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Influence Of Interleukin-1 On Neutrophil Function And Resistance To Streptococcus Suis In Young Pigs (1993), Jishu N. Shi, M M. Chengappa, D S. Mcvey, Frank Blecha, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach Jan 1993

Influence Of Interleukin-1 On Neutrophil Function And Resistance To Streptococcus Suis In Young Pigs (1993), Jishu N. Shi, M M. Chengappa, D S. Mcvey, Frank Blecha, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach

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Nonspecific immunity is usually lower in young pigs than adults. Consequently, enhancing the young pig's nonspecific immune capability may be beneficial for the health and performance of early-weaned pigs. Twenty, 9-d-old, crossbred pigs were allotted by litter and weight into two treatment groups: recombinant bovine interleukin- 1β (rBoIL-1β; 5 μg/kg, intramuscularly at 9 and 10 d of age)) or control. Pigs were weaned at 10 d of age and housed in an isolation facility with ad libitum access to water and a pelleted diet formulated to meet the nutrient requirements and provide maximum growth of early-weaned pigs. Blood samples were …

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Growth And Microbiology Of Nonmedicated, Segregated, Early-Weaned Pigs (1993), M M. Chengappa, M W. Vorhies, Steven S. Dritz, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband Jan 1993

Growth And Microbiology Of Nonmedicated, Segregated, Early-Weaned Pigs (1993), M M. Chengappa, M W. Vorhies, Steven S. Dritz, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband

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Seventy pigs, 7 to 10 d of age, were randomly selected by litter of origin from a commercial farm in Northeast Kansas to compare the growth and microbiology of nonmedicated, segregated, early-weaned pigs to controls raised at the farm of origin. After weaning, both groups were fed a similar nutritional programs consisting of dry diets. No antimicrobial drugs were administered to the pigs except for a feed grade antimicrobial (carbadox) from weaning to 50 lb. Pigs were monitored for 12 weeks. Individual pigs weights, nasal swabs, and serum samples were collected on d 0 and then every 14 d thereafter …

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The Effects Of Bmd In Lactation Diets On Sow And Litter Performance (1993), B T. Richert, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach Jan 1993

The Effects Of Bmd In Lactation Diets On Sow And Litter Performance (1993), B T. Richert, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach

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One hundred forty-five multiparous sows were used in a performance trial to evaluate the use of BMD® (bacitracin methylene disalicylate) on sow and litter performance during lactation in a herd with no previously documented history of Clostridium perfringens type C or D. Between day 96 and 100 of gestation, sows were allotted to one of two dietary treatments, either a diet containing 250 g/ton of BMD or the control diet with no antibiotic. Sows were fed the experimental diets until weaning (approx. 20 d). Litters were equalized to approximately 10 pigs per sow within 48 hrs postfarrowing. Piglets were transferred …

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Extrusion Of Sorghum Grain And Soybeans For Lactating Sows (1993), C G. Mills, Terry L. Gugle, Robert H. Hines, Joe D. Hancock Jan 1993

Extrusion Of Sorghum Grain And Soybeans For Lactating Sows (1993), C G. Mills, Terry L. Gugle, Robert H. Hines, Joe D. Hancock

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One hundred-seventeen primiparous sows were used to determine the effects of extruded sorghum grain and soybeans in lactation diets on sow and litter performance. The sows were fed a sorghum-soybean-based diet with the sorghum and soybeans extruded either singly or together. Treatments were: 1) ground sorghum-soybean meal (SBM)-soy oil-based control; 2) extruded sorghum-SBM-soy oil; 3) ground sorghum-extruded soybeans; and 4) sorghum and extruded soybeans blended then extruded together (extruded blend). All diets were formulated to .80% lysine, .90% Ca, .80% P, and 1.47 Mcal ME/lb. Sows fed diets with extruded ingredients tended to wean more pigs with greater survivability and …

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Valine: A Limiting Amino Acid For High-Producing Lactating Sows (1993), Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen Jan 1993

Valine: A Limiting Amino Acid For High-Producing Lactating Sows (1993), Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen

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A total of 152 lactating sows was used to determine the influence of dietary valine level on sow and litter performance. During lactation, sows were fed corn-soybean meal based diets containing .9% lysine and either .75 or .9% valine. Lactation diet had no influence on litter birth weight, pig survivability, pigs weaned per litter, or daily sow feed intake. However, sows fed the .90% valine diet had increased pig and litter weaning weights. These differences were magnified as number of pigs weaned and sow milk production increased. These results indicate that further research is needed to determine the valine requirement …

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Southwest Research-Extension Center Field Day 1993 Jan 1993

Southwest Research-Extension Center Field Day 1993

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Each Field Day report consists of individual research reports on topics specific to the region, including cultural methods for most of the major crops grown in Kansas, mitigating the effects of weeds, insects, and disease associated with those crops, and irrigation. Research is conducted and reports written by staff of the K-State Research and Extension Southwest Research Extension Center.

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Aflatoxins: Contamination Of Animal Feeds And Food Products (1993), Randall K. Phebus Jan 1993

Aflatoxins: Contamination Of Animal Feeds And Food Products (1993), Randall K. Phebus

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Mycotoxins are toxic chemicals produced by certain species of molds during their growth on numerous substrates. Molds can invade the food and feed supply at various points throughout production, storage, processing, and distribution. Of most concern are the aflatoxins, which are highly toxic and classified as probable human carcinogens. Aflatoxins are often associated with crops that have undergone stress or feeds and foods that have been stored improperly. Tremendous economic implications are associated with regulation, testing, and loss of agricultural products from aflatoxin contamination. Dairy cattle excrete a portion of consumed aflatoxins into milk, thus, leading to a strict action …

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Kansas Farm Management Association Dairy Cow Herd Enterprise Management Analysis (1993), F. D. Delano, Michael R. Langemeier Jan 1993

Kansas Farm Management Association Dairy Cow Herd Enterprise Management Analysis (1993), F. D. Delano, Michael R. Langemeier

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Actual dairy cow herd enterprise records from Kansas Farm Management Association farms over the past 4 years have shown an increase in returns over variable costs from $17,900 to $23,300 per farm for a 100-cow dairy herd in favor of herds with higher milk-producing cows. Cost per hundred weight of milk produced per cow decreased for the higher-producing herds compared with lower-producing herds, even though total cost per cow increased. In 1992, for every extra $1.00 spent on feed and other variable costs, the higher producing herds earned $1.71. This was a 71% return per dollar invested.; Dairy Day, 1993, …

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Effect Of Yearly Milk Per Cow On Profitability Of Dairy Herds (1993), Edward P. Call, James R. Dunham Jan 1993

Effect Of Yearly Milk Per Cow On Profitability Of Dairy Herds (1993), Edward P. Call, James R. Dunham

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An analysis of Kansas Holstein herds in 1992 indicated that the yearly milk production per cow had a significant effect on returns to labor and management. The lowest quartile herds (13,445 lb per cow average) had a negative return to management. Herds averaging 20,614 lb per cow yielded $479 return to management. Records become increasingly important in managing the dairy operation, especially those that are readily analyzed and predict the degree of economic change when management is modified.; Dairy Day, 1993, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1993;

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Body Condition Scoring: A Management Tool (1993), John E. Shirley Jan 1993

Body Condition Scoring: A Management Tool (1993), John E. Shirley

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Body condition scoring provides a tool to help the dairy herd manager evaluate his/her nutrition and management program. It takes time, has an associated cost, and will result in a positive economic return if one makes management changes suggested by the results. Body condition scoring done simultaneously with other herd events reduces the time required and provides the herd manager with coordinated information.; Dairy Day, 1993, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1993;

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Looking Ahead With A Look Behind (1993), Edward P. Call Jan 1993

