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1997

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Influence Of Implanting Grazing Steers With Ralgro® Or Synovex-S® Followed By Synovex® Plus™ Or A Ralgro®/Synovex® Plus™ Reimplant Program In The Feedlot On Pasture/Finishing Performance And Carcass Merit (1997), T.R. Fankhauser, Gerry L. Kuhl, D.D. Simms, Gerald L. Stokka, James S. Drouillard, Dale A. Blasi Jan 1997

Influence Of Implanting Grazing Steers With Ralgro® Or Synovex-S® Followed By Synovex® Plus™ Or A Ralgro®/Synovex® Plus™ Reimplant Program In The Feedlot On Pasture/Finishing Performance And Carcass Merit (1997), T.R. Fankhauser, Gerry L. Kuhl, D.D. Simms, Gerald L. Stokka, James S. Drouillard, Dale A. Blasi

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In an 84-day pasture/132-day finishing study using 480 crossbred steers (675 lb), Ralgro® increased (P<.05) pasture gains 9.3% compared to nonimplanted controls. Gains of Synovex-S®-implanted steers were intermediate. Pasture treatments were split into two finishing-phase implant treatments: Synovex® Plus™ or initial Ralgro with a Synovex Plus reimplant on day 56. No interactions occurred between pasture and finishing implants with respect to finishing performance or carcass traits. Steers on the Synovex Plus treatment gained 11.7% faster and 7.9% more efficiently (P<.01) during the first 56 days of the finishing phase than the Ralgro-implanted steers. However , when those steers were reimplanted with Synovex Plus, they gained 22.2% faster and 21.1% more efficiently (P<.01) during the last 76 days. Over the entire 132-day finishing phase, the feedlot reimplant program improved rate (4.0%; P<.06) and efficiency (7.5%; P<.01) of gain compared to Synovex Plus alone. Overall , gains and intakes during the finishing phase were similar for all pasture implant treatments. However, control pasture steers were 4.5% more efficient (P<.08) than Ralgro and Synovex steers during the finishing phase. Neither pasture or finishing implant treatment influenced carcass traits. This study indicates that implanting during grazing may reduce feed efficiency during the finishing phase, especially when a feedlot reimplant program is not used. However, this finding disagrees with several previous research studies where pasture implantation had no effect on feedlot performance.

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A Survey Of Purchasers Of Wheat Middlings: Storage, Feeding Practices, And Problems (1997), G.W. Warmann, Keith C. Behnke, Dale A. Blasi Jan 1997

A Survey Of Purchasers Of Wheat Middlings: Storage, Feeding Practices, And Problems (1997), G.W. Warmann, Keith C. Behnke, Dale A. Blasi

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We surveyed 290 purchasers of wheat middlings (WM) from a single flour mill located in central Kansas to characterize the incidence of transport and storage problems and to determine intended animal us e and method of feeding. Over 30% of the 106 respondents had encountered storage problems with WM; mold, spoilage, and bridging in the storage structure were the most common. Over 75% of the respondents who reported no storage problems purchased WM during the winter months and avoided WM purchases at other times, especially during the summer.

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Effect Of Revalor-G On The Performance Of Stocker Heifers Grazing Irrigated, Smooth Bromegrass Pasture For A Full Season (1997), Gerry L. Kuhl, M.D. Reynolds, Robert T. Brandt Jr., Dale A. Blasi Jan 1997

Effect Of Revalor-G On The Performance Of Stocker Heifers Grazing Irrigated, Smooth Bromegrass Pasture For A Full Season (1997), Gerry L. Kuhl, M.D. Reynolds, Robert T. Brandt Jr., Dale A. Blasi

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A 150-day field study was conducted to evaluate single vs. reimplant strategies for stocker heifers grazing irrigated smooth bromegrass . Three hundred forty-three previously nonimplanted British crossbred heifers averaging 494 lb were assigned to one of seven treatments: 1) no implant-control (NC), 2) Revalor-G® (REVG), 3) Ralgro® (RAL), 4) Synovex-H® (SYNH), 5) REVG/REVG, 6) RAL/RAL, and 7) SYNH/SYNH. Reimplanting (Treatments 5, 6 , and 7) was done on day 75 of the trial. In the first 75 days, all implants increased (P<.05) average daily gain (ADG) compared to NC. For the last 75 days (days 75 through 150), heifers implanted with REVG, REVG/REVG, RAL/RAL, and SYNH gained faster (P<.05) than NC or those implanted with RAL, and SYNH/SYNH. No significant differences occur red among the latter three treatments. Over the entire trial, there was no advantage to reimplanting heifers with REVG or RAL. SYNH/ SYNH heifers gained less (P<.05) than their single -implanted counterparts.

