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Foraging Behaviour And Intake In Temperate Cultivated Grasslands, S. Prache, J. L. Peyraud

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

In temperate areas, grazing provides a large part of the nutrient requirements of ruminants and may be an important form of land use. In Europe, grassland occupies some 150 million hectares, and grazing provides about 60 to 75% of the nutrient requirements of cattle (Wilkins and Vidrih 2000). From the end of the 80’s, agricultural surpluses in Europe have led to production quotas and increased interest in more extensive systems. At the beginning of the 90’s, the emergence of the notion of sustainable agriculture combining economic, social (concerns in dereliction of less-favoured rural areas), and environmental issues (pollution, loss of …

Framing Future Of Work Considerations Through Climate And Built Environment Assessment Of Volunteer Work Practices In The United States Equine Assisted Services, Kimberly I. Tumlin, Sa Liu, Jae-Hong Park

Epidemiology and Environmental Health Faculty Publications

The foundation of healthy workplace design is an understanding of work practices. Volunteers comprise the majority of the workforce in care centers using horses to address human health issues. Documentation is lacking on protections for worker well-being in equestrian microenvironments which are known to have the potential for dust exposures. Climate acts as a master variable in equestrian facility design and ventilation usage to address dust and temperature concerns. Using climate as an independent variable, our objective was to characterize space usage, safety, environmental control, and organizational practices through a national survey of equine assisted programs. We found that more …

Relationship Between Estimated Average Glucose (Eag) And Fasting Plasma Glucose In A Cohort Of Pakistani Diabetic Subjects, Nanik Ram, Sibtain Ahmed, Saadia Sattar, Saira Furqan, Najmul Islam

Section of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism

Introduction: Scientific literature is scarce on the utility of estimated average glucose (eAG) from Pakistan. Hence, there is a dire need to evaluate the relationship between eAG and fasting plasma glucose (FPG), in order to enhance our understanding of eAG and its usefulness. This study aims to investigate the relationship between FPG and eAG in diabetic patients calculated using HbA1C.
Materials and methods: A retrospective study was conducted at the Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan. The medical records of both genders in the age range of 18-60 years, presenting as outpatients at the endocrine clinic, labeled as DM, were reviewed …

Bias Of The Immune Response To Pneumocystis Murina Does Not Alter The Ability Of Neonatal Mice To Clear The Infection, Cathryn J. Kurkjian, Melissa L. Hollifield, David J. Feola, Beth A. Garvy

Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics Faculty Publications

Newborn mice are unable to clear Pneumocystis (PC) infection with the same efficiency as adults due, in part, to their inability to develop a robust immune response to infection until three weeks of age. It is known that infants tend develop a Th2 skewed response to antigen so we sought to determine whether a biased cytokine response altered the clearance of PC infection in neonatal mice. P. murina infection in neonatal mice resulted in increased IL-4 expression by CD4 T cells and myeloid cells, augmented IL-13 secretion within the airways and increased arginase activity in the airways, indicative of Th2-type …

Saint John's University 1966-70: The Days (And Nights) Of Our Lives, Or, How Did Cecilia Get Into My Bedroom?, Thom Woodward

Lectures and Events

Asked to give a reflection at the pandemic-postponed 50-year Saint John's University reunion on Oct. 2, 2021, classmate Thom Woodward turned to the SJU Archives. Headlines and articles from the Record student newspaper 1966-70 provided the crux of a PowerPoint presentation. If it were a book, it would have two chapters: "The Old Order" and "The Times They Are a-Changin’ - - Chaos to Follow."

Association Between Aqueous Atrazine And Pediatric Cancer In Nebraska, Jagadeesh Puvvula, Shannon L. Bartelt-Hunt, Balkiss S. Ouattara, Alan S. Kolok, Jesse E. Bell, Eleanor G. Rogan

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering: Faculty Publications

Agrichemicals, chemicals used to maximize crop and animal production, can lead to water quality concerns when these chemicals run off into surface and groundwater after precipitation events. In Nebraska, one such chemical is atrazine, a suspected carcinogen. This study evaluated the association between atrazine in surface and groundwater, in relation to the incidence of pediatric cancer in Nebraska watersheds over 30 years (1 January 1987 to 31 December 2016). The watersheds were grouped into four categories based on the average atrazine concentration over the study period, using quantile classification. The associations between atrazine (ground/surface) and pediatric cancer after adjusting for …

Building Climate Change Adaptation And Resilience Through Soil Organic Carbon Restoration In Sub‐Saharan Rural Communities: Challenges And Opportunities, Alex Taylor, Maarten Wynants, Linus Munishi, Claire Kelly, Kelvin Mtei, Francis Mkilema, Patrick Ndakidemi, Mona Nasseri, Alice Kalnins, Aloyce Patrick, David Gilvear, William Blake

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Soil organic carbon (SOC) is widely recognised as pivotal in soil function, exerting im-portant controls on soil structure, moisture retention, nutrient cycling and biodiversity, which in turn underpins a range of provisioning, supporting and regulatory ecosystem services. SOC stocks in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) are threatened by changes in land practice and climatic factors, which destabilises the soil system and resilience to continued climate change. Here, we provide a review of the role of SOC in overall soil health and the challenges and opportunities associated with main-taining and building SOC stocks in SSA. As an exemplar national case, we focus on …

Oral History: Interview With David Cobb, Taylor Rae Powert, David Cobb

Humboldt in the Time of COVID - Digital Archive

This document is an interview that has been transcribed showcasing the work of the role the interviewee has in Cooperation Humboldt, especially during the time of COVID restrictions.

