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Estrus Synchronization In Swine: Trials With Aimax (I.C.I. 33,838) (1968), G Kiracofe, B A. Koch, Robert H. Hines Jan 1968

Estrus Synchronization In Swine: Trials With Aimax (I.C.I. 33,838) (1968), G Kiracofe, B A. Koch, Robert H. Hines

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Several methods of synchronizing estrus have been tried in swine. One of the oldest and most commonly used natural methods is weaning pigs from a group of sows simultaneously. When this is done, the majority of sows will show estrus 3 to 7 days later if the sows have been nursed for at least 3 weeks. This method is effective and highly fertile; however, in some cases it is not practical to breed at this time and a natural method of synchronization in gilts is not available.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, September 26, 1968

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The Kansas Beef Cattle Improvement Program, H.W. Westmeyer, K.O. Zoellner Jan 1968

The Kansas Beef Cattle Improvement Program, H.W. Westmeyer, K.O. Zoellner

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The Kansas Beef Cattle Improvement Program is to help improve beef cow herds in Kansas and to provide information that will be valuable to producers in selecting breeding animals and making management decisions. The program is not to encourage competition among herds. Environmental conditions vary from herd to herd so competitive among herds cannot be "under the same rules".

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Heat-Extruded Sorghum Grain For Growing-Finishing Swine (1968), G L. Cowman, C W. Deyoe, B A. Koch, H B. Pfost, Robert H. Hines Jan 1968

Heat-Extruded Sorghum Grain For Growing-Finishing Swine (1968), G L. Cowman, C W. Deyoe, B A. Koch, H B. Pfost, Robert H. Hines

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This paper is a progress report of a research project initiated this past year designed to study the effects of heat and pressure processing of sorghum grain on the performance of swine. The theoretical reasoning behind this approach was to increase the utilization of sorghum grain by chemical and/or physical starch damage with the application of certain degrees of heat and pressure during processing. The starch granules, which contain complex forms of chemically stored" energy, must be broken-up and reduced into simple units of glucose in the digestive tract of the pig before absorption can occur.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, …

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The Effect Of Protein Level And Added Amino Acids In Sorghum Grain-Soybean Meal Rations For Swine (1968), B A. Koch, R D. Howard, Donald H. Kropf, Robert H. Hines Jan 1968

The Effect Of Protein Level And Added Amino Acids In Sorghum Grain-Soybean Meal Rations For Swine (1968), B A. Koch, R D. Howard, Donald H. Kropf, Robert H. Hines

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More information is needed on the optimum level of protein in sorghum grain-soybean meal rations for swine. Theoretically the protein value of a swine ration should be improved if the most limiting amino acids are added. This experiment was conducted to determine the most favorable level of protein in sorghum grain-soybean meal rations and the effect of added lysine and methionine.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, September 26, 1968

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Effects Of Varying Sorghum Grain Soybean Meal Ratios And Added Methionine On Swine Gains, Feed Efficiency And Carcass Composition And Quality (1968), Donald H. Kropf, L H. Kasten, B A. Koch, Robert H. Hines Jan 1968

Effects Of Varying Sorghum Grain Soybean Meal Ratios And Added Methionine On Swine Gains, Feed Efficiency And Carcass Composition And Quality (1968), Donald H. Kropf, L H. Kasten, B A. Koch, Robert H. Hines

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Limited work is available on proper protein levels in swine rations when sorghum grain is a major ration component. Remarkable improvement has been made in gaining ability, feed coversion and muscling in swine. Because of continued improvements in these characteristics due to breeding and selection, we need to periodically re-evaluate the requirements for protein and amino acid levels in swine rations. A deterioration in muscle quality' (color, firmness and marbling) seems to be associated with production of lean pork. This prompted a detailed study of muscle quality, carcass composition, feed/gain ratio and gain rate as affected by varying ratios of …

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The Value Of An Artery Clamp To Dehorn Cattle, C.L. Drake, R.R. Schalles, C.W. Smith Jan 1968

The Value Of An Artery Clamp To Dehorn Cattle, C.L. Drake, R.R. Schalles, C.W. Smith

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A preliminary trail involving use of an artery clamp and a drawing and description of the clamp are reported in Bulletin 507. This trial involved 42 horned heifers owned and fed by a cooperating feedlot operator. The heifers were individually weighed and placed on these experimental treatments: 1. Control - not dehorned 2. Dehorned using clamp; arteries pulled 3. Dehorned not using clamp; arteries pulled All heifers were placed in one large lot and fed the same ration for 30 days after being dehorned.

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Comparison Of Time And Method In Freeze-Marking Cattle, R.R. Schalles, C.L. Drake, Dell M. Allen Jan 1968

Comparison Of Time And Method In Freeze-Marking Cattle, R.R. Schalles, C.L. Drake, Dell M. Allen

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Freeze marking for within-herd identification was used on 65 Hereford females. The cattle were 18 months to nearly three years old. Three numerals were placed on the right rump of each animal in the fall of 1967. The "branding irons" used were four-inch brass numerals with a half inch face. Dry ice and ethyl alcohol were used as the coolant with 40, 50 and or 60 seconds of contact time as well as liquid nitrogen with 39, 35 or 40 seconds of contact. Three men each applied one of the three numerals using dry ice and alcohol coolant with 60 …

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Nutritive Value Of Forages As Affected By Soil And Climatic Differences, D. Richardson, F.G. Clary, Evans E. Banbury, C.W. Spaeth, A.B. Erhart, D.W. Arnett, Fred W. Boren, H.B. Perry Jan 1968

Nutritive Value Of Forages As Affected By Soil And Climatic Differences, D. Richardson, F.G. Clary, Evans E. Banbury, C.W. Spaeth, A.B. Erhart, D.W. Arnett, Fred W. Boren, H.B. Perry

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Four previous tests (Kans. Agri. Expt. Sta. Bull. 507:7, 1967) at Colby, Garden City, Manhattan, and Mound Valley, using beef steers from the same herd and feeding the same feedstuffs, grown locally, produced differences in performance. What is the cause(s) of the differences? This test was designed as previous ones, except that all locations used the same feed, which was produced at Garden City. Sorghum silage was dehydrated and pelleted for easier transportation. The calves were wintered on the silage pellets and alfalfa hay. Silage pellets were gradually removed from the ration and sorghum grain added for finishing. Analyses of …

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High Protein Sorghum Grain With No Added Protein In All Concentrate Cattle Finishing Rations; Urea And Soybean Oil Meal In All Concentrate Rations, E.F. Smith, D. Richardson, C.L. Drake, B.E. Brent Jan 1968

High Protein Sorghum Grain With No Added Protein In All Concentrate Cattle Finishing Rations; Urea And Soybean Oil Meal In All Concentrate Rations, E.F. Smith, D. Richardson, C.L. Drake, B.E. Brent

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Trials at several research centers as well as in Kansas (Bulletin 483, page 32) have shown roughage may be satisfactorily omitted from finishing rations for cattle and doing so, often reduces feed required per pound of gain. That has made it feasible to try to finish cattle on all grain diet5, when the grain has sufficient protein, and to omit other protein sources as well as roughage. Other research on this subject is reported in Kansas Bulletins 493 and 507 and on page in this bulletin.

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Southwest Research-Extension Center: 50 Years Of Progress, 1957 Jan 1957

Southwest Research-Extension Center: 50 Years Of Progress, 1957

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The Garden City Branch Experiment Station has served the people of Kansas during the past 50 years (1907-1957). This publication is intended to present a historical report of the establishment of the station, its progress, projects, and personnel.

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