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Effects Of Dietary Energy Density And Lysine:Calorie Ratio On The Growth Performance Of Growing Pigs And Subsequent Finishing Performance (1997), J W. Smith Ii, P R. O'Quinn, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen Jan 1997

Effects Of Dietary Energy Density And Lysine:Calorie Ratio On The Growth Performance Of Growing Pigs And Subsequent Finishing Performance (1997), J W. Smith Ii, P R. O'Quinn, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen

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One hundred twenty crossbred gilts were used in a growth trial to evaluate the effects of increasing dietary energy density and lysine:calorie ratio on growing pig growth performance and subsequent finishing performance. Feeding 3% choice white grease and 3.45 g lysine:Mcal ME maximized growth performance of growing gilts. Choice white grease additions and increasing lysine:calorie ratio during growing (65 to 160 lb) did not affect carcass back fat or loin depth at 235 lb.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 20, 1997

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Effects Of Low-Protein, Amino Acid-Fortified Diets, Formulated On A Net Energy Basis, On The Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Finishing Pigs (1996), J W. Smith Ii, P R. O'Quinn, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen Jan 1997

Effects Of Low-Protein, Amino Acid-Fortified Diets, Formulated On A Net Energy Basis, On The Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Finishing Pigs (1996), J W. Smith Ii, P R. O'Quinn, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen

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Two hundred eighty-eight gilts were used to determine the effects of corn-soybean meal or low-protein, amino acid-fortified diets, formulated on a net energy (NE) basis on growth perforn1ance and carcass characteristics. Pigs fed high NE grew faster from 105 to 165 lb. However, pigs fed diets with intact protein grew faster and more efficiently during the finishing period and for the entire trial than those fed low protein, amino acidfortified diets. Carcass data revealed that pigs consuming high NE were fatter and had lower percentage lean than pigs consuming low NE. Additionally, longissimus muscle area tended to be greater in …

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Effects Of Starch Gelatinization On Weanling Pig Performance (1997), K Hongtrakul, J R. Bergstrom, W B. Nessmith Jr, I H. Kim, Robert D. Goodband, Keith C. Behnke, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach Jan 1997

Effects Of Starch Gelatinization On Weanling Pig Performance (1997), K Hongtrakul, J R. Bergstrom, W B. Nessmith Jr, I H. Kim, Robert D. Goodband, Keith C. Behnke, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach

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Two hundred and ten weanling pigs were fed diets containing nonextruded corn (14.5% gelatinization; control) or corn that was extruded to provide 38.7%, 52.7%, 64.4%, or 89.3% starch gelatinization in the complete diet. With increasing gelatinization, ADG and ADFI decreased and then increased. but apparent digestibility of DM, CP, and energy increased then decreased. These results suggest that the degree of starch gelatinization has an inconsistent effect on weanling pig performance.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 20, 1997

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Effects Of Sorghum Genotype And Processing Method On Production Characteristics And Growth Performance Of Nursery Pigs (1997), J R. Froeschner, Z J. Cheng, Joe D. Hancock, Keith C. Behnke Jan 1997

Effects Of Sorghum Genotype And Processing Method On Production Characteristics And Growth Performance Of Nursery Pigs (1997), J R. Froeschner, Z J. Cheng, Joe D. Hancock, Keith C. Behnke

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Three sorghum varieties that varied in starch composition were fed to Phase II and Phase III pigs to determine if feeding sorghum high in waxiness provided a benefit. In addition, each variety was fed as a meal, standard pellet, and an expanded pellet. As level of waxiness increased, pellet durability index increased numerically and the amount of fines produced decreased numerically. In addition, thermal processing of the diets increased the feeding value. Sorghum genotype had little effect on pig performance.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 20, 1997

