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Consumption Of Metallic Lead And Its Effects On Tissue Lead Levels Of Urban Eastern Gray Squirrels (Sciurus Carolinensis), Robert J. Lewis, Joe N. Caudell, Stephen B. White, Robin B. Doss, Michelle A. Lasher, Ramesh C. Gupta

Wildlife Damage Management Conference

No abstract provided.

Description Of Lethal And Nonlethal Predator Management At Two Piping Plower (Charadrius Melodus) Nesting Colonies In Michigan, Patrick J. Ryan, Vincent S. Cavalieri, Peter H. Butchko

Wildlife Damage Management Conference

No abstract provided.

Efficient Method Of Capture And Field Euthanasia Of Flightless Mute Swans, Larry J. Hindman, William F. Harvey Iv, Hutchison R. Walbridge, Mark Hooper, Cindy P. Driscoll

Wildlife Damage Management Conference

No abstract provided.

Habituation Of White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus Virginianus) In An Urban / Suburban Environment To An Unmanned Aircraft System (Uas) Quad Copter, George R. Gallagher, Rebecca J. Mclarty, Sunday O. Peters, Emily J. Barton, Addison J. Lalumondier, Naomi E. Kramer, Katryn M. Paryzek

Wildlife Damage Management Conference

No abstract provided.

Speed Kills : Effects Of Vehicle Speed On Avian Escape Behavior, Travis L. Devault, Bradley F. Blackwell, Thomas W. Seamans, Steven L. Lima, Esteban Fernandez-Juricic

Wildlife Damage Management Conference

No abstract provided.

Review Of Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Techniques On General Aviation Airports, Robert J. Lewis, Joe N. Caudell

Wildlife Damage Management Conference

No abstract provided.

Evaluation Of A Food Bait Block For Potential Chemical Delivery To Black-Tailed Prairie Dogs (Cynomys Ludovicianus), Gary W. Witmer, Rachael S. Moulton, Jenna L. Swartz

Wildlife Damage Management Conference

No abstract provided.

Design Of A Self-Resetting, Low-Maintenance, Long-Term Bait Station For Rodent Control, Gary W. Witmer, Rachael S. Moulton

Wildlife Damage Management Conference

No abstract provided.

Are Humane Traps "Humane"? An Animal Welfare Perspective, John Hadidian, John Griffin, David Pauli

Wildlife Damage Management Conference

No abstract provided.

Federal Collaboration In Science For Invasive Mammal Management In U.S. National Parks And Wildlife Refuges Of The Pacific Islands, Steven C. Hess, Darcy Hu, Rhonda Loh, Paul C. Banko

Wildlife Damage Management Conference

No abstract provided.

Examining The Risk And Rewards For The Anthropogenic Spread Of Wild Hogs, Joe N. Caudell, Emily Dowell, Katelyn Welch

Wildlife Damage Management Conference

No abstract provided.

Integrated Wild Pig Control Results From The Epd Pennahatchee Creek Project, Rod Pinkston, William D. Gulsby

Wildlife Damage Management Conference

No abstract provided.

Predation Threat Alters Composition And Functioning Of Bromeliad Ecosystems, Edd Hammill, Trisha B. Atwood, Diane S. Srivastava

Wildland Resources Faculty Publications

Predators can have dramatic effects on food web structure and ecosystem processes. However, the total effect of predators will be a combination of prey removal due to consumption and non-consumptive effects (NCEs) mediated through changes to prey behavioral, morphological, or life history traits induced to reduce predation risk. In this study, we examined how consumptive and NCEs alter community composition and ecosystem function using the aquatic ecosystem housed within tropical bromeliads. We allowed the recolonization of emptied bromeliads containing either no predators, caged predators (NCEs only), or uncaged predators (NCEs and consumptive effects) and recorded densities of all macro-invertebrates, microbial …

How Does Variation In Winter Weather Affect Deer-Vehicle Collision Rates, Daniel D. Olson, John A. Bissonette, Patricia C. Cramer, Patrick J. Jackson, Kevin D. Bunnell, Daniel C. Coster

Wildland Resources Faculty Publications

Understanding how deer move in relationship to roads is critical, because deer are in vehicle collisions, and collisions cause vehicle damage, as well as human injuries and fatalities. In temperate climates, mule deer Odocoileus hemionus have distinct movement patterns that affect their spatial distribution in relationship to roads. In this paper, we analyzed deer movements during two consecutive winter seasons with vastly different conditions to determine how deer—vehicle collision rates responded. We predicted that deer—vehicle collision rates would be higher when precipitation and snow depth were higher. We used meteorological data from local weather stations to describe temperature, precipitation and …

Managing Ungulate Browsing For Sustainable Aspen, Samuel B. St. Clair, Paul C. Rogers, Michael R. Kuhns

Aspen Bibliography

In montane forests of the Intermountain West composition and function are often defined by what happens with quaking aspen. Aspen is a pioneer species that regenerates quickly following disturbance and then establishes ecological conditions under which the rest of the biological community develops. Quaking aspen forests have high biodiversity and provide ideal habitat for many animals. Aspen regeneration from root sprouts is highly palatable to wildlife and livestock. When browsing becomes chronic it leads to regeneration failure and eventual loss of aspen forests and associated species. Ironically, this can result in habitat and forage loss for wildlife and livestock. Here …

2015 Costs And Returns For A 200 Cow, Cow-Calf Operation, Northern Utah, Lyle Holmgren, Dillon Feuz

All Current Publications

The budget presented in this fact sheet contains sample costs and returns for a typical cow-calf ranching operation in Northern Utah. It is intended to be a guide used to estimate income and expenses as well as list inputs such as feed, veterinary costs and production practices. The budget also provides a framework for the whole ranch/farm plan.

Air Quality And Agriculture, Rhonda Miller

All Current Publications

There are many human factors that contribute to poor air quality, and agriculture is no exception. Best management practices such as the immediate incorporation of manure, nutrient conservation,reduced fertilizer use, reduced tillage, keeping silage covered, covers on manure storage structures,and alternatives to burning can help minimize emissions of air pollutants. Although livestock production is a significant contributor of greenhouse gases, long-term cropping systems can sequester carbon which reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Recycling In Utah: Green Waste For Compost, Rebecca Mills, Craig Pearson

All Current Publications

This fact sheet is part of a series highlighting different recyclable commodities, and focuses on green waste recycling for compost.

The Optimal Cow Size For Intermountain Cow-Calf Operations, Jesse Russell, Dillon Feuz

All Current Publications

Research has shown that as a cow’s mature weight increases, feed efficiency decreases, as well as reproductive efficiency and other production factors. The purpose of this fact sheet is to illustrate the differences economically between three different cow weights (1,000 lbs., 1,200 lbs. and 1,400 lbs.) on three different resource bases.

Intermountain Meat Goat Production Calendar, C. Kim Chapman, Justin Smith

All Current Publications

This fact sheet is calendar based and contains the recommended and industry-accepted husbandry techniques that will help create a successful production environment for meat goats.

Federal Lands Grazing Permits, Managing Rangeland Resources, James D. Keyes, Jamie J. Keyes

All Current Publications

This fact sheet describes federal lands grazing permits, how they came about, structure of the permit, grazing systems, administration, and costs.

Translating The Endangered Species Act, Nicole Frey

All Current Publications

This fact sheet briefly explains the major concepts and terminology of the Endangered Species Act, and increases readers ability to understand the activities of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

How To Manage A Livestock Yard And Protect Your Water - Homeowner Fact Sheet, Nancy Mesner

All Current Publications

Proper management of livestock yards helps reduce potential contamination of surface and ground water. Utah now requires that all animal feeding operations (AFOs) control runoff to surface waters (see glossary for definition of an AFO).

