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G92-1088 Pregnancy And Lactation, H. Darlene Martin

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Nutrition information for the pregnant and lactating woman.

Eating the right foods during pregnancy is important for you and your unborn baby. Your developing baby depends on you to provide the quality and quantity of food needed for a healthy start in life. Your unborn baby depends totally on you for nourishment.

What is best for you to eat is also best for the baby. Eating a well-balanced diet each day is one of the best ways to make certain you and your baby are getting all the needed nutrients to support growth and development.

A well balanced diet is …

Nf92-59 Radon Reduction In New Home Construction, Ruth Stephens, Ann Ziebarth

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Radon may cause serious health dangers and homeowners are encouraged to test their homes for radon levels.

G92-1095 Equine Internal Parasites, Don Hudson, Dale Grotelueschen, Duane Rice

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Effective control programs for equine internal parasites.

All horses have internal parasites. Ninety percent of all the colic cases may be related to blood vessel damage caused by the migrating larvae of Strongylus vulgaris (blood worms). Fifty percent of the deaths in horses may be related to internal parasites.

Internal parasites have adapted themselves to the internal environment of their host animal and have become host-specific. Horse parasites can only exist in horses and cattle parasites only in cattle. If a cow eats the eggs or larvae of a horse parasite (or vice versa), the life cycle of the parasite …

G92-1104 Getting Started In Beekeeping, Marion D. Ellis, Frederick P. Baxendale

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide provides information on beginning beekeeping in Nebraska.

Beekeeping in Nebraska

There are approximately 700 beekeepers in Nebraska operating about 115,000 colonies of bees. Annual honey production in the state ranges from 5 to 11 million pounds depending on weather conditions and available flora. The honey from each area is a unique blend of nectars from the available flora. In a good area under favorable conditions, a properly managed colony can produce 100 pounds or more of honey. The six-year average (1986-1991) for honey production per colony in Nebraska is 75 pounds.

Of far greater importance is the role …

G92-1089 Control Of Pollurum And Typhoid Through Participation In The National And Nebraska Poultry Improvement Plans (Revised July 2002), Grasso M. Ebako, Del Wilmont

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Participation in the National Poultry Improvement Plan to prevent egg-transmitted diseases to small flocks, game birds, hobby, and exhibition flock owners is explained in this NebGuide.

The National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) is a cooperative state/federal program that was established in 1935 to reduce and eventually eliminate several diseases transmitted primarily through infected breeder flocks and theirs eggs. The plan's widespread acceptance among the commercial industry has almost completely eliminated Salmonella pullorum and Salmonella gallinarum from commercial breeding stocks. Participation in the plan has saved the commercial industry and small flock owners millions of dollars due to improved health and …

G92-1080 Farmstead Safety Evaluation Guide, Gerald R. Bodman

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Safe working conditions for personnel and safe, healthful living conditions for animals are critical requirements in the design of all farmsteads.

All farmsteads periodically should be evaluated for potential hazards and conditions that could lead to injury, death, or premature building failure or loss. Some hazards develop with time and are easily overlooked. Others are the result of poor planning or just being "too busy." To assess the safety of your farmstead and buildings, answer the following questions. Any question that cannot be answered with a firm "yes" indicates a need for corrective action.

Department Of Entomology Newsletter - No. 6, 1992

Hexapod Herald and Other Entomology Department Newsletters

This Sixth Newsletter of the Department of Entomology University of Nebraska is Sincerely Dedicated to the memories of: Robert E. Roselle and Jerold H. L. Bell

Extension News, Fred Baxendale

Teaching News, J. Ackland Jones

Research News, Z. B. Mayo

Museum News, Brett C. Ratcliffe

South Central Research and Extension Center News, Robert J. Wright

West Central Research and Extension News, John B. Campbell

Northeast Research and Extension News, John F. Witkowski

Panhandle Research and Extension News, Gary l. Hein

Lawrence Bruner Entomology Club

Linnaean Games Team News, Robert Wright, Coach

Recent Retirements

FACULTY / Baxendale, Fred P., Associate Professor …

Ec92-2308 Principles And Practices For Food Sanitation Programs, Susan S. Sumner, Dianne L. Peters

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Food plant sanitation programs will vary depending on the type of product produced. All sanitation programs begin wtih a commitment to construct, upgrade, and maintain the food processing system. Follow federal, state and local regulations. This publication will concentrate on your food plant sanitation program and will cover the following areas: plant and grounds, plant construction, equipment, receiving and storage, processing and packaging, warehousing and shipping, cleaning and sanitizing, personal hygiene and food handling.

Rp92-455 Weight Management: Choose A Healthy Weight

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Everyday choices define lifestyle and can significantly affect body weight. Being too fat or too thin increases the likelihood that health problems will develop. Small daily choices may seem insignificant, but when they are repeated for months and years, their influence is subsntatial.

This research publication discusses the following points: what is a healthy weight?; choosing a healthy weight; height/weight tables are the traditional measure; body shape is as important as weight; total health affects weight; obesity has consequences; if you need to lose weight, avoid fat diets; and maintaining a healthy weight requires daily attention.

G92-1075 Club Lamb Fungus Disease, Dale M. Grotelueschen, Roger J. Sahara

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Club lamb fungus disease is a threat to both animals and humans. This guide reports on the disease cause, symptoms and treatment methods.

Club lamb fungus disease is a relatively new health problem encountered mostly in sheep being exhibited at fairs and other shows. This disease appears to be contagious to humans and other animals.

First reported in 1989, it has occurred mostly in the western United States with epidemics in New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming. Reports of the disease have been received from other parts of the country also. The Western States Livestock Health Association met in December, 1990, …

G92-1093 Use Of Animal Drugs In Livestock Management, Duane N. Rice, Barbara E. Straw

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

How to handle antibiotics and other drugs to prevent residues in meat while maintaining an effective animal health program.

Use of animal drugs in food animal production must be accepted as a responsibility rather than a right when trying to improve animal health. Drugs should be used to enhance a health program and not as a substitute for good management.

Disease prevention is based on good nutritional and environmental factors, sanitation, and the use of a complete herd health program. Use of vaccines for common diseases and in some cases segregation or culling of infected animals is important. Good management …

Ec92-441-B Household Waste Management : For Your Health And Environment's Sake, Shirley Niemeyer, Ann Ziebarth, Leon Rottman

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Circular 92-441-B: This circular discusses the importance of household waste management for your health as well as for the environment’s sake.

Ec92-210 Swine Diet Suggestions, Duane E. Reece, Phillip S. Miller, Austin J. Lewis

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Extension Circular 92-210-A: The purpose of this circular is to provide a basis for a swine feeding program that is based on sound nutrition principles and tailored to the operation. Topics covered in this circular include nutrient allowances, sources of energy, alfalfa in swine diets, protein and amino acids, minerals, vitamins, feed additives, water, methods of feeding, feed quality, and suggested diets.

Pqf News: Newsletter Of The Partridge, Quail And Francolin Specialist Group 1-3, 5-6 (1992-1995), Iucn Species Survival Commission, Birdlife International, World Pheasant Association

Galliformes Specialist Group and Affiliated Societies: Newsletters

The purpose of the newsletter is to receive details of new projects, re-assessments of the status of relevant species, interesting discoveries or observations, taxonomic changes, conservation successes or threats and anything else that members might find interesting. We would like in future issues to produce a list of relevant publications which appear during the year in order to keep members up-to-date with current information. We will publish requests for contacts or information, advertisements for conferences and workshops and news of projects and project proposals.

Issue 1 (February 1992)

Foreword by Simon D. Dowell

News from around the regions: Commonwealth of …

Nf92-64 Diabetes Resources, Linda S. Boeckner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact contains a list of agencies and organizations that provide education and other services for people with diabetes.

Nf92-61 Fats In The Diet, Linda S. Boeckner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses the nutritive value of fats.

G92-1070 Feeding Dairy Cattle For Proper Body Condition Score, Rick Grant, Jeffrey F. Keown

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide describes feeding and management practices that allow the producer to control body condition throughout lactation and the dry period.

Body condition score is a critical measure of a dairy feeding system's effectiveness. Adequate body fat reserves promote milk production, reproductive efficiency, and herd longevity. Excessively fat cows or overly thin cows run much greater risks of metabolic problems, lower milk yield, poor conception rates, and dystocia (difficult calving). Failure to attain proper body condition or rapid changes in body condition score during early lactation may indicate problems in herd health or feeding management.

