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4-H Career Readiness - Animal, Dairy And Veterinary Sciences, Equine And Management Emphasis, Joshua Dallin, Kelsey Romney

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This brochure gives 4-H members information about preparing for careers in animal, dairy and veterinary science, with equine and management emphasis.

4-H Career Readiness- Animal, Dairy And Veterinary Sciences, Animal And Dairy Science Emphasis, Joshua Dallin, Kelsey Romney

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This brochure gives 4-H members information about preparing for careers in animal and dairy science..

4-H Career Readiness - Animal, Dairy And Veterinary Sciences, Biotechnology Emphasis, Joshua Dallin, Kelsey Romney

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This brochure gives 4-H members information about preparing for careers in Animal, dairy and veterinary science, with a biotechnology emphasis.

Overcoming Feeding Difficulties In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Hali Obray, Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos, April Litchford, Casey Coombs, Carrie Durward

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This fact sheet discusses different factors that contribute to selective eating in children with ASD and some strategies that may help expand food acceptance. Treatment for feeding problems in children with autism is based on the individual needs and abilities of each child, not all strategies will be successful for every child.

Extraction, Identification And Anti-Fatigue Activity Of Iridoid Glycosides From Walnut Meal, Jin Meng, Xu Deping, Zhan Ji, Chen Chen

Food and Machinery

The extraction and identification and anti-fatigue activity of iridoid glycosides in walnut meal were studied. The walnut was extracted by ethanol reflux, extracted with ethyl acetate and n-butanol. Different solvent extracts were used to determine the anti-fatigue effect by mouse running test and weight-bearing swimming test. The extract with clear anti-fatigue effect was further separated by MCI and ODS reverse-phase column chromatography, and the obtained monomer compound was identified by NMR. The results showed that the extract of n-butanol from the walnut meal extract had the most obvious effect on the anti-fatigue effect of the mice. The part of the …

Variation Of Nutrition, Flavor And Antioxidant Activity In Tea Beverage Of Tartary Buckwheat Sprout After Fermentation, Li Jun, Lu Yang, Zhao Gang, Xiang Dabing, Chen Zhongai, Liu Hui

Food and Machinery

To identify the changing pattern of nutrition, flavor components, and antioxidant activity, some critical indexes were estimated in tea beverage fermented from plant lactobacillus in tartary buckwheat sprout. These indexes included the content of rutin, quercetin, kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside, total flavonoids, and amino acids, as well as volatile compounds identification, including the radical scavenging rate of DPPH and ABTS in buckwheat sprout beverage. The results showed that the content of rutin remained unchanged, but quercetin and kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside decreased slightly, and the total flavonoids decreased slightly from (120.6±1.9) μg/mL to (114.6±1.7) μg/mL after fermentation. Tea beverage of tartary buckwheat sprout contains six kinds …

Progress And Strategy On The Reason Of Slow And Stuck Fermentation Of Icewine, Ma Xinjuan, Sun Yumei, Xie Shiyi

Food and Machinery

Icewine fermentation would face with many challenges of slow and stuck fermentation, which would cause some problems in the processing and its quality. The reasons causing slow and stuck fermentation and the relative changes of main icewine composition were reviewed. The main reasons for the slow and stuck fermentation of ice wine was found to be the unsuitable composition and the improper fermentation process, and the corresponding strategies for solving the problems were also proposed.

Reviews Of Effects Of Fat On The Flavor And System Stability Of Low-Fat Plant Protein Beverage, Meng Tingting, Zhou Xing, Lu Zhenyou, Wei Buji, Zou Hanfeng, Qin Liuxiang, Lu Li, Pan Bingyan

Food and Machinery

Plant protein beverage conforms to people's green natural and nutritional health requirements for drinks, and the low fat content of compound plant protein beverage has broad prospects for development. However，the decrease of fat content has a series of effects on the flavor and system stability of plant protein beverage. In this paper, researches on this field have been reviewed and the existing low-fat beverage products are compared, in order to provide new ideas for the research and development of low-fat plant protein beverage.

The Research Progress On Antimicrobial Activity, Mechanism And Application Of Plant Polyphenols, Fei Peng, Zhao Shengjuan, Chen Xi, Xiang Jinle, Yang Tongxiang, Xu Yunfeng, Zhou Lianxin, Guo Ling, Kang Huaibin

Food and Machinery

In this review, the antimicrobial effect of plant polyphenols on foodborne pathogenic microorganisms was firstly comprehensively summarized, and the antimicrobial mechanisms of plant polyphenols were elucidated from the aspects of cell morphology destruction, cell membrane potential, normal energy metabolism and inhibition of macromolecular synthesis. Moreover, the applications of plant polyphenols as potential preservatives in food fresh keeping and storage were generalized. Finally, the current problems about antimicrobial mechanisms and applications of plant polyphenols were analyzed.

Numerical Simulation And Optimization Of Sterilization Process Of Canned Yellow Peach Based On Fluent, Sun Xueliang, Fu Zhiqiang, Zhang Lei, Cao Enguo, Guo Jinting, Yao Qianru

Food and Machinery

To explore the heating process in food canning sterilization operation, the influence of the size change of the existing canned packaging on improving sterilization efficiency, energy saving, and consumption reduction was investigated. The flow field and temperature field were simulated and analyzed by ANSYS Fluent software, and the reliability of the simulation was verified by experiments. On this basis, the bottle shape of canned yellow peach was improved to improve the sterilization efficiency. The results showed that the temperature rising trend of the test results was consistent with that of the simulation results, and the maximum error was 3.5 degrees. …

Willingness To Pay Of Nigerian Poultry Producers And Feed Millers For Aflatoxin-Safe Maize, Andrew M. Johnson, Tahirou Abdoulaye, Bamikole Ayedun, Joan R. Fulton, Nicole Olynk Widmar, Akande Adebowale, Ranajit Bandyopadhyay, Victor Manyong

Department of Agricultural Economics Faculty Publications

Dietary aflatoxin exposure is a widespread problem in the developing world and causes severe negative health consequences to humans and livestock animals. A new biological control product, called Aflasafe, has been introduced in Nigeria to mitigate aflatoxin contamination of maize in the field and in storage. No known prior work has estimated how much African agribusinesses using maize for animal feed will pay for aflatoxin-safe maize. This study measured the levels of Aflasafe awareness, surveyed current aflatoxin management practices, and estimated, using choice experiments, willingness to pay (WTP) for aflatoxin-safe maize by Nigerian poultry producers and feed millers. Data was …

Cover Crop Utilization Across Nebraska And Implications For Cropland Lease Arrangements In 2019, Jim Jansen, Jeffrey Stokes, Jay Parsons

Cornhusker Economics

The Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Survey and Report 2018-2019 provides insight on recent trends in the market value of land and cash rental across the state. Each year the special feature section from this report covers topics on new or emerging issues related to the agricultural land industry in Nebraska. These topics reflect interest expressed by panel members and readership of the Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Highlights Reports. The special feature section in 2019 focuses on trends and considerations for cover crops across Nebraska and implications on cropland lease arrangements.

Findings from the 2017 Census of Agriculture in …

Forage News [2019-07], Department Of Plant And Soil Sciences, University Of Kentucky

Forage News

• Register for Heart of America and Western Kentucky Grazing Conferences today!
• The Clover Dilemma
• Improve Summer Pastures with Crabgrass
• Fall Grazing School Registration Now Open
• Clip Pastures to Reduce the Risk of Ergot

Gamma Sigma Delta, Nebraska Chapter Newsletter, Issue #57 Summer 2019

Gamma Sigma Delta, Nebraska Chapter: Newsletters

In this issue:

President's message, Gary Brewer

Welcome new members

Gamma Sigma Delta scholarship winners: Kaitlin Taylor and Micah Most

Recipients of Gamma Sigma Delta Awards:

Award of Merit for Outstanding Achievement: Terence Hejny and Marjorie J. Kostelnik

Excellence in Research Award: Rodney Moxley

Excellence in Teaching Award: Jennifer Wood

Excellence in Extension Award: Amit Jhala

Outstanding Graduate Student Award: Meetpal Kukal

Outstanding Graduate Student Finalists: Ethan Barnes, Jordan Reinders, Luis Eduardo Sabillón Galeas, Rafael Segura Munoz, and Junsi Yang

Arthur von Bergen Memorial Award: Shannyn Bird and Molli Hagge

Outstanding Undergraduate Student: Erika Swenson

Outstanding Undergraduate Student Finalists: Brianna …

Growing Weaner Sheep, Department Of Primary Industries And Regional Development, Western Australia

Animal production and livestock factsheets

Weaners are the most difficult class of sheep to manage effectively, largely because they usually cannot consume enough energy while grazing dry pastures and crop stubbles.

There are a number of techniques you can apply to ensure your weaners are effectively managed, including setting and meeting growth targets, being vigilant on health and disease management and ensuring the weaners have their protein and energy needs met.

Louisiana Agriculture Summer, 2019, Lsu Agcenter

Louisiana Agriculture

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Nebline, July 2019

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Nebraska’s Bad Buzz: What You Need to Know About Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus

Summertime Snacking With Salsa

Recipes of the Month

Weather Challenges Keep Coming

Block Play Encourages Children’s Development in Multiple Areas

Extension Offers “Block Party” for Childcare Programs

Upcoming Early Childhood Trainings

My Personal Experience With West Nile Virus

Check Landscape Plants for Bagworms

Garden Guides: Things to Do This Month

Greener Town Grant Applications Due Aug. 31

HEART OF 4-H VOLUNTEER AWARD: Kylee Yakel

SUPER FAIR 4-H/FFA ANIMAL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE BY JULY 1

11 4-H Clubs Helped at Kiwanis Karniva

Many Ways to …

Impact Of Beta-Adrenergic Agonist Supplementation And Heat Stress On The Microbiome And Gastrointestinal Transcriptome Of Sheep, Erin Margaret Duffy

Department of Animal Science: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Improving animal growth and efficiency are critical points of research as the world’s population and demand for agriculture products increase. Therefore, adaptions or changes in the gut are of interest to maximize growth efficiency and wellbeing of livestock. The gastrointestinal tract of the rumen plays many critical roles with the assistance of the associated microbial community. One way to improve animal performance is supplementation of β-adrenergic agonists (β-AA) which are commonly fed to cattle during the last 20-40 days of the finishing period, improving muscle growth by decreasing adipose deposition and increasing muscle accretion. Two β-AA, Ractopamine HCl (β1-AA) and …

Undergraduate Success In Animal Science Courses Based On Demographics, Motivation, And Online Courses, Haylee Anne Lavoie

Department of Animal Science: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

A deeper understanding of student demographics, motivation, and outlook of online vs. face to face courses in Animal Science is needed to allow educators to facilitate greater student success. The purpose of this study was to investigate student factors which effected their final grades. The following courses were surveyed at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln Animal Science Department: Animal Products (ASCI 210), Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals (ASCI 240), Introduction to Companion Animals (ASCI 251), Companion Animal Behavior (ASCI 271), Companion Animal Nutrition (ASCI 321), Equine. Nutrition (ASCI 322), Equine Reproduction (ASCI 342), Animal Welfare (ASCI 370), Processed Meats …

High Tunnel Strawberry Production For Early Spring Harvest, Tiffany Maughan, Brent Black, Daniel Rowley

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Utah State University Extension researchers have developed two systems for high tunnel strawberry production. This fact sheet details a fall-planted, spring-harvested system.

Intermountain Beef Cow/Calf Management Calendar, C. Kim Chapman, Matthew D. Garcia, Ryan Larsen, Kerry A. Rood

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This calendar gives beef cow/calf management tips for nutrition, animal health, finance, and public lands information for each month of the year.

Sweet As . . . Sucralose: The Pros And Cons Of Artificial Sweeteners, John Pettit, Carrie Durward, Heidi Wengreen

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This fact sheet is a basic overview of artificial sweeteners, including what they are, why they are popular, and how they affect health. It is specifically intended for people with diabetes, individuals interested in lowering caloric intake, and other consumers wondering whether or not they should be worried about using artificial sweeteners.

Research Progress Of Nutritional Intervention In The Treatment Of Diabetes Mellitus, Liu Dongbo, Zhou Jiali, Li Jian, Wu Ruiyu

Food and Machinery

Under the guidance of professionals, medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is very important for diabetes management by changing nutritional status or intake to improve health or treat diseases. The basic objectives are to promote and support healthy eating patterns, to achieve personalized nutritional needs according to cultural background, knowledge structure, eating habits and self-control, and to emphasize the humanization of food choices. Scientific restrictions on food choices and practical tools for providing daily dietary planning for diabetic patients. This paper mainly reviews the related knowledge of MNT and its application in diabetes mellitus according to the consensus report published in 2019 …

The Effects Of Different Treatments On The Stability Of The Sesaminol-Triglucoside, Zhu Xiuling, Dai Qingyuan, Wang Feng, Tao Renyou, Cao Xinxin, Xu Zuowen, Zhang Zhixiang

Food and Machinery

The effects of light, heat, oxygen (air), acid, alkali, enzyme and high temperature and high pressure on the stability of the sesaminol-triglucoside were investigated in this study. The results showed that the light, heat, oxygen (air), alkali (sodium hydroxide), high temperature and high pressure, and α-glucosidase treatments had no significant effects on the stability of the sesaminol-triglycosides. However, the hydrochloric acid, β-glucosidase, α-galactosidase and β-galactosidase treatments resulted in significant decreases in the stability of sesaminol triglucoside. It was indicated that sesaminol-triglucoside was unstable under the treatment of specific acid or enzyme, and could be converted into other compounds.

Preparation And Characterization Of Clove Essential Oil-Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles, He Peng, Zhang Huiyun, Kang Huaibin, Zhao Mengyue, Li Yinhui, Li Senjie, Zhang Haiyan, Cao Xiaofei

Food and Machinery

In order to maintain the physico-chemical stability of clove essential oil (CEO) during food processing and storage, and to decrease the adverse effects of CEO on food sensory qualities, prepared chitosan-TPP nanoparticles loaded with CEO by ionic gelation. The preparation process and the physicochemical characteristics of CEO-loaded chitosan nanoparticles were investigated. The results showed that the optimized encapsulation process were as followed: the pH of chitosan solution of 4.5, the mass ratio of clove essential oil to chitosan 0.8∶1.0, mass ratio of chitosan to sodium tripolyphosphate 5∶1. The encapsulation efficiency of CEO in chitosan nanoparticles was 40.2%, and the average …

Effect Of Cooking Time On The Content Of Fat And Fatty Acid Components In Lionhead (A Typical Local Dish In Yangzhou), Zhu Wenzheng, Xu Yan, Qian Xiangyu, Zhan Ghuimin, Y Uhai, Zhou Xiaoyan, Yang Zhangping

Food and Machinery

This paper discusses the changes of fat and fatty acid in the traditional lion head during the process of processing, and hopes to provide some references for the research on the nutrition and flavor of lion head. Experiments were carried out to determine the crude fat content, the thiobarbituric acid (TBARS) value and the fatty acid content of the raw materials, gel, molding, stewing and other stages of the process of lion head processing. Research indicates: During the stewing process, the content of fat decreased significantly (P<0.05); From the overall trend of change, the value of TBARS increased gradually and changed significantly during the stewing (P<0.05); Palmitic acid (C_16:0), stearic acid (C_18:0), oleic acid (C_18:1) and …

Effects Of Different Dietary Patterns On Intestinal Microbial Metabolism Of Human, Yao Lehui

Food and Machinery

120 volunteers were randomly divided into three groups: high fat diet group, high sugar diet group and high fiber diet group. The changes of intestinal microflora were analyzed, DNA was extracted, PCR amplification and product purification were carried out, and biological indexes were tested. The effects of high-fat diet on intestinal microbial metabolism were studied. It was found that high-fat diet could increase body mass and promote intestinal harmful microbial metabolism. The diversity of intestinal microorganisms in the experimental group was higher than that in the control group. To study the effect of high-sugar diet on intestinal microbial metabolism, it …

Design And Experiment Of Steel-Concrete Composite Structure Fast Curing System For Salted Eggs, Li Saifei, Wang Shucai, Li Zhenqiang, Wang Yuquan

Food and Machinery

Aiming at the problems of long curing cycle, labor intensity, high salted eggs breakage rate for the traditional salted egg pickling method in the factory and defects in the existing salted egg quick pickling device on the market, a steel-concrete composite structure fast curing system for salted eggs has been designed. The system consists of pickling device, pipeline system, heating system and PLC control system. The system can realize functions such as pressurization, decompression, pressure pulsation circulation, temperature control, internal and external circulation of pickling liquid. The test was carried out under normal pressure at a temperature setting of 42 …

Effects Of Micro-Fluidization Homogenization On Properties Of Cmc-Essential Oil Edible Film, Zhang Huiyun, Liang Ying, Li Xinling, Kang Huaibin

Food and Machinery

It was focused on the evaluation of physical and mechanical properties of carboxymethyl cellulose-based edible films formed from nanoemulsions of EOs (essential oils) in this study. Nanoemulsions containing clove essential oil, cinnamon essential oil or oregano essential oil as dispersed phase and carboxymethyl cellulose solution as continuous phase were prepared. The average droplet size of nanoemulsions was reduced after the microfluidization homogenization treatment. The ξ-potentials of nanoemuls-ions were between -37.63～-59.67 mV depending on the type of EO used. The films formed from clove and oregano essential oil nanoemulsions exhibited higher transparency and water vapor resistance than those from cinnamon essential …

Quality Changes Of The Bighead Carp's Head During The Fresh Logistics Transportation, Xie Yawen, Ye Yunhua, Zhang Lu, Zhu Minfang

Food and Machinery

Taking the fish brain, and muscles near the eye, chin and incision as evaluated samples, the changes in the quality of bighead carp’s head during fresh logistics transportation were investigated by analyzing the pH value, total volatile basic nitrogen（TVB-N）, 2-thiobarbituric acid（TBA）value, and the total bacteria counts. The changes in the color and texture of muscle near the incision were also measured. The results demonstrated that during the 72 h simulated transportation, the temperature of bighead carp’s rose slowly within 24 h, followed by a fast increasing after 24 h of transportation. The pH value of above four parts decreased gradually, …