Compost Carryover: Nitrogen Phosphorous And Ft-Ir Analysis Of Soil Organic Matter, Dave J. R. Olsen, Jeffrey B. Endelman, Astrid R. Jacobson, Jennifer R. Reeve

Plants, Soils, and Climate Faculty Publications

Compost plays a central role in organic soil fertility plans but is bulky and costly to apply. Determining compost carryover is therefore important for cost-effective soil fertility planning. This study investigated two aspects of nutritive carryover [nitrogen and phosphorus (P)], and an indicator of non-nutritive carryover [soil organic matter (SOM)] to determine the residual effect of a one-time compost application applied at four rates in a corn-squash rotation. Crop yield was measured as an integrated carryover indicator of nutritive and non-nutritive effects. Functional groups of compost and SOM were investigated using FT-IR spectroscopy and soil organic carbon (SOC). While year …

The Utah Statesman, February 17, 2015, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.

General Education Subcommittee Agenda, February 17, 2015, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

Syllabi Approvals

Business

• Communications Intensive (CI) policy modifications
• Proposed revisions of the R 470 Governing Gen Ed
• Water Cluster for Gen Ed

Hydrologic And Erosion Responses Of Sagebrush Steppe Following Juniper Encroachment, Wildfire, And Tree Cutting, Frederick B. Pierson, Christopher Jason Williams, Stuart P. Hardegree, Patrick E. Clark, Patrick R. Kormos, Osama Z. Al-Hamdan

Articles

Extensive woodland expansion in the Great Basin has generated concern regarding ecological impacts of tree encroachment on sagebrush rangelands and strategies for restoring sagebrush steppe. This study used rainfall (0.5 m² and 13 m² scales) and concentrated flow simulations and measures of vegetation, ground cover, and soils to investigate hydrologic and erosion impacts of western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis Hook.) encroachment into sagebrush steppe and to evaluate short-term effects of burning and tree cutting on runoff and erosion responses. The overall effects of tree encroachment were a reduction in understory vegetation and formation of highly erodible, bare intercanopy …

The Utah Statesman, February 10, 2015, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.

Curriculum Subcommittee Agenda, February 5, 2015, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences

• Prerequisite Change
• New Course, Pass/Fail

School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education

• Prerequisite Change
• Course No Change

Art and Design

• Delete Course
• New Course, Restriction, Prerequisites
• Inactivate Course
• Restriction
• Restriction, Repeatable
• Restriction, Prerequisites, Credit Hour Change, Repeatable
• Prerequisites, Restriction
• Remove Repeatable

Music

• Prerequisite Change
• Title Change, Course Description Change, Restriction
• Inactivate Course
• Credit Hour Change
• Description Change, Prerequisite Change, Info Item
• Course Description Change, Prerequisite Change, Restriction
• Prerequisite Change, Restriction
• Restriction, Credit Hour Change, Repeatable

Theatre Arts

• Restriction
• Credit Hour Change

Health, Physical Education and Recreation

• New Course

Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences

• Course Description …

Curriculum Subcommittee Minutes, February 5, 2015, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences

• Prerequisite Change
• New Course, Pass/Fail

School of Applied Sciences, Technology and Education

• Prerequisite Change
• Course No Change

Art and Design

• Delete Course
• New Course, Restriction, Prerequisites
• Inactivate Course
• Restriction
• Restriction, Repeatable
• Restriction, Prerequisites, Credit Hour Change, Repeatable
• Prerequisites, Restriction
• Remove Repeatable

Music

• Prerequisite Change
• Title Change, Course Description Change, Restriction
• Inactivate Course
• Credit Hour Change
• Description Change, Prerequisite Change, Info Item
• Course Description Change, Restriction
• Prerequisite Change, Restriction
• Restriction, Credit Hour Change, Repeatable

Theatre Arts

• Restriction
• Credit Hour Change

Health, Physical Education and Recreation

• New Course

Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences

• Course Description Change
• Course …