Looking Ahead With A Look Behind (1993), Edward P. Call

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The current economic situation dictates that dairy producers use all available tools and resources to maximize efficiency. Yearly milk yield is the most reliable predictor of profitability. Because the genetic base dictates each cow's potential for converting feed into milk, using 80+ percentile proved sires is strongly recommended along with a 100% commitment to artificial insemination of cows and heifers. Current technology allows dairy producers to make significant gains in resolving poor reproductive performance. A user friendly recordkeeping system to routinely measure individual cows' productivity along with overall herd performance is essential for maximizing return on capital investment.; Dairy Day, …

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Components Of A Progressive Reproductive Management Program (1993), Jeffrey S. Stevenson Jan 1993

Components Of A Progressive Reproductive Management Program (1993), Jeffrey S. Stevenson

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These are somewhat exciting times for dairy producers because of the new arsenal of hormones available for controlling estrous cycles and improving fertility. Using Bovilene® seems to assist cows in releasing a retained placenta. Most studies have demonstrated that using GnRH as a followup treatment (day 10 to 18 postpartum) for dairy cows with periparturient problems such as retained placenta improves their subsequent reproductive performance. Prophylactic treatment of early postpartum cows with GnRH (days 10 to 18) or prostaglandin F2α (days 20 to 40) improved their reproductive performance in most studies as well. Injections of GnRH at the time of …

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Feeding The High Producing Cow (1993), D. J. Schingoethe Jan 1993

Feeding The High Producing Cow (1993), D. J. Schingoethe

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Dairy cows must consume a lot of feed to achieve the levels of production expected today; however, the nutrient needs of dairy cows vary immensely between the dry period and peak lactation. Requirements for the former often can be met with forages alone, whereas the latter may require a considerable amount of high-energy feeds such as grains and supplemental fat and ruminally undegradable proteins of good quality that are digestible in the gastrointestinal tract. The challenge for a dairy feeding program is to meet the cow's nutrient needs while minimizing body weight loss, not causing digestive upsets, and maintaining health.; …

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Effect Of Roasting Soybeans And Corn On Dairy Calf Performance (1993), I.E.O. Abdelgadir, J. L. Morrill, A. M. Feyerherm, James J. Higgins Jan 1993

Effect Of Roasting Soybeans And Corn On Dairy Calf Performance (1993), I.E.O. Abdelgadir, J. L. Morrill, A. M. Feyerherm, James J. Higgins

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To evaluate the effect of roasting soybeans and corn on performance of young dairy calves, newborn Holstein calves (n= 132) were blocked by sex and birth date and randomly assigned to one of six isonitrogenous calf starters. The starters were formulated using soybean meal or soybeans roasted at 280 or 295 °F. Each of these protein sources was used with either raw corn or corn roasted at 280°F. Diets were offered ad libitum from .5 to 8 wk of age. Calves were fed milk at 4% of birth weight twice daily and weaned when they consumed 1.5 lb of starter …

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Evaluation Of Spray-Dried Wheat Gluten As A Component Of Calf Starters (1993), H. Terui, J. L. Morrill, M. Yashima Jan 1993

Evaluation Of Spray-Dried Wheat Gluten As A Component Of Calf Starters (1993), H. Terui, J. L. Morrill, M. Yashima

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Holstein calves (n =52) were on experiment from birth to 10 wk of age. Control calves were fed starters containing soybean meal as the protein supplement. The other calves were fed starters in which part of the soybean meal was replaced by spraydried wheat gluten. Bull calves fed starters containing wheat gluten consumed more starter during the third and fourth week and gained more weight during the third week than control calves, but overall differences in weight gain or feed intake were not significant, nor was there a significant carryover effect when all calves were fed the same diet.; Dairy …

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High Quality Alfalfa In Short Supply - Now What? (1993), James R. Dunham Jan 1993

High Quality Alfalfa In Short Supply - Now What? (1993), James R. Dunham

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Wetter than normal growing and harvesting conditions have resulted in a short supply of high quality alfalfa. Because forage quality affects milk production in early lactation cows, dairy farmers are encouraged to consider other alternatives to feeding low quality alfalfa to high-producing dairy cows.; Dairy Day, 1993, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1993;

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Incidence Of Digital Papillomatosis ("Hairy Warts") In A Dairy Herd. Response To Surgery And Autogenous Vaccination, J. Gaines, J. Galland, J. Leedle, R. Basaraba Jan 1993

Incidence Of Digital Papillomatosis ("Hairy Warts") In A Dairy Herd. Response To Surgery And Autogenous Vaccination, J. Gaines, J. Galland, J. Leedle, R. Basaraba

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Digital papillomatosis (hairy warts) was diagnosed in a dairy herd with a high level of lameness (20%). Warts ranged from mild to moderate to severe, with severity increasing with length of lactations. All milking cows (100%) had at least mild lesions. Cows with severe lesions were more likely to be lame. Severity of lesions had no influence on 305-day ME milk production, days open, or somatic cell counts. Cows in milk more than 150 days and lame produced 3 kg less milk per day than cows that were not lame. Almost all warts were in the interdigital cleft near the …

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Raw Milk Quality - Milk Flavor (1993), H. A. Roberts Jan 1993

Raw Milk Quality - Milk Flavor (1993), H. A. Roberts

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Flavor control in market milk begins on the farm and continues through the processing plant and into the home of the consumer. Flavor control is directly or indirectly related to the health of the cow, the feeding of the cow, the cleaning and sanitizing of utensils, the cooling of the milk, transportation to the processing plant, and all the steps in processing and distribution of the milk. Consumers judge the quality of milk largely by taste and appearance. Therefore, it is important that each load of milk be checked for off-flavors before it is loaded on the tank truck and …

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Use Of Milk Progesterone And Pgf2Α In A Scheduled Insemination Program (1993), Jeffrey S. Stevenson, J. R. Pursley Jan 1993

Use Of Milk Progesterone And Pgf2Α In A Scheduled Insemination Program (1993), Jeffrey S. Stevenson, J. R. Pursley

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Holstein cows milked twice daily were assigned to be inseminated at their first detected estrus (control) after 42 days in milk or received PGFza (PG) after 42 days, if they had a high milk progesterone (P4) test on any of 3 consecutive Mondays until first inseminated. Milk P4 tests and injections of PG were given on Mondays, and most of the breeding occurred on Thursdays and Fridays. The proportion of cows inseminated within 21 days of the beginning of the breeding period was greater in the milk P4 + PG group (52.8%) than in the control (38.9%). Compared to controls, …

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1993 Agricultural Research Southeast Agricultural Research Center, Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station And Cooperative Extension Service Jan 1993

1993 Agricultural Research Southeast Agricultural Research Center, Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station And Cooperative Extension Service

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No abstract provided.

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Comparison Of Synovex-S® And Two Levels Of Revalor-S® In Heavy-Weight Holstein Steers, Gerry L. Kuhl, D.D. Simms, Dale A. Blasi, Curtis L. Kastner Jan 1993

Comparison Of Synovex-S® And Two Levels Of Revalor-S® In Heavy-Weight Holstein Steers, Gerry L. Kuhl, D.D. Simms, Dale A. Blasi, Curtis L. Kastner

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In two field trials, 434 Holstein steers averaging 849 lbs were assigned randomly to three single implant treatments: 1) Synovex- S®, 2) Revalor®-S 120 (120 mg trenbolone acetate (TBA) + 24 mg estradiol), and 3) Revalor®-S 140 (140 mg TBA + 28 mg estradiol). Revalor-implanted steers gained .05 to .10 lb per day faster, but this improvement was not statistically significant (P>.05). Both Revalor-implanted groups produced trimmer carcasses with less (P<.05) backfat than Synovex steers. All other carcass characteristics and beef sensory properties, including taste panel evaluations of tenderness, juiciness, and flavor, were not influenced by implant used.

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Sequential Implant Strategies With Synovex-S® And Trenbolone Acetate-Containing Implants In Calf-Fed Holstein Steers, D.D. Simms, Gerry L. Kuhl Jan 1993

Sequential Implant Strategies With Synovex-S® And Trenbolone Acetate-Containing Implants In Calf-Fed Holstein Steers, D.D. Simms, Gerry L. Kuhl

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In a commercial feedyard trial, 242 Holstein steer calves averaging 378 lb were used to compare effects of six alternative implant programs, consisting of sequential use of Synovex-S® or a combination of estradiol and trenbolone acetate (Revalor-S® or Finaplix- S® plus Synovex-S®), on feedlot performance and carcass characteristics. The calves were implanted three times at 78- to 90-day intervals while on feed an average of 252 days. The combination implant increased (P<.05) gain by .13 to .21 lb per day in all three implant periods compared to Synovex alone. Total feedlot gain was increased in direct relation to the number of times steers received the combination implant. However, marbling score and the percentage of carcasses grading USDA Choice tended to be reduced with repeated use of Revalor or Finaplix.

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Effect Of Mass Medication On The Health And Gain Of Calves In Grass Paddocks Or Feedlot Pens, F.K. Brazle Jan 1993

Effect Of Mass Medication On The Health And Gain Of Calves In Grass Paddocks Or Feedlot Pens, F.K. Brazle

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Four hundred and ninety mixed-breed, long-hauled, bull calves averaging 275 lb were used in a winter study to determine whether mass medicating calves in grass paddocks or feedlot pens would reduce health problems and improve performance. All calves were started in feedlot pens for 3 days, then half of the calves were turned out into grass paddocks. Mass medication with injectable oxytetracycline did not improve health or gain of the calves. Calves housed in grass paddocks during the recurring period had less sickness (P<.01), fewer (P<.05) sick days per animal purchased, and lower (P<.05) drug treatment costs than their counterparts housed in feedlot pens.

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Management Of Stable Flies In Cattle Feedlots With Releases Of Parasitic Wasps, G.L. Greene, J.E. Cilek Jan 1993

Management Of Stable Flies In Cattle Feedlots With Releases Of Parasitic Wasps, G.L. Greene, J.E. Cilek

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During 1992, adult stable fly populations were sampled in 25 Kansas feedlots. A native stable fly parasitic wasp, Spalangia nigroaenea, was released in 19 of these feedlots. Stable fly populations were reduced up to 48% and parasite emergence was increased 21% when compared with feedlots where S. nigroaenea was not released. The percentage of total parasites that were S. nigroaenea nearly doubled in the release feedlots, compared to the nonrelease feedlots. This parasitic wasp has shown considerable promise for stable fly control in cattle feedlots. Overall, sampling and parasite costs averaged 32 cents per animal for the season.

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Rate And Extent Of Losses From Top Spoilage In Alfalfa Silages Stored In Bunker Silos, D.L. Holthaus, D.R. Bonilla, L. Pfaff, D. Haverkamp, B.S. Dalke, R.N. Sonon, K. Budiongo, K.K. Bolsen, Matthew A. Young Jan 1993

Rate And Extent Of Losses From Top Spoilage In Alfalfa Silages Stored In Bunker Silos, D.L. Holthaus, D.R. Bonilla, L. Pfaff, D. Haverkamp, B.S. Dalke, R.N. Sonon, K. Budiongo, K.K. Bolsen, Matthew A. Young

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Alfalfa silages were made in pilot- and farm-scale silos, and five sealing treatments were compared. After 90 days, sealing dramatically reduced DM losses at the 5 and 10 in. depths in the farm silos and at the 0 to 12, 12 to 24, and 24 to 36 in. depths in the pilot silos. Extending the storage period to 180 days in pilot silos had no effect on DM losses for sealed or delay sealed silages, but DM losses for unsealed silages continued to increase at all three depths. Placing a roof over the unsealed, farm-scale silo increased the silage DM …

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A Laboratory System For Modeling Hay Storage, W.K. Coblentz, J.O. Fritz, K.K. Bolsen Jan 1993

A Laboratory System For Modeling Hay Storage, W.K. Coblentz, J.O. Fritz, K.K. Bolsen

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A simple system is described that uses a hinged metal baling unit and a hydraulic press to make 4.0 x 4.3 x 5.3 inch wire-tied, laboratory- scale, hay bales. A comparison of densities of conventional, small, alfalfa bales (15x18x37 inches) and laboratory bales was made over a wide range of moisture levels (15 to 36%) and conventional bale densities (10 to 25 lb/ft3). Laboratory bale densities were regressed against conventional bale densities and agreement was excellent. The system is inexpensive to build and easy to use and can be reproduced easily.

