Scientific journals

Ayres JF, Blumenthal MJ, O’Conner JW, Lane LA, Nicol HI (2006) Birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) and greater lotus (Lotus uliginosus) in perennial pastures in eastern Australia. 1. The effects of grazing management on persistence. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 46, 503-519.

Ayres JF, Blumenthal MJ, O’Conner JW, Lane LA (2006) Birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) and greater lotus (Lotus uliginosus) in perennial pastures in eastern Australia. 2. The effects of grazing management on persistence. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 46, 521-534.

Toohey ES, Hopkins DL, McLeod BM, Nielsen SG, (2006), Quantifying the rate of pH and temperature decline in lamb carcasses at three abattoirs in New South Wales. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 46, 875-878.

Ayres JF, Kelman WM, McCorkell BE, Lane LA (2007) Characteristics of greater lotus (Lotus uliginosus Schkuhr) populations grown under low latitude conditions in eastern Australia. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 47, 17-24.

Ayres JF, Woodfield DR, Caradus JR, Lane LA, Murison RD (2007) Grasslands Trophy – a new white clover (Trifolium repens L.) cultivar with tolerance of summer moisture-stress. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 47, 110-115.

Ayres JF, Kelman WM, Lane LA, McCorkell BE (2007) Regeneration characteristics of birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus L.) under low latitude environments in eastern Australia. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 47, 833-843.

Ayres JF, Kelman WM, Wiedemann SG, Lane LA, McCorkell BE (2007) Developing birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus L.) varieties for permanent pasture applications in low latitude regions of eastern Australia. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 47 (in press).

Harris CA, Clark SG, Reed KFM, Nie Z, Smith KF (2007) Improvement of tall fescue and cocksfoot for marginal environments in southern Australia. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 47 (in press)

Conference and workshop proceedings

Murison RD, Ayres JF, Lane LA, Woodfield DR (2006) Statistical methods to address spatial variation in pasture evaluation trials. In ‘Advances in Pasture Plant Breeding ‘ - Papers from the Thirteenth Australasian Plant Breeding Conference, 18-21 April 2006, Christchurch, New Zealand (Ed. CF Mercer) pp 49-53. (New Zealand Grassland Association: Dunedin, New Zealand).

Jahufer MZZ, Woodfield DR, Ford JL, Widdup KH, Ayres JF, Lane LA (2006) Evaluation of white clover breeding lines in the Australasian region. In ‘Advances in Pasture Plant Breeding’ - Thirteenth Australasian Plant Breeding Conference,18-21 April 2006, Christchurch, New Zealand (Ed. CF Mercer) pp 49-53. (New Zealand Grassland Association: Dunedin, New Zealand).

McWhirter L, Lowien J, Grech C, McLaren DA, Sindel BM (2006) Regional best practice management of Chilean Needle Grass (Nassella neesiana) – New South Wales preliminary trial results. NSW Grasslands Conference 2006

McLeod B (2006) Key markets for Australian sheepmeat. In “Sheepmeat Production and Marketing 420/520” (School of Rural Science and Agriculture, University of New England, 2006). pp 2.1 - 2.7

McLeod B (2006) Live assessment of lambs and sheep for sale. In “Sheepmeat Production and Marketing 420/520” (School of Rural Science and Agriculture, University of New England, 2006). pp 19.1 - 19.5

McLeod B (2006) Lamb and sheep skins. In “Sheepmeat Production and Marketing 420/520” (School of Rural Science and Agriculture, University of New England, 2006). pp 25.1 - 25.5

McLeod BM, White AK (2006) ‘View of the New Zealand lamb industry from a producer study tour in 2006’, proceedings from the NSW Department of Primary Industries annual sheep conference, Orange, 2006.

McLeod BM, White AK, O’Halloran WJ, Nielsen SG (2007) Predicting the boning room value of lamb carcases from selected indicator cuts. Proceedings of International Congress of Meat Science and Technology, 53, (in press).

McLeod BM, White AK, O’Halloran WJ, Nielsen SG (2007) Selection for eye muscle depth will improve lamb boning room profitability. Proceedings of Association for the Advancement of Animal Breeding and Genetics, 17, (in press).

White AK, McLeod BM, Richards JS, O’Halloran WJ, Atkins KD (2007). The effect of eye muscle depth breeding values on lamb dressing percentage. Proceedings of International Congress of Meat Science and Technology, 53, (in press).

Technical reports

Harris C, Clark S, Moore G (2006) Perennial grass improvement for low-medium rainfall environments: project protocols. [Online] Available: http//ww1.crcsalinity.com

Shands C (2007) Wean More Lambs Module 10, Making More from Sheep - MLA/AWI joint initiative

Feature articles

Ayres JF (2006) Lotus in perennial pastures in eastern Australia. Grassland Society of NSW Newsletter 21 (3): 13-16.

Lowien J (2006) Graze oats for rust and yields. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 31 March 2006

Lowien J (2006) Sowing pastures for profit. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 28 April 2006

Lowien J (2006) Groundcover key to success. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 4 August 2006

Lowien J (2006) Summer feed to rest pastures. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 15 September 2006

Lowien J (2006) Climate change workshop. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 13 October 2006

Lowien J (2007) Options for winter crops limited. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 9 February 2007

Lowien J (2007) Manage grazing crops for yield. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 1 June 2007

Shands C (2006) Wools brighter prospects in 2006. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express.24 February 2006

Shands C (2006) Rev up those rams. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 3 March 2006

Shands C (2006) Cowra Bale Feeder. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 17 March 2006

Shands C (2006) Joining to maintain flock structure. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 7 April 2006

Shands C (2006) Integrated pest management – sheep. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 14 April 2006

Shands C (2006) Feed budgeting. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 5 May 2006

Shands CM (2006) Choosing the right supplements About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 26 May 2006

Shands C (2006) Feeding weaners – how much? About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 2 June 2006

Shands C (2006) Rural crime prevention of farm. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 9 June 2006

Shands C (2006) Adding calcium to drought rations. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 16 June 2006

Shands C (2006) QPlu$ prove it can be done. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 23 June 2006

Shands C (2006) How sheep get bodylice. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 7 July 2006

Shands C (2006) How to find lice. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 14 July 2006

Shands C (2006) Lice control. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 21 July 2006

Shands C (2006) The lead up to lambing. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 11 August 2006

Shands C (2006) Sheep NLIS. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 11 & 18 August 2006

Shands C (2006) How vaccination works. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 22 September 2006

Shands C (2006) Lamb management to weaning. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 29 September 2006

Shands C (2006) Increased risk of dry season for east NSW. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 17 November 2006.

Shands C (2006) Rain, rain, rain. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 24 November 2006

Shands C (2006) On-farm water audit. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 1 December 2006

Shands C (2006) Hydatid disease. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 8 December 2006

Shands C (2006) Avoid Qfever. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 15 December 2006

Shands C (2006) 2006 a fortunate year. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 22 December 2006

Shands C (2007) NLIS tag those lambs. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 16 February 2007

Shands C (2007) Manage the ram flock. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 23 February 2007

Shands C (2007) Cash in this joining. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 9 March 2007

Shands C (2007) Managing pastures for clean water. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 16 March 2007

Shands C (2007) Managing pastures for groundcover. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 30 March 2007

Shands C (2007) Managing pastures to reduce soil erosion. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 6 April 2007

Shands C (2007) It’s joining time again. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express.13 April 2007

Shands C (2007) Muesling alternatives roll out. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express.20 April 2007

Shands C (2007) Feed cost calculator. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 27 April 2007

Shands C (2007) Feed budgets. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 27 April 2007

Shands C (2007) Make every grain count. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 11 May 2007-06-08

Shands C (2007) Diazinon phase-out starts. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 18 May 2007

Shands C (2007) Using lime when feeding. About Agriculture column for Glen Innes Examiner, Tenterfield Star, and Guyra Express. 25 May 2007

NSW DPI Publications

Lowien J, McGufficke B (2007) Increasing profitability with ground cover. Agriculture Today February 2007.

Lowien J, Rose I, McCaffery D, McGufficke B (2006) Soybeans: inland northern NSW planting guide 2006-2007 (Primefact 103)

Toohey ES, Hopkins DL, McLeod BM, Nielsen SG (2006) Quantifying the rate of pH and temperature decline in lamb carcasses - In abattoirs across NSW and Victoria Final Report for Sheep CRC, pp. 1-11. NSW Department of Primary Industries (Report, 12/05/2006).