Keywords: food, houseless, vulnerable, community, fascism

2021 13th Annual Student Center For Science Engagement Research Symposium, Student Center For Science Engagement

Student Center for Science Engagement Research Symposium

Student presentations in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, & Psychology

Please note, this conference was held remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Road Running, Alicia Method

The Mercury

No abstract provided.

A Friday Afternoon In Tulsa, Oklahoma, Drew C. Warren

The Mercury

No abstract provided.

Swimming Lessons, Eleanor Gross

The Mercury

No abstract provided.

To Kingpin, Abigail Minzer

The Mercury

No abstract provided.

A Comparative Grazing Study Of Sheep And Cattle Diet Selection On Native Pastures In Uruguay, Fabio Montossi, G. Pigurina, E. J. Berretta, I. Santamarina

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

An experiment was carried out during winter, spring and summer 1997, on native pastures of the basaltic region of Uruguay to evaluate the effects of different herbage mass levels (high, medium and low) on sward characteristics and on sheep and cattle diet selection and grazing behaviour. Higher herbage masses resulted in increments in herbage accumulation and sheep bite weight: winter (1880, 1513 and 610 kg DM ha-1, P < 0.01; 199, 148 and 128 mg DM/bite, P < 0.01), and summer (3046, 2175 and 1172 kg DM ha-1, P < 0.01; 214, 175 and 143 mg DM/bite, P < 0.01) for high, medium and low herbage mass levels respectively. The nutritive value of diet selected by sheep and cattle was higher than that of the herbage on offer, and higher in sheep than in cattle: winter (10.2, 15.9 and 12.5% crude protein, CP, P < 0.05; 49.2, 32.4 and 38.1% acid detergent fiber, ADF, P < 0.01, and summer (7.4, 10 and 9.5% CP, P < 0.05; 51.1, 36.8 and 43% ADF, P < 0.01) for herbage on offer, sheep and cattle diets respectively. These contrasting results found in the nutritive value were closely associated with differences in the proportions of the botanical components recorded, particularly the differential contribution of dead material. This experiment quantified the importance of diet selection in determining the nutritive value of the forage eaten by sheep and cattle on the native pastures of the basaltic region of Uruguay and established some relationships between diet selection and grazing management, involving animal selectivity ability differences (sheep versus cattle) and seasonal effects.

A Sheep And Catlle Diet Selection Study On A Fertilized Native Sward In Uruguay, Fabio Montossi, E. J. Berretta, G. Pigurina, I. Santamarina

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

This study was undertaken during winter, spring and summer 1997, located in the basaltic region of Uruguay to evaluate the effects of stocking rate (SR) and N and P fertilizer application on sward characteristics and on sheep and cattle diet selection and grazing behaviour. The treatments applied were: a) control (C; without fertilizer application using a SR of 0.9 stock units (SU)/ha), b) T1 (with N and P fertilizer application using a SR of 0.9 SU/ha), c) T2 (with N and P fertilizer application using a SR of 1.2 SU/ha) and d) T3 (with N and P fertilizer application using …

Ingestive Behavior Of Beef Cattle Fed Either Protein Or Energy Supplements Under A Rotational Grazing System, R. P. Manzano, Luiz Gustavo Nussio, M. P. Andreucci, K. Z. Veiga, R. Z. M. Costa

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Eight Nellore bullocks were assigned to a Tanzânia grass pasture (Panicum maximum Jacq.) under a rotational grazing system, to evaluate the ingestive behavior under two different grazing residues. Stocking rate intensity was used to reach either 1000 kg DM.ha^-1 (R1) or 4000 kg DM.ha^-1 (R2) as residual targets. Three grazing days followed by 33 days resting period, composed a 36 day grazing cycle. Each grazing plot supported four animals, in a 4x4 Latin square design, within the following supplementation rates and sources: S1 = no supplement; S2 = 2,0 kg DM.day^-1 coarsely ground corn - 8 …

Changes In Pasture Growth Rate Due To Fertiliser And Grazing Management, P. Quigley, D. Chapman, J. Lamb, G. Kearney

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

It is imperative that sheep production systems in southern Australia continue to be refined so producers remain financially viable but at the same time the environment is not degraded. As part of a national thrust for development and promotion of better production systems, one research site has been established in Victoria where pastures and animal production are measured together with water and nutrient movement. Results for pasture growth rates over two years are presented here and will be used to develop best industry practice at completion of the project.