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Effects Of Source And Level Of Added Chromium On Growth Performance Of Starter Pigs (1997), P R. O'Quinn, R E. Musser, K Q. Owen, S A. Blum, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband Jan 1997

Effects Of Source And Level Of Added Chromium On Growth Performance Of Starter Pigs (1997), P R. O'Quinn, R E. Musser, K Q. Owen, S A. Blum, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband

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A 35-d growth trial was conducted with conventionally weaned nursery pigs to evaluate the efficacy of supplemental chromium (Cr) as either chromium nieotinate (CrNic) or chromium picolinate (CrPic). Neither source nor level of supplemental Cr had any effect on weanling pig growth performance or immune status. Equal levels of CrNic and CrPic produced similar results, except that pigs fed CrPic had higher serum Cr concentrations than pigs fed CrNic. These data suggest no beneficial responses to supplemental CrNic or CrPic in nursery pig diets.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 20, 1997

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Effects Of Tetracycline On Shedding Of Susceptible And Resistant Salmonella Spp. Experimentally Inoculated Into Pigs (1997), K M. Claussen, D R. Hyatt, J C. Galland, Jerome C. Nietfeld, J M. Sargeant, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1997

Effects Of Tetracycline On Shedding Of Susceptible And Resistant Salmonella Spp. Experimentally Inoculated Into Pigs (1997), K M. Claussen, D R. Hyatt, J C. Galland, Jerome C. Nietfeld, J M. Sargeant, Steven S. Dritz

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The objective of this experiment was to study the influence of tetracycline on the transfer of antibiotic resistance in an in vivo swine model experimentally infected with antibiotic-resistant and antibiotic susceptible Salmonella spp. Tetracycline reduced the amount and duration of shedding of tetracycline- susceptible Salmonella. However, tetracycline had no effect on shedding of resistant Salmonella. We also have evidence that resistance was transferred from the resistant to the susceptible strain of Salmonella.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 20, 1997

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Determining The Optimal Tryptophan:Lysine Ratio For The Segregated Early-Weaned Pigs (25 To 50 Lb) (1997), J A. Loughmiller, D A. Knabe, K Hongtrakul, S Moser, C Civis, P R. O'Quinn, J W. Smith Ii, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband Jan 1997

Determining The Optimal Tryptophan:Lysine Ratio For The Segregated Early-Weaned Pigs (25 To 50 Lb) (1997), J A. Loughmiller, D A. Knabe, K Hongtrakul, S Moser, C Civis, P R. O'Quinn, J W. Smith Ii, Jim L. Nelssen, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband

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A 21 d growth trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of increasing the apparent digestible tryptophan:lysine ratio on growth performance of the 25 to 50 lb pig raised in a high-health, segregated early-weaning (SEW) system. Ten diets were fed with two levels of lysine (.75% and 1.10% apparent digestible lysine) and five apparent digestible tryptophan levels (13, 16, 19, 22, or 25% of lysine). Feeding the high dietary lysine consistently improved ADG and FIG and reduced ADFI. Increasing the tryptophan: lysine ratio did not improve overall performance. Based upon our results, the dietary tryptophan level to maximize growth performance …

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Influence Of Dietary Tryptophan Levels On The Growth Performance Of Segregated Early-Weaned Pigs (10 To 20 Lb) (1997), J A. Loughmiller, D A. Knabe, K Hongtrakul, P R. O'Quinn, S Moser, J W. Smith Ii, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach Jan 1997

Influence Of Dietary Tryptophan Levels On The Growth Performance Of Segregated Early-Weaned Pigs (10 To 20 Lb) (1997), J A. Loughmiller, D A. Knabe, K Hongtrakul, P R. O'Quinn, S Moser, J W. Smith Ii, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach

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A total of 360 pigs (averaging 13 d of age and 9.4 lb) was used to determine the effects of increasing dietary tryptophan:lysine ratio on the growth performance of segregated early-weaned (SEW) pigs. Two apparent digestible lysine levels (1. 15 and 1.50 %) and six apparent digestible tryptophan: lysine ratios (12.5, 15, 17.5, 20, 22.5 and 25%) were fed from d 0 to 16 after weaning. Lysine x tryptophan interactions were observed for ADG and F/G. Increasing the tryptophan: lysine ratio in the low lysine diets improved ADG and F/G in a quadratic manner. Increasing the tryptophan level had no …

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Effects Of Additional L-Carnitine During Lactation On Sow And Litter Performance Of First Parity Gilts (1997), R E. Musser, C A. Civis, S A. Blum, K Q. Owen, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen Jan 1997

Effects Of Additional L-Carnitine During Lactation On Sow And Litter Performance Of First Parity Gilts (1997), R E. Musser, C A. Civis, S A. Blum, K Q. Owen, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen

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A total of 107 first parity gilts was used to determine the effects of 50 ppm of added L-carnitine during lactation on sow and litter performance. At farrowing, gilts were fed a milo-soybean meal diet with or without 50 ppm of added L-carnitine. No differences were observed in litter weaning weight or weight gain or changes in sow weight and last rib fat depth during lactation. Although sows fed additional L-carnitine had lower average daily feed intake the first week of lactation, no differences were observed during the second week or in overall average daily feed intake. These results suggest …

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Effects Of L-Carnitine On Performance Of Gestating And Lactating Sows (1997), R E. Musser, K Q. Owen, S A. Blum, C A. Civis, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1997

Effects Of L-Carnitine On Performance Of Gestating And Lactating Sows (1997), R E. Musser, K Q. Owen, S A. Blum, C A. Civis, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz

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A total of 307 sows was used to determine the effects of adding 50 ppm of L-carnitine in gestation and lactation diets on sow and litter performance. Addition of 50 ppm L-carnitine in gestation increased both total litter (34.1 vs 32.1 lb) and pig (3.48 vs 3.27 lb) birth weight. Litter weaning weights increased (99.03 vs 90.71 lb) when sows were fed added L-carnitine during gestation. Sows fed added L-carnitine in gestation had increased IGF-I concentrations on d 60 and 90 (71.3 vs 38.0, and 33.0 vs 25.0 ng/ml, respectively). These results suggest that feeding 50 ppm of added L-carnitine …

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Fetal And Maternal Responses To High Feed Intake From Day 29 To 45 Of Gestation (1997), R E. Musser, J W. Smith Ii, L L. Burum, C J. Samland, Duane L. Davis, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen, Theresa J. Rathbun, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1997

Fetal And Maternal Responses To High Feed Intake From Day 29 To 45 Of Gestation (1997), R E. Musser, J W. Smith Ii, L L. Burum, C J. Samland, Duane L. Davis, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen, Theresa J. Rathbun, Steven S. Dritz

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Parity-four sows were fed either 4.0 Ib/d (control, n = 6) or 14.0 Ib/d (high, n = 9) of feed from d 29 to 45 of gestation. On d 45 of ges~tion, sows were slaughtered and uteri collected for fetal and placental measurements. High-feed-intake sows gained more weight from. d 29 to 45 compared to control sows. Providing feed in excess of established requirements to gestating sows from d 29 to 45 of gestation increased IGF-I concentrations in maternal plasma and decreased crown-rump length variation of the fetus. Increased feed intake resulted in a removal of the correlation between average …

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Trends In The Swine Industry: Operations And Marketings (1997), J L. Parcell, Kevin C. Dhuyvetter Jan 1997

Trends In The Swine Industry: Operations And Marketings (1997), J L. Parcell, Kevin C. Dhuyvetter

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Trends in the size of swine operations in Kansas and the V. S. are toward fewer and larger operations. The number of operations in Kansas and the U.S. continues to decline; however, the number of hogs marketed has increased because of an increase in operation size. Kansas producers have increased operation size at a slower rate compared to U.S. producers. Kansas ranks tenth nationally in hogs marketed. A migration of swine production from eastern, central, and northern Kansas to southwest Kansas has occurred in the past 5 years.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 20, 1997

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Historical Economic Returns To Alternative Swine Enterprises In Kansas (1997), R Jones, Michael R. Langemeier Jan 1997

Historical Economic Returns To Alternative Swine Enterprises In Kansas (1997), R Jones, Michael R. Langemeier

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This study examines historical net returns to average Kansas swine producers over the past 16 years. Swine production has been a profitable enterprise. As expected, average returns per head have been higher for farrow-to-finish producers than for feeder pig finishers, and farrow-to-finish producers have nearly always been able to at least cover variable costs of production.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 20, 1997

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Lagoon Seepage Through Soil Liners (1997), James P. Murphy, Joseph P. Harner Jan 1997

Lagoon Seepage Through Soil Liners (1997), James P. Murphy, Joseph P. Harner

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Most compacted soils can be used for lagoon liners to achieve seepage guidelines established by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 20, 1997

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Southwest Research-Extension Center, Field Day 1997 Jan 1997

Southwest Research-Extension Center, Field Day 1997

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Report of agricultural research from Southwest Research-Extension Center of Kansas State University.

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1997 Agricultural Research Southeast Agricultural Research Center, Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station And Cooperative Extension Service Jan 1997

1997 Agricultural Research Southeast Agricultural Research Center, Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station And Cooperative Extension Service

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Freestall Design And Management For Cow Comfort (1997), John F. Smith, G. A. Jones, Joseph P. Harner Jan 1997

Freestall Design And Management For Cow Comfort (1997), John F. Smith, G. A. Jones, Joseph P. Harner

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The design and management of freestall 4) air or vision. facilities are critical in maintaining cow comfort and high milk production. Dairy produc- Lunge Space ers should be conscious of the factors affecting cow comfort in freestall facilities. These The first reason a freestall may fail is lack factors include: ventilation, water availability, of lunge space. A cow needs forward or side feed availability, stall design, and stall bed- lunge space to maneuver in and out of the stall ding. Dairy producers should strive to have easily. There should be no obstructions in lactating cows standing to be milked; standing …

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Biosecurity In The Dairy (1997), Gerald L. Stokka, Thomas R. Falkner, Patrick Bierman Jan 1997

Biosecurity In The Dairy (1997), Gerald L. Stokka, Thomas R. Falkner, Patrick Bierman

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Three strategies exist to control unwanted disease in a livestock operation: 1) prevent the douintroduction of infected cattle, 2) raise the overall level of resistance and specific resistance to infectious disease, and 3) minimize herd exposure to infectious disease. In addition, if unwanted disease exists in the herd, then a plan to eliminate the disease should be implemented. Maintenance of closed herds, testing procedures, vaccination schedules, sanitation, and good husbandry practices are integral parts of biosecurity procedures. The procedures in place should produce a benefit in terms of both economics and public perception that the quality and safety of our …

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Planning A Dairy Expansion (1997), John F. Smith Jan 1997

Planning A Dairy Expansion (1997), John F. Smith

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Dairy farm size is increasing in all regions of the United States. In two of the largest dairy states, California and Wisconsin, mean herd sizes have increased 950% and 250%, respectively, since 1950. Dairy herds of 500 cows are common in all areas of the United States, and herds over 1,500 cows are common in the West producand Southeast. Many dairy operations are considering expansion of existing facilities or construction of new facilities to increase efficiencyor profitability. Before adding cows or facilities, dairy producers may want to answer the following questions: 1) How can I improve the efficiency of the …

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Flushing Manure Systems For Dairy Facilities (1997), Joseph P. Harner, James P. Murphy Jan 1997

Flushing Manure Systems For Dairy Facilities (1997), Joseph P. Harner, James P. Murphy

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Flushing systems that collect and transport manure are utilized in dairy operations. The sanitation attainable and reduced labor requirements can make flushing a desirable option. Designed flush systems utilize a flush device to effirelease the correct volume of water at the appropriate discharge rate and length of time. This achieves the designed flow velocity, contact Tatime, and depth of water in the gutter to obtain miniadequate cleaning.; Dairy Day, 1997, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1997;

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Managing The Nutrition Program For Cow Comfort (1997), James R. Dunham Jan 1997

Managing The Nutrition Program For Cow Comfort (1997), James R. Dunham

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Comfortable cows are contented cows. However, cows may be comfortable in their environment but also experience some discomfort because of the nutrition program. A good nutritional management program will improve desircow comfort by providing: 1) the proper balance of nutrients for efficient production; 2) buffers for high energy rations to prevent acidosis and consore feet; 3) rations in which grain cannot be consumed too rapidly; 4) rations with proper amounts of nonfiber carbohydrate; 5) highest quality forages during hot weather; 6) additional moisture in total mixed rations during hot weather; 7) a readily available water source; and 8) a bunk …

