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Rp92-217 No. 6 Delivering On A Live Cattle Futures Contract, Al Wellman
Rp92-217 No. 6 Delivering On A Live Cattle Futures Contract, Al Wellman
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
A producer who hedges with a live cattle futures contract normally will offset the futures position by buying a futures contract and selling the cattle on the cash market. However, there may be a time when it is advantageous to make delivery of the cattle against the contract. In fact, the potential or alternative for delivery is an important necessary contract feature.
Live cattle futures follow a Certificate of Delivery procedure, the details are covered later in this Fact Sheet. Mid-America Exchange delivery units equal one-half the size and have the same delivery conditions as the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) …
G92-1106 Controlling Rats, Scott E. Hygnstrom, Dallas R. Virchow
G92-1106 Controlling Rats, Scott E. Hygnstrom, Dallas R. Virchow
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Ways to recognize rat problems and control rats are covered here.
The Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) (also known as the common brown rat) is a destructive pest. Found in and around towns and farms throughout Nebraska, these rodents eat and contaminate large amounts of feed, damage structures by their gnawing and burrowing, and spread diseases that affect livestock and humans.
Ec92-124 Nebraska Handbook Of Range Management, James L. Stubbendieck, Patrick E. Reece
Ec92-124 Nebraska Handbook Of Range Management, James L. Stubbendieck, Patrick E. Reece
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Every Nebraskans should be interested in rangeland. The plants, soil, and water are the foundation of Nebraska's economy and quality of life. Rangeland is one of Nebraska's most important and valuable natural resources because it:
• produces forage for livestock and wild game;
• provides a varied habitat for many wildlife species;
• protects the soil from wind and water erosion;
• preserves a "germplasm bank" for many plant species that may become important for yet unknown uses;
• purifies and enhances the environment by cleasing the air, filtering the runoff to streams, increasing the intake of precipitation, and aiding …
G92-1094 Controlling External Swine Parasites, John B. Campbell, Barbara Straw
G92-1094 Controlling External Swine Parasites, John B. Campbell, Barbara Straw
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Mixing, safety, restrictions, and precautions for insecticides used to control external swine parasites.
Hog Lice and Mange Mites
External parasites of swine include the hog louse and two species of mange mites (the common itch mite and the less common hog follicle mite). Excessive scratching and rubbing by pigs nearly always indicate an infestation of hog lice or mange mites.
Hog lice and mange mites infest a high percentage of swine slaughtered at Midwest slaughter plants.
G92-1093 Use Of Animal Drugs In Livestock Management, Duane N. Rice, Barbara E. Straw
G92-1093 Use Of Animal Drugs In Livestock Management, Duane N. Rice, Barbara E. Straw
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
How to handle antibiotics and other drugs to prevent residues in meat while maintaining an effective animal health program.
Use of animal drugs in food animal production must be accepted as a responsibility rather than a right when trying to improve animal health. Drugs should be used to enhance a health program and not as a substitute for good management.
Disease prevention is based on good nutritional and environmental factors, sanitation, and the use of a complete herd health program. Use of vaccines for common diseases and in some cases segregation or culling of infected animals is important. Good management …