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2009 Nebraska Swine Report

Nebraska Swine Reports

Contents:

Nutrition

Effect of Corn Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles (DDGS) on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Growing-Finishing Gilts with Previous Exposure to DDGS in the Nursery

Feeding Value of Diets for Growing-Finishing Pigs with Varying Concentrations of Corn Distillers Dried Grain with Solubles (DDGS)

Effects of Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) and Paylean® Supplementation on Growth Performance of Growing-Finishing Pigs

Economy of Adding Fibrous Feedstuffs to Sow Gestation Diets

Nutrition During Gilt Development and Genetic Line Affect Reproductive Rate Through Parity 1

In Vivo and In Vitro Expression of Porcine Zinc Transporter (ZnT) 1 mRNA

Health

Effect …

Endothelial Progenitor Cell Number And Colony-Forming Capacity In Overweight And Obese Adults, O J Maceneaney, E J Kushner, Gary P. Van Guilder, J J Greiner, B L Stauffer, C A Desouza

Health and Nutritional Sciences Faculty Publications

OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether adiposity influences endothelial progenitor cell (EPC) number and colony-forming capacity.
DESIGN: Cross-sectional study of normal weight, overweight and obese adult humans.
PARTICIPANTS: Sixty-seven sedentary adults (aged 45-65 years): 25 normal weight (body mass index (BMI) or=30 kg/m(2); 18 males/6 females). All participants were non-smokers and free of overt cardiometabolic disease.
MEASUREMENTS: Peripheral blood samples were collected and circulating EPC number was assessed by flow cytometry. Putative EPCs were defined as CD45(-)/CD34(+)/VEGFR-2(+)/CD133(+) or CD45(-)/CD34(+) cells. EPC colony-forming capacity was measured in vitro using a colony-forming unit (CFU) assay.
RESULTS: Number of circulating putative EPCs (either CD45(-)/CD34(+)/VEGFR-2(+)/CD133(+) or …

Comprehensive Sports Medicine Treatment Of An Athlete Who Runs Cross-Country And Is Iron Deficient, Jason Brumitt, Linda Mcintosh, Richard Rutt

Faculty Publications - College of Physical Therapy

Background: Optimal athletic performance may be dependent upon an athlete maintaining adequate iron levels through the consumption of dietary forms of iron and subsequent metabolism. Endurance athletes, especially female distance runners, have been identified as being at risk for developing iron deficiency. While iron deficiency is treatable, early diagnosis may be delayed if an adequate medical history and evaluation is not conducted.

Objective: To describe the evaluation, diagnosis, and comprehensive sports medicine treatment of a collegiate cross-country athlete with a medical diagnosis of iron deficiency with anemia and sports-related musculoskeletal pain.

Case Description: A 21-year-old female collegiate crosscountry athlete experienced …

The Future (Or Lack Of Future) Of Personalized Prescription In Psychiatry, Jose De Leon

Psychiatry Faculty Publications

Rapid technological advances in genetics have created conceptual chaos regarding the genetics of drug response. Terms for differing concepts are used interchangeably: pharmacogenetics with pharmacogenomics, personalized medicine with personalized prescription. Biomarker has many definitions. The author prefers the concept of personalized prescription and uses it with implications beyond pharmacogenetics by considering all scientific information valid for prescribing medication. Genetics may not be crucial for all drugs. In this comprehensive view, clinicians must consider genetic, environmental and personal variables when prescribing medication and incorporate some basic pharmacological principles: (1) safety and efficacy, (2) pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, (3) therapeutic window and prescriber's …

El Azufre En Los Granos De Destilería Para El Ganado Lechero, D. Schingoethe, A. Garcia, K. Kalscheur, A. Hippen

SDSU Extension Extra Archives

El azufre es un elemento esencial que los animales necesitan para muchas funciones. Cerca del 0.15% del peso corporal es azufre. Se encuentra en los aminoácidos metioni¬na, cisteína, cistina, homocisteína y taurina; en el condroi¬tin sulfato del cartílago y en las vitaminas del complejo B tiamina y biotina. La metionina, tiamina y biotina no pueden sintetizarse en los tejidos del ganado, deben por lo tanto ser suministradas con la dieta o sintetizadas por los microorgan¬ismos del rumen. El contenido en azufre de la mayor parte de los alimentos refleja el contenido en aminoácidos azufrados de sus proteínas. En la tabla …

In Silico Drug Design Of Potential Novel Anti Malarial Agents, Vishal Thovarai

Theses

This thesis project incorporates the principles of rational and computer aided drug design in the quest for an improved anti-malarial agent. The target, a pathway for isoprenoid biosynthesis (the deoxy-D-xylulose-5-phosphate (DOXP) pathway) occurs in the parasite plastid – the apicoplast, and among the factors that make it an excellent target for an anti-malarial agent is its uniqueness from the pathway in the host, thus accounting for its specificity and low toxicity. A library of 18 potential anti malarial analogues/ ligands were designed and tested in silico against the receptor using molecular docking. The analogue L ο (omicron) - {3-[acetyl(hydroxy)amino]-1-hydroxypropyl} phosphonic …

Management Of Merino Weaners For Optimum Production, Patricia Harper, Keith Croker, Danny Roberts

Bulletins 4000 -

Sheep mortality during the first year of life is a large problem on many farms and poses a significant animal welfare issue for Australian agriculture. Post weaning mortality is estimated to cost the Australian sheep industry more than $89 million annually through reduced income, poor productivity and increased management expenses (Sackett et al. 2006).

A high mortality rate among weaners reduces the number of surplus animals available for sale and the number of potential breeding replacements. This, in turn, affects the selection intensity for desirable traits and the flock’s rate of genetic improvement.

Ill thrift and poor growth of weaner …

V Is For Veterinary Medicine, College Of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University

College of Veterinary Medicine eBooks

V is for Veterinary Medicine is a fun way to practice your ABCs. The book is a partnership between Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine and Hanna Community Center, Inc, a non-profit, multi-service agency providing programs and services for the Hanna neighborhood and all residents of Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Hanna Summer Campers did a wonderful job of illustrating the book!

Effects Of Metronidazole, Tinidazole, Captopril And Valsartan On Taste And Serum Levels Of Zinc And Magnesium, Abdul-Basit A. Salman, Nabeel A. Ali, Abdullah M. Jawad

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of metronidazole, tinidazole, captopril and valsartan on the levels of zinc and magnesium in the serum of rabbits and humans and the histology of taste buds in rabbits. METHODS: We conducted this study in the College of Medicine and Teaching Hospital, Basrah, Iraq from April 2005 to September 2006. It was in 2 parts: a clinical observational study of 54 patients treated with one of these drugs. The second part involved oral administration of metronidazole (45mg/kg), tinidazole (40mg/kg), captopril (3mg/kg) or valsartan (3mg/kg) or normal saline to 42 rabbits randomly. Serum zinc and magnesium were …

Leptospira Interrogans Induces Apoptosis In Macrophages Via Caspase-8- And -3-Dependent Pathways, Dandan Jin, David M. Ojcius, Dexter Sun, Haiyan Dong, Yihui Luo, Yafei Mao, Jie Yan

All Dugoni School of Dentistry Faculty Articles

Apoptosis of host cells plays an important role in modulating the pathogenesis of many infectious diseases. It has been reported that Leptospira interrogans, the causal agent of leptospirosis, induces apoptosis in macrophages and hepatocytes. However, the molecular mechanisms responsible for host cell death remained largely unknown. Here we demonstrate that L. interrogans induced apoptosis in a macrophage-like cell line, J774A.1, and primary murine macrophages in a time- and dose-dependent manner. Apoptosis was associated with the activation of cysteine aspartic acid-specific proteases (caspase-3, caspase-6, and caspase-8), the increased expression of Fas-associated death domain (FADD), and the cleavage of the caspase substrates …

Hematological Indices In Human Immunodeficiency Virus And Pulmonary Tuberculosis Infections In Parts Of Delta State, Nigeria, Johnson D. Jemikalajah, Godwin A. Okogun

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To enhance the care and management of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) positive patients, as part of an overall effort to reduce morbidity and mortality of HIV-related death in Nigeria. METHODS: Hematological investigations were carried out on 205 patients suspected of HIV and/or TB, and 100 apparently healthy control subjects in Kwale, Agbor, and Eku in parts of Delta State, Nigeria from February 2006 to February 2008. World Health Organization systems 2 for HIV-1&2 antibodies screening technique was used for the screening of the subject9s HIV status, Ziehl Nelson technique for TB, hematocrit, and Leishman staining …

The Risk Factors For And Prevalence Of Coronary Artery Disease In Heavy Vehicle Drivers, Levent Ozdemir, Okan O. Turgut, Seher Aslan, Izzet Tandogan, Ferhan Candan, Naim Nur, Ilhan Cetin, Omer F. Demir

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the frequencies of risk factors and the prevalence of coronary heart disease (CAD) in heavy vehicle drivers. METHODS: This cross-sectional type study was conducted between November 2004 and September 2006 in heavy vehicle male drivers registered with the Sivas Professional Drivers Association, Sivas, Turkey. From 400 individuals, 200 heavy vehicle male drivers, and 200 control subjects, 90% were reached for the sample. A questionnaire including sociodemographic specifications, body mass index (BMI), and risk factors for CHD was performed and some blood and physiologic parameters such as lipid profiles, fasting glucose level, resting ECG, were checked in all …

Nutritional Knowledge Of Primary Health Care Physicians In Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Abdullah M. Al-Zahrani, Rajaa M. Al-Raddadi