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The Effects Of Rbst (Posilac®) On Heat Stressed, Lactating, Dairy Cows (1997), John F. Smith, John E. Shirley, Evan C. Titgemeyer Jan 1997

The Effects Of Rbst (Posilac®) On Heat Stressed, Lactating, Dairy Cows (1997), John F. Smith, John E. Shirley, Evan C. Titgemeyer

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Two hundred cows located on a commercial dairy in Mesquite, NM were used to evaluate response to rbST (POSILAC®) during heat stress in the summer of 1996. Cows were paired by days in milk (average = 153 d at initiation of experiment), parity, and milk yield (average = 92 lb at start of experiment). Prior to initiation of the experiment, all cows received rbST, then rbST treatment was discontinued for one cow from each pair. Milk production was monitored for 4 months. No interactions were detected between lactation number and treatment. Cows maintained on rbST gained .09 of a score …

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Expeller Soybean Meal As A Source Of Rumen Undegradable Protein For Lactating Dairy Cows (1997), John E. Shirley, D. Piehl, Evan C. Titgemeyer, Michael V. Scheffel Jan 1997

Expeller Soybean Meal As A Source Of Rumen Undegradable Protein For Lactating Dairy Cows (1997), John E. Shirley, D. Piehl, Evan C. Titgemeyer, Michael V. Scheffel

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The loss of meat and bone meal as a source of high quality protein for lactating cows creates an increased need for nonanimal sources. Fifty six Holstein cows were used to evaluate expeller soybean meal as a source of rumen undegradable intake (by-pass) protein for high producing cows. Expeller soybean meal tended to improve 3.5% contain fat-corrected milk yield and increased milk fat percentage relative to diets containing either solvent soybean meal or a meat and bone meal:blood meal mixture. In contrast, the protein percentage in milk was depressed significantly when cows were fed expeller soybean meal compared to animal …

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Southwest Research-Extension Center Field Day 1997 Jan 1997

Southwest Research-Extension Center Field Day 1997

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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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Field Research 1997, Dale L. Fjell Jan 1997

Field Research 1997, Dale L. Fjell

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Conception And Pregnancy Rates In Dairy Cows After Various Programmed Breeding Systems (1997), Jeffrey S. Stevenson, K. E. Thompson, Y. Kobayashi Jan 1997

Conception And Pregnancy Rates In Dairy Cows After Various Programmed Breeding Systems (1997), Jeffrey S. Stevenson, K. E. Thompson, Y. Kobayashi

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Two experiments were conducted to measure conception and pregnancy rates in lactating dairy cows after various treatments followed by artificial insemination (AI) after detected estrus or at one fixed time. In Experiment 1, Holstein cows in one herd were assigned randomly to four treatments every 3 wk (27, 3-wk cluster groups): 1)Ovsynch33, 2) GnRH+PGF2α, 3) 2xPGF2α, and 4) 2xPGF2α+GnRH. In Experiment 2, Holstein cows in one herd were assigned randomly to two treatments every 3 wk (14, 3-wk cluster groups): 1) Ovsynch48 and 2) GnRH+PGF2α. In both experiments, frozen-thawed semen from multiple sires was used, one technician performed>95% of …

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Atp Bioluminescence Can Evaluate Cleaning And Sanitizing Effectiveness In The Milking Parlor (1997), M. J. Meyer, Karen A. Schmidt Jan 1997

Atp Bioluminescence Can Evaluate Cleaning And Sanitizing Effectiveness In The Milking Parlor (1997), M. J. Meyer, Karen A. Schmidt

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Four areas of the milking parlor were evaluated for effective cleaning and sanitation using total aerobic counts (standard plate count) and ATP bioluminescence (ATPB) techniques. Whereas the plate counts only monitor bacterial numbers, the ATPB results (reported as relative light units, RLU) also indicate residual soil or food residue on the surface. Results showed little correlation between the RLU values and the aerobic plate count data; however, the ATP bioluminescence system is a fast (<2>min) and simple method that evaluates the effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation procedures employed.; Dairy Day, 1997, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1997;

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