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Hematological And Serum Chemistry Norms For Sandhill And Whooping Cranes, Glenn H. Olsen, Melina M. Hendricks, Lindsay E. Dressler

Proceedings of the North American Crane Workshop

The nonnal values used as a diagnostic tool and for comparison of cranes were established in the early 1970's. In that early study, no effort was made to look at factors such as age, sex, or subspecies. In addition, during the early study disease problems (primarily disseminated visceral coccidiosis) and nutritional problems were undiagnosed and uncontrolled. For 2 years during the annual health examinations of cranes at the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center (patuxent), we collected blood from healthy cranes for analysis. We found significant differences between the values reported from the 1970's and the values seen in this study …

Benchmarking In Heatlh Care Foodservice Operations, J.J. Reagon, C.M. Bedmar, M. Worley

United States Army: Publications

A questionnaire focusing on benchmarking measures and practices was developed and pilot tested with 22 foodservice directors at healthcare facilities. A revised questionnaire was mailed nationwide to 200 members of the American Society of Healthcare Foodservice Administrators and 200 members of the American Dietetic Association Practice Group, Management in Food and Nutrition Systems. The 111 respondents (28% response rate) included mostly self-operating foodservice directors using conventional production systems at facilities with an average of 300 patient beds. Nearly all used some type of benchmarking; however, only 28 facilities were benchmarking clinical productivity. Eighty-eight directors had used a benchmarking partner. Most …

Lab Fattening And Non-Invasive Estimates Of Body Composition In Deer Mice, Edward T. Unangst, Michael J. Blair, Matthew W. Granger, David W. Hale

United States Air Force: Publications

Total body electrical conductivity measurements and lipid composition were determined for the deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus) to derive species specific calibration equations for use with EM-SCAN estimates of lean and fat tissue. For each individual, total body electrical conductivity was measured by EM-SCAN, and actual lipid content was determined by chemical extraction. Then, using estimated and actual lipid values, separate calibration equations were generated for freshly captured (lean) and laboratory maintained (fat) individuals, and a combined equation was derived for all individuals. These equations were variable in the accuracy of lipid estimates; the lowest relative error estimate (percent …

Impact 2001, Jim Peterson, David J. Goeller, Keith Glewen, David R. Smith, James E. Specht, Kenneth Vogel, Mark Svoboda, Blair D. Siegfried, Terry L. Mader, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Richard Perrin

Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources: News Releases

Index

Competitive Agricultural Systems in a Global Economy ............................................................. 1

Safe and Secure Food and Fiber Systems ............................................................. 20

Healthy, Well-Nourished Population ............................................................. 28

Greater Harmony Between Agriculture and the Environment ............................................................. 38

Economic Development and Quality of Life for People and Communities ............................................................. 46

Society-Ready Graduates ............................................................. 55

No. 06: The Point Of No Return: Evaluating The Amnesty For Mozambican Refugees In South Africa, Jonathan Crush, Vincent Williams

Southern African Migration Programme

In the 1980s, civil war in Mozambique forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes and seek refuge in neighbouring countries, including South Africa. Formal refugee status was granted only after the civil war ended, with the signing in October 1992 of a Tripartite Agreement between Mozambique, South Africa and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The majority of these former Mozambican refugees clearly wish to remain in South Africa, as few took advantage of a UNHCR offer of free repatriation to Mozambique in the early 1990s. In 2000, an estimated 200-220 000 former Mozambican refugees …

The Tiger Claw, 2001, Clarksville High School

All Red River County Yearbooks

This is the yearbook from Clarksville High School for the academic year 2000-01. It contains photographs of students and faculty members, student organizations, athletic teams, and school events. Also included are advertisements for local businesses.

Misery And Militarization: High Military Expenditure And Minimal Development In India, Michelle L. Stone '01

Honors Projects

Considering its large and consistent allocations to defense over time, India has been noted to be a predominant military power in Asia. Concurrently, India can not claim to have reached notable levels of economic and social development. Minimal levels of development thwarts the ability of the population to attain basic needs such as food, health care, and education. Therefore, by examining economic and social variables over the 1974 to 1995 period within a recursive model, this paper determines that, in India, while economic development is not affected by military spending, social development is negatively affected by military spending. Moreover, the …

Same Planet - New World? A Chronicle Of The American Century, Don P. Diffine Ph.D.

Belden Center Monographs

No abstract provided.

In The Wake Of Crosby V. National Foreign Trade Council: The Impact Upon Selective Purchasing Legislation Throughout The United States, 34 J. Marshall L. Rev. 827 (2001), Ako Miyaki-Murphy

UIC Law Review

No abstract provided.

