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Nf97-319 What Kids Really Need Are Adults Who C.A.R.E., Pat Steffens, Susan Williams

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses a positive approach to youth development.

G97-1318 Nebraska Insurance Purchasing Groups: A Guide For Implementation, Angela Parato, Mary Ellen Rider

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication provides interested Nebraskans with a step-by-step guide to follow when setting up an insurance purchasing group. It also details the responsibilities of a third party administrator. It should be used in concert with NebFact NF96-263.

Background

Nebraska legislation (L.B. 1222) allows Nebraskans to come together for the sole reason of purchasing health insurance. Background information about how to begin, types and portability of coverage, what providers to include, and when to evaluate the plan can be found in the NebFact sheet, How to Form Insurance Purchasing Pools in Nebraska, NF96-263.

Nf97-316 School Lunch Requirements Using Nutrient Standard Menu Planning, Darlene Martin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact contains information on Nutrient Standard Menu Planning.

Nf97-315 Overview Of The Usda School Meals Initiative For Healthy Children, Darlene Martin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact provides an overview of the USDA School Meals Initiative for Healthy Children.

G97-1320 Feeding To Maximize Milk Solids, Rick J. Grant

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide describes feeding guidelines to increase production of solids-corrected milk.

Proper feeding management of the dairy herd can improve the economy of production and provide for a healthier cow. Feeding to increase production of milk with maximum levels of milk fat and protein is essential for achieving these benefits.

Milk solid components include fat, protein, lactose, and minerals. Normal values for milk fat range from 3.7 percent (Holstein) to 4.9 percent (Jersey); milk protein ranges from 3.1 percent (Holstein) to 3.8 percent (Jersey). Lactose is usually 4.6 to 4.8 percent for all breeds and minerals (ash) average .74 percent. …

Nf97-354 Omega Eggs — A Dietary Source Of N-3 Fatty Acids, Sheila E. Scheideler, Nancy M. Lewis

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact examines the nutritional advantages of Omega eggs.

G97-1325 What Management Practices Are High Producing Dairy Herds Using?, Jeffrey F. Keown

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide outlines management practices used in high-producing dairy operations.

In 1996, a national dairy survey was undertaken by the National Health Monitoring System. This survey of management practices was sent to 2,500 herds in 20 states representing 83.1 percent of all dairy cows in the United States. The states included in the survey were California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin. The survey asked 13 questions ranging from computer use, ration balancing, BST use and veterinarian usage to various calf rearing procedures. The survey …

Mp68 1996-98 Dairy Report

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Annual Report of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Dairy Research for 1997-1998. Topics include:

Time of Initiating Dietary Fat Supplementaion on Lactation and Reproduction

A Soyhull:Soy Lecithin Soapstock Mixture for Early Lactation Dairy Cows

Nonenzymatically Browned Soybeans for Dairy Cattle

Feather and Blood Meal Combination for Lactating Dairy Cows

Impact of Nonfiber Carbohydrate Concentration on Forage Fiber Digestion

Sulfite Liquor-Treated Meat and Bone Meal for Dairy Cows

The OTHER Causes of Infectious Diseases

Test Day Genetic Evaluations

Income and Herdlife

Maternal Genetic and Cytoplasmic Effects in Dairy Cattle

Financial and Management Survey of Nebraska Dairy Producers

Free-Stall Design and Maintenance

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