G92-1111 Mineral And Vitamin Nutrition Of Dairy Cattle, Rick J. Grant

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide focuses on the best sources of minerals and vitamins, current requirements for production, and feeding practices to best meet these requirements and promote health and productivity of dairy cattle. Dairy cattle require at least 17 minerals and three vitamins in their diet for optimal milk production, reproductive performance, and herd health. Although classical mineral or vitamin deficiency symptoms are rare, in many cases under- and overfeeding of certain minerals and vitamins does occur. Even small imbalances or deficiencies can develop into reproductive, health, and milk production problems. As herd milk production averages in Nebraska climb, it will become …

Nf92-57 Food Safety For Temporary Food Service Establishments, Julie A. Albrecht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses food safety practices for temporary food service establishments.

Nf92-66 Nutrition And The Athlete: General Guidelines, Pre- And Post-Game Advice, Linda S. Boeckner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The following information porvides a quick look at what works best in nutritional care for the athlete. For more information consult a professional who is trained in sports nutrition.

Nf92-67 Nutrition And The Athlete: Weight Control For Wrestlers, Linda S. Boeckner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The American College of Sports Medicine warns that weight cutting through a combination of food restriction, fluid deprivation and dehydration can be harmful Restrictions of food and/or fluid can hinder normal growth and development in young athletes, impair performance, and endanger the wrestler's health. Coaches and trainers must consider the long-term needs of their student athletes.

Nf92-74 Nutrition And The Athlete: Protein Needs, Linda S. Boeckner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The following information explores some of the misconceptions about athletes' protein needs. In spite of current knowledge about protein use in the body, there is still an improper belief that protein supplements will result in a more well-muscled and efficient body. Please read on for an update on protein needs for athletes.

Exogenous Progesterone And Progestins As Used In Estrous Synchrony Regimens Do Not Mimic The Corpus Luteum In Regulation Of Luteinizing Hormone And 17Β-Estradiol In Circulation Of Cows, N. Kojima, T. T. Stumpf, Andrea S. Cupp, L. A. Werth, M. S. Roberson, M. W. Wolfe, Roger J. Kittok, James E. Kinder

Department of Animal Science: Faculty Publications

Our working hypothesis was that the low concentrations of progesterone (P₄) and synthetic progestins administered in hormonal regimens to control estrous cycles of cows would have similar effects on secretion of LH and 17β-estradiol (E₂). In addition, we hypothesized that concentrations of exogenous P₄ typical of the midluteal phase of the estrous cycle and the corpus luteum (CL) would have similar effects on LH and E₂, and the effects would be different from those of synthetic progestins and low concentrations of P₄. Cows (n = 29) were randomly assigned to one …

Effects Of Weaning On Concentrations Of Inhibin In Follicular Fluid And Plasma Of Sows, W. E. Trout, J. H. Killen, R. K. Christenson, B. D. Schanbacher, J. J. Ford

United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service / University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Faculty Publications

Changes in plasma and follicular fluid concentrations of inhibin were examined in sows after weaning at 28-32 days post partum. From 0 to 48 h after weaning, inhibin concentrations were 200-300times higher in follicular fluid from small ( < 4 mm) and medium-large( ≥4 mm) follicles than in ovarian venous plasma. Inhibin concentrations increased in follicular fluid from medium-large follicles at 24 and 48 h after weaning; concentrations in ovarian venous plasma were positively correlated with the number of medium-large follicles (r= 0·40)and with ovarian venous plasma concentrations of oestradiol (r= 0·61).Blood samples were collected for 30 days from sows (n=6) that exhibited oestrus within 5 days after weaning and from sows (n=5) that remained anoestrous for 11 days after weaning. Plasma inhibin concentrations rose in oestrous and anoestrous sows by 12 h and continued to rise for 60 h after weaning. Plasma inhibin concentrations rose further and were higher at 3·5-4·5days after weaning in oestrous sows than in sows that remained anoestrous. After oestrus, plasma inhibin concentrations declined. At weaning, plasma concentrations of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) were higher in sows that subsequently exhibited oestrus than in sows that remained anoestrous. After weaning, plasma concentrations of FSH declined in both groups, reached a nadir at 2·5days, and increased gradually in anoestrous sows; oestrous sows exhibited an FSH surge at oestrus. Plasma FSH returned to preweaning concentrations in both groups of sows at Days 7-8.The results demonstrated dynamic changes in plasma concentrations of FSH and inhibin in sows after weaning; an inverse relationship of these, with the exception during the preovulatory surge of FSH, typifies the porcine oestrous cycle.

The Eukaryotic Initiation Factor 2-Associated 67-Kda Polypeptide (P67) Plays A Critical Role In Regulation Of Protein Synthesis Initiation In Animal Cells, Manas K. Ray, Bansidhar Datta, Arup Charkraborty, Ansuman Chattopadhyay, Susanne Meza-Keuthen, Naba K. Gupta

Department of Chemistry: Faculty Publications

The eukaryotic initiation factor 2 (eIF-2)- associated 67-kDa polypeptide (p⁶⁷) isolated from reticulocyte lysate protects the eIF-2 α subunit from eIF-2 kinase-catalyzed phosphorylation and promotes protein synthesis in the presence of active eIF-2 kinases. We have now studied the roles of p⁶⁷ and eIF-2 kinases in regulation of protein synthesis using several animal cell lysates and an animal cell line (KRC-7) in culture under various growth conditions. The results are as follows. (i) Both p⁶⁷ and eIF-2 kinase(s) are present in active forms in all animal cells under normal growth conditions and p^{67 …}

Criminal Sanctions In Accidental Oil Spill Cases—Punishment Without A Crime, Sharona Hoffman

Nebraska Law Review

I. Introduction

II. Criminal Prosecution in United States v. Exxon Corporation and Exxon Shipping Company: What About Criminal Intent?

III. Criminal Penalties in Cases of Oil Spill Accidents Are Superfluous in Light of the Civil Law Regulations and Remedies That Guard against Environmental Abuses

IV. Other Legal and Policy Arguments That Militate against the Criminalization of Accidental Oil Spills

V. Conclusion

Multilateral Agreements And Visions Of The World, Fred O. Boadu, E. Wesley F. Peterson

Nebraska Law Review

The purpose of this article is to argue that the multilateral framework offered by the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) is preferable to alternative approaches to the creation of international institutions for promoting world trade. Multilateral economic arrangements such as the GATT have as their object and purpose a vision of a peaceful world. But such a vision has not been exploited to mobilize domestic and international consensus on negotiated agreements. If the institutional objective of the GATT is seen as a contribution to world peace, a smoothly functioning world trade regime becomes a means to an end …

The Legal Implications Of Covenants Not To Compete In Veterinary Contracts, Margaret Rosso Grossman, Gregg A. Scoggins

Nebraska Law Review

Covenants not to compete—or non-competition covenants—have engendered a multitude of cases and commentaries. Four decades ago, an often-quoted decision recognized the "vast and vacillating, overlapping and bewildering" sea of authority on the subject. Even more law exists now, and the issues are so diverse that a comprehensive analysis of restrictive covenants may serve little purpose. Recognizing this complexity, several commentators have addressed the subject in limited contexts where replicable rules can be identified more readily and suggestions for improvement carry greater weight. This article analyzes the relevance and validity of covenants not to compete among veterinarians. Because the subject has …

Science On The Great Plains: The History Of Physics And Astronomy At The University Of Nebraska-Lincoln, M. Eugene Rudd

M. Eugene Rudd Publications

The year 1988 marked the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Physics at the University of Nebraska. While the year passed without fanfare in the department, DuaneJaecks, one of the members of the faculty, suggested to the author that it would be a good time to write a history of what is now the Department of Physics and Astronomy. He not only provided the initial impetus for the project, but has also given it his continual help and encouragement. While the initial plan was to write only a brief, informal departmental history, the project, like Topsy, grew. …

Parasitology As An Interpretive Tool In Archaeology, Karl J. Reinhard

Karl Reinhard Publications

Parasitological studies of archaeological sites can be used to interpret past behavior and living conditions. During the 1980s problem-oriented research into prehistoric- and historical-period parasitism developed and resulted in thefield of archaeoparasitology. Archaeoparasitology attempts to integrate parasite data into archaeological theory and interpretation. Within the last decade, four major archaeoparasitological laboratories emerged. They developed interpretive frameworks that apply parasitological data to a remarkable variety of prehistoric behaviors. Parasite remains can be used to reconstruct aspects of diet, health, and other behaviors such as transhumance and trade. Finally. analysis of the distribution of parasite remains can be used to interpret aspects …