New England Early Care And Education Workforce Models For Data Collection, Angie Herrick, Doug Baird, Tracy Cooley, Jeantel Degazon, Julie Dennehy, Christine Johnson-Staub, Erin Oldham, Tammy Richards, Sasha Stavsky

Children, Youth, & Families

Through this document NEW Partners will provide concrete examples of ways to collect early care and education workforce data

Zebra Mussel (Dreissena Polymorpha) Selective Filtration Promoted Toxic Microcystis Blooms In Saginaw Bay (Lake Huron) And Lake Erie, Henry A. Vanderploeg, James R. Liebig, Wayne W. Carmichael, Megan A. Agy, Thomas H. Johengen, Gary L. Fahnenstiel, Thomas F. Nalepa

United States Department of Commerce: Staff Publications

Microcystis aeruginosa, a planktonic colonial cyanobacterium, was not abundant in the 2-year period before zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) establishment in Saginaw Bay (Lake Huron) but became abundant in three of five summers subsequent of mussel establishment. Using novel methods, we determined clearance, capture, and assimilation rates for zebra mussels feeding on natural and laboratory M. aeruginosa strains offered alone or in combination with other algae. Results were consistent with the hypothesis that zebra mussels promoted blooms of toxic M. aeruginosa in Saginaw Bay, western Lake Erie, and other lakes through selective rejection in pseudofeces. Mussels exhibited high …

Public Beliefs About The Preventability Of Unintentional Injury Deaths, Deborah C. Girasek

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

This report is based upon the results of a national random digit dialed telephone survey in which 943 adults were queried. Subjects reported the proportion of deaths due to motor vehicle crashes, falls, fires/burns, drowning and poisoning that they felt were preventable. On average, respondents believed that 56% of ‘fatal accidents’ were preventable; as were 62% of motor vehicle crash deaths, 53% of fall deaths, 67% of drownings, 62% of fire/burn fatalities and 70% of accidental poisonings. Logistic regression models predicting preventability beliefs differed according to the type of injury event in question, but socio-economic status and perceived alcohol involvement …

Center For Grassland Studies Newsletter, Winter 2001, Volume 7, No. 1

Center for Grassland Studies: Newsletters

Contents

Using the Nutritional Balance Analyzer (NUTBAL) Program to Track Crude Protein Values for Rangeland and CRP under Drought Conditions by Mary Schrader, Natural Resources Conservation Service

UNL Research Towards Biological Control of Turfgrass Diseases - Part II by Gary Yuen, Department of Plant Pathology, UNL

Nebraska Grazing Conference August 13-14

Natural Landscaping at City Library

2001-2002 Nebraska Ranch Practicum

USDA "PLANTS" Web Site

County Agent's Notes: Beef Cattle Is Good Business For Local Agriculture - January 1, 2001, Ernest "Ernie" Flint Jr.

Ernie Flint - Mississippi State Extension Reports

Flint's county agent's notes, which is a type of newsletter, about how beef cattle can help with local agriculture.

Enrollment Data, Office Of Institutional Research And Effectiveness, Mississippi State University

Bulldog Basics

No abstract provided.

Enrollment By Major, Office Of Institutional Research And Effectiveness, Mississippi State University

Bulldog Basics

No abstract provided.

Mississippi State University - Student Enrollment Profile - Fall 2001, Office Of Planning, Evaluation & Institutional Effectiveness, Mississippi State University

Enrollment Profiles

No abstract provided.

The Use Of Marketing Knowledge In Formulating And Enforcing Consumer Protection Policy, J. Craig Andrews

Marketing Faculty Research and Publications

The purpose of this first chapter of the handbook is to discuss how the findings and approaches offered by the marketing discipline are used in consumer protection policy.

The Annual Meeting Of The Iowa Academy Of Science April 20-21, 2001 [Program, 113th Meeting], Iowa Academy Of Science

Iowa Academy of Science Documents

Contents:

Program Summary --- 1
General Session Speakers --- 4
Awards --- 7
Symposia Programs --- 8
Special Events --- 8
Poster Sessions --- 9
Section Programs/Special Sessions --- 9
Agricultural Sciences --- 9
Anthropology --- 10
Botany --- 11
Cellular, Molecular & Microbiology --- 15
Chemical Education --- 13
Chemistry: Inorganic, Analytical & Physical --- 16
Chemistry: Organic & Biological --- 16
Conservation --- 17, 24
Earth Science Teaching --- 13
Elementary Science Teaching --- 13
Engineering --- 12
Geology --- 17, 19
Physics --- 20
Physiology --- 20
Psychology & Linguistics --- 10
Science Teaching --- 13, 22, …

Ec01-158 Integrating Management Objectives And Grazing Strategies On Semi-Arid Rangeland, Patrick E. Reece, Jerry D. Volesky, Walter H. Schacht

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Rangelands account for about half of Nebraska's total land area or about 24 million acres. Much of these expansive natural resource areas are in the semi-arid climatic region of Nebraska where grazing management decisions have a profound effect on ranch survival.

The educational object of this circular is to explain management practices that optimize the sustainability of rangeland-based enterprises. Additionally a decision-support tool is provided for selecting grazing systems best suited to livestock production and natural resource management objectives.

Dietary Manipulation To Reduce Ammonia Concentration In Nursery Pig Facilities, Janeth J. Colina, Austin Lewis, Phillip S. Miller, Robert L. Fischer

Nebraska Swine Reports

Five trials were conducted to determine the effects of Yucca schidigera extract or calcium chloride addition to the diet on aerial ammonia concentration and growth performance in nursery pigs. Trials were divided into two groups: preliminary studies (two trials) and major study (three trials). Pigs were fed one of three diets in separate, environmentally regulated rooms: 1) Control, containing 23% CP; 2) Control diet plus 125 ppm of Yucca schidigera extract; and 3) Control plus 1.95% calcium chloride. Average daily gain (ADG), average daily feed intake (ADFI), and ADG/ADFI were recorded weekly. Aerial ammonia concentration was measured daily using aspiration …

Plasma Urea Concentrations Of Pigs On Commercial Operations, Robert Fischer, Phillip S. Miller, Austin Lewis

Nebraska Swine Reports

Research was conducted on commercial swine operations to determine whether plasma urea concentrations could be used as an indicator of the protein requirement of growing-finishing pigs. The research consisted of a 30-question survey and an on-farm visit to collect blood and feed samples. The survey included questions about genetics, nutrition, housing and health. Results showed that when plasma urea concentrations were analyzed across all phases of production, barrows had greater plasma urea concentrations than gilts. Plasma urea concentrations varied between the different phases of production, with nursery pigs having the lowest plasma urea concentrations, followed by growing and finishing pigs, …

Review: Factors Affecting Decisions On When To Calve Beef Females, L. R. Sprott, Pas G. E. Selk, D. C. Adams

West Central Research and Extension Center, North Platte

The decision of when to calve beef females is critical to production efficiency and profitability in a cow and calf enterprise. Calf production and associated costs are affected by calving season because environmental conditions, stage of production, and season of the year interact to affect nutritional status and reproductive performance. Cow and calf producers typically choose to commence calving and breeding at times of the year when weather is least stressful and forage conditions are optimal. Choosing to do so can reduce the amount of supplemental feed needed to ensure acceptable pregnancy rates, resulting in reduced annual feed costs. However, …

2000-2001 Annual Report

Lancaster County, Nebraska Extension: Reports

Your Local Experts
Greetings
How Much is Expert Advice Worth?
The Buzz on Controlling Insects and Other Pests
Extension Helps Food Bank Pinpoint Source of Moths
Head Lice Video Gains Attention
Horticulture Programs Growing in Depth and Outreach
Composting Demonstrations Teach Community to Recycle Yard Waste
Volunteers Tend to Master Gardener Program
Salt Valley Clean Lakes Project
Lancaster County 2000-01 Honors and Awards
Agricultural Programs Remain Essential Part of Extension
Pesticide Container Recycling
Biosolids Program Merges Precision Ag With Waste Recycling
Helping People Put Knowledge to Work
2,000+ Pages of Web Content!
An "Omnimedia" Presence
Training the Trainers
Volunteers
Partnerships …

Agricultural Research Division Annual Report 2001

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

Table of Contents:

Our Mission ...................................................................................................... 2
Foreword.......................................................................................................... 3
Research Highlights........................................................................................... 4
Faculty Awards and Recognitions ........................................................................ 12
Graduate Student Awards and Recognitions ......................................................... 15
Undergraduate Honors Student Research Program ............................................... 18
Variety and Germplasm Releases ........................................................................ 19
Copyrights and Patents ...................................................................................... 25
Administration .................................................................................................. 26
Administrative Personnel .............................................................................. 26
Organizational Chart..................................................................................... 27
Administrative Units ..................................................................................... 28
IANR Research Facilities .............................................................................. 29
Faculty ............................................................................................................. 30
Agricultural/Natural Resources Units ............................................................. 31
Human Resources and Family Sciences Departments ...................................... 39
Off-Campus Research Centers ....................................................................... 40
Interdisciplinary Activities ............................................................................. 41
Visiting Scientists/Research Associates ................................................................. 42
Research Projects .............................................................................................. 47
Agricultural/Natural Resources Units ............................................................. …

Clemson Graduate School Catalog, 2001-2002, Clemson University

Clemson Graduate Announcements

No abstract provided.

Enrollment By Major, Office Of Institutional Research And Effectiveness, Mississippi State University

Bulldog Basics

No abstract provided.

The Meter March 28, 2001, Tennessee State University

The Meter Documents in 2000s

No abstract provided.

Animal Science Alumni Newsletter, Winter 2001

Department of Animal Science: Departmental News

Contents:

From the Department Head’s Desk
Faculty Resignation
New Faculty
Faculty Recognition
Graduate Program
Research News
Block and Bridle Honoree of the Year

Ec01-156 Sugarbeet Production Guide, Jürg M. Blumenthal, Paul A. Burgener, K. James Fornstrom, Gary D. Franc, Robert M. Harveson, Gary L. Hein, Barry J. Jacobsen, Greg Johnson, Eric D. Kerr, Susan S. Martin, Steve Miller, Scott Nissen, Karen L. Palm, Lee Panella, John A. Smith, Robert G. Wilson, C. Dean Yonts

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Sugarbeet and sugarcane are the major sources of sucrose, a sweetener in a vast range of foods. Total world production of sucrose was estimated at 126,500 metric tons in 1998-1999 of which 37 percent was from sugarbeet and 63 percent was from sugarcane. This Extension Circular discusses the importance of growing sugarbeets and sugarcane in the states of Nebraska, Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming.