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The Daily Gamecock, Thursday, February 4, 2016, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

February

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The Daily Gamecock, Thursday, September 1, 2016, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

September

No abstract provided.

Recognizing The Weight Of Apathy And Level Of Readiness To Change In Evaluating Feasibility Of A Weight Management Program For Individuals With A Severe Mental Illness, Melinda Lalonde

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

Background: Individuals with a severe mental illness (SMI) have obesity rates that are nearly double the levels of those of the general population. Individuals with SMI have health disparities that have additional physical, behavioral, social, and medication-related risk factors. Weight management efforts are affected by altered levels of motivation and apathy. Aims: This compendium seeks to (1) clarify the definition of clinical apathy, (2) compare and contrast available instruments measuring readiness to lose weight, and (3) explore the feasibility of an adapted, theory-based weight loss program for overweight and obese individuals with SMI. Design: This compendium is comprised of a …

Factors Influencing African American Mothers’ Adoption Of Baby-Friendly Practices: Results Of A Mixed-Methods Study, Allison Collins Munn

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

Purpose: The purpose of this dissertation was to explore southeastern United States (U.S.) rural-dwelling African American Mothers’ barriers and facilitators to adoption of Baby-Friendly practices and associated breastfeeding decisions. First, an integrative review was conducted to determine the impact in the U.S. of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) on early infant health and breastfeeding outcomes. Next, a mixed-methods study was conducted to explore barriers and facilitators to Baby-Friendly practice adoption for southeastern U.S. rural-dwelling African American mothers. Finally, a directed content analysis approach was used to explore themes of maternal perceptions of Baby-Friendly practices and breastfeeding experiences based upon concepts …

What Does The Development Of An Interprofessional Education (Ipe) Program Encompass: Including Outcomes, When Implementing The Curriculum Into A Small Technical College?, Glenn M. Levicki

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this case study was to determine what Interprofessional Education (IPE) encompasses, the outcomes of implementing IPE in college curricula, and how attainable it is to use IPE to enhance collaboration among healthcare professionals. The contemporary and correlated literature was reviewed to contribute to knowledge and solve the research dilemma that revolves around (IPE). The main areas investigated were what encompass IPE, the educational outcomes and erudition experiences of IPE students, development and implementation of IPE curriculum, and effects of IPE. The emphasis of the study was to establish what encompasses the development and implementation of IPE curriculum. …

Reciprocal Moderation By Toxoplasma Gondii Seropositivity And Blood Phenylalanine – Tyrosine Ratio Of Their Associations With Trait Aggression, Ashwin Jacob Mathai, Xiaoqing Peng, Christopher A. Lowry, Thomas B. Cook, Lisa A. Brenner, Lena Brundin, Maureen W. Groer, Ina Giegling, Annette M. Hartmann, Bettina Konte, Marion Friedl, Dan Rujescu, Dietmar Fuchs

Nursing Faculty Publications

We previously reported that trait aggression, proposed as an endophenotype for suicidal behavior, is positively associated with Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) seropositivity in females, but not in males. Additionally, older males seropositive for T. gondii had lower scores on measures of trait aggression, including self-aggression. Trait aggression may be influenced by dopaminergic signaling, which is known to be moderated by gender and age, and potentially enhanced in T. gondii positives through the intrinsic production of dopamine by the microorganism. Therefore, we investigated associations between trait aggression and interactions between T. gondii enzyme-linked immunoabsorbant assay (ELISA) IgG titer-determined seropositivity …

Adolescent Health: Parity And Nutritional Status Among Married Women What Is Unique For Adolescents And What Is Similar To Older Women?, Lindsey Hiebert

Public Health Theses

Abstract

Introduction

In Bangladesh, there is a high prevalence of child marriage, early initiation of childbirth, and high rates of undernutrition among adolescents. Pregnancy and childbirth pose unique risks for adolescents due to the intersection of reproductive and physical development.

Objective

This analysis sought to describe the relationship of parity and other reproductive exposures with nutritional outcomes for adolescents and older women ages 20-35 years, describing both the similarities and differences between the two age groups. The overall objective was to help inform improved adolescent health interventions and direct future needed research.

Methods

A secondary data analysis of the Bangladesh …

“Their Happiness Is My Happiness”--- Chinese Visiting Grandparents Grandparenting In The Us, Mengxin(Christie) Zhu Zhu

Public Health Theses

Purpose of the study: This article focuses on Chinese visiting grandparents who come to the US to help their adult children who are in graduate school care for the grandchild/ren. The aims were to determine: 1) what motivates them to come to the US, 2) what are the challenges and supports of life in the US, and 3) the implications of their experience in the US as caregivers for their well-being.

Design and Methods: The study uses a mixed-method design. Data were collected with quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews. 35 grandparents living near Yale University, New Haven were surveyed and …

Producer Concerns And Perceptions Regarding The Effect Of Methane On Cattle Production And The Environment, Bradley M. Boyd, Amanda Burken, Lisa Franzen- Castle Castle, Karla Jenkins, Richard J. Rasby, Matt K. Luebbe, Rick Stowell, Samodha C. Fernando, Galen E. Erickson

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Knowledge of producer concerns and perceptions on methane production from cattle and its impact on the environment is unknown. Therefore, the objectives of this survey were to determine what producers know about methane production by cattle and to determine if different age groups, regions of Nebraska, and production size/ type affects producer opinions on enteric methane production and climate change. Producers felt that methane production has little impact on animal performance but were not very confident in their knowledge. Most producers received information related to animal agriculture from veterinarians; therefore, veterinarians should continue to be a major target for extension …

Impact Of Feeding Distillers Grains Or Isolated Components In Distillers Grains On Feedlot Performance And Carcass Traits, Brianna B. Conroy, Matt K. Luebbe, Galen E. Erickson Erickson, Jim C. Macdonald, Jacob A. Hansen

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Six treatments were evaluated to determine the contribution of individual components of distillers grains on finishing performance. Diets were formulated to isolate the contribution of solubles, protein, fat, and fiber compared to a diet containing 40% wet distillers grains or a corn- based control. Th ere was a significant improvement in both feedlot and carcass performance in steers fed the 40% wet distillers grains compared to dry- rolled- corn. Numeric differences between fat, fiber, and protein treatments were observed. However, none of the four component diets alone were able to explain the energy value associated with wet distillers grains.

Effects Of Feeding Isolated Nutrient Components In Mdgs On Growing Cattle Performance, Brianna B. Conroy, Curtis J. Bittner, Jim C. Macdonald Donald, Matt K. Luebbe, Galen E. Erickson

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

An experiment was conducted to evaluate the influence of individual nutrient components in distillers grains on performance of growing calves. A 40% corn control treatment was included for direct comparison to a diet containing 40% modified distillers grains. Four additional treatments were formulated to isolate the contribution of solubles, protein, fiber, and a combination of fiber and solubles on cattle performance. Average daily gains and ending BW were greater, while F:G lower for cattle fed 40% modified distillers grains compared to the corn control. We were able to determine that protein, when overfed, contributes to the higher energy value of …

Beef Fatty Acid Profiles From Steers Finished With De-Oiled Dry Distillers Grains Plus Solubles Vs. A Corn- Based Diet, Katherine I. Domenech, Keni E.Z. Nubito, Galen E. Erickson Erickson, Chris R. Calkins

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

A total of 128 steers were fed one of two finishing diets: 50% de-oiled dry distillers grains plus solubles (DDGS) or a corn- based control diet. Carcasses (n = 48) were selected to evaluate the effect of diet on the fatty acid profile of strip loin steaks. Th e C15:0, C16:1, C17:0, and C17:1 were greater for beef from steers finished on the corn- based control diet while the C18:1T, C18:2, C20:3ω6, total trans, ω6 and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) were greater in beef from cattle finished on 50% de-oiled DDGS. These findings confirm that feeding distillers grains plus solubles …

Accurate Amounts And Nutritive Values Of Corn Residues, Shelby E. Gardine, Andrea K. Watson, Jana L. Harding Harding, Terry J. Klopfenstein

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

It is important to have accurate data on the amounts and nutritive values of residues, especially for grazing situations. Ten plants were harvested for each field replication. Statistical analysis suggests 6 to 10 plants are needed to obtain accurate grain yields and accurate amounts of residue. Further laboratory analysis of the leaves and husks suggests that the energy and protein contents of the residue that is consumed is less than previously reported.

The Effect Of Delayed Corn Silage Harvest On Corn Silage Yield And Finishing Performance In Yearling Steers, F. Henry Hilscher, Dirk Burken, Curtis J. Bittner Bittner, Jana L. Harding, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Galen E. Erickson

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

A finishing experiment evaluated the effects of harvesting drier corn silage on performance. Factors were corn silage DM (37 or 43%) and inclusion in the finishing diet (15 or 45%). As corn silage inclusion increased, DMI did not diff er, ADG decreased, and F:G increased. As DM of corn silage was increased, no differences in DMI, ADG, or F:G were observed at either 15 or 45% inclusion. Ensiling drier silage increased tonnage with no negative impact on performance.

Effects Of Protein Supplementation In Corn Silage Growing Diets Harvested At 37 Or 43% Dm On Cattle Growth, F. Henry Hilscher, Robert G. Bondurant, Jana L. Harding Harding, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Galen E. Erickson

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

A growing study evaluated the effects of harvesting drier corn silage and response to rumen undegradable protein (RUP) supplementation. Corn silage was harvested at 37 or 43% DM from the same fields and protein supplement (high in RUP) was provided at 0.0, 2.5, 5.0, 7.5 or 10.0% of diet DM. Ending BW and ADG were decreased, while F:G was increased, when steers were fed 43% DM silage compared to 37% DM silage (88% silage inclusion). Increasing supplemental RUP in the diet increased ending BW, DMI, and ADG linearly, and decreased F:G linearly. Drier silage had less energy for growing steers …

Student Perceptions And Knowledge Of The Feedlot Industry And The Feedyard Management Specialization Internship, Rachel A. Oglesbee, Meredith L. Bremer, Kari L. Lewis Lewis, Dennis R. Brink, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Jim C. Macdonald, Galen E. Erickson

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

A survey was developed for seniors in the undergraduate feedlot management class (ASCI 457) at UNL to gauge interest in feedlot management as a profession and familiarity with the Feedyard Management Internship Program. Th e survey found that students feel the internship is beneficial for a future in production agriculture. Th e internship increases confidence of employment and management skills once participation is complete along with gaining experience. Th e number of positions available and the average salary of feedlot managers are underestimated by students. Recruiting efforts appear to be informing students of the program.

Evaluation Of Distillers Grains Components Singly Or In Combination In A Calf Fed Feedlot Study, Rachel A. Oglesbee, Curtis J. Bittner, F. Henry Hilscher, Galen E. Erickson, Jim C. Macdonald, Matt K. Luebbe

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

A finishing study was conducted to determine the value of the fiber, protein, fat, and solubles components from wet distillers grains plus solubles (WDGS) alone or in combination for feedlot cattle in comparison to WDGS diets. The fiber portion alone did not improve F:G. When protein was included in the composite with fiber, F:G improved. With fat and solubles both added separately, F:G continued to improve. None of the components alone could make up the feeding value of WDGS, however the composite diet of fiber, protein, fat, and solubles combined matched the performance observed when WDGS is fed.

Use Of Dietary Nitrate Or Sulfate For Mitigation Of Methane Production By Finishing Steers, Anna C. Pesta, Robert G. Bondurant, Samodha C. Fernando Fernando, Galen E. Erickson

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

A finishing study was conducted to evaluate the effects of dietary nitrate and sulfate on methane production in finishing cattle. Both nitrate and sulfate addition decreased DMI and ADG. In diets with no sulfate, addition of nitrate had no impact on emissions, but nitrate and sulfate in combination decreased CH4:CO2. However, neither nitrate nor sulfate had any further impact on methane production. Effect of these compounds may be diet dependent and in this study had little impact on CH4 emissions in finishing cattle.

Methane Production, Diet Digestibility, And Vfa Profile Of Growing Steers Fed High Or Low Quality Forage, A. C. Pesta, M. L. Jolly- Breithaupt, Samodha C. Fernando Fernando, Paul J. Kononoff, Galen E. Erickson

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

A headbox calorimeter study evaluated the impacts of forage quality on methane production, diet digestibility, and VFA profile of growing steers. Daily production of methane and carbon dioxide were greater for steers fed high- quality compared to low- quality forages. Th ere was no difference in DM or OM digestibility, likely due to dramatic intake differences, and no difference in the amount of methane produced per unit of OM digested. Methane emissions data from this study agree reasonably well with those obtained by alternate methods previously utilized by this group.

Impact Of Inoculating Corn Silage With Buchnerii 500 On Feedlot Cattle Performance With Or Without Added Yeast Product At Time Of Feeding, Cassandra A. Row, Curtis J. Bittner, Jana L. Harding Harding, James C. Macdonald, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Angel A. Aguilar, Renato J. Schmidt, Galen E. Erickson

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Inoculant, Biotal® Buchneri 500, was used to evaluate effects of silage inoculant on feedlot cattle performance and the inclusion of a yeast product, Levucell- SC. Silage was fed at 15 or 40% inclusion so overall treatment structure was a 2 × 2 × 2 factorial arrangement of treatments. Numerous 3- way interactions were observed, but appear due to inconsistent patterns of treatment eff ects. Feeding silage at 40% increased DMI, decreased ADG, and increased F:G compared to feeding 15% silage. Inoculant or feeding Levucell- SC did not improve performance.

