SummaryThe distribution of the R-r-i blood group system was studied in eight breeds of Australian sheep. The recessive i gene was found to be absent from Merinos and, consequently, the i phenotype was absent in Merino crosses. Distribution of the groups in Dorset Horns and Ryelands was ...
Sir Joseph Banks, then president of the Royal Society, was also interested in the intro duction of breeds of sheep into Australia, and received fleeces from Macarthur which were reported upon by H. Laycock. Banks, in fact, had many dealings^with Capt. Macarthur concerning sheep and wool ...
Neuroaxonal dystrophy (NAD) is a morphological abnormality in man and animals that is characterized by the occurrence of numerous axonal swellings (spheroids) in the nervous system. NAD has been described in Suffolk lambs in the USA, Merino lambs in Australia and several breeds of sheep in New...
As passionate sheep breeders, we’re always looking for new breeds to bring to the mix. Australian Whites, also known as Aussie Whites, are a relatively new breed to New Zealand, and one that is now grazing the pastures of the Majestic Sheep Breeders farm. Known for being a very low mai...
You might be familiar with several of these dog breeds from Australia, but there may be a few on this list you’ve never heard of before...
THE VOLUNTARY INTAKE, DIGESTIBILITY AND RETENTION TIME BY CATTLE AND SHEEP OF STEM AND LEAF FRACTIONS OF A TROPICAL LEGUME (LABLAB-PURPUREUS) HENDRICKSEN, REPOPPI, DPMINSON, DJ 389-398 A COMPARISON OF BREEDS AND THEIR CROSSES FOR BEEF-PRODUCTION .1. BIRTH AND WEANING TRAITS MORGAN, JHL...
The design of the Information Nucleus has been described fully by van der Werf et al. (2010), including the procedure used to select the sires for AI mating with the flocks' base ewes. Sires were selected from a range of breeds used in the Australian sheep industry (Merino, maternal and...
he would have another to fall back on. After many years of working almost all breeds of sheep dogs including old fashioned farm collies, Border Collies and Kelpies, Cook said, “For our purpose, the small blue and white Australian Shepherd, often with a so-called “glass eye”, became the...
Both the Beagle and Australian Shepherd are energetic breeds. The Australian Shepherd Beagle Mix is expected to have those traits as well. This means you need to invest time in lots of training and exercise for your dog.Chihuahua Australian Shepherd Mix = ChiaussieThe...
There is no such thing as ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to the physical appearance of this fantastic breed. Australian Labradoodles come in three sizes, just like a poodle’s range. One of the popular poodle breeds that comes in three sizes as well is the adorable Sheepadoodle. ...