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Contacts for Department of Agricultural Sciences Faculty of Agriculture & Life Sciences PO Box 85084 Lincoln University Lincoln 7647 New Zealand Phone: +64 3 423 0660 Website: www.lincoln.ac.nz Dean Professor Bruce McKenzie Email: [email protected] Head of Department Professor Grant Edwards Email: [email protected] Department Secretary TBA Email:
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Introduction to the Faculty of Agriculture & Life Sciences The Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Lincoln University provides knowledge and expertise to lead New Zealand into a dynamic, innovative and sustainable future in a wide range of disciplines related to Agriculture, Food and the Environment. It is a multidisciplinary research and teaching Faculty with 16 Professors and 144 staff. The Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences provides expertise throughout the ‘farm to fork’ value chain. The Faculty is a centre of excellence for postgraduate education. It provides a continuum of postgraduate programmes from the fundamental areas of science through to the applied in disciplines relating to soils, the environment and its management, plants, animals, viticulture and oenology, food, farm management and ecology. The Faculty also provides undergraduate degrees in: Agricultural Science, Viticulture & Oenology, Science (which includes a number of majors), and Diplomas in Agriculture, Horticulture and Agricultural and Horticultural Management Most importantly, there are wide ranging employment opportunities for the Faculty’s graduates who are sought after by innovative and progressive organisations in New Zealand and worldwide. The Faculty has excellent collaborations with the agriculture and horticulture industries and research in these areas is directed towards solving industry problems. Collaboration is also very strong with government-funded research organisations that are based in Lincoln or elsewhere in New Zealand. Notably, the Faculty is an integral part of the Marlborough
Wine Research Centre, a new initiative to provide leading research to this important industry. This is only one of many examples of our credibility with industry partners: meeting expectations and solving problems in a modern society. The Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences also has extensive links to a wide range of international research organisations. The Faculty has access to excellent facilities, including well-equipped laboratories, controlled environment rooms, animal laboratories, a winery, advanced analytical instruments and computing facilities. The Faculty’s field facilities incorporate a wide range of production systems including arable cropping and pastures (three research farms totalling 430 ha), a vineyard, horticultural research area, lysimeters, access to a ‘best practice’ commercial dairy farm and a new purpose-built research dairy farm. The Faculty also has access to a wide range of livestock including sheep, beef and dairy cattle, and deer. There are four departments in the Faculty:
Agricultural Sciences
Ecology
Soil and Physical Sciences
Wine, Food and Molecular Biosciences The Faculty is research led and has a number of specific research centres, including the:
Centre for Soil and Environmental Quality
Centre for Viticulture and Oenology
Centre for Advanced Computational Solutions
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Introduction to the Department of Agricultural Sciences The Department of Agricultural Sciences is responsible for teaching and research in the plant and animal sciences and in crop and livestock production. The teaching and research brings a strategic and applied focus to the technologies which are of particular relevance to New Zealand’s low-cost export-oriented land-based industries. The department comprises 23 academic and 30 support staff. It has major responsibilities for teaching in the flagship land-based programmes, especially the Bachelors degrees in Agricultural Science, in Science (Animal Science and Plant Science) and in Commerce (Agricultural) and in the Diploma in Farm Management. The department has a very active commitment to research through postgraduate programmes and contracted research. Masters programmes (Masters of Agricultural Science and Applied Science) are generally of two years duration and include taught and research components or, in the case of honours graduates, may be entirely research based. PhD programmes are entirely research based, though students may be required to undertake specified preparative study.
The discipline areas of study are listed on page 4 but prospective candidates are encouraged to study and contribute within one of several theme based programmes of work for which the department receives external funding from MAF Sustainable Farming Funds, DairyNZ, Ministry for Business, Innovation and Environment, Beef and Lamb and many commercial partners. The programmes include the agronomy of dryland pastures and arable crops, including biomass to energy programmes. Dairy industry programmes focus on; optimisation of forage production (including brassicas) and utilisation in irrigated pastoral systems, and reducing the environmental impact of dairy farming. Nutritional studies include the optimisation of forage utilisation and mitigation of environmental problems and molecular approaches to rumen microbiology to understand problems of lameness and liver abcessation. Sheep studies include; grazing nutrition, immunology of the host-nematode parasite relationship; novel approaches to reduce chemical anthelmintic usage; molecular genetic approaches to improve disease control in flocks (e.g. nematode parasitism and footrot). Work with red deer (Cervus elaphus) is focussed on the physiology of seasonal reproduction. Modelling approaches are used at the levels of farm systems and plant and animal physiology. The postgraduate school generally numbers 38 students, is vibrant and active. Academic and support staff have a strong commitment to the best quality educational experience for New Zealand and international students as they research real-world problems.
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Research and Teaching Strengths within the Faculty include:
Agricultural Sciences
• Animal production: dairy, sheep, beef and deer
• Plant production: crops, pasture and horticulture
• Animal genetics
• Animal health
• Nutrition; animal and plant
• Physiology; animal and crop
• Agronomy
• Animal products
• Animal welfare
• Grazing ecology
• Parasitology and immunology
• Reproductive physiology
Rumen function
Soil and Physical Sciences
• Agricultural greenhouse gas science, measurement, mitigation and modelling
• Antarctic soils
• Environmental biochemistry
• Nitrate leaching and mitigation
• Remediation of contaminated soils
• Rhizosphere process science
• Soil and environmental physics
• Soil biology, biochemistry and molecular biology
• Soil fertility and nutrient management
• Soil geomorphology, quaternary geology and soil-landscape modelling
• Soil micro-morphology
• Soil nutrient cycling and management
• Stable isotope methodologies
• Sustainable land management
• Trace elements in soils
Ecology
• Agro-ecology and organics
• Bio-control and bio-protection
• Biodiversity
• Conservation, wildlife and invasion biology
• Ecology
• Ecology and Maori
• Ecotoxocology
• Entomology
• Evolutionary biology
• Fungal genetics
• Integrated pest management
• Invertebrate taxonomy
• Molecular, spatial and behavioural ecology
• Molecular systematics
• Plant pathology
• Vertebrate pest management
Wine, Food and Molecular Biosciences
• Animal models for human health
• Biochemistry and cell biology
• Biotechnology
• Computer modelling
• Food biochemistry
• Immunology
• Microbiology
• Molecular biology
• Plant biology
• Systems biology
• Toxicology
• Wine science
• Viticulture
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Mitchell Andrews
Associate Professor in Plant Science BSc (Hons) (Bot. Univ Dundee), PhD (Dundee), MBA (Sunderland) Ext: 30692 Field Service Centre 102 [email protected] Editor of Annals of Applied Biology (Wiley-Blackwell Publishing). Member of: Association of Applied Biologists (AAB).
Teaching Plant Science; Crop Science; Experimentation; Plant Cell Physiology; Agronomy; Plant and Crop Physiology; Field Experimentation. Research
Nitrogen assimilation in plants
Plant environmental physiology Selected publications
Andrews M., Ardley J.K., Liu W.Y.Y., James T.K., Ridgway H.J., James E.K. and Sprent J.I. 2014. Similar strains of Burkholderia sp. nodulate the South African invasive legume Dipogon lignosus in New Zealand and Australian soils. Proceedings of the 17th Australian Nitrogen Fixation Conference: 96-97.
Liu W.Y.Y., Ridgway H.J., James T.K., James E.K., Chen W-M., Sprent J.I., Young J.P.W. and Andrews M. 2014. Burkholderia sp. induces functional nodules on the South African invasive legume Dipogon lignosus (Phaseoleae) in New Zealand soils. Microbial Ecology 68: 542-555.
Tan H.W., Heenan P.B., De Meyer S.E., Willems A. and Andrews M. 2014. Diverse novel mesorhizobia nodulate New Zealand endemic Sophora species. Systematic and Applied Microbiology: doi: 10.1016/j.syapm.2014.11.003.
Andrews M. and Lea P.J. 2013. Our nitrogen ‘footprint’: the need for increased crop nitrogen use efficiency. Annals of Applied Biology 163: 165-169.
Andrews M., Raven J.A. and Lea P.J. 2013. Do plants need nitrate? The mechanisms by which nitrogen form affects plants. Annals of Applied Biology 163: 174-199.
Tan H.W., Heenan P.B., Ridgway H.J. and Andrews M. (2013) The New Zealand alpine endemic Montigena novae-zelandiae (Fabaceae) shares rhizobial symbionts with Carmichaelia and Clianthus. New Zealand Journal of Botany 52: 297-307.
Tan H.W., Weir B.S., Carter N., Heenan P.B., Ridgway H.J., James E.K., Sprent J.I., Young J.P.W., Andrews M. 2012. Rhizobia with 16S rRNA and nifH similar to Mesorhizobium huakuii but novel recA, gln11, nodA and nodC are symbionts of New Zealand Carmichaelinae. PLoS ONE 7: (10):e47677.
Andrews M., James E.K., Sprent J.I., Boddey R.M., Gross E., dos Reis F.B. 2011. Nitrogen fixation in legumes and actinorhizal plants in natural ecosystems: values obtained using 15N natural abundance. Plant, Ecology & Diversity 4: 131-140.
Raven J.A. and Andrews M. 2010. Evolution of tree nutrition. Tree Physiology 30: 1050-1071.
Cummings S.P., Gyaneshwar P., Vinuesa P., Farrugia F.T., Andrews M., Humphry D., Elliot G.N., Nelson A., Orr C., Pettitt D., Shah G.R., Santos S.R., Krishnan H.B., Odee D., Moreira, F.M.S., Sprent J.I., Young J.P.W. and James E.K. 2009. Nodulation of Sesbania species by Rhizobium (Agrobacterium) strain IRBG 74 and other rhizobia. Environmental Microbiology 11: 2510-2525.
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Graham Barrell
Associate Professor in Animal Physiology BSc, DipSc, PhD (Massey) Ext: 30655 John Burton Building 015a [email protected] Member of: New Zealand Society of Endocrinology; Physiological Society of New Zealand; New Zealand Society of Animal Production; New Zealand Veterinary Association (Deer Branch); Royal Society of New Zealand (Canterbury Branch).
Teaching Animal physiology, especially reproduction and animal welfare, to undergraduate classes. Mammalian reproduction and endocrinology at graduate level. Research
Mammalian reproduction
Endocrinology
Neurodegeneration
Ecology of Antarctic megafauna
Deer lactation and antler biology In particular:
The role of C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) – a collaboration with the Christchurch School of Medicine. This work focuses on the role of CNP in brain function, its potential as a marker of fetal distress during pregnancy and as a marker of skeletal growth disorders in children.
The sheep model of Batten disease – a neurodegenerative disorder.
Controlling reproduction in specialised sheep management systems.
The nutritional and foraging strategies of Weddell seals in the Ross Sea, Antarctica.
The biology of lactation in red deer hinds and the hardening process in bones and antlers.
Selected Publications Eisert R, Oftedal O, Barrell G K. (2013). Milk composition in the
Weddell seal Leptonychotes weddellii: evidence for a functional role of milk carbohydrates in pinnipeds. Physiology and Biochemical Zoology 86: 159-175.
Barrell G K, Wellby M P, Ridgway M J, Asher G W, Archer J A. (2012). Pre-weaning growth of red deer calves is not determined by ability of hinds to produce milk. Animal Production Science 52: 507-515.
McNeill, B A, Barrell, G K, Wooding, F B P, Prickett, T C, Espiner, E A (2011). The trophoblast binucleate cell is the source of maternal circulating C-type natriuretic peptide during ovine pregnancy. Placenta 32: 645-650.
Prickett, T C, Ryan, J F, Wellby, M P, Barrell, G K, Yandle, T G, Richards, A M, Espiner, E A. (2010). Effect of nutrition on plasma C-type natriuretic peptide forms in adult sheep: evidence for enhanced C-type natriuretic peptide degradation during caloric restriction. Metabolism Clinical and Experimental 59: 796-801.
Barrell, G K, Archer, J A, Wellby, M, Ridgway, M J & Evans, M J. (2009). Bovine somatotrophin stimulates milk production in red deer hinds. Animal Production Science 49: 619-623.
McNeill, B A, Barrell, G K, Wellby, M, Prickett, T C R, Yandle, T G & Espiner, E A. (2009). C-type natriuretic peptide forms in pregnancy: maternal plasma profiles during ovine gestation correlate with placental and fetal maturation. Endocrinology 150: 4777-4783.
Barrell, G K. (2007). Immunological influences on reproductive neuroendocrinology. In: Juengel, J.L., Murray, J.F., Smith, M.F. (eds). Reproduction in Domestic Ruminants VI, Nottingham University Press, Nottingham. 109-122.
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Alistair Black
Lecturer in Plant Science BAgrSc(Hon), PhD (Lincoln) Ext: 30694 Field Service Centre 108 [email protected] Member of: New Zealand Grassland Association
Teaching PLSC 024- Plant Husbandry PLSC 074- Pasture Management PLSC 204- Plant Production Systems PLSC 321- Pasture Agronomy PLSC 610- Pasture Ecosystems Post-graduate supervision Research My current research is about improving high country and dryland pastures. Specifically, lupin forage value, sub-soil liming, pasture water use, legume rhizobia, grass-legume interactions, and annual forage crops. For more information see: http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/research-themes/DPR/Dryland-Pasture-Research/ Selected publications
Andreucci, M, Moot, D, Black, AD. (2014) Quantifying growth and development of bulb turnips. European Journal of Agronomy 55: 1-11.
Nori, H, Moot, D, Black, AD. (2013) Thermal time requirements for germination of four annual clover species. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research (published online).
Finn J. et al. (2013) Ecosystem function enhanced by combining four functional types of plant species in intensively managed grassland mixtures: a 3-year continental-scale field experiment. Journal of Applied Ecology 50: 365-375.
Piotrowska, K, Connolly, J, Finn, J, Black, AD, Bolger, T. (2013) Evenness and plant species identity affect earthworm diversity and community structure in grassland soils. Soil Biology and Biochemistry 57: 713-719.
Rohrle, F, Moloney, A, Black, AD, Osorio M, Sweeney T, Schmidt O, Monahan F. (2013) Tocopherol stereoisomers in beef as an indicator of vitamin E supplementation in cattle diets. Food Chemistry 124: 935-940.
Lejeune, A, Monahan, FJ, Moloney, AP, Earley B, Black, A, Campion, D.P., Englishby T, Reilly P, O'Doherty J, Sweeney T. (2010) Peripheral and gastrointestinal immune systems of healthy cattle raised outdoors at pasture or indoors on a concentrate-based ration. BMC Veterinary Research 6: 19-28.
Tunney, H, Kirwan, L, Fu, W, Culleton, N, Black, AD. (2010) Long-term phosphorus grassland experiment for beef production - impacts on soil phosphorus levels and liveweight gains. Soil Use and Management 26: 237-244.
Black, AD, Laidlaw, AS, Moot, D.J and O'Kiely, P. (2009) Comparative growth and management of white and red clovers. Irish Journal of Agricultural and Food Research 48: 30-50.
Connolly, J, Finn, J, Black, AD, Kirwan, L, Brophy, C, Luscher, A. Effects of multi-species swards on dry matter production and the incidence of unsown species at three Irish sites. Irish Journal of Agricultural and Food Research 48: 243-260.
Connolly, J, Finn, J, Black, A D, Kirwan, L, Brophy, C and Luscher, A. (2010) Effects of multi-species swards on dry matter production and the incidence of unsown species at three Irish sites. Irish Journal of Agricultural and Food Research 48: 243-260.
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Racheal Bryant
Lecturer in Animal Science BApplSc, Hons (Massey), PhD Animal Science (Lincoln) Ext: 30656 John Burton Building 014 [email protected] Member of: NZ Grassland Association
Teaching Plant Husbandry; Plant Production Systems; Pasture Management. Research
Role of endophyte and high sugar grasses on pasture ecology.
Grazing preference.
Nitrogen use efficiency in dairy pastures. Selected Publications
Bryant, R H, Dalley, D E, Gibbs, J, Edwards, G. (2013) Effect of grazing management on herbage protein concentration, milk production and nitrogen excretion of dairy cows in mid lactation. Grass and Forage Science (doi: 10.1111/gfs. 12088
Bryant, R H, Gregorini, P, Edwards, GR.(2013) Effects of N fertilisation, leaf appearance and time of day on N fractionation and chemical composition of Lolium perenne cultivars in spring. Animal Feed Science and Technology. 173:210-219.
Totty, V, Greenwood, S, Bryant, R H, Edwards, G. (2013) Nitrogen partitioning and milk production of dairy cows grazing simple and diverse pastures. Journal of Dairy Science 96: 141-149.
Bryant, R H, Cameron, N E, Edwards, G. (2012) Response of black beetle and red-headed pasture cockchafer larvae to loline alkaloids in meadow fescue roots. New Zealand Plant Protection Society 63: 219-223.
Bryant, R H, Walpot, V, Dalley, D E, Gibbs, J S, Edwards, G. (2010) Manipulating dietary N in perennial ryegrass pastures to reduce N losses in dairy cows in spring. Proceedings of the 4th Australasian Dairy Science Symposium, 31 August - 2 September, Lincoln University. 97-100.
Nicol, A M, Bryant, R H, Ridgway, M J, Edwards, G. (2010) Liveweight gain per head and per ha throughout the year of lambs grazing conventional pastures and those that switch from grass to clover. Proceedings of the New Zealand Grassland Association: 15/11/2010 - 18/11/2010; Lincoln University. 211-215
Rugoho, I, Gibbs, J S J, Bryant, R H, Edwards G. (2010) Intake and feeding behaviour of dairy cows grazing kale and grass at low and high allowances during winter. Proceedings of the 4th Australasian Dairy Science. Symposium: 31/08/2010 - 02/09/2010; Lincoln University. 317-320.
Bryant, R H, Parsons, A J, Rasmussen, S and Edwards, G. (2009) Pasture production and botanical composition of high sugar and control ryegrasses with or without endophyte under irrigation in Canterbury. Proceedings of the New Zealand Grassland Association 71: 177-185.
Bryant, R H, Nicol, A M, Wilson, F, and Sedcole, J R. (2008) Between-cultivar variability in breaking force of components of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne). Grass and Forage Science 63: 350-359.
Edwards, G, Parsons, A J and Bryant, R H. (2008) Manipulating preference to improve animal performance. Australian Journal Experimental Agriculture 48: 773-779.
Bryant, R H. (2002) Development of measurement techniques for use in a nutritive value index for ryegrass breeding. PhD Thesis, Lincoln University.
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Craig Bunt
Senior Lecturer in Animal Science BPharm(Hons), PhD (Otago) Ext: 30657 John Burton Building 019 [email protected] Consumer & Diversified Products Committee of the Controlled Release Society; Controlled Release Society; Past President New Zealand Local Chapter of the Controlled Release Society
Teaching Animal Science (Yr 1 and Yr 3), Food Microbiology (Yr 3) and Biological Control (Yr 3) Research
Pharmaceutical formulations
Controlled release especially micro/nano encapsulation
Implants/inserts
Biomaterials Selected Publications
Stelting, S, Burns, R, Sunna, A, and Bunt, C. Survival in sterile soil and atrazine degradation of Pseudomonas sp. strain ADP immobilized on zeolite. Bioremediation Journal, accepted
Yao, Y, Bunt, C, Cornish, J, Quek, S-W and Wen, J. Preparation, optimization and characterization of bovine lactoferrin loaded liposomes and solid lipid particles modified by hydrophilic polymers using factorial design. Chemical Biology & Drug Design, doi:10.1111/cbdd.12269
Kumar, H, Wen, J, Shaw, J, Cornish, J and Bunt C. Physiochemical Characterization of barley β-glucan as an excipient for oral drug delivery.” Current Drug Delivery, 10(6) (2013) 713-721. doi:10.2174/15672018113109990043
Jin, Y, Li, D, Chan, G, Bunt, C and Wen, J. Deformable liposomes by reverse-phase evaporation method for an enhanced skin delivery of (+)-catechin. Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, doi:10.3109/03639045.2012.756512
Yao, Y, Bunt, C, Cornish, J, Quek, S-W and Wen J. (2013) Improved RP-HPLC method for determination of bovine lactoferrin and its proteolytic degradation in simulated gastrointestinal fluids. Biomedical Chromatography, 27(2) 197-202. doi:10.1002/bmc.2771
Yao, Y, Bunt, C, Cornish, J, Quek, S-W and Wen, J. (2012) Oral delivery of lactoferrin: A Review. International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics, 31 1-10. doi: 10.1007/s10989-012-9326-8.
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Anthony C. (Tony) Bywater
Professor of Agricultural Systems BScHons(Agric) (Reading), PhD (Nottingham) Ext: 30658 John Burton Building 06 [email protected] Research Economist, AERU, Lincoln College, NZ; 1977-78; Assist. and Assoc. Prof., Dept of Animal Science, UC, Davis, USA; 1978-84; Snr Agric. Economist, MAF Econ. Div, Ruakura ARC, NZ; 1985-87; Prof. of Farm Management and HoD of Farm & Hort. Mgt, Lincoln Univ., NZ: 1987-95; Acad. Programme Dir. for Science & Primary Production, Lincoln Univ., NZ; 1995-97; Dir., Animal & Food Sciences Div., Lincoln University, NZ; 1998-2004. Member of: NZ Inst. Primary Industry Mgt; NZ Soc. of Animal Production; NZ Grasslands Association
Teaching Animal Science (Yr 1 degree); Primary Industry Systems (Yr 1 degree); Sheep Productions Systems (final year degree); Information and Decision Systems (postgraduate); and Systems Modelling (postgraduate). Research Farming systems:
Feed supply systems and risk management in dryland sheep and beef systems.
Effects of alternative dairy production systems on productivity and nitrogen dynamics.
Systems analysis and modelling:
Simulation of alternative sheep and beef farm systems
Modelling dairy production. Remote monitoring and control systems for productivity, health and welfare, and environmental management on sheep and beef, and dairy farms. Selected Publications
Gicheha, M G, Edwards, G R, Bell, S T, Burtt, E S, Bywater, A C. (2012). Modelling alternative dryland sheep systems. AERU Research Report 330.
Bywater, A C, Logan, C M, Edwards, G. Sedcole, J R. (2011). Pasture growth and quality, and lamb growth rates in high stocking rate dryland sheep farming systems. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production: 29/06/2011 - 01/07/2011; Invercargill. 103-108.
Bywater, A C, Logan, C M, Edwards, G. (2011). Flexibility and climate risk management in high stocking rate dryland sheep farming systems. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production: 29/06/2011 - 01/07/2011; Invercargill. 96-102.
Bennett, M R, Pangborn, M C, Bywater, A C. (2010). Perceptions of sustainability of farmers with dairy support land. Proceedings of the 4th Australasian Dairy Science Symposium. 107-111.
Bloomberg, M, Bywater, A C. (2007). Modelling the effect of shade on heat stress in New Zealand dairy cows using two published models. Proceedings of the International Congress on Modelling and Simulation 10-13 December, University of Canterbury, Christchurch 420-426.
Thomas, C W, Bywater, A C, Miller, S P. (2007). Evaluation of a practical weaning weight index for extensively-grazed beef cows. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production; 20-22 June; Lake Wanaka Centre, Wanaka. p.370-376.
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Long (Paul) Cheng
AGMARDT Postdoctoral Fellow BAgrSci (Hons), PhD (Lincoln) Ext: 30659 John Burton Building 05 [email protected] Member of: NZ Society of Animal Production; British Society of Animal Science; NZ Institution of Agriculture and Horticulture Science Awarded: 2014 – 2015: Vernon Willey Trust Fellowship; 2014: Bill Kain Science Award, NZ Institute of Agr & Hort Science; 2012: Int. Relationship Fund; NZSAP - Animal Science Award; NZ Institute of Agr & Hort Science Postgraduate Award; Trimble Agricultural Research Fellowship; 2011: Dairy Systems for Enviro. Protection Doctoral Scholarship 2009 – 2011; Universities NZ-Claude McCarthy Fellowship; NZ European Union Centres Network Travel Scholarship; Universities N-Claude McCarthy Fellowship; NZ European Union Centres Network Travel Scholarship; 2010: AgResearch Animal Genomics Int. Travel Award; The Royal Society of NZ Travel Grants; Dairy Systems for Environmental Protection Doctoral Scholarship 2009 – 2011; AgResearch Animal Genomics International Travel Award; The Royal Society of NZ Travel Grants.
Research
Manipulation of nitrogen utilisation in ruminant production.
Animal genetic merit and feed interaction for sustainable ruminant production.
Bio markers to reflect animal production efficiency.
Gene analysis for milk production Selected Publications
Zhang, SJ. Chaudhry, AS. Ramdani, D. Osman, A. Guo, XF. Edwards, GR and Cheng, L. 2015. Chemical composition and in-vitro fermentation characteristics of high sugar forage sorghum as an alternative to forage maize for silage making in Tarim Basin, China. Journal of Integrative Agriculture. Accepted.
Zhang, S. Cheng, L. Guo, X. Ma, H. Guo, A and Moonsarn, Y. 2014. Short Communication: effects of urea supplementation on rumen fermentation characteristics and protozoa population in vitro. J. Appl. Anim. Res. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09712119.2014.978779
Cheng, L. Woodward, SL. Dewhurst, RJ. Zhou, H and Edwards, GR. 2014. Nitrogen partitioning, energy use efficiency and isotopic fractionation measurements from cows differing in genetic merit fed low quality pasture in late lactation. Anim. Prod. Sci. 54 (10): 1651-1656.
Yang, SL, Lion, RY, Xu, LX and Cheng, L. (2014) Analysis of polymorphisms of mitochondrial DNA D-loop and Mc1R gene in Chinese Wuchuan Black cattle. Journal of Applied Animal Research. Doi:10.1080/09712119.2013.875917.
Cheng, l, Sheahan, AJ, Gibbs, SJ, Rius, AG, Kay, JK, Meier, S, Edwards, GR, Dewhurst, RJ and Roche, JR. (2014) Technical note: nitrogen isotopic fractionation can be used to predict nitrogen-use efficiency in dairy cows fed temperate pasture and supplemented with urea. Journal of Animal Science 91:5785-5788.
