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Marine Resource Information Bulletin Vol. 2, No. 16, Virginia Sea Grant, Virginia Institute Of Marine Science

Virginia Marine Resource Bulletin

• Jellyfish research continues at VIMS
• Certified crab meat plants in North Carolina
• Oyster meats quality index November 1970

A Comparative Study Of The Head And Thoracic Osteology And Myology Of The Skinks Eumeces Gilberti Van Denburgh And Eumeces Skiltonianus (Baird And Girard), David F. Nash, Wilmer W. Tanner

Brigham Young University Science Bulletin, Biological Series

The differences observed from the osteology and myology are few and subtle.

Neither species is consistent in having all of the anatomical characters equal. E. skiltonianus, however, is more variable than gilberti. This species: 1. exhibits a wider range of variation in the number of slips of the intermandibularis anterior; 2. has two distinct bundles of the depressor mandibularis; and 3. has variation in the anterior suture pattern of the frontal, nasal, prefrontal and maxilla elements. E. gilberti on the other hand has: 1. only one distinct bundle of the depressor mandibularis; 2. a frequent reduction of the relative size …

Front Matter, Vol. 12 No. 2

Brigham Young University Science Bulletin, Biological Series

No abstract provided.

End Matter, Vol. 12 No. 2

Brigham Young University Science Bulletin, Biological Series

No abstract provided.

Whole Issue Nebraska Bird Review (Dec 1970) 38(4)

Nebraska Bird Review

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1970 (Forty-fifth) Spring Migration and Occurrence Report ................74

1970 Fall Field Day ................87

Book Review ................88

Notes ................88

Index of Volume XXXVIII ................93

The Site Of Absorption Of Xanthophylls And Factors Affecting Pigmentation Of Chickens, Egg Yolks, And Products Made From Egg Yolks, Lloyd Henry Littlefield

Doctoral Dissertations

A total of four experiments were conducted to determine the location of the site of absorption of xanthophylls, to determine the relationship of egg yolk color produced by various feed xanthophylls to the color of mayonnaise, and to study the effect of the level of dietary cow manure, age, ambient temperature and feed consumption of xanthophyll pigmentation of hens and egg yolks.

Increases in the level of blood xanthophylls and visual pigmentation of xanthophyll depleted hens were used to measure the absorption of xanthophylls. Surgical removal of either the duodenum, jejunum, ileum or large intestine resulted in a slight but …

Additional Notes An Some Mammals From Eastern Nebraska, Hugh H. Genoways, Jerry R. Choate

University of Nebraska State Museum: Mammalogy Papers

Field studies concerned primarily with distribution of the short-tailed shrew, Blarina brevicauda, in eastern Nebraska have resulted in noteworthy records of several other species of small mammals. These field studies, which were supported by a grant from the Kansas Academy of Science, entailed extensive trapping of prairie habitats in Cass County, approximately 15 miles west of the Missouri River. In addition to the species discussed below, specimens of Reithrodontomys megalotis, Peromyscus maniculatus, P. leucopus, and Mus musculus were obtained at several localities. All catalogue numbers in the following accounts refer to specimens deposited in the Museum of Natural …

Marine Resource Information Bulletin Vol. 2, No. 15, Virginia Sea Grant, Virginia Institute Of Marine Science

Virginia Marine Resource Bulletin

• Weekly oyster spatfall on shellstrings in Virgina rivers Novermber 1970 and Annual summary 1970

Vitamin E, Copper, And Tylosin In The Diets Of Growing-Finishing Swine, George E. Libal, Richard C. Wahlstrom

South Dakota Swine Field Day Proceedings and Research Reports, 1970

Recent research with growing pigs has shown that vitamin E may be deficient in some corn-soybean meal diets. Some possible reasons why vitamin E deficiencies are being experienced today are that fewer pigs are fed on pasture, which is a good source of vitamin E; more corn is being picked wet and then artificially dried, which can destroy vitamin E; and the presence of a low selenium content of corn.
Copper has been shown to produce a growth response similar to antibiotics when it is fed at levels of 125 to 250 ppm. the study reported herein was conducted during …

Roasted Soybeans For Growing-Finishing Swine, Richard C. Wahlstrom, George W. Libal, Richard Berns

South Dakota Swine Field Day Proceedings and Research Reports, 1970

Soybeans contain about 18% fat. In the past it has been economical to process the soybeans into soybean meal. Soybean meal is the major protein supplement fed to swine. The recent development of new equipment to cook soybeans on the farm has resulted in a renewed interest in the use of cooked soybeans in swine rations. The objectives of the study reported here were to compare the performance of pigs fed whole soybean meal and to study the effects of whole soybeans on the carcasses produced.

Influence Of Temporary Chemical Immobilization Of Boar Spermatozoa Upon In Vitro Survival, W. L. Singleton, T. D. Rich

South Dakota Swine Field Day Proceedings and Research Reports, 1970

The use of artificial insemination (AI) in swine has been restricted because of the inability to store semen. It is usually recommended that for AI use boar semen not be stored more than 48 hours. Obviously, the goal is to develop a technique whereby boar semen could be stored indefinitely such as is the case with bull semen. However, until such a technique is developed, a method of storing boar semen for a few days would be of value for promoting AI in swine.

Protein And Lysine Levels In Growing-Finishing Swine Rations, R. C. Wahlstrom, G. W. Libal, J. F. Fredrikson

South Dakota Swine Field Day Proceedings and Research Reports, 1970

Cereal grains are particularly low in lysine, one of the essential amino acids, and a protein supplement must be fed with grains to supply additional lysine as well as other amino acids. The purpose of the experiment reported herein was to study the performance of growing and finishing pigs when fed rations of different protein content with and without additional lysine supplementation.

The Effect Of Tylosin And A Combination Of Diethylstilbestrol And Methyltestosterone On Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Finishing Pigs, Richard C. Wahlstrom, George W. Libal

South Dakota Swine Field Day Proceedings and Research Reports, 1970

This experiment was conducted to obtain further information on the effect of feeding these hormones at a higher level during the first half of the finishing period (100 to 150 lb.) and reducing the level fed for the last half of the period.

Wheat In Swine Finishing Rations, J. W. Mccarty, R. C. Wahlstrom, A. E. Dittman

South Dakota Swine Field Day Proceedings and Research Reports, 1970

The objectives of the trial reported here were:
1. To compare the performance of pigs fed rations with the same proportions of grain and supplement but with the grain corn in one rations and wheat in another ration.
2. To assess the possible feeding value of wheat's greater protein content by use of an all wheat ration in which there was a lower level of supplemental protein.
3. To assess the value of lysine in wheat rations by the effition of lysine to the same ration as used for comparison 2 (above).

The Effect Of Gestation Energy Levels On Reproductive Performance Of Sows And Gilts, George W. Libal, Richard C. Wahlstrom

South Dakota Swine Field Day Proceedings and Research Reports, 1970

Restricting energy on total feed intake has been accepted as a desirable management pract ice for gestating sows and gilts. The advantages are reduced feed costs during gestation and larger and stronger litters resulting from more proper nutrition of the gestating sow. The common practice of reducing total feed level quite of ten reduces daily intake of energy protein and many of the other nutrients required by the sow. The experiment reported herein is an attempt to establish minimum required levels of metabolize energy for gestating sows and gilts under both summer and winter conditions. These sows will be maintained …

Feeding Stalls For Brood Sows, George W. Libal, Richard C. Wahlstrom, J. W. Mccarty

South Dakota Swine Field Day Proceedings and Research Reports, 1970

How to assure that each sow gets her fair share of feed and how to control the "boss" sows are management problems facing the producer who is limit feeding groups of sows in order to get maximum litter size and minimum gestation feed costs. Feeding stalls have proven very effective in achieving both of these objectives. There are several types of commercial stalls on the market as well as several good designs for homemade feeding stalls. The type used South Dakota State University has drawn considerable interest by producers and many have asked for material lists and costs. These stalls …

The Influence Of Energy During Estrus Of On Ovulation Rate, Goerge W. Libal, Richard C. Wahlstrom

South Dakota Swine Field Day Proceedings and Research Reports, 1970

Recently, English workers have reported that when sows or gilts that were being limit fed (3 to 4 lb. per day) were allowed a double quantity of feed only on the first feed following breeding the number of ovum shed was increased. When sows were allowed to complete gestation, litter size was larger by approximately 2 pigs. The experiment reported herein was an attempt to duplicate the English work and evaluate this method of "flushing" under South Dakota conditions.

A Study Of Diet Preference By Early Weaned Pigs, Larry Hauser, Richard C. Wahlstrom

South Dakota Swine Field Day Proceedings and Research Reports, 1970

The trial reported here was designed to compare the single-stimulus method of palatability testing with the free-choice selection method and to determine the effects of partially delactosed whey, with and without sugar, on the gain and feed efficiency of early weaned pigs.

Effect Of Environment, Sex And Protein Level Of Ration On Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Growing-Finishing Swine, Richard C. Wahlstrom, George W. Libal, Jacob F. Fredrikson

South Dakota Swine Field Day Proceedings and Research Reports, 1970

Research conducted at the Southeast South Dakota Experiment Farm during the winter of 1968-69 and reported at the 1969 Swine Field Day (A.S. Series 69-38) indicated that the performance of pigs fed rations containing 15% protein to about 115 lb. and 12% protein to market weight was equal to that of pigs fed a ration 17% protein to 115 lb. reduced to 14% protein from 110 lb. to market weight. In the previous trial about 9% more feed was required for those pigs fed in the uncontrolled environment; however, rate of gain was not affected by the type of housing. …

Review Of Research Of The Value Of High Moisture Corn For Growing And Finishing Swine, L. J. Kortan

South Dakota Swine Field Day Proceedings and Research Reports, 1970

Work at South Dakota State University during the 10 year period 1942-1951 with soft corn for growing-finishing pigs showed that hogs are well adapted to utilize soft corn. In all six trials during this period, pigs fed soft corn showed a lower rate of gain per day than the pigs fed hard corn. However, when the soft corn was dried and fed, the pigs made practically the same rate of gain as the pigs fed hard corn. Compared on a dry matter basis, the value of soft corn was practically equal to hard corn for growing pigs. However, the pigs …

High-Lysine Corn In Growing-Finishing Swine Rations, Keith E. Gilster, Richard C. Wahlstrom

South Dakota Swine Field Day Proceedings and Research Reports, 1970

The objectives of this experiment were to compare the performance and carcass characteristics of growing-finishing pigs fed rations of normal or opaque-2 corn containing recommend and low levels of protein.

High Lysine Corn Fed Free-Choice To Growing-Finishing Swine, Richard C. Wahlstrom, George W. Libal

South Dakota Swine Field Day Proceedings and Research Reports, 1970

Analyses of opaque-2 corn have indicated a higher content of lysine and tryptophane than found in normal corn. Since these two amino acids are the most limiting amino acids in most practical swine diets, opaque-2 corn should permit a reduction in the need for supplementary protein. Experiments conducted at the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station and at other Experiment Stations have shown this to be true, with less protein supplement needed in swine rations containing opaque-2 corn than in rations containing normal corn.

Fourteenth Annual Swine Field Day 1970 Complete Report, Animal Science Department

South Dakota Swine Field Day Proceedings and Research Reports, 1970

These are the complete proceedings of the fourteenth annual South Dakota Swine Field Day held on November 19, 1970 at South Dakota State University.

Kentucky Warbler (Vol. 46, No. 4), Kentucky Library Research Collections

Kentucky Warbler

No abstract provided.

Oyster Spatfall On Shellstrings In Virginia Rivers: 1970 Annual Summary, Dexter S. Haven

Reports

The Applied Biology Department in the VIMS Division of Applied Marine Science and Ocean Engineering conducts. weekly surveys of oyster "setting" in Virginia rivers from the end of May through early October each year. Starting at the mouth of each river and proceeding upstream to the limits of oyster setting, the collecting areas a.re established on public and private beds. Spat counts are obtained from oyster shells strung on wire and suspended from stakes. The number of spat which set in one week on the smooth side of ea.ch shell on the string are tabulated.

Marine Resource Information Bulletin Vol. 2, No. 14, Virginia Sea Grant, Virginia Institute Of Marine Science

Virginia Marine Resource Bulletin

• Current MSX activity in Chesapeake Bay
• VIMS forecasts abundance of fish and shellfish
• Oyster meats quality index October 1970

Marine Resource Information Bulletin Vol. 2, No. 13, Virginia Sea Grant, Virginia Institute Of Marine Science

Virginia Marine Resource Bulletin

• Scientists give tips on striped bass landings
• Weekly oyster spatfall on shellstrings in Virgina September-October 1970

Marine Resource Information Bulletin Vol. 2, No. 12, Virginia Sea Grant, Virginia Institute Of Marine Science

Virginia Marine Resource Bulletin

• Marsh clams believed potential food supply
• Oyster meats quality index
• Weekly oyster spatfall on shellstrings in Virgina August-September 1970
• Above average spatfalls reported in James
• Crab supplies low in Chesapeake Bay

Hollies In Wisconsin, Peter J. Salamun

Field Station Bulletins

With the coming of the winter season botanical interests are directed chiefly toward yuletide plants, one of which is the holly. The species most commonly used in wreaths and decorations is the English Holly (Ilex aquifolium L.); however, many people are unaware that a number of native holly species are found in eastern North America and two of them occur in Wisconsin. Unfortunately, the Wisconsin representatives are deciduous shrubs and not suitable for Christmas decorations. Although' of no value to us for the holiday season, their fruits are eaten by overwintering birds and squirrels, hence they may be considered as …

Some Bog Denizens, G W. Prescott

Field Station Bulletins

Tucked away in the bogs and swamps of Wisconsin, and in similar habitats throughout the world, thrive a myriad of unicellular plants known as Desmids. They are among the most aesthetic of all microorganisms and vie with the glassywalled Diatoms as "Jewel Plants." If it were not for the inquisitive biologist and the students of the microscopic cosmos, Desmids well might exist unnoticed. For although they have highly intriguing biological features they play no role in water spoilage problems, nor are they important in the food cycle of aquatic animals. Hence they do not attract attention nor invite the condemnations …