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Cc363 1995 Agricultural Outlook And Policy Issues, Lynn Lutgen

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Campaign Circular363: 1995 Agricultural Outlook and Policy Issues. Factors Affecting the Livestock Industry. Agricultural Inputs. Commodity Marketing. Land and Taxes Issues. Government Program and Implications.

Rp443 How To Impact Public Policy For Families, Georgia L. Stevens

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Societal changes impact families. Changes in families affect the dynamics of society. These changes result in development of public policies that may or may not adequately respond to family concerns. Private sector (business) policies may also compound such effects. Like government, these private sector policies may or may not respond to family concerns. This publication will focus primarily on public sector policymaking and how citizens can influence these processes for families.

Rp489 Impacting Private Sector Policy For Families, Georgia L. Stevens

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Who is caring for families(*) these days? Historically, we've had the notion that families needed to be self-sufficient. But, today, dramatic changes in family structure and family member's employment have shifted this thinking. As family policy educator and researcher Shirley Zimmerman (personal communication, April 26, 1993) states,

"increasingly it is recognized that the well-being of families is dependent on the functioning of other societal institutions, such as government and business. For this reason, government is taking an expanding interest in the role of the private sector, namely business and industry, for ensuring the health and economic security of workers and …

Nf95-222 Nutrition Resources For Modified Or Prescribed Diets, Linda S. Boeckner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This list of books is only a beginning resource list if you have been recommended to follow a modified diet for therapeutic or preventive purposes.

G95-1253 Basic Principles Of Mastitis Control, Jeffrey F. Keown, Paul J. Kononoff

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Mastitis in dairy cows is a frustrating, costly, and complex infection. A good, workable, effective preventive control program is presented in this NebGuide.

General Characteristics of Mastitis

Mastitis is an inflammation of the mammary gland usually caused by bacterial infection of udder tissues. Except for rare injuries, infectious bacteria or other pathogens, e.g. yeast, fungi, etc., enter the udder through the teat end. Mastitis in both clinical (obvious abnormality, visible to naked eye) and subclinical (unseen signs of abnormality, invisible to nake eye) stages is a frustrating, costly and complex disease that reduces the quality and quantity of milk.

G95-1224 How To Write A Dairy Job Description, Jeffrey F. Keown, Erin Marotz

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide leads you through the process of developing a job description for positions in the dairy industry.

As dairy herd sizes continue to increase and the management of the herd can no longer be solely a family responsibility, labor management becomes more important.

There are several areas to consider when going from a family operation to one that requires hiring off-the-farm labor. The most important point to consider is writing a job, or position, description for each employee you plan to hire, or currently employ in the dairy operation. A detailed job description can help eliminate individuals who will …

Increasing Concentrations Of 17Β-Estradiol Has Differential Effects On Secretion Of Luteinizing Hormone And Follicle-Stimulating Hormone And Amounts Of Mrna For Gonadotropin Subunits During The Follicular Phase Of The Bovine Estrous Cycle, Andrea S. Cupp, F. N. Kojima, M. S. Roberson, T. T. Stumpf, M. F. Wolfe, L. A. Werth, Roger J. Kittok, H. E. Grotjan, J. E. Kinder

Department of Animal Science: Faculty Publications

The hypothesis tested was that 17β-estradiol (E₂) would increase amounts of mRNA for α, LHβ, and FSHβ subunits during the follicular phase of the estrous cycle prior to the preovulatory surge of gonadotropins in cows. On Day 16 (Day 0 = estrus) of the estrous cycle, all cows were treated with prostaglandin F_2α (PGF_2α). Cows served as intact controls (CONT, n = 4) were ovariectomized (OVX, n = 5), or were ovariectomized and administered E₂ (OVXE, n = 6) in increasing doses starting at the time of treatment with PGF_2α. Cows were …

Dosage Of The Synthetic Progestin, Norgestomet, Influences Luteinizing Hormone Pulse Frequency And Endogenous Secretion Of 17Β-Estradiol In Heifers, T. Sanchez, M. E. Wehrman, F. N. Kojima, Andrea S. Cupp, E. G. M. Bergfeld, K. E. Peters, V. Mariscal, Roger J. Kittok, J. E. Kinder

Department of Animal Science: Faculty Publications

The objective of this study was to determine whether there were doses at which the synthetic progestin, norgestomet, could mimic midluteal phase concentrations of progesterone in regulating the secretion of LH and 17β-estradiol in bovine females. Heifers were randomly assigned to one of five groups to receive: 1) one (Norg, n = 5), 2) two (2Norg, n = 5), 3) four (4Norg, n = 5), or 4) eight (8Norg, n = 5) norgestomet implants or to serve as untreated control heifers (control, n = 5). On Day 7 (Day 0 = behavioral estrus), implants containing norgestomet were inserted, and they …

