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West Nile Virus; History Of The Virus And Implications Of Public Health For South Dakota In 2004, Candice Nebelsick Jan 2004

West Nile Virus; History Of The Virus And Implications Of Public Health For South Dakota In 2004, Candice Nebelsick

The Journal of Undergraduate Research

West Nile Virus is currently affecting human and animal life in North America. This Virus has been a popular topic among researchers, health professionals, and state health departments because of its rapid emergence as a threat to human and animal populations. In this article, I will be discussing the symptomology associated with West Nile Virus and the disease's pattern of transmission. Furthermore, I will describe procedures for diagnosing and treating West Nile Virus and minimizing its future spread into human populations. I will conclude this article by predicting how the West Nile Virus will impact South Dakotans in 2004.

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Olfactory Recognition In Couples, Kristin R. Demars, Joshua M. Seezs Jan 2004

Olfactory Recognition In Couples, Kristin R. Demars, Joshua M. Seezs

The Journal of Undergraduate Research

The present study is an attempt to examine if couples can recognize the body odor of their significant other in a t-shirt worn for two days. Nine couples were in the experimental group (couples who had been dating at least six months), while the control group consisted of eight women and seven men (strangers to each other at the beginning of the study). The hypothesis that previous experience improves correct olfactory identification was not supported. When compared to women in the control group, men in the control group were better at recognizing their own shirt. When compared to men in …

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Central Crops And Soils Research Station Highmore, South Dakota: Annual Progress Report, 2004, Agricultural Experiment Station, Plant Science Department College Of Agriculture And Biological Sciences Jan 2004

Central Crops And Soils Research Station Highmore, South Dakota: Annual Progress Report, 2004, Agricultural Experiment Station, Plant Science Department College Of Agriculture And Biological Sciences

Agricultural Experiment Station and Research Farm Annual Reports

This is the 2004 progress report for the Central Crops and Soils Research Station at Highmore, South Dakota State College. This document represents the research conducted at the Station during the 2004 crop season including: temperature and precipitation data, field evaluations of woody plant materials, optimal management of drought-tolerant legumes and warm season annual grasses, winter wheat breeding, oat research, weed control fertilizer and soil test effects, aphid infestations, barley yellow dwarf Incidence, plant growth and yield of winter wheat in relation to planting date and seed treatment, small grain variety performance trials, corn breeding, and an evaluation of native …

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Preventing Club Lamb Fungus, Bill Epperson Jan 2004

Preventing Club Lamb Fungus, Bill Epperson

SDSU Extension Extra Archives

“Club Lamb Fungus” is a disease caused by a fungus (Trichophyton) that infects the skin, resulting in circular scabby or dandruffy ringworm lesions. The fungus is able to live a long time in the environment on halters, shearing equipment, and sheep contact surfaces. Club Lamb Fungus has become prevalent in show lambs. It can infect any sheep, but show lambs are particularly susceptible. Because it is contagious from lamb to lamb and because people can get the disease, it has become an important disease to watch for in show lambs.

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Mastitis Contagiosa Vs. Ambiental, Alavaro Garcia Jan 2004

Mastitis Contagiosa Vs. Ambiental, Alavaro Garcia

SDSU Extension Extra Archives

La mastitis es una inflamación de la ubre causada por microorganismos que entran en la glándula a través del canal del pezón. Una vez dentro de la glándula, estos organismos encuentran condiciones ideales para multiplicarse y a su vez dañar el recubrimiento interno de los conductos lácteos, la cisterna y los alvéolos. Como resultado se estimula la respuesta immune de la vaca y los glóbulos blancos se trasladan hacia la ubre para combatir la infección. Esto resulta en un aumento en el recuento de células somáticas. Los organismos responsables de esta infección pueden clasificarse en dos grupos: contagiosos y ambientales.