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To determine the nutritional knowledge of primary care physicians. METHODS: A validated questionnaire with multiple-choice questions was distributed to 125 physicians, working in the Ministry of Health (MOH) primary health care centers in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, between March and August 2006. RESULTS: Completed questionnaires were received from 91 of 125 physicians (72.8%). The mean number for correctly answered questions was 8.34 out of 16 questions (52.1%). The 95% confidence interval was (51.6-52.6). Physicians who described their nutritional knowledge as poor were 74 (81%). The results indicated that physicians are generally aware of nutritional information related to common …

Prevalence Of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus In Saudi Arabian Children And Adolescents, Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi, Abdullah Al-Herbish

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Environment And Obesity In The National Children's Study, Leonardo Trasande, Christine E. Cronk, Maureen S. Durkin, Marianne E. Weiss, Dale A. Schoeller, Elizabeth A. Gall, Jeanne B. Hewitt, Aaron L. Carrel, Philip J. Landrigan, Matthew W. Gillman

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

Objective: In this review we describe the approach taken by the National Children’s Study (NCS), a 21-year prospective study of 100,000 American children, to understanding the role of environmental factors in the development of obesity.

Data sources and extraction: We review the literature with regard to the two core hypotheses in the NCS that relate to environmental origins of obesity and describe strategies that will be used to test each hypothesis.

Data synthesis: Although it is clear that obesity in an individual results from an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure, control of the obesity epidemic will require understanding of …

Changes In Weight, Waist Circumference And Compensatory Responses With Different Doses Of Exercise Among Sedentary, Overweight Postmenopausal Women, Timothy S. Church, Corby K. Martin, Angela M. Thompson, Conrad P. Earnest, Catherine R. Mikus, Steven N. Blair

Faculty Publications

Background: It has been suggested that exercise training results in compensatory mechanisms that attenuate weight loss. However, this has only been examined with large doses of exercise. The goal of this analysis was to examine actual weight loss compared to predicted weight loss (compensation) across different doses of exercise in a controlled trial of sedentary, overweight or obese postmenopausal women (n=41).

Methodology/Principal Findings: Participants were randomized to a non-exercise control (n=94) or 1 of 3 exercise groups; exercise energy expenditure of 4 (n=139), 8 (n=85), or 12 (n=93) kcal/kg/week (KKW). Training intensity was set at the heart rate associated with …

Ilrc Connections, Volume 1, Issue 1, Marcy Pride

Jerry Falwell Library Newsletter

No abstract provided.

The Health Seeking Behaviour Of Elderly Population In A Poor-Urban Community Of Karachi, Pakistan, Abdullah Ladha, Romaisa Shamim Khan, Awais Amjad Malik, Sana Farooq Khan, Beenish Khan, Irum Nawaz Khan, Samiullah, Waleed Tallat Kayani, Sarah Saleem

Community Health Sciences

OBJECTIVES: To presents socio-demographic characteristics and health seeking behaviour of elderly and to determine frequency of Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension in elderly population of a poor peri-urban community in Karachi, Pakistan.

METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted, targeting population aged 65 or above. A total of 438 respondents were interviewed after taking informed consent, between November 2005 and December 2005. Frequencies and Chi square values were calculated for different variables using SPSS 13.0.

RESULTS: Total population surveyed comprised of 438 elderly, 158 (36%) women and 280 (63.9%) men. Mean age for the population was 71.44 +/- 7.74. A total of …

Evaluation Of A New Nutrition Education Curriculum And Factors Influencing Its Implementation, Justine R. Hoover, Peggy A. Martin, Ruth E. Litchfield

Journal of Extension

The study reported here evaluated a nutrition education curriculum through examining participant behavior change. A previously used curriculum (April - September 2005 and 2006) was compared to a new curriculum (April - September 2007) using pre- and post-program 24-hour dietary recalls and food behavior surveys. Participant, educator, and program variables were explored relative to behavior change. The new curriculum elicited behavior change similar to that elicited by the previous curriculum. Factors influencing behavior change included participant and educator race and educator experience. Participant and educator variables should be considered in future program/curriculum implementation.

A Tool For Focusing Integrated Team Efforts On Complex Issues, Lisa A. Guion

Journal of Extension

Focusing the work of interdisciplinary teams to address prioritized issues is not an easy task. This new tool is designed to aid Extension educators in working with their integrated teams to dissect a complex issue by identifying the: 1) primary and secondary target audiences, 2) causal and contributing factors (i.e., root causes), 3) opportunities and threats to addressing and/or improving the issue, 4) program components to build in, and 5) resources to implement/carry out the different program components.

Roger Williams University School Of Law "2009 Public Interest Auction" (2009), Roger Williams University School Of Law

School of Law Public Interest Auction

No abstract provided.

Impact Of Obesity On Perioperative Morbidity And Mortality Following Pancreaticoduodenectomy, Timothy K. Williams, Ernest L. Rosato, Eugune P. Kennedy, Karen A. Chojnacki, Jocelyn Andrel, Terry Hyslop, Cataldo Doria, Patricia K. Sauter, Jordan Bloom, Charles J. Yeo, Adam C. Berger

Department of Surgery Faculty Papers

Background: Obesity has been implicated as a risk factor for perioperative and postoperative complications. The aim of this study was determine the impact of obesity on morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD).

Study Design: Between January 2000 and July 2007, 262 patients underwent PD at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH), of whom 240 had complete data, including body mass index (BMI) for analysis. Data on BMI, preoperative parameters, operative details, and post-operative course were collected. Patients were categorized as obese (BMI >30 kg/m2), overweight (25≤BMI<30), or normal weight (BMI<25). Complications were graded according to previous published scales. Other endpoints included length of postoperative hospital stay, blood loss, and operative duration. Analyses were performed using univariate and multivariable models.

Results: There were 103 (42.9%) normal weight, 71 (29.6%) overweight and 66 (27.5%) …

University Of San Diego Men's Rowing Media Guide 2009, University Of San Diego Athletics Department

Rowing (Men)

12 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 21.5 x 28 cm

University Of San Diego Women's Rowing Media Guide 2009, University Of San Diego Athletics Department

Rowing (Women)

24 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 21.5 x 28 cm

Openline Newsletter, February 2009, Civil Service Council

OpenLine Newsletter

A monthly newsletter for Civil Service employees, Volume XXXIII, Number 8, February 2009.

The Parent Child Purchase Relationship, Catriona Nash

Masters

This is an interpretive inquiry into the ‘parent-child purchase relationship’. This study aims to understand the parent-child purchase relationship from the consumer perspective, rather than the much reported ‘vested interest’ perspective, in order to enhance and inform an understanding of the phenomenon. Commencing with an overview of current literature, specifically that of the pester power phenomenon, to contextualise the theoretical framework, the extant construct of pester power is examined along with detailed arguments from vested interest parties supported by international studies. The child consumer is examined from a cognitive and socialisation perspective, but more pertinently in relation to their influencers; …

Unreasonable: Involuntary Medications, Incompetent Criminal Defendants, And The Fourth Amendment, Dora W. Klein

San Diego Law Review

Part I of this Article discusses the legal protections against involuntary medical treatment. In the typical right to refuse treatment case, a patient’s interests are divided—the patient’s interest in autonomous decisionmaking about his health requires that he be allowed to refuse medical treatment but the patient’s interest in preserving his health, and perhaps even his life, requires that he be administered involuntary treatment. Generally, when a patient chooses to refuse treatment at the expense of his own life or health, courts have ruled that the government’s interest in preserving the patient’s life or health is insufficient to justify involuntary treatment. …

A Successful Interdisciplinary Course On Computational Intelligence, Ganesh K. Venayagamoorthy

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

This article presents experiences from the introduction of a new three hour interdisciplinary course on computational intelligence (CI) taught at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This course is unique in the sense that it covers five main paradigms of CI and their integration to develop hybrid intelligent systems. The paradigms covered are artificial immune systems (AISs), evolutionary computing (EC), fuzzy systems (FSs), neural networks (NNs) and swarm intelligence (SI). While individual CI paradigms have been applied successfully to solve real-world problems, the current trend is to develop hybrids of these paradigms …

Measuring The Effects Of Food Carbon Footprint Training On Consumer Knowledge, Transfer Intentions, And Environmental Self-Efficacy, Wayne Wakeland, Lindsay Sears, Kumar Venkat

Complex Systems Faculty Publications and Presentations

The supply chains through which foods are produced, processed, and transported can have a significant impact on the environment in terms of the carbon dioxide (CO2) that is emitted during each of these phases; however, little research has incorporated information about environmental impact into supply chain scenarios. Moreover, many consumers are unaware of how their food choices may impact the environment in this way. To fill these gaps, a tool called CarbonScope was developed to show consumers the CO2 emissions associated with different food types and food transportation scenarios. A short training was designed that walks participants through various food …

Are Rural 4-Hers More Connected To Their Communities Than Their Non-4-H Counterparts?, Omolola A. Adedokun, Mark A. Balschweid

Journal of Extension

The purpose of the research described in this article was to determine if membership in 4-H enhances rural 11th graders' sense of belonging or social connection with their communities. Specifically, the study compared the levels of social connections of 4-Hers with those of their non-4-H counterparts. The results revealed that participation in 4-H programs is an avenue for young people to develop a sense of belonging in their communities. The 4-Hers were more socially connected with their communities than their non-4-H peers. The implications of the results for practice in the field of youth development are discussed.