Gicheha, MG, Teo, ESM, Rugoho, I, Zhang, SJ, Cheng, L. (2013) Intercontinental Research Partnership in Food Sciences. Inter. J. Agri. Biosci. 2(1): 4-7.
Cheng, L, Edwards, GR, Woodward, SJR. (2012) Evaluation of urinary nitrogen excretion prediction models from cows with low and high breeding worth. Proc. Australasia. Dairy. Sym. 157-158.
Wheadon, NM, Woodward, SL, Cheng, L, Edwards, GR, Dewhurst, RJ. (2012)Evaluation of equations to predict dry matter intake and nitrogen use efficiency for dairy cows on pasture feeding experiments. Proc. Australasia. Dairy. Sym. 450-451.
Cheng, L, Kim, EJ, Merry, RJ and Dewhurst, RJ. (2011) Nitrogen partitioning and isotopic fractionation in dairy cows consuming diets based on a range of contrasting forages. Journal of Dairy Science 94: 2031-2041.
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Grant R. Edwards
Professor of Dairy Production Head of Department BAgrSc(Hons) (Lincoln) DPhil (Oxon) Ext: 30660 John Burton Building 015 [email protected] Member of: New Zealand Grassland Association; New Zealand Society of Animal Production. Awarded: Lincoln University Teaching Excellence Award 2007.
Teaching Dairy Production, Pasture Management. Supervision of PhD, Masters and Honours students working in dairy production, pasture and grazing management, weed control, diet selection and preference. Research
Environmentally sustainable dairy production systems.
Feeding and nutrition to alter nitrogen partitioning in dairy cows.
Intake, diet preference and grazing behaviour of dairy cows.
Evaluation of new forage species and traits for dairy production, including high sugar ryegrasses.
Pasture and grazing management for improved milk production.
Winter feeding systems for dairy cows, particularly the use of kale and fodder beet.
Endophyte impacts on plant-soil-animal interactions. Selected Publications
Cheng, L, Nicol, A M, Dewhurst R J, Edwards, G. (2013). The effects of dietary nitrogen to water-soluble carbohydrate ratio on isotopic fractionation and partitioning of nitrogen in non-lactating sheep. Animal, 7:8 1274-1279.
Cripps, M G, Edwards, G R. (2013). Fungal endophytes of a forage grass reduce faecal degradation rates. Basic and Applied Ecology (in press).
Bryant, R H, Gregorini, P. Edwards, G. (2012). Effects of N fertilisation, leaf appearance and time of day on N fractionation and chemical composition of Lolium perenne cultivars in spring. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 173: 210-219.
Sharp, J M, Edwards, G R, Jeger, M J. (2012). Impact of the spatial scale of grass-legume mixtures on sheep grazing behaviour, preference and intake, and subsequent effects on pasture. Animal 6 (11): 1848-1856.
Totty, V K, Greenwood, S L, Bryant, R H, Edwards, G R. (2012). Nitrogen partitioning and milk production of dairy cows grazing simple and diverse pastures. Journal of Dairy Science 96: 141-149.
Andrews, M, Edwards, G, Ridgway, H J, Cameron, K C, Di, H J. (2011). Raven J A. Positive plant microbial interactions in perennial ryegrass dairy pasture systems. Annals of Applied Biology 159: 79-92.
Cripps, M, Bourdot, G W, Saville, D J, Hinz, H L, Fowler, S V. Edwards, G. (2011). Influence of insects and fungal pathogens on individual and population parameters of Cirsium arvense in its native and introduced ranges. Biological Invasions 13: (12): 2739-2754.
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Alan Gash
Senior Lecturer in Agronomy BSc (Hons) Agric Zoology (Leeds), PhD (Birmingham). Ext: 30699 Field Service Centre 106 [email protected] Member of: The editorial board of Agronomy journal
Teaching Plant Science; Plant Production; Arable Cropping Systems; Plant Pathology. Research
Growth and development of arable crops.
Plant pests and diseases.
Postharvest technology. Selected publications • Bishop, C F H, Gash, A, Heslim, C, Hanney, S. (2012). The coefficient
of friction of individual potatoes and various handling materials. Research in Agricultural Engineering (RAE) 58 (3): 114-117.
• Gash, A. (2012). Wheat nitrogen fertilisation effects on the performance of the cereal aphid Metopolophium dirhodum. Agronomy 2 (4): 1-13.
• Oliveira J, Moot D, Brown H, Gash A, Sinton S (2012). Sprout development of seed potato tubers after different storage conditions. Agronomy New Zealand 42: 53-58.
• Tshwenyane SO, Cullum FJ, Bishop CFH, Gash AFJ (2012). Effects of carbon dioxide enriched atmospheres on the postharvest control of botrytis rot of 'duett' cut roses. Acta Hort. 934: 441-448.
• Wratten S, McKenzie B, Kandula D, Stewart A, Smallfield B, Gash A, Martin D, Adair K, Simcock A, Shah A (2011). Establishing a sustainable biodiesel feedcrop designed for New Zealand conditions. Science Symposium (Next generation liquid biofuels and co-products) of Advanced Biofuels Research ne, 28 Nov 2011 - 29 Nov 2011.
• Gash, A. (2008). 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) UK apple growers experiences in 2006. Proceedings of Storage of Fresh Vegetables, Fruits and Flowers: 08/10/2007 - 10/10/2007; Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Food, Skopje. 87-92.
• Gash, A F J. (2007). 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP): UK Apple Growers’ experiences in 2006. Proc. Conf. on Storage of Fresh Vegetables, Fruits and Flowers, Ohrid, Macedonia. Faculty of Agricultural Science and Food, Skopje (Pub): 87–92.
• Phasey, S, Gash, A F J, Tully, M, Bishop, C. (2007). Effect of 1-Methylcyclopropene on quality aspects of ‘Encore’ tomatoes. Proc. First Int. Sym. on Fresh Food Quality. Acta Hort. 741: 141–149.
• Gash, A.F.J. (2006). Module Examples. Proceedings of the International Conference: Students Assessments and the Workplace, Bila Tserkva State Agrarian University, Ukraine, 5-8 June 2006.
• Gash, A F J. (2005). Modules in Practice. Proceedings of the International Conference: Students Assessments and the Workplace, Bila Tserkva State Agrarian University, Ukraine, 6-9 June 2005.
• Gash, A F J. (2004). Sustainable Crop Production. Proceedings of the International Conference: Students Assessments and the Workplace, Bila Tserkva State Agrarian University, Ukraine, 1-3 June 2004.
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Jim Gibbs
Senior Lecturer in Livestock Health and Production B.VSc(Hons1), B.Sc., PhD (Q’ld), MACVSc Ext: 30661 John Burton Building 005 [email protected] Member of: Australian College of Veterinary Science (Ruminant Nutrition; Examiner); New Zealand Society of Animal Production.
Research
Lameness in dairy cattle.
Rumen function in high production pasture based ruminants.
Rumen pH and redox assessment by indwelling sensors in grazing ruminants.
Rumen motility influence in pasture based ruminants.
Diurnal and seasonal shifts in rumen microbiota in grazing ruminants.
Pasture and supplement feed evaluation.
Methanogenesis activity across the diurnal cycle in high production dairy cows on pasture.
Nematode control in replacement heifers.
Nutritional manipulation of immunity to endoparasitism in sheep.
Fusobacterium necrophorum hepatic abscessation in pasture bulls.
Near infrared Spectroscopy to develop effective, rapid and inexpensive methods of estimating quality, biochemical content, physically effective fibre or species composition of pastures.
Selected Publications
Cheng, L, Gibbs, S J, Rius, A G, Meier, S, Edwards, G, Roche, J. (2012). Prediction of urinary output from pasture-fed dairy cows. Proceedings of the 5th Australian Dairy Science Symposium: 13/11/2012 - 15/11/2012; Airport Convention Centre, Melbourne. 205-206.
Williams, D J, Gibbs, J S J. (2012). A comparison of milk fat composition between pasture based cows supplemented with either canola meal or wheat. In: Roland Sumner editor(s). Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production: 02/07/2012 - 05/07/2012; Lincoln University. 123-128.
Gibbs, J S J, Bercovich, B. (2011). Infectious Diseases: Brucellosis. In: Hubert Roginski editor(s). Nutrients, Digestion and Absorption. UK: Elsevier Ltd; p. 153-159.
Gibbs, J S J, Roche, J. (2011). Fiber Digestion in Pasture-Based Cows. In: Hubert Roginski editor(s). Nutrients, Digestion and Absorption. UK: Elsevier Ltd; p. 985-988.
Greer, A W, McAnulty, R W, Gibbs, S J. (2010). Performance-based targeted selective anthelmintic treatment regime for grazing dairy calves. Proceedings of the 4th Australasian Dairy Symposium 2010, Lincoln University, 31 August – 2 September. 385-389.
Nicol, A M, Barrell, G K, Gibbs, S J, Frizzell, A N, McPhee, J F. (2009). Assessment of the production of analgesia induced by application of a rubber ring or local anaesthetic to the antler pedicle of yearling stags. New Zealand Veterinary Journal 57: 153-159.
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Andy Greer
Lecturer in Animal Science BAgrSc (Hons) PhD (Lincoln) Ext: 30662 John Burton Building 014 [email protected] Member of: New Zealand Society of Animal Production (Past President) World Association for the Advancement in Veterinary Parasitology. CAPARA COST Action FA0805 Associate Editor for Animal Production Science Associate Editor for Parasite Immunology Awarded: New Zealand Society of Animal Production Young Member Award 2005; AGMARDT post-doctoral fellowship 2006-2008.
Teaching Livestock Production and Nutrition.
Research
Manipulation of immunity to parasites in sheep.
Sustainable control of parasitism in grazing livestock.
Individual animal recording and management to improve productivity.
Nutritional manipulation of immunity to gastrointestinal parasites in sheep.
Selected Publications Kenyon, F, McBean D, Greer, AW, Burgess, CG, Morrison, AA, Bartley, DJ,
Bartley, Y, Devin, L, Nath, M, Jackson, F. (2013) A comparative study of the effects of four treatment regimes on ivermectin efficacy, body weight and pasture contamination in lambs naturally infected with gastrointestinal nematodes in Scotland. International Journal for Parasitology: Drugs and Drugs Resistance, 3:77-84.
Greer, AW, Pettigrew, CA, Logan, CM. (2013) Evaluation of lambs subjected to a targeted selective treatment anthelmintic regime. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. 73: 175-179
Galwey, JM, Logan, CM, Greer, AW. (2013) Can weighing multiple times increase the accuracy of live weight re4cording? Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. 73. 146-170
Greer, AW, McNeilly, TN, Huntley, JF. (2012) GB1113966.4- Livestock Improvement. UK. Patent: PCT/GB2012/051990.
Greer, AW and Sykes, AR. (2012) Faecal Egg Counts (FEC); are they approaching their sell-by date? Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production. 72: 199-204
Alvarez, L R, Jackson, F, Greer, A W, Grant, G, Jackson, E, Morrison, A A. Huntley, J F. (2012) Direct anthelmintic and immunostimulatory effects of oral dosing semi-purified phytohaemagglutinin lectin in sheep infected with Teladorsagia circumcincta and Trichostrongylus colubriformis. Veterinary Parasitology, 187 (1-2): 267-274.
Burgess, S, Greer, A W, Frew, D, Wells, B, Marr, E J, Nisbet, A J, Huntley, J. (2012). Transcriptomic analysis of circulating leukocytes reveals novel aspects of the host systemic inflammatory response to sheep scab mites. PLoS one, 7 (8): 1-15.
Alvarez, LR, Jackson, F, Greer, AW, Bartley, Y, Bartley, DJ. (2011) In vitro screening of plant lectins and tropical plant extracts for anthelmintic properties. Veterinary Parasitology 1-9.
Greer AW; McAnulty RW and Gibbs SJ. (2010) Performance-based targeted selective anthelmintic treatment regime for grazing dairy calves. Proceedings of the 4th Australasian Dairy Symposium 2010, Lincoln University, 31 August – 2 September. 385-389.
Greer, A W, McAnulty, R W, Logan, C M, Hoskin, S O. (2010). Suitability of the Happy Factor decision support model as part of a targeted selective anthelmintic treatment in Coopworth sheep. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production 70: 213-216.
Iposu, S O, Greer, A W, McAnulty, R W, Stankiewicz, M, Sykes, A R. (2010). Does milk supply have long-term benefits for resistance and resilience to nematode parasites in sheep? Small Ruminant Research 94: 142-149.
Greer, A W, Kenyon, F, Bartley, D J, Jackson, E B, Gordon, Y, Donnan, A A, McBean, D W, Jackson, F. (2009). Development and field evaluation of a decision support model for anthelmintic treatments as part of a targeted selective treatment (TST) regime in lambs. Veterinary Parasitology, 164: 12-20.
Greer, AW, Boisclair, YR, Stankiewicz, M, McAnulty, RW,; Jay, NP, Sykes, AR. (2009) Leptin concentrations and the immune-mediated reduction of feed intake in sheep infected with the nematode Trichostrongylus colubriformis. British Journal of Nutrition, 102: 954-957.
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Jonathan (Jon) Hickford
Professor in Animal Breeding and Genetics BSc(Hons) (Cant – Lincoln College) PhD (Otago) Ext: 30665 John Burton Building 020 [email protected] Immediate Past President of the New Zealand Institute of Agricultural and Horticultural Science; Director of the Gene-Marker Laboratory. Awarded: Sir Arthur Ward Award 2002; NZAS Science Communicators Prize 2002; Lincoln University Teaching Excellence Awards (1993 and 2003); Companion of the Royal Society of New Zealand 2002; NZIAHS Fellowship 2012 Member of: • New Zealand Society of Animal
Production • New Zealand Institute of
Agricultural and Horticultural Science
• American Association for the Advancement of Science
• NZ Association of Scientists
Teaching Science and agriculture degree programmes in BAgr/BAgrSc/ BSc/ MApplSci/PhD. Specialist Areas: Animal Breeding and Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Wool Science, Sheep Production. Research
Molecular genetics of livestock including sheep, goats and cattle with particular emphasis on gene-marker technologies to assist animal breeding.
Selected Publications Gong H, Zhou H, Dyer JM, Hickford JG. The sheep KAP8-2 gene, a new KAP8 family
member that is absent in humans. Springerplus. 2014 Sep 15;3:528. doi: 10.1186/2193-1801-3-528. eCollection 2014. PubMed PMID: 25279319; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4169784.
Zhou H, Li S, Liu X, Wang J, Luo Y, Hickford JG. Haplotyping using combination of polymerase chain reaction-single-strand conformational polymorphism analysis and haplotype-specific PCR amplification. Analytical Biochemistry. 2014Dec 1;466:59-64. doi: 10.1016/j.ab.2014.08.021. Epub 2014 Aug 28. PubMed PMID: 25173511.
Yang, G, Forrest R, Zhou H, Hodge S, Hickford J. Genetic variation in the ovine uncoupling protein 1 gene: association with carcass traits in New Zealand (NZ) Romney sheep, but no association with growth traits in either NZ Romney or NZ Suffolk sheep. Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics. 2014 Dec; 131(6):437-44. doi: 10.1111/jbg.12097. Epub 2014 Jun 9. PubMed PMID: 24909360.
Wang J, Zhou H, Fang Q, Luo Y, Hickford JG. Variation in the ovine WFIKKN2 gene. Gene. 2014 Jun 10; 543(1):53-7. doi: 10.1016/j.gene.2014.03.062. Epub 2014 Apr 3. PubMed PMID: 24704001.
Yan, W, Zhou, H, Luo, Y, Hu, J, Hickford, JG. (2014) Identification of More Than Two Paternal Haplotypes of the Ovine Fatty Acid-Binding Protein 4 (FABP4) Gene in Half-Sib Families: Evidence of Intragenic Meiotic Recombination. PLoS One. Feb. 2014 11:9(2):e88691.
Yang, G, Forrest, R, Zhou, H, Hickford, J. (2014) Variation in the ovine hormone-sensitive lipase gene (HSL) and its association with growth and carcass traits in New Zealand Suffolk sheep. Mol. Biol. Rep. Jan 18 2014
Han, J, Forrest, RH, Hickford, JG. (2013) Genetic variations in the myostatin gene (MSTN) in New Zealand sheep breeds. Mol Biol Rep. Nov. 201340(11):6379-84
Yang, G, Zhou, H, Forrest, RH, Fang, Q, Luo, Y, Hickford, JG. (2013) Haplotypes of the ovine ADRB3 gene (AFRB3) and their association with post-weaning growth in New Zealand Suffolk sheep. Mol Biol Rep. 2013 Aug; 40(8):4805-10
Byun, S O, Forrest, R, Zhou, H, Frampton, C M. Hickford, J G H. (2013). Ovine forkhead box class O 3 (FOX03) gene variation and its association with lifespan. Molecular Biology Reports 40: 3829-3834.
Fang, Q, Forrest, R H, Zhou, H, Frampton, C M, Hickford, J G H. (2013). Variation in exon 10 of the ovine calpain 3 gene (CAPN3) and its association with meat yield in New Zealand Romney sheep. Meat Science 94: 388-390.
Gelasakis, A I, Arsenos, G, Hickford, J G H, Zhou, H, Psifidi, A, Valergakis, G E, Banos, G. (2013). Polymorphism of the MHC-DQA2 gene in the Chios dairy sheep population and its association with footrot. Livestock Science 153: 56-59.
Byun, S O, Forrest, R H, Frampton, C M, Zhou, H, Hickford, J G. (2012). An association between lifespan and variation in insulin-like growth factor I receptor in sheep. Journal of Animal Science 90 (8): 2484-7.
Gong, H, Zhou, H, McKenzie, G W, Yu, Z, Clerens, S, Dyer, J M, Plowman, J E, Wright, M W, Arora, R, Bawden, C S, Chen, Y, Li J, Hickford, J G H. (2012). An updated nomenclature for keratin-associated proteins (KAPs). International Journal of Biological Sciences 8 (2): 258-264.
Gong, H, Zhou, H, Plowman, J E, Dyer, J M, Hickford, J G. (2012). Search for variation in the ovine KAP7-1 and KAP8-1 genes using polymerase chain reaction-single-stranded conformational polymorphism screening. DNA Cell Biology 31 (3): 367-70.
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Miriam Hodge
Senior Lecturer in Biometrics Ext. 30667 John Burton Building 021 [email protected] Member of:
Teaching Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses in biometrics and experimental design. Research
Selected Publications
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Chris Logan
Lecturer in Animal Science Animal Programme Manager Manager Flock-Linc DipAgr Dist (Lincoln) Ext: 30670 John Burton Building 025 [email protected] Technical Advisor to Coopworth Sheep Society of N.Z; Member of Technical Committee of Sheep Improvement Ltd (SIL); South Island YFC Field Days Committee; Speaker and advisor to outside farming groups and research organisations.
Teaching Animal Health, Reproduction, Breeding and Genetics, Nutrition, Anatomy, Growth, Body Composition to undergraduate classes both degree and diploma, from first year to course completion. Technical advice, guidance and assistance to postgraduate students. Research
Animal Breeding and Genetics particularly animal reproduction body growth and composition.
Application of advanced animal breeding techniques.
Use of RFID to improve individual animal productivity and efficiency.
Evaluation of cultivar-novel endophyte combinations for live weight gain.
Selected Publications
Galwey, J M, Logan, C M, Greer, A W. (2013). Can weighing multiple times increase the accuracy of live weight recording? In: Roland Sumner editor(s). Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production: 02/07/2013 - 04/07/2013; Kingsgate Hotel, Hamilton. 146-148.
Greer, A W, Pettigrew C, Logan, C M. (2013). Evaluation of lambs subjected to a targeted selective treatment anthelmintic regime. In: Roland Sumner editor(s). Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production: 02/07/2013 - 04/07/2013; Kingsgate Hotel, Hamilton. 175-179.
Logan, C M. (2012). Coopworths, the last twenty-five years. In: R Lucas, N Gow, A Nicol editor(s). Ashley Dene Lincoln University Farm: The first 100 years. Christchurch, New Zealand: Lincoln University; p. 100-101.
Logan, C M. (2012). Lincoln University pastoral systems research farm. In: R Lucas, N Gow, A Nicol editor(s). Ashley Dene Lincoln University Farm: The first 100 years. Christchurch, New Zealand: Lincoln University; p. 99-99.
Bywater, A C, Logan, C M, Edwards, G R, Sedcole, J R. (2011). Pasture growth and quality, and lamb growth rates in high stocking rate dryland sheep farming systems. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production, 29 June -1 July, Invercargill 71: 103-108.
Bywater, A C, Logan, C M, Edwards, G R. (2011). Flexibility and climate risk management in high stocking rate dryland sheep farming systems. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production, 29 June -1 July, Invercargill 71: 96-102.
Greer, A W, McAnulty, R W, Logan, C M, Hoskin, S O. (2010). Suitability of the Happy Factor decision support model as part of targeted selective anthelmintic treatment in Coopworth sheep. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production, 23-25 June, Massey University 70: 213-216.
Jopson, N B, McEwan, J C, Logan, C M, Muir, P D. (2009). Genetic parameters for primal cut meat yield traits in sheep. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production, 24-26 June, Lincoln University 69: 215-219.
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Thomas (Tom) Maxwell
Postdoctoral Fellow BAgSc (Hons), PhD (Lincoln) Ext: 30671 John Hayward Room [email protected] Member of: New Zealand Grassland Association New Zealand Institute of Agricultural & Horticultural Science
Research
Rangeland and Grassland ecology, Pasture community ecology
Soil fertility, with emphasis on N, P, and S cycles in grazed pasture ecosystems.
Phosphorus use efficiency of pasture legumes
Ecophysiology of pasture legumes
Pasture and crop agronomy
Pasture-Endophyte interactions
Sustainable pasture systems Selected Publications
Maxwell, TMR, Moir, JL, Edwards, GR. (2014) Productivity and seedling recruitment of naturalised annual clovers versus sown clovers Trifolium repens and Trifolium subterraneum. Proceedings of the New Zealand Grassland Association 76: 117–124.
Maxwell, TMR, Moir, JL, Edwards, GR. (2013) Phosphorus response and efficiency of four adventive annual clovers grown in a New Zealand high country soil under glasshouse conditions. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research 56 (3): 203-214
Maxwell, TMR, Moir, JL, Edwards, GR. (2012) Sulphur and lime response of four adventive annual clover species grown in a New Zealand high country soil under glasshouse conditions. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research 55 (1): 47–62.
Maxwell, TMR, Moir, JL, Edwards, GR. (2010) Influence of environmental factors on the abundance of naturalised annual clovers in the South Island hill and high country. Proceedings of the New Zealand Grassland Association 72: 165–170.
Edwards, GR, Tozer, KN, Maxwell, TMR, Marshall, AJ. (2007) Control of gorse (Ulex europaeus) in dryland pasture converted from Pinus radiata forest. New Zealand Plant Protection 60: 141–145.
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Robin McAnulty
Technical Officer BSc(Cant), MApplSc (Lincoln) Ext: 30675 Johnstone Memorial Lab [email protected] Member of: Technical Advisory Group for Wormwise National Worm Mngt Strategy; Consortium for Anthelmintic Resistance SNPs. Current President: New Zealand Society for Parasitology.
Research
Epidemiology and control of gastro-intestinal parasites of ruminants.
Nematode parasite-nutrition interactions.
Molecular identification of gastro-intestinal parasite species. Selected Publications
Saikia, D, McFarlane, R G, Greer, A W, McAnulty, R W. (2012). Gastrointestinal (GI) nematode infection and diagnostic indicators in dairy cows. New Zealand Society for Parasitology (NZSP) Conference; 24/10/2012 - 25/10/2012; Marlborough Convention Centre. 12-12.
Iposu, S O, Greer, A W, McAnulty, R W, Stankiewicz, M, Sykes, A R. (2010). Does milk supply have long-term benefits for resistance and resilience to nematode parasites in sheep? Small Ruminant Research 94: 142-149.
Greer, A W, McAnulty, R W, Gibbs, S J. (2010). Performance-based targeted selective anthelmintic treatment regime for grazing dairy calves. Proceedings of the 4th Australasian Dairy Symposium 2010, Lincoln University, 31 August – 2 September. 385-389.
McAnulty, R W, Gibbs, J S J. (2010). Parasitism of calves in South Island large dairy herds. Proceedings of the 4th Australasian Dairy Science Symposium: 31/08/2010 - 02/09/2010; Lincoln University. 390-394.
Greer, A W, Boisclair, Y R, Stankiewicz, M, McAnulty, R W, Jay, N P, Sykes, A R. (2009). Leptin concentrations and the immune-mediated reduction of feed intake in sheep infected with the nematode Trichostrongylus colubriformis. British Journal of Nutrition 102: 194-197.
Hutchings, M R, Knowler, K J, McAnulty, R W, McEwan, J C. (2007). Genetically resistant sheep avoid parasites to a greater extent than do susceptible sheep. Proceedings of the Royal Society Bulletin: Biological Sciences 274: 1839-1844.
Sykes, A R, Xie, H, Stankiewicz, M, Huntley, J, Mackellar, A, Sedcole, J R, McAnulty, R W, Green, R. (2007). The effect of vaccinating infection during pregnancy and dietary protein supply on the peri-parturient immune response of sheep to mixed nematode infection with Teladorsagia circumcincta and Trichostrongylus colubriformis larvae. Animal 1: 249-260.
McAnulty, R W, Xie, H, Stankiewicz, M, Logan, C M, Keeley, M J, Jay, N P, Gibbs, J S, Sykes, A R. (2005). Four years of studies on protein supplementation of peri-parturient ewes at Lincoln University. 20th International Conference of the World Association for the Advancement of Parasitology (WAAVP) 16-22 October, p138.
Greer A W, Stankiewicz M, Jay N P, McAnulty R W, Sykes A R. (2005). The effect of concurrent corticosteroid induced immuno-suppression and infection with the intestinal parasite Trichostrongylus colubriformis on food intake and utilisation in both immunologically naive and competent sheep. Animal Science 80: 89-99.
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Jeff McCormick
Lecturer in Plant Science BScAgr Hons (Univ. Sydney), PhD (Charles Sturt Univ. Australia) Ext: 30703 Field Service Centre 103 [email protected]
Teaching Introduction to structure and function of higher plants, crop science, annual crop production and pasture agronomy. Research
Oilseed crop agronomy
Dual-purpose wheat and canola for forage and grain.
Crop and pasture rotation interactions. Selected Publications Cheng, L., McCormick, J. I., Fraslin, C., Moonsan, Y., Moonsan, P.,
Logan, C., . . . Edwards, G R. (2014, November 19). Liveweight gain and urinary nitrogen excretion of dairy heifers grazing perennial ryegrass/white clover pasture, wheat and canola. In J. Roche (Ed.), Australasian Dairy Science Symposium 2014 (pp. 309-311). Hamilton.
Kirkegaard, J. A., Sprague, S. J., Lilley, J. M., McCormick, J. I., Virgona, J. M., & Morrison, M. J. (2012). Physiological response of spring canola (Brassica napus) to defoliation in diverse environments. Field Crops Research, 125, 61-68. doi:10.1016/j.fcr.2011.08.013
Li, G. D., Hayes, R. C., McCormick, J. I., Gardner, M. J., Sandral, G. A., & Dear, B. S. (2014). Time of sowing and the presence of a cover-crop determine the productivity and persistence of perennial pastures in mixed farming systems. Crop and Pasture Science, 65(10), 988-1001. doi:10.1071/CP13447
McCormick, J. I., Goodger, R. A., & Chynoweth, R. J. (2014, November 5). Cardinal temperatures and vernalisation requirements for a selection of vegetables for seed production. In Economic prosperity, environmental responsibility - future cropping systems and production practices. (pp. 71-83). Alexandra, New Zealand: NZ Agronomy. Retrieved from http://www.agronomysociety.org.nz/uploads/94803/files/7._Cardinal_temperatures___vernalisation_requirements.pdf
McCormick, J. I., Martin, L. J. G., & Gash, A. F. J. (2014, November 5). Biomass accumulation and recovery of dual-purpose crops in a dryland environment.. In P. Johnstone (Ed.), Economic prosperity, environmental responsibility - future cropping systems and production practices. (pp. 15-25). Alexandra, New Zealand: NZ Agronomy. Retrieved from http://www.agronomysociety.org.nz/uploads/94803/files/2._Biomass_accumulation_and_recovery_of_dual-purpose_crops.pdf
McCormick, J. I., Hayes, R. C., Li, G. D., & Norton, M. R. (2014). A review of pasture establishment by undersowing with special reference to the mixed farming zone of south-eastern Australia. Crop and Pasture Science, 65(10), 956-972. doi:10.1071/CP14049
McCormick, J. I., Virgona, J. M., & Kirkegaard, J. A. (2013). Regrowth of spring canola (Brassica napus) after defoliation. Plant and Soil, 372(1-2), 655-668. doi:10.1007/s11104-013-1776-z
McCormick, J. I., Virgona, J. M., & Kirkegaard, J. A. (2012). Growth, recovery, and yield of dual-purpose canola (Brassica napus) in the medium-rainfall zone of south-eastern Australia. Crop and Pasture Science, 63(7), 635-646. doi:10.1071/CP12078
Swan, A. D., Peoples, M. B., Hayes, R. C., Li, G. D., Casburn, G. R., Mccormick, J. I., . . . Dear, B. S. (2014). Farmer experience with perennial pastures in the mixed farming areas of southern New South Wales: On-farm participatory research investigating pasture establishment with cover-cropping. Crop and Pasture Science, 65(10), 973-987. doi:10.1071/CP13448
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Annamaria Mills
Postdoctoral Fellow in Plant Science BSc(Hons), PhD (Lincoln) Ext: 30704 Field Service Centre 101 [email protected] Member of: New Zealand Grassland Association.
Research
Investigate the effects of water, nitrogen and temperature on the production, quality and persistence of dryland pasture species in monocultures and mixes and relate to animal liveweight production.
Website: www.lincoln.ac.nz/dryland
Blog: https://blogs.lincoln.ac.nz/dryland/ Selected Publications
Mills A., Lucas R.J., Moot, D.J. 2014. ‘MaxClover’ Grazing Experiment: I. Annual yields, botanical composition and growth rates of six dryland pastures over nine years. Grass and Forage Science, In Press (DOI: 10.1111/gfs.12132).
Mills A., Lucas R.J., Moot, D.J. 2014. ‘MaxClover’ Grazing Experiment. II. Sheep liveweight production from six grazed dryland pastures over eight years. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, In Press (DOI: 10.1080/00288233.2014.978481).
Moot D.J., Mills A., Pollock K.M. 2010. Natural resources for Canterbury agriculture. Proceedings of the New Zealand Grassland Association 72, IX-XVII.
Lucas R.J., Smith M.C., Jarvis P., Mills A., Moot D.J. 2010. Nitrogen fixation by subterranean and white clovers in dryland cocksfoot pastures. Proceedings of the New Zealand Grassland Association 72, 141-146.
Moot D.J., Mills A., Lucas R.J., Scott W.R. 2010. In: JM Suttie, SG Reynolds editor(s). Country Pasture/Forage Resource Profiles. 104 pp. Online: http://www.fao.org/ag/AGP/AGPC/doc/Counprof/newzealand/newzealand1.htm.
Mills A., Moot D.J. 2010. Annual dry matter, metabolisable energy and nitrogen yields of six dryland pastures six and seven years after establishment. Proceedings of the New Zealand Grassland Association 72, 177-183.
Mills A., Moot D.J., Jamieson P.D. 2009. Quantifying the effect of nitrogen on productivity of cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata L.) pastures. European Journal of Agronomy 30: 63-69.
Moot D.J., Brown H.E., Pollock K., Mills A. 2008. Yield and water use efficiency of temperate pastures. Proceedings of the New Zealand Grassland Association 70, 51-57.
Evans, P.M., Mills, A. 2008. Arrowleaf clover: its potential as a new species for dryland farming systems in dry regions of New Zealand. Proceedings of the New Zealand Grassland Association 70, 239-244.
Mills A., Moot D.J., Marshall A., Edwards G.R. 2007. Yield and botanical composition of pastures sown under rape into an ex-Pinus radiata forest block. Proceedings of the New Zealand Grassland Association 69, 93-98.
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Derrick J. Moot
Professor in Plant Science BAgrSc(Hons) (Cant) PhD (Lincoln) Ext: 30705 Field Service Centre 105 [email protected] Member of: New Zealand Institute of Agricultural Science (Inc.); Executive of New Zealand Grassland Association; Agronomy Society of New Zealand; Editorial Board for European Journal of Agronomy Awarded: NZSAP Sir Arthur Ward Award for services to the sheep industry 2014 NZIAHS Sir Arthur Ward Award for extension 2007 Sustained Excellence in Teaching Award (NZQA - National Award 2004); Sustained Excellence in Teaching Award - Lincoln University 2003.
Teaching Pasture Management, Plant Production Systems, Crop Science, Pasture Agronomy, Agronomy and Pasture Ecosystems; Supervision of PhD, Masters and Honours students on annual crop production and pasture science. Research http://www.lincoln.ac.nz/dryland Environmental influences on the growth and development of perennial and annual plant species. Specifically:
Dryland pastures; lucerne, annual legumes, cocksfoot, nitrogen management, water relations, pasture growth and development
Cereal crops; wheat, barley, oats - quality and quantity of production
Selected Publications
Mills, A., Lucas, R.J., Moot, D.J. 2014 ‘MaxClover’ Grazing Experiment: II Sheep live-weight production from six grazed dryland pastures over eight years. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research (DOI: 10.1080/00288233.2014.978481).
Mills, A., Lucas, R.J., Moot, D.J. 2014. ‘MaxClover’ Grazing Experiment: I. Annual yields, botanical composition and growth rates of six dryland pastures over nine years. Grass and Forage Science (DOI:10.1111/gfs.12132).
Nori, H., Moot, D.J., Monks, D.P. Black, A.D. Lucas, R.J. 2014. Reproductive development of four top flowering annual clovers. Crop and Pasture Science 65: 388-399.
Andruecci, M., Moot D.J., Black. A.D. 2014. Quantifying growth and development of bulb brassicas. European Journal of Agronomy 55:1-11.
Brown, HE, Jamieson, PD, Brooking, IR, Moot, DJ, Huth, N. (2013) Integration of molecular and Physiological models to explain time of anthesis in wheat. Annals of Botany 112: 1683-1703
Kosgey, J, Moot, DJ, Fletcher, AL, McKenzie, BA. (2013) Dry matter accumulation and post-silking N economy of ‘stay-green’ maize (Zea mays L.) hybrifs. European Journal of Agronomy 51:43-52
Moot, DJ. (2012) An overview of dryland legume research in New Zealand. Crop and Pasture Sciences 63: 726-733
Brown, H E, Jamieson, P D, Moot, D J. (2012) Predicting the transpiration of lucerne. European Journal of Agronomy 43: 9-17.
Moot, D J, Teixeira, E I, Brown, H E. (Alfalfa. In: P. Steduto, T. C. Hsiao, E. Fereres and D. Raes (eds). (2012) Crop yield response to water. FAO Irrigation and Drainage Paper No. 66. Rome: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 212-219. Online: http://www.fao.org/docrep/016/i2800e/i2800e00.htm
Moot, D J, Mills, A, Lucas, R J, Scott, W R. (2010) In: JM Suttie; S G Reynolds editor(s). Country Pasture/Forage Resource Profiles. online; Parts 1-3.
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Huitong Zhou
Senior Research Officer BAgrSc, MAgrSc, PhD (Lincoln) Ext: 30684 Riddolls Building [email protected] Member of: New Zealand Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NZSMB) New Zealand Institute of Agricultural Science (NZIAS) New Zealand Society of Animal Production (NZSAP) Awarded: NZIAHS Emerging Scientist Award 2013 Trimble Agriculture Research Fellowship 2005
Research
Genetic diversity in livestock
Gene marker technology for livestock improvement Selected Publications
Zhou H, Li S, Liu X, Wang J, Luo Y and Hickford JG. (2014). Haplotyping using a combination of PCR-single strand conformational polymorphism analysis and haplotype-specific PCR amplification. Anal Biochem 466:59-64.
Gong H, Zhou H, Dyer J and Hickford JGH. (2014). The sheep KAP 8-2 gene a new KAP8 family member that is absent in humans. SpringerPlus 3:528.
Yang G, Forrest R, Zhou H, Hodge S and Hickford JGH. (2014). Genetic variation in the ovine uncoupling protein 1 gene (UCP1): association with carcass traits in New Zealand (NZ) Romney sheep, but no association with growth traits in either NZ Romney or NZ Suffolk sheep. J Anim Breed Genet 131:437-44.
Wang J, Zhou H, Fang Q, Lou Y and Hickford JG. (2014). Variation in the ovine WFIKKN2 gene. Gene 543:53-7.
Yan W, Zhou H, Luo Y, Hu J and Hickford JGH. (2014). Identification of more than two paternal haplotypes of the ovine fatty acid-binding protein 4 (FABP4) gene in half-sib families: evidence of intragenic meiotic recombination. Plos One 9:e88691.
Yang G, Forrest R, Zhou H and Hickford JGH. (2014). Variation in the ovine hormone-sensitive lipase gene (HSL) and its association with growth and carcass traits in New Zealand Suffolk sheep. Mol Biol Rep 41:2463-9.
Fang Q, Forrest RH, Zhou H, Frampton CM and Hickford JGH. (2013). Variation in exon 10 of the ovine calpain 3 gene (CAPN3) and its association with meat yield in New Zealand Romney sheep. Meat Sci 94:388-90.
Gelasakis AI, Arsenos G, Hickford J, Zhou H, Psifidi A, Valergakis GE and Banos G. (2013). Polymorphism of the MHC-DQA2 gene in the Chios dairy sheep population and its association with footrot. Liv Sci 153:56-9.
Byun SO, Forrest R, Zhou H, Frampton CM and Hickford JG. (2013). Ovine foxhead boc class O 3 (FOXO3) gene variation and its association with life span. Mol Biol Rep 40:3829-34.
Yang G, Forrest R, Zhou H, Fang Q and Hickford JGH. (2013). Halplotypes of the ovine ADRB3 gene (ADRB3) and their association with post-weaning growth in New Zealand Suffolk sheep. Mol Biol Rep 40:4805-10.
Zhou H, Gong H, Yan W, Luo Y and Hickford JG. (2012). Identification and sequence analysis of the keratin-associated protein 24-1 (KAP24-1) gene homologue in sheep. Gene 511:62-5.
Yan W, Zhou H, Luo Y, Hu J and Hickford JG. (2012). Allelic variation in ovine fatty acid-binding protein 4 (FABP4) gene. Mol Biol Rep 39:10621-5.
Byun SO, Forrest RH, Frampton CM, Zhou H and Hickford JG. (2012). An association between lifespan and variation in IGF1R in sheep. J Anim Sci. 90:2484-7.
Gong H, Zhou H, McKenzie GW, Yu Z, Clerens S, Dyer JM, Plowman JE, Wright MW, Arora R, Bawden CS, Chen Y, Li J and Hickford JGH. (2012). An updated nomenclature for keratin-associated proteins (KAPs). Int J Biol Sci 8:258-64.
Yang G, Zhou H, Hu J, Luo Y and Hickford JGH. (2012). Variation in the yak calpastatin gene (CAST). Int J Genet 4:72-3.
Gong H, Zhou H, Dyer JM, Plowman JE and Hickford JGH. (2012). Identification of the keratin-associated protein 13-3 (KAP13-3) gene in sheep. O J Gen 1:60-4.
Zhou H, Hickford JGH and Qian Fang. (2012). A premature stop codon in the ADAMTS2 gene is likely to be responsible for dermatosparaxis in Dorper sheep. Anim Genet 43:471-3.
Gong H, Zhou H, Plowman JE, Dyer JM and Hickford JGH. (2012). Search for variation in the ovine KAP7-1 and KAP8-1 genes using polymerase chain reaction-single-stranded conformational polymorphism screening. DNA Cell Biol 31:367-70.
Hickford JGH, Forrest RH, Zhou H, Fang Q and Frampton CM. (2011). Association between variation in faecal egg count for mixed field-challenge nematode parasites and ovine MHC-DQA2 polymorphism. Vet Immunol Immunopath 144: 312-20.
Gong H, Zhou H, Yu Z, Dyer J, Plowman JE and Hickford JGH. (2011). Identification of the ovine keratin-associated protein KAP1-2 gene (KRTAP1-2). Exp Dermatol 20: 815-9.
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Department of Agricultural Sciences Staff
Name Designation
Edwards, Grant Head of Department, Professor of Dairy Production
TBC Departmental Secretary
Al-Marashdeh, Omar Postdoctoral Fellow
Andrews, Mitchell Associate Professor in Plant Science
Barrell, Graham Associate Professor in Animal Physiology
Black, Alistair Lecturer in Plant Science
Brown, Sean Technician
Bryant, Racheal Lecturer in Animal Science
Bunt, Craig Senior Lecturer in Animal Science
Bywater, Tony Professor of Agricultural Systems
Campbell, Lachie Manager, Ashley Dene Farm
Cheng, Long (Paul) AGMARDT Postdoctoral Fellow
Curtis, Jeff Manager, Research Dairy Farm
Curtis, Jonathan Farm Assistant, Research Dairy Farm
Dastgheib, Farhad Senior Lecturer – Plant Science
Dash, Daniel Field Technician
de Batz, Helene Technician (Ashley Dene)
Deo, Bas Manager, Field Service Centre
Edwards, Grant Professor of Dairy Production
Engelbrecht, Kurt Teaching Fellow
Fang, Freeman Technician
Gash, Alan Senior Lecturer in Agronomy
Gibbs, Jim Senior Lecturer in Livestock Health and Production
Greer, Andy Lecturer in Animal Science
Hague, Helen Technician
Hickford, Jon Professor in Animal Breeding and Genetics
Hind, Alison Flock-Linc Computer Operator
Hodge, Miriam Senior Lecturer in Biometrics
Hogan, Andrea Technician
Iitaka, Misato Technician
Jack, Dave Technical Officer
Jiang, Shuang Analytical Technician
Kidd, Judith Technician
Logan, Chris Lecturer in Animal Science; Animal Programme Manager
Lucas, Dick Researcher
Maxwell, Tom Postdoctoral Fellow
McAnulty, Robin Technical Officer
McCormick, Jeff Lecturer in Plant Science
McKay, Isobel Horticultural Technician
Meachen, Leona Nursery Assistant
Meyer, James Livestock Technician
Mills, Annamaria Postdoctoral Fellow in Plant Science
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Moot, Derrick Professor in Plant Science
Pollock, Keith Technical Officer
Richards, Brent Greenhouse/Nursery Centre Technical Officer
Sim, Richard Postdoctoral Fellow
Sixtus, Caleb Field Technician
Sjoberg, Tim Technician
Smaill, Amy Technician
Smith, Malcolm Technician
Taylor, Sarah Technician
Teesdale, Delia Technician
Tung, Rosy Technician
Zhao, Jenny Technical Officer
Zhou, Huitong Senior Research Officer July 2015
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Contacts for Department of Agricultural Sciences Faculty of Agriculture & Life Sciences PO Box 85084 Lincoln University Lincoln 7647 New Zealand Phone: +64 3 423 0660 Website: www.lincoln.ac.nz Dean Professor Bruce McKenzie Email: [email protected] Head of Department Professor Grant Edwards Email: [email protected] Department Secretary TBA Email:
