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Stocking Decisions: They Make Or Break You, Glen E. Aiken

Kentucky Grazing Conference

Decisions on species and variety of forage to plant and manage are economically critical because it establishes the potential to meet a particular production goal. However, the stocking rate used to graze these forages is more critical because it ultimately determines if a targeted level of production is reached. Most cattlemen aim for a stocking rate that provides maximum economic return, but it should be emphasized that an economically optimum stocking rate is one that potentially provides sustained economic return. It is obvious that dollar return is not maximized if excessive heavy grazing results in costly pasture renovation, ranging from …

Grazing: Getting From Where You Are To Where You Want To Be, Gary Bates

Kentucky Grazing Conference

When trying to design a forage and grazing program, producers often try to consider so many factors that it becomes mind-boggling. If basic plant physiology, how and when a forage plant grows is considered, improving a forage program will usually become easier, especially in developing a controlled grazing system. The purpose of a controlled grazing system should be to improve the utilization of the high quality forage produced on the farm. In order to improve this utilization, it is helpful to understand plant growth and quality, and the factors that affect them.

Present And Future Tall Fescue Varieties, Timothy D. Phillips

Kentucky Grazing Conference

Tall fescue has played a key role in forage production over the past century in the USA. It has other uses besides forage applications, such as turf, mine reclamation, and highway rights-of-way, but in this presentation we will focus on forage varieties. Several hundred turf-type tall fescue varieties have been developed over the past 30 years, mainly by private seed companies using material from Reed Funk at Rutgers University in New Jersey. Forage varieties aren’t as numerous. I will discuss some of the older and current forage tall fescue varieties, and finish by discussing the newest varieties, and those that …

Fertilizing Pastures For Profit, Byron Sleugh

Kentucky Grazing Conference

It has been known for centuries that providing certain nutrients to plants is critical for high productivity. The nutrient source and manner in which it is applied may vary, but the desired outcome is the same: high crop yield and quality. Fertilization is the most practical means that producers have to ensure that crops receive the nutrients they need. While increasing fertilizer application and managing pH by liming can lead to increase forage production, your investment should be measured against the potential return. Also, over application of nutrients can potentially cause environmental problems.

Role Of Legumes In Pasture Systems, Garry D. Lacefield

Kentucky Grazing Conference

Successful livestock programs are dependent on forage programs which supply large quantities of adequate quality, homegrown feed. A major percentage of the feed units for beef (83%) and dairy (61%) cattle come from forages. In addition, forages supply an estimated 91%, 72%, 15% and 99% of the nutrients consumed by sheep and goats, horses, swine and ruminant wildlife, respectively. These values can be put in perspective when we consider that 63% of Kentucky's Agricultural Cash Receipts are from livestock and livestock products. Cash hay accounts for approximately 28% of the total crop value. Hay ranks second only to tobacco in …

The Bates Student - Volume 134 Number 06 - October 26, 2004, Bates College

The Bates Student

No abstract provided.

Mustang Daily, October 26, 2004

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

Student newspaper of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Independent- Oct. 26, 2004, Andrea Zelinski

The Independent (1988-present)

No abstract provided.

Murray Ledger And Times, October 26, 2004, Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

No abstract provided.

Daily Eastern News: October 26, 2004, Eastern Illinois University

October

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The Hilltop 10-26-2004, Hilltop Staff

The Hilltop: 2000 - 2010

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Evaluation And Management Of Chronic Wasting Disease Transmission, Kurt C. Vercauteren

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

National Wildlife Research Center Scientists Assess the Potential for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Transmission Between Wild and Domestic Cervids and Develop Methods to Reduce/Manage the Disease

Wildlife Services’ (WS) National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) is the only Federal research organization devoted exclusively to resolving conflicts between people and wildlife through the development of effective, selective, and acceptable methods, tools, and techniques. As increased urbanization leads to a loss of traditional wildlife habitat, the potential for conflicts between people and wildlife increases. Such conflicts can take many forms, but recently the potential for the transmission of diseases among wildlife, livestock, and …

Myelin Proteolipid Protein-Specific Cd4+ Cd25+ Regulatory Cells Mediate Genetic Resistance To Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis, Jay Reddy, Zsolt Illés, Xingmin Zhang, Jeffrey Encinas, Jason Pyrdol, Lindsay Nicholson, Raymond A. Sobel, Kai W. Wucherpfennig, Vijay K. Kuchroo, James P. Allison

Jay Reddy Publications

SJL mice are highly susceptible to experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) induced with myelin proteolipid protein (PLP) peptide 139–151, whereas H-2 congenic B10.S mice are resistant. Immunodominance and susceptibility to EAE are associated with a high precursor frequency of PLP 139–151-specific T cells in the naive repertoire of SJL mice. To understand the mechanism of EAE resistance in B10.S mice, we determined the precursor frequency of PLP 139–151-reactive T cells in both strains by using IA^s/PLP 139–151 tetramers. SJL and B10.S mice had similar frequencies of tetramer-reactive T cells in the naive peripheral repertoire. However, in SJL mice, the …

Mustang Daily, October 25, 2004

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

Student newspaper of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Assessment Of Biofuels In California And Potential For Future Utilization, Douglas Williams, James J. Ahern, Keith Ochwat

Agribusiness

This study analyzed the potential energy resources contained in the biomass residues from the leading crops and livestock in California. As compared with an earlier similar study by Knutson and Miller (1982), where a total of 24 million tons of biomass was reported having an energy value of 336,000 billion Btu’s, this current study showed a total of over 18 million tons (excluding 7.2 million tons of lumber mill and forest slash residues), which translates to almost 13 million tons of dry matter. The energy value of this biomass is 189,000 billion Btu’s, about 56 % of the 1982 value. …

Ccu Newsletter, October 25, 2004, Coastal Carolina University

Coastal Carolina University Newsletter

A newsletter for faculty, staff and friends of Coastal Carolina University. Volume 14, Number 19

Arbiter, October 25, Students Of Boise State University

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Current, October 25, 2004, University Of Missouri-St. Louis

Current (2000s)

No abstract provided.

Commonwealth Times 2004-10-25

Commonwealth Times, 1969-

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Columbia Chronicle (10/25/2004), Columbia College Chicago

Columbia Chronicle

Student newspaper from October 25, 2004 entitled The Columbia Chronicle. This issue is 40 pages and is listed as Volume 38, Number 5. Cover story: "Diversity up at Columbia" Editor-in-Chief: Andrew Greiner

Hilltopics: Volume 1, Issue 4, Hilltopics Staff

Hilltopics

Politics: The editors pick their favorite (and least favorite) slogans, page 4.

Campus:  Betsy Holmes sounds off on campus safety, page 4.

Entertainment: An ode to the death of Ashlee Simpsonʼs career, page 2.

Greek life: Greek Philanthropies are more than just another party, page 2.

On the web: Go to www.smu.edu/honors/hilltopics to read all of the stories in this issue and more.  You can also post your thoughts on our readersʼ message board.

Daily Eastern News: October 25, 2004, Eastern Illinois University

October

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October 25, 2004

The Gavel Gazette

No abstract provided.

The Bg News October 25, 2004, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. October 25, 2004. Volume 95-Issue 44.

Development Of A High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy Method For The Determination Of Strychnine Concentrations In Insects Used To Assess Potential Risks To Insectivores, Randal S. Stahl, Wendy M. Arjo, Kim K. Wagner, Carol Furcolow, Dale L. Nolte, John J. Johnston

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

A high performance liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (HPLC/MS) method was developed in support of a study to assess potential tertiary risks posed to insectivores by strychnine baited pocket gophers (Thomomys sp.). Necropholous insects are primary consumers of pocket gopher carcasses. A field study was conducted to collect insects from strychnine-baited and control pocket gopher carcasses. The majority of the insects collected were from the orders Diptera (flies, assayed separately as adults and larvae), Coleoptera (beetles), and Hymenoptera (ants and wasps, assayed separately). Samples (0.5 g) were extracted in acetic acid (2%) and analyzed with the mass spectrometer configured for tandem …

Modification Of Karst Depressions By Urbanization In Pinellas County, Florida, Kelly V. Wilson

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

This thesis analyzes some of the effects of urbanization in Pinellas County, Florida on the karst landscape. Many sinkholes have been obscured and/or modified for storm water retention by urbanization in Pinellas County, with a few sinkholes still identifiable by characteristic zoning of vegetation, soil moisture, and circular shape. Using aerial photos from 1926 and 2000, karst features were identified by circularity,vegetation, and moisture conditions. Mapping karst surface features using historic aerial photos and maps is a useful exercise that will assist our scientific understanding of karstification in Florida and the nature and extent of karst processes that have acted …

The Diamond, September 24, 2004, Dordt College

Dordt Diamond

• Front Page: Looney Tunes Amuse Kids of All Ages; Deans, Others Meet to Discuss Curriculum, Assessment; Enrollment Remains Steady; Fast Forward
• News: A New Year Begins for the Art Club; Club Hispano; Advanced Expository Writing Classes Go to Highland, Iowa; Dordt Alumna Is New Development Programs Coordinator for Dordt College; Out "n" About
• Opinion: Moral Christianity; Response to Article on Homosexuality; Ag Department Protests Diamond Headline; Leftist Ideals for Economy, Welfare, and War Fall Before Time-Tested Wisdom
• Features: Freshman Profile: Liesbeth Van Der Heide; Healthy Options for the Hectic Student; Back in the Day; Bakkers Take over Bean
• Arts
• Entertainment: …

Lamplight 2004, Brenda A. Ayres

Lamplight: Literary and Fine Arts Magazine

This is the literary and fine arts magazine of Liberty University. An annual publication, it showcases poetry, short stories, creative essays, and art by Liberty students.

Hawks' Herald - October 23, 2004, Roger Williams University

Hawk's Herald

No abstract provided.

Murray Ledger And Times, October 23, 2004, Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

No abstract provided.