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Storage Losses In Net-Wrapped, Large, Round Bales Of Alfalfa Hay, R.K. Taylor, D.L. Kueck, C.E. Addison, Dale A. Blasi, Thomas Mark Maxwell, James P. Shroyer Jan 1993

Storage Losses In Net-Wrapped, Large, Round Bales Of Alfalfa Hay, R.K. Taylor, D.L. Kueck, C.E. Addison, Dale A. Blasi, Thomas Mark Maxwell, James P. Shroyer

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Net- and twine-wrapped alfalfa hay bales were stored from July, 1990 to April, 1991 in three Kansas counties (Reno, Saline, and Stafford). Dry matter losses and changes in acid detergent fiber and acid detergent insoluble nitrogen levels during storage were not significantly different between net- and twine-wrapped bales. Although a significant difference in dry matter recovery between inside and outside bale storage occurred in Saline County, it was not considered important because all recoveries were high. No significant differences in ADF or ADIN increases were found between initial core samples and samples from the outer 4 in. of the bales …

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Preservation Of Alfalfa Hay With A Microbial Inoculant, R.K. Taylor, W.C. Mahanna, Dale A. Blasi, Thomas Mark Maxwell, James P. Shroyer Jan 1993

Preservation Of Alfalfa Hay With A Microbial Inoculant, R.K. Taylor, W.C. Mahanna, Dale A. Blasi, Thomas Mark Maxwell, James P. Shroyer

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Eleven large, round, alfalfa bales were treated with Pioneer® Brand 1155 Alfalfa Hay Inoculant and nine bales were untreated. The initial baling moistures were 14.1% (low) or 17.6% (medium). No significant differences were found in dry matter recovery or changes in acid detergent fiber, neutral detergent fiber, and acid detergent insoluble nitrogen levels during the 2-month storage period. Average temperature was highest in the medium moisture bales, but was not high enough to cause heat damage. The microbial inoculant did not improve preservation or quality of the alfalfa hay at the baling moistures used in this study.

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Summer Annual Forages In South Central Kansas, William F. Heer, Dale A. Blasi, Dale L. Fjell Jan 1993

Summer Annual Forages In South Central Kansas, William F. Heer, Dale A. Blasi, Dale L. Fjell

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Six summer annuals and three forage sorghums were evaluated for forage yield and quality under south central Kansas dryland conditions. When cut in the late boot to early heading stage, all forage types (millet, sudan, sorghum-sudan, and forage sorghum) produced similar dry matter yields, with no consistent differences in nutritional quality. Allowing the forages to reach maturity prior to cutting increased total yield per acre but decreased the crude protein content. The millets were higher in protein at maturity than the sudans or forage sorghums. However, the forage sorghums produced the most mature forage, whereas common sudan yielded the least. …

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Value-Added Beef Processing: Increasing The Value Of Beef Shanks Using Baadertm Processing Technology, R.E. Campbell, Melvin C. Hunt Jan 1993

Value-Added Beef Processing: Increasing The Value Of Beef Shanks Using Baadertm Processing Technology, R.E. Campbell, Melvin C. Hunt

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Using a BaaderTM desinewing machine on beef shanks can increase the value of a beef carcass by $1 to $5 by improving palatability and texture and reducing fat. By varying belt pressure and drum opening size and passing shanks twice through the desinewer, we obtained commercially acceptable yields. Maximum lean yield was 93% of the shank using 5 mm drum holes for both passes. With 3 mm drum holes, very lean produced on the first pass. Using desinewed lean and flaking the sinew with an Urschel Commitrol®, we produced low-fat (10%) ground beef patties. Patties from desinewed lean alone and/or …

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