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Sabah: Broj 482, Sukrija Dzidzovic

SabaH, 1997-2014

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Sabah: Broj 497, Sukrija Dzidzovic

SabaH, 1997-2014

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Sabah: Broj 503, Sukrija Dzidzovic

SabaH, 1997-2014

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Nuclear Localization Of Hbd-1 In Human Keratinocytes, Roger J Bick, Brian J Poindexter, L Maximilian Buja, Carl H Lawyer, Stephen M Milner, Satyanarayan Bhat

Journal Articles

OBJECTIVE: Human defensins and cathelicidins are a family of cationic antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), which play multiple roles in both innate and adaptive immune systems. They have direct antimicrobial activity against several microorganisms including burn pathogens. The majority of components of innate and adaptive immunity either express naturally occurring defensins or are otherwise chemoattracted or functionally affected by them. They also enhance adaptive immunity and wound healing and alter antibody production. All mechanisms to explain multiple functions of AMPs are not clearly understood. Prior studies to localize defensins in normal and burned skin using deconvolution fluorescence scanning microscopy indicate localization of …

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Protocol Analysis Of A Federated Search Tool: Designing For Users, Emily R. Alling, Rachael Naismith

University Libraries Publication Series

Librarians at Springfield College conducted usability testing of Endeavor's federated search tool, ENCompass for Resource Access. The purpose of the testing was to make informed decisions prior to customizing the look and function of the software's interface in order to make the product more usable for their patrons. Protocol, or think-aloud, analysis was selected as a testing and analysis method. Subjects from the general college community were recruited and given a list of tasks to perform on ENCompass, and they were asked to speak all of their thoughts out loud as they worked. Upon analyzing the test results, researchers found …

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Template Letter For Permissions Request - Author, Marilyn S. Billings

University Libraries Publication Series

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Pathways And Turning Points: Child Maltreatment, Adolescent Outcomes, And Delinquency, Ryan E. Spohn

Criminology and Criminal Justice Faculty Publications

The National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being is a valuable resource for examining the lives of at-risk youth in a longitudinal fashion. Essentially, I seek to increase our knowledge of “what works?” and “for whom?” I seek to determine if negative pathways of at-risk youth are altered by social factors and professional intervention. This pathway theory is founded on the assumption that individual differences in factors such as cognitive and emotional development lead to trajectories that often lead at-risk youth down paths of negative social and behavioral outcomes. However, I also assume that turning points will be evident in …

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Reference And Research Desk Study, Beth W. Lang, Elizabeth Fitzpatrick

University Libraries Publication Series

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Do We Step Together, In The Same Direction, At The Same Time? How A Consortium Approached A Federated Search Implementation, Christine Turner, Lori Mestre, Beth Lang, Barbara Morgan

University Libraries Publication Series

The Five College Libraries of Western Massachusetts have a long-standing tradition of collaborating on technology projects which improve our communities’ access to information resources. After investigating various link resolver and federated search products in 2002, the Five College Librarians’ Council signed a three year contract with Ex Libris in spring 2003 to host SFX link resolver and MetaLib federated search installations. Following a very successful implementation of SFX in 2003, the Libraries took on the MetaLib implementation in 2004. From the perspective of one participating library, this article addresses how the Consortia planned, made decisions and took actions regarding this …

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Spy1 Role In Mammary Gland Development And Tumorigenesis, Azadeh Golipour

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Spy1 is a cell cycle activator, known to mediate cell cycle progression through an atypical activation of the cyclin dependent kinases. To understand the development and progression of breast cancer it is essential to elucidate the mechanisms and interactions of normal regulators of breast development. This study demonstrates that endogenous Spy1 protein and mRNA levels are tightly regulated during normal mammary gland development; being expressed during proliferative stages and downregulated at the onset of lactation. This appears to be regulated, in part, through the oncogene c-Myc and the MAPK signaling pathway. Importantly, we show that aberrant expression of the Spy1 …

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The Mediating Role Of Rumination In The Relationship Between Transgression Severity And Interpersonal Forgiveness, Wegdan E. Hanna

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The ability to forgive an individual who has wronged one self has been found to relate to one's appraisal of the severity of the wrong or transgression (Boon & Holmes, 1999). The more severe a transgression is appraised, the less likely one is to forgive the transgression. However, some individuals who experience severe transgressions are able to forgive while others are not. This study evaluated rumination as a mediator in the relationship between transgression severity and interpersonal forgiveness. In other words, repeated, intrusive cognitions about an event (i.e., rumination), was proposed as one factor which may partially explain this variability …

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A Case Series Study Of Vitapex Pulpectomy Treatment In Primary Teeth Ii, Hsin-Ju Hsieh

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Purpose. The aim of this case series study was to conduct a long-term follow-up and review of subjects with previous Vitapex® pulpectomies, to evaluate outcomes clinically and radiographically, and to ascertain whether there was any interference with exfoliation of deciduous teeth or abnormal development of succedaneous teeth. Methods. This case series study was conducted by following target groups of pediatric patients who had received Vitapex® pulpectomies in their primary teeth. Data were collected by reviewing charts, identifying patients who met our criteria, and recalling them for follow-up appointments. After sufficient data were accumulated, survival analysis was applied and presented by …

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The Effect Of Dietary Selenium On Weight Gain And Gonad Production In The Sea Urchin Lytechinus Variegatus, Warren T. Jones

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Small Lytechinus variegatus were collected in October 2004 from Port St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, FL (30° N, 85.5° W) and transported to the Texas A&M Shrimp Mariculture Facility in Port Aransas, TX. Subadult sea urchins were held individually in 25 cm x 10 cm diameter cylindrical cages and were fed semi-purified formulated feeds containing 0.55, 1.1, or 2.4 mg Se/kg feed for 12 weeks (n = 16 individuals per feed treatment, 13.67 ± 0.20 SE g initial wet weight, 30.12 ± 0.15 SE mm diameter; 32 ± 2 ppt salinity and 22 ± 1 C). Sea urchins were weighed …

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Mechanical Properties Of Dental Impression Materials, Nathaniel C. Lawson

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Impression materials make a record of tooth structure and provide a critical step in many dental applications. The mechanical properties of the impression material determine its clinical viability. Purpose: This thesis examines three novel methods for measuring mechanical properties of elastomeric impression materials including: (1) flow, (2) tear strength, and (3) elastic recovery. Methods: Flow of 8 impression materials (6 silicone, 1 polyether, 1 hybrid) was measured using a shark fin testing device. The shark fin height of each material (n = 5) was collected at 30 second intervals beginning 30 seconds after mix and ending when material ceased to …

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Hell Raisers And Holy Rollers, John Christopher Mahan

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Hell Raisers and Holy Rollers seeks to explore and express, through poetry and prose, the religious tension I experienced growing up due to the influence of a morally diverse family. While my mother’s family was extremely religious, my father’s relatives were notorious for their brash and often criminal behavior. This dichotomy led to my own spiritual crisis as I struggled to find balance between my strong religious upbringing and my fascination with the “outlaw image” of my father’s family and their non-serviam approach to life. In many ways, the works attempt to capture this internal struggle and the tensions that …

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Understanding Space: The Conceptualization And Evaluation Of Display In Dia:Beacon, Krista Chandler Pitman

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In May 2003, the Dia:Beacon art museum opened its expansive doors to the public. Viewers were introduced not only to the Dia Art Foundation’s collection of major works from the 1960s to the present but also to a very different type of museum facility. With the help of a multi-million dollar face lift, this once industrial Nabisco factory became an ideal space for art installations. The galleries of Dia:Beacon were specifically designed to accommodate the Foundation’s large-scale collection. In this thesis, I discuss Dia:Beacon’s achievement in museum design and its use of display space by analyzing comparable museums and their …

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Examination Of Novel Statistical Designs For Phase Ii And Phase Iii Clinical Trials, Ayanbola Olajumoke Ayanlowo

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Clinical trials to determine the usefulness of a new treatment are usually conducted in four (4) phases. Each phase is designed to answer a distinct research question about the usefulness of the new treatment. Phase I trials determine the safe dose range of the new treatment identify the possible side effects and other treatment associated toxicity issues, in a small group of healthy people. In phase II trials, the efficacy and safety of the new treatment is investigated in a larger group of individuals usually from the diseased population of interest. Phase III trials, conducted in large groups of people, …

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Predictors Of Indoor Dust Mite And Cockroach Levels, J Mark Brooks

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Exposures to dust mite and cockroach indoor allergens are important environmental risk factors in allergic sensitization and the development and exacerbation of asthma. To determine the relationship of indoor allergen levels and residence characteristics, dust samples were collected from indoor surfaces in residences in the Birmingham, Alabama area. The dust samples were analyzed for specific dust mite (Der p 1 and Der f 1) and cockroach (Bla g 1) antigens, the results of which were used to represent the level of indoor allergen present in each residence. The presence, and in some cases the degree, of potential allergen-predicting characteristics of …

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Loss Of Pias3 Expression In Glioblastoma Multiforme Tumors:Implications For Stat-3 Activation And Gene Expression, Emily Claire Brantley

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Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common form of cancer in the central nervous system in adults. Because of the infiltrative and aggressive nature of GBM, current treatments including surgical resection, radiation and chemotherapy provide little benefit to patients diagnosed with this tumor. Median survival, after treatment, is less than one year. Despite advances in the basic understanding of cancer biology, this poor prognosis has remained virtually unchanged for several decades. Given the continuing difficulty of clinical treatment of GBMs, a molecular appreciation of relevant signaling pathways has grown. Signal Transducers and Activators of Transcription (STATs) function to activate gene …

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Computer And Internet Usage Of Cow-Calf Producers Is Growing, S.J. Breiner, S.A. Grau, B.B. Barnhardt, A.M. Bryant, Kris Boone, Dale A. Blasi, Ted C. Schroeder, Ryan M. Breiner

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

While the world continues to evolve toward enhanced computer and Internet usage, the agricultural arena has been slower to follow. The objective of this survey was to examine the computer utilization practices of cow-calf producers through a nationwide mail survey. By understanding the demographics of today's producers, as well as if and how they are using their personal computers and the Internet, the industry can work toward educating producers about the benefits of this technology.

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The Effects Of Ractopamine-Hcl (Optaflexx) On Finishing Feedlot Heifers, M.J. Quinn, E.R. Loe, M.E. Corrigan, James S. Drouillard, Brandon E. Depenbusch

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Whether occurring naturally or synthetically, beta-agonists are classified as phenethanolamines based on their chemical structure. Other specificities of structure determine the exact behavior of the compound in animals. Beta-agonists bind to specific receptors on the cell membranes of skeletal muscle, adipose,and other tissues. Upon binding, these agents alter metabolic pathways, ultimately causing a repartitioning of nutrients to increase muscle and decrease fat accretion. In cattle, betaagonists such as cimaterol and clenbuterol improve feed efficiency, average daily gain, and longissimus muscle area. The proposed effects of ractopamine HCl are similar to those of other beta-agonists. The purpose of this study was …

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The Effects Of Ractopamine-Hcl (Optaflexx) On Performance, Carcass Characteristics, And Meat Quality Of Finishing Feedlot Heifers, M.J. Quinn, M.L. May, James S. Drouillard, Christopher D. Reinhardt, Brandon E. Depenbusch

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Beta-adrenergic agonists are commonly used in livestock production to accelerate growth by enhancing lean tissue gain. These compounds repartition nutrients away from fat deposition and toward protein accretion. Generally, increased growth is associated with ractopamine feeding, which improves feed conversion and increases body weight gain. However, little data exists on the effects of ractopamine-HCl on live performance or carcass characteristics of beef heifers. Data released from Elanco Animal Health indicate that differences between gender may exist in response to ractopamine, and therefore appropriate strategies for the administration of this compound must be defined for heifers independent of those for steers. …

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Vaccine Impacts E. Coli O157 In Feedlot Cattle, J.T. Fox, A.B. Thornton, M.E. Jacob, Daniel U. Thomson, James S. Drouillard, Tiruvoor G. Nagaraja

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Many human foodborne illnesses are caused by pathogens commonly harbored by food animals. Escherichia coli O157 is one of these pathogens commonly isolated from beef cattle feces and can enter the food chain at harvest. In addition to the human health concerns, this pathogen has important economic implications. Costly recalls of beef products and loss of consumer confidence associated with outbreaks of foodborne illness can affect profitability on many levels of production. In the past 10 years, E. coli O157 has cost the beef industry an estimated $2.67 billion. A portion of this expense is allocated to government and industry …

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Aging, Blade Tenderization, And Enzyme Injection Impacts Tenderness Of Muscles From Fed Cull Cows Of Known Age, Stacy L. Hutchinson, T.T. Marston, Melvin C. Hunt, John A. Unruh

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Approximately 16% of the 31 million head of cattle harvested in the United States in 2005 were aged cows. Cow meat is known to be tougher than meat from young steers and heifers, and it typically has a less desirable, darker color. It is generally assumed that cow meat needs to be ground or have some form of postmortem tenderization applied to be merchandized as a whole muscle product. The knuckle, top sirloin, and top blade muscles have been identified as muscles that potentially can be upgraded to medium-priced steaks. Most cow steaks are fabricated by food-service providers for their …

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Thermal Process For Jerky Provides Proper Lethality For Controlling Pathogens, M.N. Roberts, Kelly J.K. Getty, Elizabeth A.E. Boyle

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

In 2003, the New Mexico Department of Health linked an outbreak of Salmonellosis with consumption of beef jerky. Due to the increasing commonality of foodborne illness associated with dried meats, in 2004 USDA/FSIS published the Compliance Guideline for Meat and Poultry Jerky Produced by Small and Very Small Plants, which addresses the issues of how to obtain adequate lethality and verify adequate drying. Small meat businesses that produce jerky products must validate that their processes achieve a 5-log reduction of E. coli O157:H7 and a > 6.5-log reduction of Salmonella. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of …

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Supplementation Of Stocker Steers Grazing Native Flint Hills Pasture With A Protein And Mineral Supplement Increases Average Daily Gains, B.B. Barnhardt, M.P. Epp, A.M. Bryant, P.J. Guiroy, Dale A. Blasi

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Supplementation of range cattle with minerals is a common management practice that is used to maximize performance. Flint Hills grasses provide an adequate amount of protein for the diet through the first half of a doublestock grazing period, but declining protein content of native grasses during the latter parts of the grazing season typically cause decreases in forage digestibility and daily gains. The goal of this experiment was to measure differences in performance between steers that were supplemented with a) loose salt for the entire grazing period, b) a stocker mineral supplement for the entire grazing period, or c) a …

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Microbial Use Of Recycled Urea Is Dependent On The Level And Frequency Of Degradable Intake Protein Supplementation, T.A. Wickersham, R.C. Cochran, E.E. Wickersham, E.S. Moore, Evan C. Titgemeyer

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Protein supplementation increases utilization (intake and digestion) of low-quality forage and ultimately animal performance. Despite its effectiveness, protein supplementation is often expensive. One strategy to reduce the cost of supplementation is to supplement less frequently than daily, generally every other day or every third day. By reducing the frequency of supplementation, the cost of delivering the supplement is reduced. Reducing the frequency of supplementation is an effective strategy for reducing cost, and it only minimally impacts animal performance, with less frequent supplementation resulting in slightly greater losses of body condition score and body weight during the winter supplementation period. Urea …

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Supplementation With Undegradable Intake Protein Increases Utilization Of Low-Quality Forage And Microbial Use Of Recycled Urea, T.A. Wickersham, R.C. Cochran, E.E. Wickersham, Evan C. Titgemeyer

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Low-quality forage utilization (intake and digestion) is improved by protein supplementation. Typically, the recommendation is to select supplements that are high in degradable intake protein because this fraction of the protein directly addresses the ruminal nitrogen deficiency that exists when low-quality forages are fed. However, the low cost of byproducts (e.g., distiller's grains) that are high in undegradable intake protein makes them an attractive source of supplemental protein even though the response per unit of supplemental protein is less for undegradable protein than for degradable protein. One of the primary barriers to utilizing highly undegradable protein sources as supplements is …

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Degermed Corn Distiller’S Grains With Solubles (Dgs) Have Feed Value Similar To Traditional Distiller’S Grains, E.R. Loe, M.J. Quinn, M.E. Corrigan, Brandon E. Depenbusch, James S. Drouillard

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Rapid expansion of the fuel ethanol industry has greatly increased availability of distillery byproducts. Distiller's grains with solubles (DGS) are the predominant byproduct of fermenting grains into fuel ethanol. During this process, starch is removed from the grain and the residual components of the grain are concentrated in the DGS. Improvements in the conversion of cereal grains to ethanol have been fueled by recent changes in the production process. Broin Companies (Sioux Falls, SD) have developed a technology that removes the germ before the fermentation process. The resulting byproduct contains more protein, less crude fat, and less phosphorus compared to …

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Efficacy Of Feed Grade Antibiotics In Finishing Diets Containing Distiller’ Grains With Solubles (Dgs), E.R. Loe, M.J. Quinn, Brandon E. Depenbusch, James S. Drouillard

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Rumensin and Tylan, both marketed by Elanco Products Company, have proved to be valuable feed additives when fed to finishing feedlot cattle. Rumensin was approved in the mid-1970s to improve feed efficiency and average daily gain. Rumensin frequently is used to manage digestive disturbances associated with otherwise erratic intakes of high grain diets. Tylan is fed as a preventative for liver abscesses. Rumen disorders such as acidosis and rumenitis are predisposing factors for liver abscesses. Erratic intakes of high grain diets along with poor bunk management are important factors that predispose cattle to ruminal disorders. Abscessed livers can have deleterious …

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Sabah: Broj 482, Sukrija Dzidzovic

SabaH, 1997-2014

Sabah: Broj 497, Sukrija Dzidzovic

SabaH, 1997-2014

Sabah: Broj 503, Sukrija Dzidzovic

SabaH, 1997-2014

Nuclear Localization Of Hbd-1 In Human Keratinocytes, Roger J Bick, Brian J Poindexter, L Maximilian Buja, Carl H Lawyer, Stephen M Milner, Satyanarayan Bhat

Journal Articles

Protocol Analysis Of A Federated Search Tool: Designing For Users, Emily R. Alling, Rachael Naismith

University Libraries Publication Series

Template Letter For Permissions Request - Author, Marilyn S. Billings

University Libraries Publication Series

Pathways And Turning Points: Child Maltreatment, Adolescent Outcomes, And Delinquency, Ryan E. Spohn

Criminology and Criminal Justice Faculty Publications

Reference And Research Desk Study, Beth W. Lang, Elizabeth Fitzpatrick

University Libraries Publication Series

Do We Step Together, In The Same Direction, At The Same Time? How A Consortium Approached A Federated Search Implementation, Christine Turner, Lori Mestre, Beth Lang, Barbara Morgan

University Libraries Publication Series

Spy1 Role In Mammary Gland Development And Tumorigenesis, Azadeh Golipour

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The Mediating Role Of Rumination In The Relationship Between Transgression Severity And Interpersonal Forgiveness, Wegdan E. Hanna

