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G77-330 Estimating Pork Carcass Lean (Revised June 1994), Dennis E. Burson
G77-330 Estimating Pork Carcass Lean (Revised June 1994), Dennis E. Burson
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Four procedures for pork carcass evaluation are given here, along with illustrations.
Pork carcass value is an important factor affecting the profitability of the pork industry. Reproduction traits and growth performance are easily recognized as keys to the profitability and health of the pork industry, yet carcass value also plays an important role. Differences in carcass product value are monetarily recognized by recognizing differences in carcass weight and grade. In addition, the pork industry recognizes that consumption of pork may key on public health concerns relating to reducing fat consumption and the resulting consumer demand for lower fat products.
G77-374 Seasonal Prices For Meat Animals, Allen C. Wellman
G77-374 Seasonal Prices For Meat Animals, Allen C. Wellman
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Seasonal variations in livestock prices seem to follow a similar pattern from year to year. For some classes of livestock, these seasonal swings in prices have been quite consistent for a number of years; while others have changed considerably over time.
Seasonal price fluctuations result mostly from seasonal supply changes or variations in marketings. For any given year a cyclical change in price may override the season pattern. Seasonal price changes during the 1972-76 period also were influenced by a price freeze, as well as changes in supply and demand.
Seasonal price changes are important factors to consider in planning …
G77-355 A Guide For The Control Of Flies In Nebraska Feedlots And Dairies (Revised March 1990), John B. Campbell
G77-355 A Guide For The Control Of Flies In Nebraska Feedlots And Dairies (Revised March 1990), John B. Campbell
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Flies, especially stable and house flies, can create serious and costly problems for feedlot and dairy operations. This publication describes several methods for control.
Several species of flies may be in confined livestock facilities during summer. The stable and house fly are the most serious pests. Blow flies also may be present if molasses is in the diet. Horn flies--small blood-feeding flies--may be present in early spring. These flies overwinter as pupae in or near manure pats in range or pasture. If cattle are not present in the grassland when horn flies emerge, they will migrate to confinement cattle. Normally, …