Two New National Space Laws: Russia And South Africa, Frans G. Von Der Dunk

Space, Cyber, and Telecommunications Law Program: Faculty Publications

Increasing private participation in space activities is one of the most farreaching developments relevant for international space law today. The most comprehensive consequence of such private participation in a legal sense is in fact the necessity to establish a national space legislation of some kind, in view of the international obligations arising under responsibility and liability for the state relative to the consequences of these private activities. The rather recent addition in 1993 of two states, the Russian Federation and the Republic of South Africa, to the previously existing number of three states (the United States, Sweden and the United …

The National Space Transportation Policy: Issues For Congress, U.S. Congress, Office Of Technology Assessment

Space Law Documents

In responding to the political and military challenges of the Cold War, and the urge to explore and exploit outer space, the United States developed a capable fleet of space transportation systems for carrying cargo and people into space, and for ensuring a credible strategic nuclear deterrent. These systems are owned and managed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Department of Defense, and private industry. In recent years, increasing federal budget constraints, commercial competition from foreign launch firms, and a desire to continue an ambitious space program have created pressures within the United States to reduce the costs …

A Handbook For Honors Administrators, Ada Long

National Collegiate Honors Council Monographs

Honors administrators are singular creatures on their own campuses. Deans have other deans, vice presidents have other vice presidents, but honors directors are one of a kind. Often they have more in common with their presidents than with anyone else on campus in that they are responsible for a huge array of tasks: recruitment, admissions, scholarships, fundraising, curriculum development, advising, student life, crisis management and public relations; but, while college presidents have administrators to whom they delegate those various responsibilities, an honors director often does them all personally.

This handbook is intended, therefore, to serve as an on-campus companion and …

How To Prune Trees, Peter J. Bedker, Joseph G. O’Brien, Manfred M. Mielke

Nebraska Forest Service: Publications

The objective of pruning is to produce strong, healthy, attractive plants. By understanding how, when and why to prune, and by following a few simple principles, this objective can be achieved.

The Influence Of Uranyl Hydrolysis And Multiple Site-Binding Reactions On Adsorption Of U(Vi) To Montmorillonite, James P. Mckinley, John M. Zachara, Steven C. Smith, Gary D. Turner

United States Department of Energy: Publications

Adsorption of uranyl to SWy- 1 montmorillonite was evaluated experimentally and results were modeled to identify likely surface complexation reactions responsible for removal ofuranyl from solution. Uranyl was contacted with SWy- 1 montmorillonite in a NaC104 electrolyte solution at three ionic strengths (I = 0.001, 0.01, 0.1), at pH 4 to 8.5, in a N_2(g) atmosphere. At low ionic strength, adsorption decreased from 95% at pH 4 to 75% at pH 6.8. At higher ionic strength, adsorption increased with pH from initial values less than 75%; adsorption edges for all ionic strengths coalesced above a pH of 7. A …

Kemod: A Mixed Chemical Kinetic And Equilibrium Model Of Aqueous And Solid Phase Geochemical Reactions, G. T. Yeh, G. A. Iskra, J. E. Szecsody, John M. Zachara, G. P. Streile

United States Department of Energy: Publications

This report presents the development of a mixed chemical Kinetic and Equilibrium MODel (KEMOD), in which every chemical species can be treated either as a equilibrium-controlled or as a kinetically controlled reaction. The reaction processes include aqueous complexation, adsorption/ desorption, ion exchange, precipitation/dissolution, oxidation/reduction, and acid/base reactions. Further development and modification of KEMOD can be made in: (1) inclusion of species switching solution algorithms, (2) incorporation of the effect of temperature and pressure on equilibrium and rate constants, and (3) extension to high ionic strength.

Investigation Of Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli O157:H7 Adherence Characteristics And Invasion Potential Reveals A New Attachment Pattern Shared By Intestinal E. Coli, Marian L. Mckee, Alison D. O'Brien

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

In this study, the interactions of enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) O157 strains with human ileocecal (HCT-8) epithelial cells and HEp-2 cells were examined. EHEC adhered to, but did not invade, HCT-8 cells by the localized adherence mechanism and a heretofore unrecognized pattern which we called log jam. The log jam formation was (i) not observed on HEp-2 cells, (ii) independent of the EHEC eaeA gene required for localized adherence, and (iii) shared by pathogenic and nonpathogenic E. coli strains but not K-12 strains. The log jam phenotype may represent a basal means by which E. coli bacteria attach to the …

1995 Platte River Basin Ecosystem Symposium Proceedings

Water Current Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Elevation Of Plasma Fsh With A Low Level Of Fsh-P During The Early To Mid Follicular Phase Blocks The Loss Of Greater Numbers Of Medium Follicles In Control Line Gilts Compared To Gilts Selected For High Ovulation Rate, Hui-Wen Yen, Steve Christian, Dwane Zimmerman

Nebraska Swine Reports

The number of follicles ovulated (ovulation rate) at estrus is an important determinant of litter size in the pig because it sets the upper limit for litter size.

Ovulation rate is a moderately heritable trait in pigs (h2 = 40%). Gilts selected for high ovulation rate (Relax Select, RS line) in the University of Nebraska Gene Pool population ovulated about 3.5 more follicles than randomly selected Control (C) line gilts after nine generations of selection. This difference continues to be maintained after many generations of random selection following the end of deliberate selection.

Pharmacological Levels Of Zinc In Nursery Diets - A Review, Duane Reese

Nebraska Swine Reports

Zinc plays significant roles in pig nutrition and health. A zinc deficiency is manifested by skin lesions known as parakeratosis; poor feed intake; slow growth; diarrhea; and atrophy of the thymus, a gland important in immunological competence. Zinc ions may interact with E. coli by inhibiting the ability of E. coli to respire and therefore reducing its activity. In addition, recent University of Nebraska research indicates that zinc ions cause the organism responsible for swine dysentery (S. hyodysenteriae) to produce less toxin. On the other hand, too much zinc in the feed will cause growth depression, arthritis, and …

Alternative Methods Of Predator Control, Crystal A. Wilbanks

Coyotes in the Southwest: A Compendium of Our Knowledge (Symposium Proceedings, 1995)

Acceptable solutions to animal damage problems must consider the social and recreational values of wildlife, regulation of population levels, potential hazards of chemical use, human safety and disturbance to biotic communities. The objective should be to reduce harm and economic loss of livestock to an acceptable level. This paper, reviews alternative, i.e. nonlethal, predator management methods. Alternative methods include guard animals, fencing, repellents, frightening devices and perhaps someday, immuno-contraception. The intent of animal damage control should be an integrated pest management approach tailored to fit the individual landowner's needs.

Coyotes In The Southwest: Foreword, Dale Rollins

Coyotes in the Southwest: A Compendium of Our Knowledge (Symposium Proceedings, 1995)

Long before the recent clamor over endangered species, predators and their management were controversial. The coyote (Canis latrans) is often at the center of such debates. Cursed by some, revered by others, respected by all, the coyote is an icon of the Southwest.

Historical Perspective On Coyote Control Methods In Texas, Robert L. Phillips, Gary L. Nunley

Coyotes in the Southwest: A Compendium of Our Knowledge (Symposium Proceedings, 1995)

A variety of control methods used over an 80-year period (1915–1995) contributed to the effective and successful coyote (Canis latrans) damage management program that exists in Texas today. Traps, toxicants, shooting, denning, and dogs were important during the early years of the Texas Animal Damage Control Service (TADCS) program. Aerial hunting and snares evolved as important control tools following the ban on strychnine and Compound 1080 in 1972. The livestock protection collar (LPC) has received increased use in recent years and has been useful in resolving difficult depredation problems. ADC policy along with changing state and federal regulations …

The Coyote In Southwestern Folklore, Wyman P. Meinzer

Coyotes in the Southwest: A Compendium of Our Knowledge (Symposium Proceedings, 1995)

Perhaps one of the first mentions of the coyote (Canis latrans) by Anglos in early-day journalism was from Mark Twain's notes during his travels through the plains frontier in the early- to mid-19th century. Touring the frontier region before its inevitable subjugation to ranching and farming, Twain wrote of the coyote and its larger more infamous cousin, the wolf(C. lupus), In words which left no doubt to the reader the popular sentiments for such predators of the day. Although derogatory in some respects, Twain did concede respect for C. latrans and made mention of …

The Coyote, Baxter Black

Coyotes in the Southwest: A Compendium of Our Knowledge (Symposium Proceedings, 1995)

I think I can speak for the coyote
With more understanding than most
Especially those who defend him
And live on the New Jersey coast

Audubon's Perspective On Coyotes, Dede Armentrout

Coyotes in the Southwest: A Compendium of Our Knowledge (Symposium Proceedings, 1995)

Audubon has a membership which probably spans all views of coyotes (Canis latrans) Audubon's staff views coyotes as biologically appropriate predators in most of the Southwest. We believe that they can be an asset to a well-managed ranch, but that they can also cause localized depredation which must be answered.

Our members value predators, including coyotes, for their natural role in ecological systems, including their influence on prey species. Many of our members travel broadly and spend money to view wildlife, and consider it a treat to see and hear coyotes.

Treatment Of Chloroquine-Resistant Plasmodium Vivax With Chloroquine And Primaquine Or Halofantrine, J. Kevin Baird, Hasan Basri, Budi Subianto, David J. Fryauff, Peter D. Mcelroy, Budhi Leksana, Thomas L. Richie, Sofyan Masbar, F. Stephen Wignall, Stehen L. Hoffman

United States Public Health Resources

Optimal therapy gor infection by chloroquine-resistant Plasmodium vivax has not been established. From 1992 to 1994 during three separate studies, 147 Javanese residents of Irian Jaya infected by P. vivax were treated with either chloroquine (2 5 mg of base/kg during 3 days or 10mg of base/kg in one dose) plus primaquine (1 0 mg/kg during 28 days or 2.5 mg/kg during 3 days)( n = 78), chloroquine plus placebo( n = 50), or halofantrine (24 mg base/kg in 12 h; n = 19). There was no difference in tolerance to or side effects of any of the regimens. Within …

Journal Of Actuarial Practice, Volume 3, No.1, 1995, Colin Ramsay , Editor

Journal of Actuarial Practice (1993–2006)

ARTICLES

Life Insurer Risk-Based Capital: An Option Pricing Approach • Samuel H. Cox and Arthur M.s. Hogan

Surveillance of Life Insurer Solvency: A Comparison of Stock and The Multiple Scenario Cash Flow Financial Stress Tests • Ronald W. Spahr and Paul L. Gronewolier

HIV, AIDS, Markov Processes, and Health and Disability Insurance • Steven Haberman

Obtaining a Life Table for Spinal Cord Injury Patients Using Information Theory • Patrick L. Brockett and Yun Song

Simulation of Investment Returns for a Money Purchase Fund • M. Zaki Khorasanee

Decision Making Under Conflicting Criteria In Pension Valuations: An Expected Utility Model • …

Avian Use Of Riparian Corridors And Adjacent Cropland In East-Central Nebraska, Rebecca L. Fitzmaurice

School of Natural Resources: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

No abstract provided.

Review Of Skeletal Biology In The Great Plains: Migration, Warfare, Health, And Subsistence, Edited By Douglas W. Owsley And Richard L. Jantz. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1994. 415 Pages., Alan J. Osborn

Department of Anthropology: Faculty Publications

First paragraph:

The editors and contributors to this large, impressive volume present thirty-two chapters that deal with Great Plains skeletal biology. The goal of these diverse investigations was to derive critical information from human skeletal remains about past inhabitants of the Plains, including prehistoric and historic Indians, as well as Euro-Americans. These contributions are organized topically into five parts: (1) archaeology; (2) demography and paleopathology; (3) biological distance measures and skeletal morphology; (4) diet and subsistence strategies; and (5) warfare. The studies represent the collaborative efforts of archaeologists, physical anthropologists, ethnologists, ethnohistorians, and physical scientists. A major impetus for these …

Geophagy: Adaptive Or Aberrant Behavior, David E. Engberg

Nebraska Anthropologist

Geophagy, clay or dirt eating, is a worldwide phenomenon of long historical precedence. Historically perceived as an irrational behavior, today, growing evidence supports the contention that earth eating has adaptive value. Case studies from Africa and the United States illustrate the practice. A literature review shows that three primary explanations have been offered to account for the presence of geophagy in human populations. The first argues that geophagy has medicinal value as an anti-diarrheal and as a dietary supplement in vitamin and mineral poor environments. The Second contends that geophagy is a culturally transferred practice. The third states that earth …

The Identification Of Individuals With Disabilities In National Databases: Creating A Failure To Communicate, Kevin S. Mcgrew, Bob Algozzine, James E. Ysseldyke, Martha L. Thurlow, Amy N. Spiegel

Department of Educational Psychology: Faculty Publications

The purpose of this study was to analyze similarities and differences in how students with disabilities are identified in national databases. National data collection programs in the United States Departments of Education, Commerce, Labor, Justice, and Health and Human Services, as well as databases from the National Science Foundation, the American Council of Education, and the College Board, were examined. Nineteen national data collection programs were selected as being potentially useful in the extraction of policy-relevant information on the educational status and performance of students with disabilities. Among these 19 programs there was significant variability in the disability categories used. …