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1989

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Effect Of Soybean Processing On Starter Pig Performance And Nutrient Digestibility (1989), D F. Li, R C. Thaler, Jim L. Nelssen, Keith C. Behnke Jan 1989

Effect Of Soybean Processing On Starter Pig Performance And Nutrient Digestibility (1989), D F. Li, R C. Thaler, Jim L. Nelssen, Keith C. Behnke

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One hundred sixty-eight pigs were used to evaluate the effect of soybean processing on starter pig performance and nutrient digestibility. Soybean products tested were commercial soybean meal, full-fat roasted soybeans from either a Roast-A-Tron or Rickles Roaster, extruded soybeans, and steam-flaked soybeans. Pigs fed soybeans from the Rickles Roaster had lower average daily gain, average daily feed intake, and feed efficiency than pigs fed the other soybean products. Rickles soybeans had lower apparent digestibility of nitrogen, dry matter, total fat, and long chain fatty acids than the other treatments. Pigs fed steam-flaked soybeans had the second lowest growth rate. These …

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Reproductive Status Of Kansas Dairy Herds (1989), Edward P. Call Jan 1989

Reproductive Status Of Kansas Dairy Herds (1989), Edward P. Call

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There has been no appreciable change in the reproduction status of Kansas dairy herds over the last 25 yr. For example, the average calving interval was 398 days in 1965 and 405 days in 1988. Analysis of other measures show similar results. Although the long-stated management goal for a dairy herd has been a calf-a-year or 365-day calving interval, few herds realize this efficiency. On the positive side, the stability of reproductive performance is noteworthy, since genetic antagonism exists between production and reproduction. From 1965 to 1988, average yearly milk production in production-tested herds (DHI) has increased 41%.; Dairy Day, …

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Effect Of Lasalocid In Rations For Growing Heifers (1989), D.E. Isbell, J.L. Morrill Jan 1989

Effect Of Lasalocid In Rations For Growing Heifers (1989), D.E. Isbell, J.L. Morrill

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Sixty-four Holstein heifer calves were used from 10 to 26 wk of age to study the effects of lasalocid on growth and feed consumption. Calves were evaluated weekly for weight gain and feed consumption. Lasalocid-fed heifers gained slightly, but not significantly, more than those that did not receive lasalocid. Their hay consumption was not significantly different than that of the control heifers.; Dairy Day, 1989, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1989; The 1989 Annual KSU Dairy Day is known as Dairy Day, 1989

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Neutrophil And Lymphocyteresponse To Vitamins C And Esupplementation In Young Calves (1989), S.D. Pruiett, J.L. Morrill, Frank Blecha, James J. Higgins Jan 1989

Neutrophil And Lymphocyteresponse To Vitamins C And Esupplementation In Young Calves (1989), S.D. Pruiett, J.L. Morrill, Frank Blecha, James J. Higgins

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Calves were bottle-fed milk replacers at 10% of weekly adjusted body weight for 8 wk. Treatments were 1) no supplements (control), 2) .16 oz vitamin C, or 3) .16 oz vitamin C plus 125 IU/lb vitamin E. Lymphocytes and neutrophils isolated from day 14 and day 28 blood samples were assayed for neutrophil-mediated S. aureus phagocytosis and antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity, and for mitogen induced lymphocyte proliferation. Eye and nasal discharges of calves supplemented with vitamin C and vitamins C plus E were less than those of control calves for wk 1 to 8. Lymphocyte proliferation with the mitogens showed a …

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Effects Of Winter Herbage Removal On Flint Hills Rangeland, Lisa M. Auen, Clenton E. Owensby Jan 1989

Effects Of Winter Herbage Removal On Flint Hills Rangeland, Lisa M. Auen, Clenton E. Owensby

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Intensive-early stocking (lES) in the Kansas Flint Hills has greatly increased livestock production efficiency. The potential for grazing of regrowth on IES pastures the following winter was studied by mowing different plots on a monthly basis from October to April, 19831985. Winter herbage removal had no significant effect on herbage production in the following seasons or on the total nonstructural carbohydrates (TNC) of big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) rhizomes. Since there was no reduction in herbage yield for any mowing date, cattle producers can apparently restock IES pastures after October 1.

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Evaluation Of Interseeded Grain Sorghum And Soybeans As A Silage Crop, S.H.M. Esmail, H. Hartadi, L.H. Harbers, John E. Shirley, J.D. Hoover, S. Azimi, L.W. Pfaff, K.K. Bolsen Jan 1989

Evaluation Of Interseeded Grain Sorghum And Soybeans As A Silage Crop, S.H.M. Esmail, H. Hartadi, L.H. Harbers, John E. Shirley, J.D. Hoover, S. Azimi, L.W. Pfaff, K.K. Bolsen

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Interseeded grain sorghum and soybeans have been evaluated as a silage crop over a 3year period. In the first 2 years, maximum dry matter (DM) yields occurred at the late-dough stage of the grain sorghum, and interseeded silages had higher crude protein (CP) and acid detergent fiber contents than non-interseeded late-dough stage, grain sorghum control silages. In year 2, seeding grain sorghum and soybeans in alternating IS-inch rows increased DM yield, CP content, and the proportion of soybean plants in the mixture compared to drilled (6-inch spacing) interseeding. Digestibilities of most nutrients were similar in all silages; however, cattle fed …

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Effects Of Lecithin And Lysolecithin On The Digestibility Of Fat Sources In Diets For Weanling Pigs (1989), D B. Jones, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert H. Hines, Joe D. Hancock Jan 1989

Effects Of Lecithin And Lysolecithin On The Digestibility Of Fat Sources In Diets For Weanling Pigs (1989), D B. Jones, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert H. Hines, Joe D. Hancock

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Ninety-six pigs (17 d of age and 11.6 lb initial wt) were utilized to determine if adding emulsifiers (lecithin and lysolecithin) to diets containing 10% added fat would affect nutrient digestibility. Fat sources were: 1) soybean oil, 2) tallow, 3) lard, and 4) coconut oil. Lecithin and lysolecithin were added as 10% of the added fat. Pigs were limit fed using the following equation: daily feed allowance = .05 x body wt^9. After a 7-d adjustment period, feces were collected for 4 d, pooled, and analyzed for fat, nitrogen, and energy content. Soybean oil and coconut oil were more digestible …

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Effect Of Replacing Milk Products With A Soybean Protein Isolate Milk Replacer In Diets For Nursery Pigs (1989), D B. Jones, D F. Li, Jim L. Nelssen, Joe D. Hancock Jan 1989

Effect Of Replacing Milk Products With A Soybean Protein Isolate Milk Replacer In Diets For Nursery Pigs (1989), D B. Jones, D F. Li, Jim L. Nelssen, Joe D. Hancock

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One hundred eighty pigs (21 d of age and averaging 14.5 lb) were used to determine if a milk replacer containing soybean protein isolate can replace dried skim milk and dried whey in a high nutrient density starter diet. Pigs received pelleted feeds that were: 1) corn-soybean meal control; 2) a high nutrient density diet (HNDD) containing 20% dried skim milk and 20% dried whey; 3 and 4) diet 2 with milk rcplacer substituted for 50% and 100% of the milk products; 5) corn-milk replacer; 6) corn-milk products. Average daily gain (ADG), average daily feed intake (ADFI), feed conversion (F/G), …

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Hydrocortisone Acetate-Injected Piglets Have A Larger Pancreas And Greater Mucosal Weight And Lactase, Maltase, And Sucrose Activities In The Duodenum (1989), K K. Kreikemeier, D L. Harmon, Jim L. Nelssen Jan 1989

Hydrocortisone Acetate-Injected Piglets Have A Larger Pancreas And Greater Mucosal Weight And Lactase, Maltase, And Sucrose Activities In The Duodenum (1989), K K. Kreikemeier, D L. Harmon, Jim L. Nelssen