Effect Of Corn Plant Maturity On Yield And Nutrient Quality Of Corn Plants, 2- Year Summary, Cassandra A. Row, Robert G. Bondurant, Andrea K. Watson Watson, Jana Harding, Jim C. Macdonald, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Galen E. Erickson

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Corn plots were serially harvested over 2 years to evaluate changes in nutrient content, digestibility, and yield as plants matured from half- milk line through black layer. In yr 1 (2013), short (102 d) and normal (111 d) season hybrids were grown. Year 2 used 111 d and 112 d hybrids. Silage and grain yield increased until black layer. Silage DM increased with maturity to 42% at black layer. Percent NDF in the stover, NDF- digestibility and overall silage TDN increased quadratically as maturity increased. Th ere is a balance between moisture content, nutrient content, and silage yield, as corn …

Table Of Contents 2016 Nebraska Beef Cattle Report

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

No abstract provided.

2016 Nebraska Beef Cattle Report (Complete)

Nebraska Beef Cattle Reports

Contents

Cow/Calf: Effects of Wintering System on Cow and Calf Performance in a Summer-Calving Intensive Production System ● How Many Clean-up Bulls Are Needed after Estrus Synchronization and Artificial Insemination? ● Economics of Rebreeding Non-pregnant Females ● Effect of MGA vs CIDR Estrus Synchronization on Estrus Response and Pregnancy Rates in 311 d Old Beef Heifers ● Comparison of TAI at GnRH Injection and Delayed Insemination of Non-estrus Beef Heifers ● Effect of Dam Age on Offspring Productivity ● Cows with Excess Androgen are Anovulatory and Have Differing Patterns of Progesterone Secretion ● Granulosa Cell Exposure to Excess Androgens Inhibits …

Small Bowel Ascaris Infestation: A Diagnostic Challenge, Muhammad Waqas Khan, Sanniya Khan Ghauri

Department of Emergency Medicine

Ascariasis is a common infestation in developing countries where there is poor hygiene. A majority of the cases are asymptomatic, with a few cases presenting with mild abdominal pain and nutritional deficiencies in the long term. Here we present a case of a young boy who presented as a diagnostic dilemma, with signs of acute intestinal obstruction without any supporting radiological evidence. A barium study revealed the presence of low-burden Ascaris infestation that was managed medically.

Essays On Agricultural Market And Policies: Imported Shrimp, Organic Coffee, And Cigarettes In The United States, Xiaojin Wang

Theses and Dissertations--Agricultural Economics

This dissertation focuses on topics in areas of agricultural and food policy, international trade, agricultural markets and marketing. The dissertation is structured as three papers. The first paper, Chapter 1, evaluates the impact of agricultural trade policies. Imported shrimp, which comprises nearly ninety percent of all United States shrimp consumption, have become the subject of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in the past decade. I estimate the import demand for shrimp in the United States from 1999-2014, using the Barten’s synthetic model. I test the hypothesis of possible structural breaks in the import demand introduced by various trade policies: antidumping/countervailing …

Microflora Of The Equine Gut And Its Ramifications On The Development Of Laminitis; A Comparison Of Fecal And Cecal Diversity And Illumina And Roche 454 Sequencers, Matthew John Jevit

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Laminitis is characterized by the separation of the phalanx and the hoof wall. It can be induced in horses by ingesting high amounts of non-structural carbohydrates (NSC), which changes the hindgut microflora. However, fecal bacteria may not be representative of the cecum. In addition, in horses results from more recent sequencers (Illumina) have never been compared to previously used sequencers (454). To determine if there are functional differences alpha and beta-diversity, core biomes, and shifts in hindgut bacteria in response to NSC were compared between fecal and cecal communities and the MiSeq and 454 method. The results suggest that MiSeq …

All Dried Out: How Responses To Drought Make Droughts Worse, Vanessa Casado Pérez

Tulsa Law Review

No abstract provided.

Hospitality Program - Academic History, Pioneers

Academic Program Histories

No abstract provided.

Northeastern Illinois University, Academic Catalog 2016-2017, Northeastern Illinois University

Course Catalogs

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The Determination Of The Needs Of The Families With A Mentally Handicapped Child According To Their Mood, Esat Sanli, Yasar Barut

Khazar Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

Numerous domain experts who provide service to disabled individuals have focused on only disabled children for many years and the family has not generally dwelled on during this time. But today, it is more clearly seen that meeting the needs of family means meeting the needs of the child. The families may reveal different sensual reactions according to their children’s special condition. In case it is known whether these sensual reactions affect their requirement areas and the intensity of their needs, the quality of the given assistance can be increased.This research was made to determine which requirement areas are affected …