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On-Site Wastewater Treatment System, Phil Kappen, Russell Dickerson Dec 2003

On-Site Wastewater Treatment System, Phil Kappen, Russell Dickerson

SDSU Extension Circulars

Most rural homes in South Dakota are served by an on-site, wastewater treatment system or septic system, but many rural residents do not have the basic information they need to properly operate and maintain their septic systems. There is often a sense of "out of sight, out of mind" when dealing with an on-site system. The purpose of this manual to provide the homeowner with that information. If an on-site system is to fulfill its intended function and properly treat wastewater, three items are necessary. The first two items, proper system design and installation, are the responsibility of the system …

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Examining Economic Impact And Recovery In South Dakota From The 2002 Drought, Matthew Diersen, Gary Taylor Dec 2003

Examining Economic Impact And Recovery In South Dakota From The 2002 Drought, Matthew Diersen, Gary Taylor

Economics Staff Paper Series (1969 - 2017)

During the 2002 drought, farm sector economic factors were monitored to assess the likely statewide economic impacts. Timely moisture during the spring of 2003 resulted in a sizeable wheat harvest relative to recent years. Prices in the fall of 2003 have also been significantly higher for cattle and soybeans compared to prices in recent years. As a result, there have been inquiries as to the extent of economic recovery in the farm sector of South Dakota. The purpose of this paper is to outline the estimation procedure used to assess the drought in 2002, validate the extent of the impact, …

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South Dakota State University Graduation Exercises, December 13, 2003, Brookings, South Dakota, South Dakota State University Dec 2003

South Dakota State University Graduation Exercises, December 13, 2003, Brookings, South Dakota, South Dakota State University

Commencement Programs

Please be advised that the names listed in the program do not constitute official confirmation of meeting the graduation requirements. The 2003 Graduation Exercises ceremony will commence with introductions by University President Peggy Gordon Miller. Honorary marshals for the occasion are Dr. Charles R. McMullen, Professor Emeritus of Biology and Microbiology, and Ms. Harriet P. Swedlund, Assistant Professor Emerita of Apparel Merchandising and Director of International Programs Emerita. Providing the graduation address titled "Now, What Are You Going To Do To Make Yourself Happy?" will be V.J. Smith, Executive Director of the SDSU Alumni Association. Dr. Carol J. Peterson, Provost …

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Central Crops And Soils Research Station Highmore, South Dakota: Annual Progress Report, 2003, Agricultural Dec 2003

Central Crops And Soils Research Station Highmore, South Dakota: Annual Progress Report, 2003, Agricultural

Agricultural Experiment Station and Research Farm Annual Reports

This report of the Central Crops and Soils Research Station at Highmore, South Dakota reflects the 2003 growing season. This document includes data on: temperatures and precipitation, field evaluation of woody plant materials, alfalfa production, winter wheat, oat research, spring wheat breeding, resistance of sunflower germplasm to the red sunflower seed weevil, flax variety test, weed control, fertilizer and soil test on soybeans, aphid infestations, small grain variety test, and corn breeding.

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Farm Sector Recovery Following The 2002 Drought, Matthew A. Diersen Dec 2003

Farm Sector Recovery Following The 2002 Drought, Matthew A. Diersen

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

No abstract provided.

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Using South Dakota Grown Field Peas In Swine Diets, Bob Thaler, Hans Stein Dec 2003

Using South Dakota Grown Field Peas In Swine Diets, Bob Thaler, Hans Stein

SDSU Extension Extra Archives

Due to changes in crop rotations, field peas are now more commonly grown in central South Dakota. Depending on variety, they can either be sold for human consumption or fed directly to livestock. Beef producers can bale the entire plant and feed it as a forage to ruminants, and swine producers can use the seed as a protein and energy source.

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Role Of Physical Activity On Bone Mineral Content In Young Children, Bonny L. Specker Dec 2003

Role Of Physical Activity On Bone Mineral Content In Young Children, Bonny L. Specker

Ethel Austin Martin Program Publications

Previous studies identifying factors that influence peak bone mass have typically focused on older children, although it has been suggested that environmental factors early in life also may be important in optimizing the genetic potential for bone gain1 . Physical activity and calcium intake are considered major environmental factors influencing bone mass accretion. Longitudinal studies beginning in childhood show that high activity early in life is associated with high adult bone density2,3. The long-term effect between bone mass accretion and early calcium intake is less clear, with most trials finding that the beneficial bone effect of high calcium intake does …

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Farm And Home Research: 54-4, Lance Nixon, Marianne Stein Dec 2003

Farm And Home Research: 54-4, Lance Nixon, Marianne Stein

Farm and Home Research: 1999 - 2007

Contents: [Page] 3- Director’s comments [Page] 4- Soybean aphids: Where do growers start to lose money? [Page] 6- Across the line, outside the box [Page] 8- Elevators at the crossroads [Page] 10- Putting fun back into the game [Page] 14- Royalties will be claimed on new varieties [Page] 16- Jump-start on the future [Page] 18- Infinite variety, infinite opportunity [Page] 22- Cyanide poisoning strikes cedar waxwings

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Effects Of Fasting And Transportation On Pork Quality Development And Extent Of Postmortem Metabolism, J.M. Leheska, D.M. Wulf, R.J. Maddock Dec 2003

Effects Of Fasting And Transportation On Pork Quality Development And Extent Of Postmortem Metabolism, J.M. Leheska, D.M. Wulf, R.J. Maddock

Animal Science Faculty Publications

One hundred seventy-seven pigs were used to determine the interaction effects of fasting and length of transport prior to harvest on pork muscle quality. The study design was a 2 × 2 × 3 factorial, which involved two genetic sources, fasting (F) or no fasting (N) of pigs 48-h prior to harvest, and three transport times (0.5, 2.5, or 8.0 h) on a semitrailer to the packing plant. Genetic source was a significant source of variation (P < 0.05) for most composition and muscle quality variables. Fasting reduced hot carcass weight 3.6% (P < 0.05), but length of transport did not affect hot carcass weight (P > 0.05). There were no differences (P > 0.05) in percent lean among fasting and transport treatments. Fasted pigs had higher longissimus dorsi (LD) ultimate …

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The Regional Impact Of Adding Additional Dairy Cows And Facilities To The I-29 Corridor Of South Dakota, Gary Taylor Oct 2003

The Regional Impact Of Adding Additional Dairy Cows And Facilities To The I-29 Corridor Of South Dakota, Gary Taylor

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

No abstract provided.

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Pynchon's Age Of Reason: Mason & Dixon And America's Rise Of Rational Discourse, Jason Mcentee Sep 2003

Pynchon's Age Of Reason: Mason & Dixon And America's Rise Of Rational Discourse, Jason Mcentee

English Faculty Publications

By drawing upon astronomer Charles Mason and surveyor Jeremiah Dixon for the unlikely protagonists of Mason & Dixon (1997), Thomas Pynchon develops a revisionist history of these two Englishmen as they come to terms with America in the so-called Age of Reason, which was informed by a European philosophical movement with its roots in rational discourse aimed at cultural and political intellect that eventually served as the foundation for American independence and democracy. But as Thomas Paine suggests, time wields a stronger power than does reason, and what history calls the Age of Reason may remind one of an ideal …

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Farmland Leasing: South Dakota Farmland Leasing 2003, L. Janssen, Xu Xuan Sep 2003

Farmland Leasing: South Dakota Farmland Leasing 2003, L. Janssen, Xu Xuan

Research Bulletins of the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station (1887-2011)

Nearly 40% of South Dakota agricultural land is operated under a leasing agreement. Presented in this report are recent and longer term trends in land tenure, ownership, and leasing, based on Census of Agriculture data and related materials. Also presented are findings from the 1 996 farmland leasing survey completed by 513 South Dakota farm operators: (1) characteristics of rental market participants and of the farmland leasing market, (2) detailed provisions of cash leases and share leases for cropland, and (3) economic evaluation of farmland leasing arrangements.
Information from the 1996 survey provides a comprehensive and statistically valid benchmark of …

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Farm And Home Research: 54-3, Lance Nixon, Marianne Stein Sep 2003

Farm And Home Research: 54-3, Lance Nixon, Marianne Stein

Farm and Home Research: 1999 - 2007

Contents: [Page] 3- Director’s comments [Page] 4- The backbone [Page] 6- making life easier [Page] 8- wildlife and fish come indoors [Page] 10- puzzling out what works [Page] 12- new insights [Page] 14- it’s a family issue [Page] 16- The NPBL [Page] 17- a vision comes true [Page] 18- space, flexibility, new ideas, new opportunities [Page] 20- a gift that keeps giving [Page] 22- a variable environment [Page] 24- we’ve changed our whole farming picture [Page] 26- countering stress on ranch, farm, and feedlot

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How To Collect A Sample From Your Deer Or Elk For Cwd Analysis, David Zeman Sep 2003

How To Collect A Sample From Your Deer Or Elk For Cwd Analysis, David Zeman

SDSU Extension Extra Archives

You can find out quickly if your deer or elk has chronic wasting disease (CWD). During the hunting season, the SDSU Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Lab (ADRDL) at SDSU will provide results of testing for CWD of deer and elk within 72 hours of receiving a fresh (unfrozen) retropharyngeal lymph node. The test is highly accurate. Collect the sample in the field yourself or take the animal to a veterinarian for dissection. Specimens from the public must be forwarded to the ADRDL by a licensed veterinarian. Specimens can also be delivered directly to the lab on the SDSU campus …

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Interpreting Hay And Haylage Analysis, Alvaro Garcia, Nancy Thiex, Kenneth Kalscheur, Kent Tjardes Aug 2003

Interpreting Hay And Haylage Analysis, Alvaro Garcia, Nancy Thiex, Kenneth Kalscheur, Kent Tjardes

SDSU Extension Extra Archives

Feed test results can be used to: (1) balance rations, (2) improve future crop management if present forage is of unsatisfactory quality, and (3) determine equitable prices for feedstuffs based on nutritive value. Results of analysis are expressed on an “as-received” and on a “100% dry matter (DM)” basis. As-received is sometimes also referred to “as-fed” or “fresh.” It includes the water or moisture in the feed. Nutrients expressed on this basis represent the nutrient content of the feed when it was received at the lab.

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2003 Football, South Dakota State University Aug 2003

2003 Football, South Dakota State University

Jackrabbit Football Media Guides (1950-2014)

The 2003 South Dakota State University football media guide was written, edited and published by the Jackrabbit Sports Information Service and printed by the SDSU Printing Lab for distribution to media members covering SDSU and the North Central Conference.

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Alternative Feeds For Horses, Koyla Kruse Aug 2003

Alternative Feeds For Horses, Koyla Kruse

SDSU Extension Extra Archives

Feeding a horse is probably the largest cost of horse ownership. The nutrition the horse needs and the availability (therefore, price) of the feed must be carefully balanced. Many options are available. Traditional feeds for horses typically are grass or alfalfa hay, corn, oats, and/or a molasses-based sweet feed of some type. Some years, good quality forage may be too expensive or unavailable. In other cases, you may want to cut costs or better utilize more readily available feeds. Following is a guide to the safety and efficacy of feeds not traditionally fed to horses.

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Interpreting Corn Silage Analysis, Alvaro Garcia, Nancy Thiex, Kenneth Kalscheur, Kent Tjardes Aug 2003

Interpreting Corn Silage Analysis, Alvaro Garcia, Nancy Thiex, Kenneth Kalscheur, Kent Tjardes

SDSU Extension Extra Archives

Corn silage test results are of little value unless they are understood and used. Results can be used to balance rations and to improve future crop management if the test has shown the present forage is of unsatisfactory quality. Results of analysis are expressed on an “as received” and on a “100% dry matter (DM)” basis. As-received is sometimes referred to “as-fed” or “fresh.” The as-received basis includes the water or moisture contained in the feed. Nutrients expressed on this basis represent the nutrient content of the feed when it was received at the lab.

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French Quality And Eco-Labeling Schemes: Do They Also Benefit The Environment?, Thomas Dobbs, Genevieve Nquyen, Sherry Bertramsen, Bruno Legagneux Jul 2003

French Quality And Eco-Labeling Schemes: Do They Also Benefit The Environment?, Thomas Dobbs, Genevieve Nquyen, Sherry Bertramsen, Bruno Legagneux

Economics Staff Paper Series (1969 - 2017)

In this paper, results are reported for analyses we recently conducted to examine the environmental effects of major 'quality' and 'eco-labeling' schemes in use in the Midi-Pyrenees region of the south of France. Schemes analyzed are described in the next section. Following that, the data and methods of analysis are explained. Next, results of statistical analyses are presented. These results are complemented by qualitative results drawn from in-depth case studies of three food quality schemes. Conclusions and policy implications are presented in the last section of the paper.

