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Ec78-1744 Prairie Fires And The Nebraska Pioneer, Donald E. Westover
Ec78-1744 Prairie Fires And The Nebraska Pioneer, Donald E. Westover
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
For thousands of years prairie fires were a common occurrence in the great plains region of North America. Along with wind, rain, snow, and sunshine, fire was a major ecological force. Long before the white man's influence became a factor Nebraska's prairie land had been shaped, even perpetuated by this ever present force. The following incidents are true life accounts of prairie fires as experienced by homesteaders and settlers around the turn of the century. No attempt has been made to change the grammar or the content of these stories. The words you read are those used by the contributors.
G78-417 Leptospirosis Of Domestic Animals, Donald B. Hudson
G78-417 Leptospirosis Of Domestic Animals, Donald B. Hudson
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Leptospirosis of domestic animals is a very complex disease. This NebGuide examines its diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Introduction
Leptospirosis is an infectious disease of animals and man caused by a spiral-shaped organism (spirochete) of the genus Leptospira. The important serotypes recognized in livestock in the United States include Leptospira pomona, L. canicola, L. icterohaemorrhagiae, L. grippotyphosa and L. hardjo. These organisms have a wide host range, including man. Among domestic animals, swine, cattle, dogs, and horses are most frequently affected. Known wildlife hosts include many of the small rodents, raccoons, foxes, opossums, skunks, deer, and moose.
Because of the …