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Fat & Cholesterol, Georgia C. Lauritzen Ph. D., Kris Saunders

Archived Food and Health Publications

Publication gives information on the different types of fat and cholesterol and the health effects of both.

Serum D-Β-Hydroxybutyrate And Urea Nitrogen As Indicators Of Beef Cow Nutritional Status, P.A. Momont, R.J. Pruitt, R.H. Pritchard

South Dakota Beef Report, 1988

Mature Simmental x Angus crossbred cows were fed differing levels of nutrition before and after calving (mid-March to early May) to determine if blood serum levels of d-β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) and urea nitrogen (SUN) could be used as indicators of nutritional status. Visual condition scores and condition score change were used as subjective appraisals of cow nutritional status. BHB levels prior to calving were elevated for cows close to calving and those carrying male fetuses. SUN levels prior to calving were higher for thin cows that were losing body condition. If on a low plane of nutrition after calving, BHB values …

Effects Of Body Condition On Reproductive Performance Of Range Beef Cows, R.J. Pruitt, P.A. Momont

South Dakota Beef Report, 1988

Mature Simnnental x Angus crossbred cows were fed differing Levels of nutrition from December to May in each of 3 years to create a wide range in cow body condition or fleshiness at the beginning of the calving season (beginning mid-March) and when turned to summer pasture (early May)1 month prior to the beginning of a 60-day breeding season ( early June). Cows that were fleshier in March, May or June cycled earlier and conceived earlier. Being thin in May or June had a more detrimental effect on pregnancy rate for cows that calved late in the calving season. A …

1988 South Dakota Beef Report, Department Of Animal And Range Sciences, South Dakota State University, Agricultural Experimental Station, South Dakota State University, Cooperative Extension Service, South Dakota State University

South Dakota Beef Report, 1988

This is the complete 1988 South Dakota Beef Report.

Heg88-242 How Much Protein Are You Eating?, Harriet Kohn

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide contains information to help you estimate the protein level of one day's food intake or menu. The content pertains to people throughout life.

Protein:

Helps build and repair tissues

Forms part of enzymes and hormones

Supplies some energy

Nutrition Myths And Misinformation, Charlotte P. Brennand

Archived Food and Health Publications

Publication discusses common myths involving nutrition. It also discusses what information to trust and what information to question.