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Reproductive Assessment Of Horses During Post-Breeding Season, Koyla Kruse Jul 2003

Reproductive Assessment Of Horses During Post-Breeding Season, Koyla Kruse

SDSU Extension Extra Archives

PLANNING FOR NEXT SEASON In late summer, the large majority of breeding is completed for the year and if things have gone as planned, the mares have settled. This is a good time to begin planning for the next season in order to avoid the full schedule of a breeding season in progress. Early attention to the animals’ individual health can cause next year’s breeding season to be successful with less cost and frustration when spring comes again. A mare’s normal, biological breeding season starts in mid-April and often extends through October. But most breeding activity is completed in July, …

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Risk And The Economic Incentive To Retain Ownership Of Steer Calves, Scott Fausti, Brad Johnson, William Epperson, Nancy Grathwohl Jun 2003

Risk And The Economic Incentive To Retain Ownership Of Steer Calves, Scott Fausti, Brad Johnson, William Epperson, Nancy Grathwohl

Economics Staff Paper Series (1969 - 2017)

Retained ownership of steer calves is an investment decision for cow/calf producers. Data collected over a three-year period on 845 steer calves reveals that retaining ownership of steer calves is, on average, profitable. Systematic and unsystematic risks associated with retaining ownership of steer calves are identified. Empirical results indicate that unsystematic risk account for 67% of the variability in the rate of return to retained ownership. Empirical evidence also suggests that retaining ownership is a riskier investment decision than assumed in the earlier literature. This suggests that the lack of enthusiasm for retaining ownership by cow/calf producers is the result …

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Farm And Home Research: 54-2, Lance Nixon, Marianne Stein Jun 2003

Farm And Home Research: 54-2, Lance Nixon, Marianne Stein

Farm and Home Research: 1999 - 2007

Contents: [Page] 3- Director’s comments [Page] 4- Competitive Agriculture: An agricultural system that is highly competitive in the global economy [Page] 8- Safe Food: A safe and secure food and fiber system [Page] 11- E. coli 0157:H7 bacteria: A healthy well-nourished population [Page] 14- Odor control: Great harmony between agriculture and the environment [Page] 16- Bales of Opportunity: Enhanced economic opportunity and quality of life for Americans [Page] 20- 115th Annual Report

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Getting Control Of Your Money #2: Tracking Your Income And Expenses The Budget Register Way, Liz Gorham, Jack Davis Jun 2003

Getting Control Of Your Money #2: Tracking Your Income And Expenses The Budget Register Way, Liz Gorham, Jack Davis

SDSU Extension Extra Archives

Of the different methods to track your income and expenses, some are detailed and time consuming and some are simple and quick. Each has advantages and disadvantages. The Budget Register Method is a comprehensive yet simple and fast method. At any time during the month, the register shows exactly how much you have spent, or have left to spend, in each expense category. (If another tracking method would be better for you, see Extension Extra 14079.)

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South Dakota Farmland Market Trends: 1991-2003, Larry Janssen, Burton Pflueger Jun 2003

South Dakota Farmland Market Trends: 1991-2003, Larry Janssen, Burton Pflueger

Agricultural Experiment Station Circulars (1920-1915)

Agricultural land values and cash rental rates in South Dakota, by region and by state, are the primary topics of this report, which is written for farmers and ranchers, landowners, agricultural professionals (lenders, rural appraisers, professional farm managers, Extension agents, and educators), and policy makers interested in agricultural land market trends. This report contains the results of the 2003 SDSU South Dakota Farm Real Estate Market Survey, the 13th annual SDSU survey developed to estimate agricultural land values and cash rental rates by land use in different regions of South Dakota

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The 2001 National Agricultural, Food, And Public Policy Preference Survey: The South Dakota Perspective, Gary Taylor May 2003

The 2001 National Agricultural, Food, And Public Policy Preference Survey: The South Dakota Perspective, Gary Taylor

Economics Research Reports (1969 - 2017)

Federal government policies significantly affect the behavior of farmers in South Dakota, the North Central region, and the nation as a whole. In general, producers favor programs that provide income support and protect them from the full impact of free market adjustments. Farmers and ranchers in 27 states were surveyed during the spring of 200 l. The survey contains questions about farm income and risk management, conservation and environmental policies, trade, food labeling, the changing structure of agriculture, producer demographics, and a series of optional questions. In South Dakota, 1500 producers received surveys and 325 returned completed forms. Most producers …

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