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One litter of 12 piglets was used in a completely random design to evaluate the effects of hydrocortisone acetate injections on organ weight and carbohydrase activities. Dams' milk was the only food source available to the piglets. When they were 7 d old, six pigs were injected with hydrocortisone acetate (50 mg/kg BW; 50 mg/ml) and six others were injected with an equal volume of saline (1 ml/kg BW). When the pigs were 14 d old, tissues were collected, weighed, and analyzed for carbohydrase activities. Hydrocortisone acetate injection had no effect on pig daily gain (d 7 to 14), liver …

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Influence Of Milk Levels Of Beef Cows On Returns: A Simulation Approach, R.R. Schalles, K.O. Zoellner, L.S. Clarke Jan 1989

Influence Of Milk Levels Of Beef Cows On Returns: A Simulation Approach, R.R. Schalles, K.O. Zoellner, L.S. Clarke

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Results of four simulated production systems indicated that high levels of milk produced calves that were heavier at weaning, primarily because of an increase in body fat. High levels of milk production, however, were a disadvantage when calves went directly to the feedlot. With slow-growing calves, the fat either had to be depleted postweaning, or the calves had to be slaughtered at less-than-desirable weights in order to maintain desirable carcass fat. High milk intake is more tolerable for calves with fast growth rates, whereas low milk intake is a an economic necessity for calves with slow growth rates. The moderate …

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Conception Rates Of Beef Heifers Treated With Gnrh Analog At The Time Of Estrus Or At The Time Of Artificial Insemination., L.R. Corah, W.E. Beal, M.F. Spire, Jeffrey S. Stevenson Jan 1989

Conception Rates Of Beef Heifers Treated With Gnrh Analog At The Time Of Estrus Or At The Time Of Artificial Insemination., L.R. Corah, W.E. Beal, M.F. Spire, Jeffrey S. Stevenson

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Injecting a GnRH-analog at the time of estrus or at insemination did not generally improve conception rates in heifers inseminated following a synchronized estrus. However, within some herds. a significant positive response was noted.

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Influence Of Limited-Creep Feeding On Pre- And Postweaning Performance Of Spring-Born Calves, C.E. Binns, F.K. Brazle, Gerry L. Kuhl, D.D. Simms, K.O. Zoellner, L.R. Corah Jan 1989

Influence Of Limited-Creep Feeding On Pre- And Postweaning Performance Of Spring-Born Calves, C.E. Binns, F.K. Brazle, Gerry L. Kuhl, D.D. Simms, K.O. Zoellner, L.R. Corah

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Limit-feeding a high protein creep (36% CP) and a high energy creep (16% CP) was compared with no supplementation in a 61-day preweaning trial. Salt was used to limit daily creep intake to 1.5 to 2.0 lb per head. Calves given the limited energy and protein creep feeds outgained (P<.01) the unsupplemented calves by 0.2 lb and 0.3 lb, respectively. Conversion of creep feed consumed to extra gain was 6.7 and 5.3 for the energy and protein creep-fed calves, respectively (salt included). Trucking shrink of the noncreep-fed calves on the day of weaning and shipping was 4.9 lb and 7.0 lb less (P<.05) than that of the energy and protein creep-fed calves, respectively. Postweaning daily gains of the energy creep-fed calves was higher than those of both the protein creep-fed calves (P=.09) and the noncreep-fed calves (P<.01) by 0.3 lb and 0.5 lb, respectively. The energy creep-fed calves consumed more (P<.05) daily dry matter than the protein creep-fed and unsupplemented calves. Little difference was observed in postweaning feed conversion among creep treatments.

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Evaluation Of Wheat Middlings As A Supplement For Cattle Consuming Winter Range Forage, G.D. Sunvold, R.C. Cochran, E.S. Vanzant, S.D. Brandyberry, R.B. Hightshoe, T. Delcurto Jan 1989

Evaluation Of Wheat Middlings As A Supplement For Cattle Consuming Winter Range Forage, G.D. Sunvold, R.C. Cochran, E.S. Vanzant, S.D. Brandyberry, R.B. Hightshoe, T. Delcurto

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Intake of dormant, bluestem-range forage was increased by feeding steers supplements based on wheat middlings or soybean meal + sorghum grain, although the degree of influence on forage intake depended on type and level of supplementation. All supplements increased (P<.10) total diet digestibility. However, fiber digestibility tended to be slightly lower for steers receiving the high level of wheat middlings and the soybean meal + sorghum grain supplement.

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Additive-Treated Corn And Forage Sorghum Silages For Growing Cattle, K.K. Bolsen, A. Laytimi, R.A. Hart, F. Niroomand, J. Hoover Jan 1989

Additive-Treated Corn And Forage Sorghum Silages For Growing Cattle, K.K. Bolsen, A. Laytimi, R.A. Hart, F. Niroomand, J. Hoover

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Whole-plant corn silages were treated with Ecosyl® or Foraform® in one trial and Biomate® or Biomate + Cold-flo® in the second trial. In both trials, the silages were well preserved, but all were highly unstable in air during the first 3 to 4 weeks of the feed-out period. Foraform-treated silage was 2 to 6 degrees F cooler than its control, but Cold-flo-treated silage was 2 to 8 degrees F warmer during the first 10 days post-filling. Laboratory silo results showed that both control silages fermented extremely fast; however, inoculated silages had slightly lower pH and higher lactic acid values through …

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Performance, Carcass, And Meat Palatability Traits Of Open And 30-Month Old Heifers That Produced One Calf, A.W. Waggoner, J.R. Brethour, Michael E. Dikeman Jan 1989

Performance, Carcass, And Meat Palatability Traits Of Open And 30-Month Old Heifers That Produced One Calf, A.W. Waggoner, J.R. Brethour, Michael E. Dikeman

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Eighty-seven 3/8 Simmental x 5/8 Hereford heifers calved at 2 years of age and were designated as Single-Calf-Heifers (SCH). Twenty-six heifer mates that did not calve were designated as 2-year-old open heifers (2-OH), and 22, 1 year-old open heifers (1-OH) from the same source served as controls. All heifer groups were fed a high-grain diet for 112 to 137 days before slaughter. The SCH were started on feed about 1 month after calving, and their calves were weaned early about 5 weeks prior to slaughter. Thirty-three of the SCH were implanted with Synovex-H® after calving. Carcass data were obtained, and …

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Growth Response To Dietary Additions Of Bacillus Subtilis From Weaning To 230 Pounds (1989), J A. Swanson, Joe D. Hancock Jan 1989

Growth Response To Dietary Additions Of Bacillus Subtilis From Weaning To 230 Pounds (1989), J A. Swanson, Joe D. Hancock

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Two hundred fifty-five pigs, weaned at 4 wk of age, were used in an experiment to compare the efficacy of Bacillus subtilis and antibiotics as growth promoters for swine from nursery to finishing. Treatments were a nonmedicated control; B. subtilis added at 5 x 105, 1 X 106, or 5 x 106 CFU/g feed; or antibiotics (50 g/ton carbadox during the nursery phase and 100 g/ton chlortetracycline in the growing and finishing phases). Average daily gain and average daily feed intake were greater for pigs fed antibiotics in the nursery and grower phases than for pigs fed diets containing no …

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The Effect Of Dietary Energy Density And Porcine Somatotropin On Apparent Digestibility And Retention Of Nutrients In Finishing Swine (1989), G R. Stoner, B R. Schricker, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Robert H. Hines Jan 1989

The Effect Of Dietary Energy Density And Porcine Somatotropin On Apparent Digestibility And Retention Of Nutrients In Finishing Swine (1989), G R. Stoner, B R. Schricker, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Robert H. Hines

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Sixteen barrows were used in a metabolism study (avg wt of 101.2 lb) to evaluate the effect of dietary energy density and porcine somatotropin (pST) on apparent digestibility and retention of nutrients in finishing pigs. This study was designed as a split-plot with 4 mg pST/d or placebo injection as whole plot treatments and four dietary energy densities (1.37, 1.48, 1.60, and 1.71 Meal ME/lb) and period as the subplot treatments. Increasing dietary energy density increased apparent digestibility of dry matter, gross energy, and nitrogen, but had no effect on nitrogen retention. Porcine somatotropin administration had no effect on apparent …

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Relationships Between Ovulation Rate And Litter Size For Flushed And Nonflushed Gilts (1989), M T. Rhodes, Duane L. Davis, Jeffrey S. Stevenson Jan 1989

Relationships Between Ovulation Rate And Litter Size For Flushed And Nonflushed Gilts (1989), M T. Rhodes, Duane L. Davis, Jeffrey S. Stevenson

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We examined the effects of flushing (3.4 lb additional ground milo for approximately 2 wk before insemination) and pubertal status (inseminated at puberty or postpuberty) on ovulation rate and litter traits in gilts. Hushing resulted in 1.1 more eggs released at ovulation and 1.3 more pigs/litter. The response in litter size occurred primarily among gilts inseminated at their pubertal estrus. Neither flushing nor pubertal status affected prenatal survival. Data for 58 gilts were used to evaluate the relationship between ovulation rate and litter size. Litter size increased linearly with increased ovulation rate to a maximum of 13 pigs when 19 …

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The Genetics Of Lean Growth (1989), David A. Nichols Jan 1989

The Genetics Of Lean Growth (1989), David A. Nichols

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In recent years, the pork industry has faced numerous challenges. As consumer resistance to fatter meats has increased, the industry has had two options, 1) argue against popular opinion that fat consumption posed a health risk or 2) strive to reduce the fatness of their products. Since the first option is highly unlikely, the NPPC and commodity leaders have moved rapidly, decisively, and aggressively to promote and reposition pork as a vital, healthful part of the U.S. diet. Pork consumption from 1965 to 1985 was reasonably stable (1965, 45 lb; 1985, 44.2 lb). Demand has been stable to declining in …

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Porcine Somatotropin And Dietary Lysine Influence Bone Mineralization And Mechanical Properties In Finishing Swine (1989), B R. Schricker, Robert D. Goodband, Robert H. Hines, Jim L. Nelssen, Donald H. Kropf, Joe D. Hancock Jan 1989

Porcine Somatotropin And Dietary Lysine Influence Bone Mineralization And Mechanical Properties In Finishing Swine (1989), B R. Schricker, Robert D. Goodband, Robert H. Hines, Jim L. Nelssen, Donald H. Kropf, Joe D. Hancock

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The femur, a rib, and third phalanx of the second digit from the front foot were collected from 108 barrows (initial wt = 125 lb) and analyzed to determine the effects of porcine somatotropin (pST) and dietary lysine on bone mineralization and mechanical properties. In Exp. 1, pigs were injected daily with 4 mg pST and fed diets containing .6, .8, 1.0, 1.2, or 1.4% lysine; 1.0% Ca; and .8% P. Control pigs (placebo injection) received the .6% lysine diet. Bone wall thickness (BWT) of the femur increased but ash content decreased as dietary lysine level increased. Stress values and …

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Will Porcine Somatotropin (Pst) Lower Pork Quality? (1989), Melvin C. Hunt, Patter G. Whipple-Van, R D. Klemm, B R. Schricker, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert H. Hines, Donald H. Kropf Jan 1989

Will Porcine Somatotropin (Pst) Lower Pork Quality? (1989), Melvin C. Hunt, Patter G. Whipple-Van, R D. Klemm, B R. Schricker, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert H. Hines, Donald H. Kropf

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The types and diameters of muscle fibers from 30 barrows that had received daily injections of porcine somatotropin (pST) or a placebo and were fed dietary lysine at .6, .8, 1.0 or 1.2% were determined. Fiber data indicated that pST slightly increases the anaerobic metabolic potential of longissimus muscle. The higher levels of lysine caused enlargement of muscle cells. Earlier research has shown that this type of muscle biochemistry contributes to development of PSE muscle. Thus, use of pST in certain strains of pigs may lead to reductions in muscle quality.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 16, 1989

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Using Immunological Criteria To Predict Utilization Of Soybean Proteins By The Early-Weaned Pig (1989), D F. Li, P G. Reddy, Frank Blecha, R D. Klemm, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Joe D. Hancock Jan 1989

Using Immunological Criteria To Predict Utilization Of Soybean Proteins By The Early-Weaned Pig (1989), D F. Li, P G. Reddy, Frank Blecha, R D. Klemm, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Joe D. Hancock

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Two trials were conducted to determine the suitability of soybean products for baby pigs. For trial 1, 40 weanling pigs were orally infused with .01 lb/pig/d of either dried skim milk (control), soybean meal (48% CP), soy protein concentrate, extruded soy protein concentrate, or soy protein isolate from d 7 to 12 of age, weaned at 21 d of age, and fed a diet containing the corresponding protein source until d 7 postweaning. Sows were fed a corn-corn gluten meal-based diet supplemented with lysine and tryptophan to avoid exposure of pigs to soybean proteins. All pigs were sacrificed at 28 …

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Effect Of Heat Treatment On The Nutritional Value Of Low-Inhibitor Soybeans For Nursery Growing, And Finishing Pigs (1989), A J. Lewis, M A. Giesemann, Jim L. Nelssen, Joe D. Hancock Jan 1989

Effect Of Heat Treatment On The Nutritional Value Of Low-Inhibitor Soybeans For Nursery Growing, And Finishing Pigs (1989), A J. Lewis, M A. Giesemann, Jim L. Nelssen, Joe D. Hancock

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Two hundred forty nursery pigs (12.8 lb initial wt) were used in a 28-d growth assay to determine the nutritional value of Williams 82 soybeans with (+K) and without (-K) gene expression for the Kunitz trypsin inhibitor. Treatments were soybean type (+K and -K) and heat treatment (none, half-roasting, and full-roasting time), in a factorial arrangement. The soybeans were heated in a Roast-a-Tron roaster, ground, and added to corn-dried whey diets formulated to be limiting in lysine (.88%). Pigs fed diets with -K soybeans gained 21% faster and were 13% more efficient than pigs fed diets with + K soybeans. …

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Evaluation Of Oral Escherichia Coli Bacterin And Water Medication On Performance Of Weaned Pigs (1989), D A. Schoneweis, R I. Nicholson, G E. Fitzner, Robert H. Hines Jan 1989

Evaluation Of Oral Escherichia Coli Bacterin And Water Medication On Performance Of Weaned Pigs (1989), D A. Schoneweis, R I. Nicholson, G E. Fitzner, Robert H. Hines

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Odd-numbered pigs in new-born litters were vaccinated on d 1 with an oral Escherichia coli bacterin and their performance after weaning was compared with that of nonvaccinated littermates (even numbered pigs). In addition, each group of pigs was allotted to four water medication treatments that were administered from d 2 to d 6 after weaning. No significant interaction between vaccine and water treatment was observed. Vaccinated and non-vaccinated pigs performed similarly throughout the trial for the traits of ADG, ADFI, and F/G, indicating no beneficial effect from vaccination. Water medication after weaning did not affect performance or incidence of scours …

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Application Of Technology For Maximizing Lean Growth (1989), Robert D. Goodband Jan 1989

Application Of Technology For Maximizing Lean Growth (1989), Robert D. Goodband

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The swine industry is at a crossroads that either mayor may not change the way we produce pork in the future. As we head into the 90's, we are entering a new era in terms of growth promotion and carcass modification,which will produce overnight what would have taken generations to select for. Of the compounds tested, porcine somatotropin (pST) has the most potential to alter the structure of the swine industry. Many fear the application of this technology because of potential increases in pork production displacing and leading to fewer producers. Because pork quality will be improved tremendously (50% reduction …

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Effects Of Dietary Lysine Level On Growing Pig Performance (1989), D F. Li, M E. Johnston, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband Jan 1989

Effects Of Dietary Lysine Level On Growing Pig Performance (1989), D F. Li, M E. Johnston, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband

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A growth trial utilizing 120 pigs (avg initial wt 43.4 lb) was conducted to investigate the lysine requirement for pigs weighing 45 to 75 lb. Pigs were fed a corn-soybean meal diet containing .65, .75, .85, .95, or 1.05% lysine. Average daily gain (ADG) and feed/gain (F/G) were determined weekly, and plasma urea concentration was determined at the end of the first and last week of the experiment. At d 14, ADG was increased and F/G improved with increasing lysine level. Gain was best for pigs fed the .95% lysine diet at d 14 and for those fed .85% lysine …

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Development Of Methods For Studying Embryo-Uterine Interactions (1989), Z Zhang, Duane L. Davis Jan 1989

Development Of Methods For Studying Embryo-Uterine Interactions (1989), Z Zhang, Duane L. Davis

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The endometrium (lining of the uterus) functions to support and nurture developing embryos. However, 20 to 30% of pig embryos are lost in early pregnancy. Therefore, we developed methods to study the endometrium. Our initial work addresses the production of prostaglandins by the endometrium. Prostaglandins are known to play important roles in the establishment of pregnancy. In the pig, this process occurs near the end of the second week of pregnancy. Therefore, we determined the prostaglandin production by glandular and stromal cells of pig endometrium collected on d 13 of pregnancy. Glandular cells produced more prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α) than prostaglandin …

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Evaluating Dhi Records With The Dairy Herd Analyzer (1989), James R. Dunham Jan 1989

Evaluating Dhi Records With The Dairy Herd Analyzer (1989), James R. Dunham

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A computer program was developed for analyzing DHI records to evaluate potential losses from 1) reproduction, 2) nutrition, 3) milk quality, and 4) genetics. Production-tested Kansas Holstein herds were grouped according to Rolling Herd Average (RHA), with the groups averaging 13,587, 15,988, 17,938 and 20,227 lb milk/cow/yr. Losses were directly related to RHA, amounting to $573, $426, $300, and $160/cow/yr, respectively. The Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) program provides valuable information to dairy farmers for making feeding, breeding, and management decisions. Yet, the only economic information provided by the program is feed cost/cwt milk produced and income over feed cost. Hence, …

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Why Do Dairy Cows Have Reproductive Problems? How Can We Solve Those Reproductive Problems? (1989), J.S. Britt Jan 1989

Why Do Dairy Cows Have Reproductive Problems? How Can We Solve Those Reproductive Problems? (1989), J.S. Britt

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Except for very low producing herds, management of reproduction does not seem to have much effect on the herd's level of production. To counter this statement, we must ask the question: "If they did not manage reproduction, what would their production level be?" Dairy cows develop reproductive problems from three major categories of causes: man-made, biological, and environmental.; Dairy Day, 1989, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1989; The 1989 Annual KSU Dairy Day is known as Dairy Day, 1989

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Reproductive Research In Dairy Cattle At Ksu (1989), Jeffrey S. Stevenson Jan 1989

Reproductive Research In Dairy Cattle At Ksu (1989), Jeffrey S. Stevenson

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Research in reproductive physiology and breeding management of dairy cattle at Kansas State University has the following objectives: 1) to better understand those factors that influence the reestablishment of ovarian function, estrous cycles, and fertility after calving and 2) to apply that knowledge to areas of management in which pregnancy rates and calving intervals can be improved in dairy herds. Our past efforts have included 1) pioneering research into the applications of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) at the time of insemination and early postpartum as a prophylactic treatment for inducing estrous cyclicity; 2) application of treatments utilizing prostaglandin F2α(PGF2α) for breeding …

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