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

A Case Series Study Of Vitapex Pulpectomy Treatment In Primary Teeth Ii, Hsin-Ju Hsieh

All ETDs from UAB

The Effect Of Dietary Selenium On Weight Gain And Gonad Production In The Sea Urchin Lytechinus Variegatus, Warren T. Jones

All ETDs from UAB

Mechanical Properties Of Dental Impression Materials, Nathaniel C. Lawson

All ETDs from UAB

Hell Raisers And Holy Rollers, John Christopher Mahan

All ETDs from UAB

Understanding Space: The Conceptualization And Evaluation Of Display In Dia:Beacon, Krista Chandler Pitman

All ETDs from UAB

Examination Of Novel Statistical Designs For Phase Ii And Phase Iii Clinical Trials, Ayanbola Olajumoke Ayanlowo

All ETDs from UAB

Predictors Of Indoor Dust Mite And Cockroach Levels, J Mark Brooks

All ETDs from UAB

Loss Of Pias3 Expression In Glioblastoma Multiforme Tumors:Implications For Stat-3 Activation And Gene Expression, Emily Claire Brantley

All ETDs from UAB

Computer And Internet Usage Of Cow-Calf Producers Is Growing, S.J. Breiner, S.A. Grau, B.B. Barnhardt, A.M. Bryant, Kris Boone, Dale A. Blasi, Ted C. Schroeder, Ryan M. Breiner

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

The Effects Of Ractopamine-Hcl (Optaflexx) On Finishing Feedlot Heifers, M.J. Quinn, E.R. Loe, M.E. Corrigan, James S. Drouillard, Brandon E. Depenbusch

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

The Effects Of Ractopamine-Hcl (Optaflexx) On Performance, Carcass Characteristics, And Meat Quality Of Finishing Feedlot Heifers, M.J. Quinn, M.L. May, James S. Drouillard, Christopher D. Reinhardt, Brandon E. Depenbusch

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Vaccine Impacts E. Coli O157 In Feedlot Cattle, J.T. Fox, A.B. Thornton, M.E. Jacob, Daniel U. Thomson, James S. Drouillard, Tiruvoor G. Nagaraja

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Aging, Blade Tenderization, And Enzyme Injection Impacts Tenderness Of Muscles From Fed Cull Cows Of Known Age, Stacy L. Hutchinson, T.T. Marston, Melvin C. Hunt, John A. Unruh

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Thermal Process For Jerky Provides Proper Lethality For Controlling Pathogens, M.N. Roberts, Kelly J.K. Getty, Elizabeth A.E. Boyle

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Supplementation Of Stocker Steers Grazing Native Flint Hills Pasture With A Protein And Mineral Supplement Increases Average Daily Gains, B.B. Barnhardt, M.P. Epp, A.M. Bryant, P.J. Guiroy, Dale A. Blasi

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Microbial Use Of Recycled Urea Is Dependent On The Level And Frequency Of Degradable Intake Protein Supplementation, T.A. Wickersham, R.C. Cochran, E.E. Wickersham, E.S. Moore, Evan C. Titgemeyer

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Supplementation With Undegradable Intake Protein Increases Utilization Of Low-Quality Forage And Microbial Use Of Recycled Urea, T.A. Wickersham, R.C. Cochran, E.E. Wickersham, Evan C. Titgemeyer

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Degermed Corn Distiller’S Grains With Solubles (Dgs) Have Feed Value Similar To Traditional Distiller’S Grains, E.R. Loe, M.J. Quinn, M.E. Corrigan, Brandon E. Depenbusch, James S. Drouillard

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Efficacy Of Feed Grade Antibiotics In Finishing Diets Containing Distiller’ Grains With Solubles (Dgs), E.R. Loe, M.J. Quinn, Brandon E. Depenbusch, James S. Drouillard

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports