & Hickson, RE. (2017). Growth curves of New Zealand Holstein-Friesian, Jersey and Holstein-Friesian-Jersey crossbred heifers.
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 77 (pp. 64 - 68). : New Zealand society of animal production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read Abstract:

Morris, ST., Tait, IM., Kenyon, PR., Garrick, DJ., Pleasants, AB., & Hickson, RE. (2017). Effect of cow body condition score on inter-calving interval, pregnancy diagnosis, weaning rate and calf weaning weight in beef cattle.
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 77 (pp. 23 - 28). : New Zealand society of animal production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Garrick, D., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S.Read Abstract:

Ramsay, BA., Schoorl, JAJ., Stayton, KM., Cranston, LM., Morris, ST., Burnham, DL., . . . Hickson, RE. (2017). The effect of yard weaning and contact with humans on behavioural reactivity and liveweight gain of beef breed calves.
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 77 (pp. 8 - 12). : New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Beausoleil, N., Cockrem, J., Cranston, L., Hickson, R.Read Abstract:

Fransen, P., Burkitt, LL., Bretherton, M., Horne, D., Singh, R., Hickson, R., . . . Morris, S. (2017). Selection of cattle supplement feeding areas to reduce nutrient and sediment loss in surface runoff from hill country. In LD. Currie, & M. Hedley (Eds.)
In: Science and policy: Nutrient management challenges for the next generation. Vol. Occasional Report No. 30 (pp. 1 - 5). Palmerston North, New Zealand: 30th Annual Fertilizer & Lime Research Centre Workshop
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Bretherton, M., Burkitt, L., Hickson, R., Horne, D., Morris, S., Singh, R.Edited by: Currie, L.Read Abstract:

Hoogenboom, A., Draganova, I., Burkitt, L., Hickson, R., Bretherton, M., Hedley, C., . . . Morris, S. (2017). Monitoring of cattle in streams and wet areas on a hill country farm.
Science and policy: nutrient management challenges for the next generation. (Eds L. D. Currie and M. J. Hedley).. (pp. 1 - 9). : 30th Annual Fertilizer & Lime Research Centre Workshop
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Bretherton, M., Burkitt, L., Draganova, I., Hickson, R.Read Abstract:

Hickson, RE., Draganova, IG., Burkitt, LL., Horne, DJ., & Morris, ST. (2016). Strategic supplementation to manage movement of beef cows on hills. In A. Iwaasa, HA. Kardber, M. Schellenbert, W. Willms, & K. Larson (Eds.)
Proceedings of the 10th International Rangeland Congress. (pp. 452 - 454). : International Rangelands Congress
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Burkitt, L., Draganova, I., Hickson, R., Horne, D.
Pettigrew, EJ., Hickson, RE., Corner-Thomas, RA., Lee, RL., Bagley, D., Pickering, NK., . . . Blair, HT. (2016). Can farmers select good rams based on phenotype?. In
Australian Society of Animal Production, Australian Society of Animal Production
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Blair, H., Corner-Thomas, R., Cranston, L., Griffiths, K., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S.
Sneddon, NW., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Davis, SR., Hickson, RE., Shalloo, L., & Garrick, DJ. (2016). Supply curves for yields of dairy products from first-lactation Holstein Friesian, Jersey and Holstein Friesian-Jersey crossbred cows accounting for seasonality of milk composition and production.
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 76 (pp. 139 - 143).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Garrick, D., Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read Abstract:

Back, PJ., Hickson, RE., Lilly, VM., Coleman, LW., Sneddon, NW., & Laven, RA. (2016). Grazing behaviour and species selection of heifer calves fed different forages.
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 76 (pp. 126 - 131). : New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Back, P., Hickson, R., Laven, R.Read Abstract:

Back, PJ., Hickson, RE., van Bouwel, K., de Cock, H., Verdurmen, J., Sneddon, NW., . . . Laven, RA. (2016). Do different grazing strategies affect pre-weaning calf growth rates?.
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 76 (pp. 119 - 121). : New Zealand Society for Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Back, P., Hickson, R., Laven, R.Read Abstract:

Morris, ST., Hickson, RE., Martin, NP., & Kenyon, PR. (2016, July). Days to calving and intercalving interval in beef and dairy-beef crossbred cows. Presented at
The New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Adelaide, Australia.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S.
Morris, ST., Hickson, RE., Martin, NP., & Kenyon, PR.
Days to calving and intercalving interval in beef and dairy-beef crossbred cows. . Adelaide, Australia
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S.Read article at Massey Research Online:

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Morris, ST., Hickson, RE., Martin, N., & Kenyon, PR. (2016). Days to calving and intercalving in beef and dairy-beef crossbred cows.
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 76 (pp. 31 - 33). : New Zealand Society of Animal Production Annual Conference 2016
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S.Read Abstract:

Hickson, RE., Back, PJ., Martin, NP., Kenyon, PR., & Morris, ST. (2016). The influence of age and breed of cow on colostrum indicators of suckled beef calves.
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 76 (pp. 163 - 168). : New Zealand Society of Animal Production (inc)
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Back, P., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S.Read article at Massey Research Online:

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Corner-Thomas, RA., Kenyon, PR., Morris, ST., Ridler, AL., Hickson, RE., Greer, AW., . . . Blair, HT. (2016). The use of farm-management tools by New Zealand sheep farmers: Changes with time.
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 76 (pp. 78 - 800). New Zealand
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Blair, H., Corner-Thomas, R., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S., Ridler, A.Read article at Massey Research Online:

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Morris, ST., & Hickson, RE. (2016). An overview of current and potential hill country livestock systems.
New Zealand Grassland Association Ocassional Publication. (pp. 309 - 316). : Hill Country Symposium
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Hickson, R., Morris, S.Read Abstract:

Back, PJ., Hickson, RE., van Bouwel, K., de Cock, H., Verdurman, J., Sneddon, NW., . . . Laven, RA. (2016). Brief communication: Do different grazing strategies affect pre-weaning calf growth rates?.
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 76 (pp. 119 - 121). : Animal Production 2016
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Back, P., Hickson, R., Laven, R.Read article at Massey Research Online:

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Back, PJ., Hickson, RE., Lilly, VM., Coleman, LW., Sneddon, NW., & Laven, RA. (2016). Grazing behaviour and species selection of heifer calves fed different forages.
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 76 (pp. 126 - 131). : Animal Production 2016
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Back, P., Hickson, R., Laven, R.Read article at Massey Research Online:

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Sneddon, NW., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Davis, SR., Hickson, RE., Shalloo, L., & Garrick, DJ. (2016). Supply curves for yields of dairy products from first-lactation Holstein Friesian, Jersey and Holstein Friesian-Jersey crossbred cows accounting for seasonality of milk composition and production.
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 76 (pp. 139 - 143). : Animal Production 2016
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Garrick, D., Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read article at Massey Research Online:

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Cardoso, DS., Hickson, RE., Laven, RA., Coleman, LW., & Back, PJ. (2015). Brief communication: Do high-milk diets affect the growth rate of heifers prior to weaning?. In S. Peterson (Ed.)
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 75 (pp. 263 - 265). : 75th New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Back, P., Hickson, R., Laven, R.Read Abstract:

Hickson, RE., Back, PJ., Coleman, LW., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Kenyon, PR., & Morris, ST. (2015). Brief communication: Composition of milk sampled from beef-cross-dairy cows unaccustomed to milking. In S. Peterson (Ed.)
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 75 (pp. 257 - 259). New Zealand: 75th New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Back, P., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.Read Abstract:

Hickson, RE., Back, PJ., Coleman, LW., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Kenyon, PR., & Morris, ST. (2015). Brief Communication: Composition of milk sampled from beef-cross-dairy cows unaccustomed to milking. In S. Peterson (Ed.)
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 75 (pp. 260 - 262). Dunedin, New Zealand: 75th New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Back, P., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.Read Abstract:

Tait, IM., Hickson, RE., Kenyon, PR., & Blair, HT. (2015). Relationships among skin thickness fat depth and eye muscle depth in sire and their progeny and the breeding value for survival of their progeny. In S. Peterson (Ed.)
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 75 (pp. 243 - 246). : 75th New Zealand society of animal production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Blair, H., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P.Read Abstract:

Grongvist, GV., Hickson, RE., Corner-Thomas, RA., Kenyon, PR., Stafford, KJ., & Morris, ST. (2015). The effect of ewe nutrition and body condition score during very late pregnancy and the perinatal period on the behaviour of twin-bearing ewes and their lambs. In S. Peterson (Ed.)
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 75 (pp. 219 - 222). : 75th New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Corner-Thomas, R., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S., Stafford, K.Read Abstract:

Little, CL., Hickson, RE., Martin, NP., Beausoleil, NJ., Cockrem, JF., Kenyon, PR., . . . Morris, ST. (2015). Beef cattle wintering systems: Effects on cattle and pasture. In S. Peterson (Ed.)
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 75 (pp. 167 - 171). : 75th New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Beausoleil, N., Cockrem, J., Hickson, R., Horne, D., Kenyon, P., Morris, S.Read Abstract:

Hickson, RE., Martin, NP., Draganova, I., Horne, D., Kenyon, PR., & Morris, ST. (2015). Brief communication waling distance and energy expenditure of beef cows grazing on hill country in winter. In S. Peterson (Ed.)
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 75 (pp. 164 - 166). Dunedin, New Zealand: 75th New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Draganova, I., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S.Read Abstract:

Hickson, RE., Corner-Thomas, RA., Martin, NP., Kenyon, PR., Lopez-Villalobos, N., & Morris, ST. (2015). Stayability of beef-cross-dairy breeding cows to six years of age. In S. Peterson (Ed.)
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 75 (pp. 159 - 163). : 75th New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Corner-Thomas, R., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.Read Abstract:

Handcock, RC., Hickson, RE., & Back, PJ. (2015). The use of herb mix and lucerne to increase growth rates of dairy heifers. In S. Peterson (Ed.)
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 75 (pp. 132 - 135). : 75th New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Back, P., Hickson, R.Read Abstract:

Silva-Villacorta, D., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Hickson, RE., Blair, H., & MacGibbon, A. (2015). Estimation of a premium for milk with a high concentration of unsaturated fatty acids based on farm and processor profit: A simulation study.. In S. Peterson (Ed.)
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 75 (pp. 54 - 59). : 75th New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Blair, H., Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read Abstract:

Sneddon, NW., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Hickson, RE., Shalloo, L., & Garrick, DJ. (2015). Estimation of crossbreeding effects on yields of dairy products and value of milk processed in different product portfolios. In S. Peterson (Ed.)
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 75 (pp. 48 - 53). : 75th New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Garrick, D., Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read Abstract:

Collier, KJD., Hickson, RE., Schreurs, NM., Martin, NP., Kenyon, PR., & Morris, ST. (2015). Growth rate and carcass characteristics of simmental - and angus-sired steers born to angus and angus-cross-dairy cows. In S. Peterson (Ed.)
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production 2015. Vol. 75 (pp. 15 - 19). Dunedin, New Zealand: 75th New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S., Schreurs, N.Read Abstract:

Coleman, LW., Hickson, RE., Amoore, J., Laven, RA., & Back, PJ. (2015). Colostral immunoglobulin G as a predictor for serum immuoglobulin G concentration in dairy calves. In S. Peterson (Ed.)
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production 2015. Vol. 75 (pp. 3 - 8). : 75th New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Back, P., Hickson, R., Laven, R.Read Abstract:

Sneddon, NW., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Hickson, RE., Shalloo, L., Garrick, DJ., & Geary, U. (2014). Prediction of industry production of milk components, yields of dairy products and lactose deficit under the current breeding objective of New Zealand dairy cattle.
Proceedings of the 10th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. : 10th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Garrick, D., Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read Abstract:

Sneddon, N., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Hickson, R., Shalloo, L., Garrick, D., & Geary, U. (2014).
Prediction of idustry production of milk components, yields of dairy products and lactose deficit under the current breeding objective of New Zealand dairy cattle. Poster session presented at the meeting of 10th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. Vancouver, Canada
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Garrick, D., Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read Abstract:

Schreurs, NM., Hickson, RE., Coleman, LW., Kenyon, PR., Martin, NP., & Morris, ST. (2014, June). Brief communication: Quality of meat from steers born to beef-cross-dairy cows and sired by hereford. Presented at
New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Napier, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S., Schreurs, N.Read Abstract:

Sneddon, NW., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Hickson, RE., Shalloo, L., Garrick, DJ., & Geary, U. (2014, June). Supply and demand for lactose in the New Zealand dairy industry. Presented at
New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Napier, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Garrick, D., Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read Abstract:

Burnham, DL., Kenyon, PR., Pain, SJ., Hickson, RE., Peterson, SW., & Blair, HT. (2014, June). Brief Communication: Inter-generational effects on male offspring born to ewes whose dams were offered varying feeding levels in pregnancy. Presented at
New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Napier, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Blair, H., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Pain, S., Peterson, S.Read Abstract:

Corner-Thomas, RA., Kenyon, PR., Morris, ST., Ridler, AL., Hickson, RE., & Blair, HT. (2014, June). Brief Communication: Ewe ultra-sound pregnancy diagnosis and its use by New Zealand farmers. Presented at
New Zealand society of Animal Production. Napier, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Blair, H., Corner-Thomas, R., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S., Ridler, A.Read Abstract:

Clifford, RP., Hickson, RE., Martin, NP., & Back, PJ. (2014, June). Growth rates of dairy heifers fed alternative feeds. Presented at
New Zealand society of animal production. Napier, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Back, P., Hickson, R.Read Abstract:

Schreurs, NM., Hickson, RE., Coleman, LW., Kenyon, PR., Martin, NP., & Morris, ST. (2014). Brief Communication: Quality of meat from steers born to beef-cross-dairy cows and sired by Hereford bulls. In S. Peterson (Ed.)
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 74 (pp. 229 - 232). Palmerston North, New Zealand: New Zealand Society of Animal Production 2014
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S., Schreurs, N.Read Abstract:

Sneddon, NW., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Hickson, RE., Shalloo, L., Garrick, DJ., & Geary, U. (2014). Supply and demand for lactose in the New Zealand dairy industry. In S. Peterson (Ed.)
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 74 (pp. 215 - 219). Palmerston North, New Zealand: New Zealand Society of Animal Production 2014
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read Abstract:

Burnham, DL., Kenyon, PR., Pain, SJ., Hickson, RE., Peterson, SW., & Blair, HT. (2014). Brief Communication: Inter-generational effects on male offspring born to ewes whose dams were offered varying feeding levels in pregnancy. In S. Peterson (Ed.)
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 74 (pp. 199 - 204). Palmerston North, New Zealand: New Zealand Society of Animal Production 2014
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Blair, H., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Pain, S., Peterson, S.Read Abstract:

Burnham, DL., Kenyon, PR., Pain, SJ., Hickson, RE., & Blair, HT. (2014). Brief communication: Grand-dam age has no effect on ram lamb live weight and carcass characteristics. In S. Peterson (Ed.)
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 74 (pp. 196 - 198). Palmerston North, New Zealand: New Zealand Society of Animal Production 2014
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Blair, H., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Pain, S.Read Abstract:

Corner-Thomas, RA., Kenyon, P., Morris, S., Ridler, A., Hickson, R., Greer, A., . . . Blair, H. (2014). Brief communication: Ewe ultra-sound pregnancy diagnosis and its use by New Zealand farmers. In S. Peterson (Ed.)
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 74 (pp. 65 - 72). Palmerston North, New Zealand: New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Blair, H., Corner-Thomas, R., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S., Ridler, A.Read Abstract:

Clifford, RP., Hickson, RE., Martin, NP., & Back, PJ. (2014). Growth rates of dairy heifers fed alternative feeds. In S. Peterson (Ed.)
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 74 (pp. 29 - 34). Palmerston North, New Zealand: The New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Back, P., Hickson, R.Read Abstract:

Hickson, RE., Back, PJ., Martin, NP., Kenyon, PR., Lopez-Villalobos, N., & Morris, ST. (2014). Differences in live weight and milking potential does not affect reproductive efficiency in beef breeding cows. In
Reproduction in Domestic Ruminants VIII: Proceedings of the Ninth International Symposium on Reproduction in Domestic Ruminants(pp. 537). , Ninth International symposium on reproduction in Domestic Ruminants Leicestershire, England: Society for Reproduction and Fertility
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Back, P., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.Read Abstract:

Hickson, RE., Back, PJ., Martin, NP., Kenyon, PR., Lopez-Villalobos, N., & Morris, ST. (2014).
Differences in live weight and milking potential does not affect reproductive efficiency in beef breeding cows. Poster session presented at the meeting of Ninth International symposium on Reproduction in Domestic Ruminants. Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Back, P., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.Read Abstract:

Blair, H., Sewell, AM., Corner-Thomas, R., Kemp, P., Wood, B., Gray, D., . . . Kenyon, P. (2013, June). Understanding how farmers learn. Presented at
The Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics. Napier, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Blair, H., Corner-Thomas, R., Gray, D., Hickson, R., Kemp, P., Kenyon, P., Morris, S., Ridler, A., Sewell, A.Contributed to by: Sewell, A.
Martin, NP., Kenyon, PR., Hickson, RE., Kerslake, JI., & Morris, ST. (2013). Brief communication: Ewe live weight and body condition in mid-to late-pregnancy does not affect the maximum heat production capacity of its lamb at birth. In R. Sumner (Ed.)
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 73 (pp. 143 - 145). Hamilton, New Zealand: New Zealand Society of Animal Production 2013
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S.Read Abstract:

Sneddon, NW., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Hickson, RE., & Shalloo, L. (2013). Review of milk payment systems to identify the component value of lactose. In R. Sumner (Ed.)
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 73 (pp. 33 - 36). : New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read Abstract:

Law, NL., Hickson, RE., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Kenyon, P., & Morris, S. (2013). Efficiency of beef breeding cows that vary in live weight and milking potential. In R. Sumner (Ed.)
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 73 (pp. 11 - 16). : New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.Read Abstract:

Gronqvist, G., Hickson, R., Corner, R., Kenyon, P., & Stafford, K. (2013, February). Ewe/lamb behaviour and triplet survival. Presented at
8th International Sheep Veterinary Congress: Connecting Sheep and Science. Rotorua, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Corner-Thomas, R., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Stafford, K.Read Abstract:

Gronqvist, G., Hickson, R., Stafford, K., Corner, R., & Kenyon, P. (2013). Ewe/lamb behaviour and triplet survival. In
8th International Sheep Veterinary Congress: Handbook(pp. 90 - 90). , 8th International Sheep Veterinary Congress: Connecting Sheep and Science New Zealand: International Sheep Veterinary Congress
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Corner-Thomas, R., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Stafford, K.Read Abstract:

Creagh, FE., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Hickson, R., & Rogers, CW. (2012, July). Examination of New Zealand sport horse performance records and their suitability for the calculation of breeding values. Presented at
Second Joint 72nd New Zealand Society of Animal Production and 29th Biennial Australian Society of Animal Production Conference. Christchurch, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Rogers, C.Read Abstract:

Kenyon, P., Hickson, R., Hutton, PG., Morris, S., Stafford, K., & West, DM. (2012, July). Effect of twin-bearing ewe body condition score and late pregnancy nutrition on lamb performance. Presented at
Second Joint 72nd New Zealand Society of Animal Production and 29th Biennial Australian Society of Animal Production Conference. Christchurch, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S., Stafford, K.
Sneddon, NW., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Hickson, R., & Shalloo, L. (2012, July). Genetic parameters for lactose and its relationship with concentrations and ratios of other milk components. Presented at
Second Joint 72nd New Zealand Society of Animal Production and 29th Biennial Australian Society of Animal Production Conference. Christchurch, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read Abstract:

Hickson, R., Laven, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Kenyon, P., & Morris, ST. (2012, July). Postpartum anoestrous interval in first-lactation beef and dairy-beef crossbred cows. Presented at
Second Joint 72nd New Zealand Society of Animal Production and 29th Biennial Australian Society of Animal Production Conference. Christchurch, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Laven, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.
Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Blair, H., Harding, JE., Oliver, MH., Jaquiery, AL., . . . Burt, KG. (2012, July). The effect of liveweight and liveweight gain of ewes immediately post-weaning on the liveweight and survival of subsequent lambs. Presented at
Second Joint 72nd New Zealand Society of Animal Production and 29th Biennial Australian Society of Animal Production Conference. Christchurch, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Blair, H., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P.
Silva-Villacorta, D., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Blair, H., Hickson, R., & MacGibbon, AK. (2012, July). Productivity and financial characteristics of hers that produce milkfat with different concentration of unsaturated fatty acids using a stochastic farm model. Presented at
Second Joint 72nd New Zealand Society of Animal Production and 29th Biennial Australian Society of Animal Production Conference. Christchurch, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Blair, H., Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read Abstract:

Pickering, NK., Dodds, KG., Blair, H., Hickson, R., Johnson, PL., & McEwan, JC. (2012, July). Estimates of genetic parameters for flystrike in New Zealand Romney and Romney cross sheep. Presented at
Second Joint 72nd New Zealand Society of Animal Production and 29th Biennial Australian Society of Animal Production Conference. Christchurch, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Blair, H., Hickson, R.Read Abstract:

Creagh, FE., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Hickson, R., & Rogers, C. (2012). Examination of New Zealand sport horse performance records and their suitability for the calculation of breeding values. In R. Sumner (Ed.)
Proceedings of the 72nd New Zealand Society of Animal Production Conference. Vol. 72 (pp. 3 - 7). New Zealand: Second Joint 72nd New Zealand Society of Animal Production and 29th Biennial Australian Society of Animal Production Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Rogers, C.Read Abstract:

Sneddon, NW., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Hickson, R., & Shalloo, L. (2012). Genetic parameters for lactose and its relationship with concentrations and ratios of other milk components. In R. Sumner (Ed.)
Proceedings of the 72nd New Zealand Society of Animal Production Conference. Vol. 72 (pp. 76 - 80). New Zealand: Second Joint 72nd New Zealand Society of Animal Production and 29th Biennial Australian Society of Animal Production Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read Abstract:

Silva-Villacorta, D., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Blair, H., Hickson, R., & MacGibbon, AKH. (2012). Productivity and financial characteristics of herds that produce milkfat with different concentration of unsaturated fatty acids using a stochastic farm model. In R. Sumner (Ed.)
Proceedings of the 72nd New Zealand Society of Animal Production Conference. Vol. 72 (pp. 175 - 180). New Zealand: New Second Joint 72nd New Zealand Society of Animal Production and 29th Biennial Australian Society of Animal Production Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Blair, H., Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read Abstract:

Pickering, NK., Dodds, KG., Blair, H., Hickson, R., Johnson, PL., & McEwan, JC. (2012). Estimates of genetic parameters for flystrike in New Zealand Romney and Romney cross sheep. In R. Sumner (Ed.)
Proceedings of the 72nd New Zealand Society of Animal Production Conference. Vol. 72 (pp. 189 - 191). New Zealand: Second Joint 72nd New Zealand Society of Animal Production and 29th Biennial Australian Society of Animal Production Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Blair, H., Hickson, R.Read Abstract:

Hickson, R. (2012, June). The latest in beef cow reproduction. Presented at
2012 New Zealand Veterinary Association Conference: The Heart of Practice. Hamilton, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hickson, R.
Hickson, RE., Kenyon, PR., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Laven, RL., Fraser, KR., Balcomb, CC., . . . Morris, ST. (2012). The most efficient beef cow. In B. Hodgson, G. Dodunski, J. Chisnall, S. Marshall, A. Roe, K. Kelly, . . . A. Ridler (Eds.)
Proceedings of the Society of Sheep and Beef Cattle Veterinarians of the NZVA Annual Conference. Vol. 296 (pp. 4.22.1 - 4.22.7). New Zealand: Society of Sheep and Beef Cattle Veterinarians of the New Zealand Veterinary Association [NZVA] Annual Conference: The Heart of Practice
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Laven, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.Read Abstract:

Hickson, RE., Balcomb, CC., Fraser, KR., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Kenyon, PR., & Morris, ST. (2011, July). The effect of breed on the onset of puberty in heifers. Presented at
19th Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics. Perth, WA.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hickson, R.
Silva-Villacorta, D., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Blair, H., Hickson, R., Spelman, RJ., Melis, J., . . . Snell, RG. (2011). Effect of lactation stage and breed on the concentration of unsaturated fatty acids in milkfat of New Zealand dairy cattle. In R. Sumner (Ed.)
Proceedings of the 71st New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 71 (pp. 203 - 207). New Zealand: 71st New Zealand Society of Animal Production Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Blair, H., Hickson, R., Lopez-Villalobos, N.Read Abstract:

Hickson, RE., Balcomb, CC., Fraser, KR., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Kenyon, PR., & Morris, ST. (2011). The effect of breed on the onset of puberty in heifers.
Proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics. (pp. 51 - 54). Australia: 19th Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.Read Abstract:

Pickering, NK., Dodds, KG., Blair, H., Hickson, R., Johnson, PL., & McEwan, JC. (2010). Heritability of dags and its genetic relationship with fleece traits and live weights.
Proceedings of the 9th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. (pp. 1 - 4). : 9th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production [WCGALP]
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Blair, H., Hickson, R.Read Abstract:

Peterson, S., Jenkinson, C., Hickson, R., Morris, S., Blair, H., & Kenyon, P. (2010). Preliminary investigation of milk production in Angus heifers exposed to different planes of nutrition in utero.
Proceedings of the 70th New Zealand Society of Animal Production 2010. Vol. 70 (pp. 194 - 198). New Zealand: 70th New Zealand Society of Animal Production Annual Conference
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Blair, H., Hickson, R., Jenkinson, C., Kenyon, P., Morris, S., Peterson, S.Read Abstract:

Creagh, FE., Hickson, RE., & Rogers, CW. (2010). Preliminary examination of sport horse competition data for genetic evaluation.
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 70 (pp. 143 - 145). Hamilton, New Zealand: Annual Conference of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Hickson, R., Rogers, C.Read Abstract:

Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Blair, H., Harding, JE., Oliver, MH., Jaquiery, AL., . . . Burt, KG. (2009). Does feeding regimen between pregnancies affect the birth weight and survival of lambs?. In
Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease Vol. 1 (pp. S9 - S9). , 6th World Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Blair, H., Hickson, R., Kenyon, P.Read Abstract:

Hickson, RE., Kenyon, PR., Lopez-Villalobos, N., & Morris, ST. (2008, May). The influence of liveweight gain in early pregnancy on birth weight and dystocia in 2-year-old beef heifers. Presented at
The Society of Sheep and Beef Veterinarians of the New Zealand Veterinary Association, Annual Seminar 2008. Christchurch.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hickson, R.
Hickson, RE., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Kenyon, PR., & Morris, ST. (2008, June). 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. Presented at
Australian Society of Animal Production Biennial Conference. Brisbane.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hickson, R.
Hickson, RE., Kenyon, PR., Lopez-Villalobos, N., & Morris, ST. (2008). The influence of liveweight gain in early pregnancy on birth weight and dystocia in 2-year-old beef heifers.
Proceedings of the Society of Sheep and Beef Cattle Veterinarians of the New Zealand Veterinary Association, Annual Seminar 2008. (pp. 155 - 165). : The Society of Sheep and Beef Cattle Veterinarians of the New Zealand Veterinary Association, Annual Seminar 2008
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.Read Abstract:

van Reenen, EH., Kenyon, PR., Sherlock, RG., Hickson, RE., & Morris, ST.Liveweight and body condition of single - and twin - bearing Merino ewes.
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Vol. 68 (pp. 67 - 68). : New Zealand Society of Animal Production
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Morris, S.Read Abstract:

Hickson, RE., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Kenyon, PR., & Morris, ST.(2008, June). 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.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL AGRICULTURE. 48
(6-7)(pp. 935 - 939). 0816-1089.
[Conference]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.Read Online:

Hickson, RE., Morris, ST., Kenyon, PR., & Lopez-Villalobos, N. (2007).
Effect of maternal liveweight gain in early pregnancy on birth weight and conformation of calves born to 2-year-old beef heifers. Poster session presented at the meeting of Northern Beef Research Update Conference
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Hickson, R.
Hickson, RE., Morris, ST., Kenyon, PR., & Lopez-Villalobos, N. (2007). Effect of maternal liveweight gain in early pregnancy on birth weight and conformation of calves born to 2-year-old beef heifers. In
Proceedings of the Northern Beef Research Update Conference(pp. 137 - 137). , Northern Beef Research Update Conference Australia: North Australia Beef Research Council
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.Read Abstract:

Hickson, RE., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Kenyon, PR., & Morris, ST. (2007, June). The effect of maternal liveweight gain of 15-month-old beef heifers on foetal weight. Presented at
New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Wanaka.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hickson, R.
Hickson, RE., Morris, ST., Kenyon, PR., & Lopez-Villalobos, N. (2007). Effect of liveweight change of 15-month-old heifers in early pregnancy on fetal weight. In
EARLY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Vol. 83 (pp. S86 - S87). : ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.
Hickson, RE., Morris, ST., Kenyon, PR., & Lopez Villalobos, N. (2007).
Effect of liveweight change of 15-month-old heifers in early pregnancy on fetal weight. Poster session presented at the meeting of 5th International Congress on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease. Perth, WA
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.
Hickson, RE. (2007, June). Dystocia in beef heifers: Maternal liveweight gain in early pregnancy. Presented at
New Zealand Highland Cattle Society 2007 Conference and AGM. Palmerston North, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hickson, R.
Hickson, RE., Morris, ST., Kenyon, PR., & Lopez-Villalobos, N. (2007). Effect of maternal liveweight gain in early pregnancy on birth weight and conformation of calves born to 2-year-old beef heifers. In
Proceedings of the Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians of the New Zealand Veterinary Association Conference(pp. 216 - 216). , New Zealand Veterinary Association Conference 2007 New Zealand: VetLearn
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.Read Abstract:

Hickson, RE., Morris, ST., Kenyon, PR., & Lopez Villalobos, N. (2007).
Effect of maternal liveweight gain in early pregnancy on birth weight and conformation of calves born to 2-year-old beef heifers. Poster session presented at the meeting of Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians of the New Zealand Veterinary Association Conference. Christchurch, NZ
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.
Hickson, RE., Lopez Villalobos, N., Kenyon, PR., & Morris, ST. (2007). The effect of maternal liveweight gain of 15-month-old beef heifers on foetal weight. In DG. Elvidge (Ed.)
Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production 67th Conference. (pp. 117 - 120).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Hickson, R., Kenyon, P., Lopez-Villalobos, N., Morris, S.
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