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Utah State University

2005

Utah State University Extension

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Key To Common Indoor Spiders Found In Utah, Alan H. Roe Nov 2005

Key To Common Indoor Spiders Found In Utah, Alan H. Roe

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This key is intended as an identification aid for spider specimens commonly collected from indoor situations in Utah. It is not all-inclusive and will not correctly identify all spiders. However, the key does include groups that comprise about 90% of the specimens that are submitted from household situations in Utah, and about 80% of spiders submitted from all situations.

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Breeding Soundness Evaluation Of Bulls, Clell V. Bagley, C. Kim Chapman Nov 2005

Breeding Soundness Evaluation Of Bulls, Clell V. Bagley, C. Kim Chapman

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Very few bulls are “sterile” and unable to produce any offspring. But, 10% to 25% of bulls have reduced fertility or possess physical problems which reduce their ability to sire calves. The breeding soundness evaluation (BSE) is a useful tool in identifying these bulls. Eliminating bulls with physical problems or reduced fertility from the breeding herd will improve overall reproductive efficiency of the herd.

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Basic Show Steer Feeding And Care, Darrell Rothlisberger Sep 2005

Basic Show Steer Feeding And Care, Darrell Rothlisberger

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The junior livestock program is a unique opportunity to use live animals to help youth develop. Youth learn something about agriculture and livestock production and develop an appreciation for the livestock industry.

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Yearly Forage Production Of Irrigated Pastures Grazed By Cow-Calf Pairs As Affected By The Timing Of Sprinkler Irrigation Application, R. D. Wiedmeier Jul 2005

Yearly Forage Production Of Irrigated Pastures Grazed By Cow-Calf Pairs As Affected By The Timing Of Sprinkler Irrigation Application, R. D. Wiedmeier

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In many desert states in the Intermountain West cow-calf operators face two major problems.

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Scoring Livestock Judging Classes, Lyle N. Holmgren Apr 2005

Scoring Livestock Judging Classes, Lyle N. Holmgren

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Youth livestock judging is a popular and educational activity that involves thousands of youth nationwide. For many contestants and leaders, understanding how the score is calculated is difficult ─ even a little puzzling.

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Growing Iris, Utah State University Extension Jan 2005

Growing Iris, Utah State University Extension

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