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Reasons Youth Choose Or Do Not Choose To Be Involved In 4-H Livestock Projects In Tennessee, Leigh Erin Fuson

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to find reasons youth choose or do not choose to be involved in 4-H livestock projects. Livestock projects are an important part of 4-H youth development because they teach life skills like responsibility and hard work. However, many youth are unable to participate or do not have the interest. This study sought to discover what motivates some youth to become involved in a livestock project and why others do not.

Focus groups were used as the data collection tool. Two groups of youth livestock participants and two groups of non-livestock participants were utilized. Themes …

Acoustic Analysis Of Cattle (Bos Taurus) Mother–Offspring Contact Calls From A Source–Filter Theory Perspective, Mónica Padilla De La Torre, Elodie F. Briefer, Tom Reader, Alan G. Mcelligott

Elodie Briefer, PhD

Cattle vocalisations have been proposed as potential indicators of animal welfare. How-ever, very few studies have investigated the acoustic structure and information encoded in these vocalisations using advanced analysis techniques. Vocalisations play key roles in a wide range of communication contexts; e.g. for individual recognition and to help coordinate social behaviours. Two factors have greatly assisted our progress in developing an understanding of animal vocal communication. Firstly, more rigorous call analysis methods allow us to describe the variation in the vocal parameters in unprecedented detail. Secondly, the adoption of the “source–filter theory” of call production links the acoustic structure of …

Understanding The Semen Evaluation Portion Of The Breeding Soundness Evaluation, C. Kim Chapman, Kerry A. Rood

All Current Publications

This fact sheet explains the semen examination section of the bull breeding soundness evaluation form. It indicates what each category on the form is, why it is important, and what the requirements are for a bull to be considered a satisfactory breeder.

1928, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

1930, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

1934, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

1940, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

1946, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

1948, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

1929, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

1931, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

1933, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

1932, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

1936, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

1933-1935, San Luis Obispo Crop Report Comparison.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

1937, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

1938, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

1949, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

1947, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

1942, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

1950, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

2009, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

2010, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

2015, San Luis Obispo Initial Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

2013, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

2012, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.]

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

2014, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

2008, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.]

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

2011, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.

2006, San Luis Obispo Crop Report.

San Luis Obispo Crop Reports

Annual report pertaining to agriculture in San Luis Obispo County, California.