Relationship Of Molecular Breeding Value For Beef Tenderness With Heifer Traits Through Weaning Of Their First Calf, Robert A. Cushman, Gary L. Bennett, Richard G. Tait, Anthony K. Mcneel, Eduardo Casas, Timothy P.L. Smith, Harvey C. Freetly

Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center: Reports

Polymorphisms in μ-calpain (CAPN1) that beneficially associate with beef tenderness are reported to antagonistically associate with calving day in beef heifers and post-partum interval to estrus in beef cows. We, therefore, hypothesized that a molecular breeding value for slice shear force, calculated based on CAPN1 and calpastatin (CAST) genotypes, would demonstrate an antagonistic relationship between genomically predicted slice shear force and ordinal calving date in replacement beef heifers. A secondary objective of this study was to evaluate the association of a polymorphism in diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase (DGAT1) with reproductive traits in beef heifers. One hundred eighty-seven MARC III heifers (¼ Angus, …

Developing Nutritional Component Chrysin As A Therapeutic Agent: Bioavailability And Pharmacokinetics Consideration, And Adme Mechanisms, Song Gao, Nyma Siddiqui, Imoh Etim, Ting Du, Yun Zhang, Dong Liang

Faculty Publications

Chrysin is a promising naturally occurring flavonoid mainly found in honey and propolis. Although chrysin's biological activities have been demonstrated and the mechanism of actions has been determined using in vitro and in vivo models, results from the current clinical studies were largely negative. A potential reason for chrysin's low efficacy in humans is poor oral bioavailability. In this paper, we reviewed the preclinical and clinical pharmacokinetics studies of chrysin and analyzed the mechanism of poor in vivo efficacy with emphasis on its bioavailability and ADME mechanism. Low aqueous solubility, rapid metabolism mediated by UGTs and SULT, efficient excretion through …

The Therapeutic Potential Of The Novel Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 In The Treatment Of Coronavirus Disease-19, Ademola Adetokunbo Oyagbemi, Temitayo Olabisi Ajibade, Yapo Guillaume Aboua, Idayat Titilayo Gbadamosi, Aduragbenro Deborah A. Adedapo, Abimbola Obemisola Aro, Olumuyiwa Abiola Adejumobi, Emma Thamahane-Katengua, Temidayo Olutayo Omobowale, Olufunke Olubunmi Falayi, Taiwo Olaide Oyagbemi, Blessing Seun Ogunpolu, Fasilat Oluwakemi Hassan, Iyanuoluwa Omolola Ogunmiluyi, Olufunke Eunice Ola-Davies, Adebowale Benard Saba, Adeolu Alex Adedapo, Sanah Malomile Nkadimeng, Lyndy Joy Mcgaw, Prudence Ngalula Kayoka-Kabongo, Momoh Audu Yakubu

Faculty Publications

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the etiological agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This virus has become a global pandemic with unprecedented mortality and morbidity along with attendant financial and economic crises. Furthermore, COVID-19 can easily be transmitted regardless of religion, race, sex, or status. Globally, high hospitalization rates of COVID-19 patients have been reported, and billions of dollars have been spent to contain the pandemic. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) 2 is a receptor of SARS-CoV-2, which has a significant role in the entry of the virus into the host cell. ACE2 is highly expressed in the type …

The Institute Of Archaeology & Siegfried H. Horn Museum Newsletter Volume 42.4, Paul J. Ray Jr.

Institute of Archaeology & the Horn Archaeological Museum Newsletter

End of an Era, Three published obituaries, slightly modified by Paul J. Ray, Jr.

Random Survey

Creating And Adapting Electronic Resources For Today's Library Users, Justin Easterday

University Libraries Workshops and Presentations

Presentation given as part of Lighting Rounds - Adjusting to the Pandemic (Sponsored by the Special Libraries Section)

Information Services Annual Report, 2020-2021, Ariela Mccaffrey

Information Services Annual Reports

No abstract provided.

Gardner-Webb, The Magazine 2021, Fall (Volume 56), Noel T. Manning

Gardner-Webb, The Magazine

Gardner-Webb, The Magazine, previously titled The Webb Magazine, focuses on alumni news and campus events from Gardner-Webb College; now Gardner-Webb University. This issue includes articles on the installation of "Bo," the new GWU mascot; celebrating students and alumni with military service, and updates from the office of the President.

Daily Announcements October 2021, Wofford College. Office Of Marketing And Communications

Communications Office Daily Announcements

No abstract provided.

Wcsa Alumnews: Fall 2021, University Of Minnesota, Morris Office Of Alumni Relations

WCSA AlumNEWS

Contents include: WCSA Integral to the Legacy of Charlie and Carol Berg; Greetings from Alumni Association President Kenwood Rund '60; WCSA Alumni Association Board; Greetings from Director of Alumni Engagement Jennifer Zych Herrmann '00; Ericksen Named Acting Chancellor; 25 Years of Beauty from the WCSA Alumni Garden; Morris Challenge gets Director and Direction; WCSA Alumni Association Scholarship Supports Two Students; 2021 All-School Reunion; WCSA Winter Gatherings in Warm Places; WCSA Reunion Survey; Fondly Remembered.

Mental Health Services Provided By Occupational Therapists For Armed Forces: A Scoping Review, Prerna Lal

Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Theses and Dissertations

INTRODUCTION Wars have a substantial impact on the mental health of military personnel and thus it is important to consider their wellbeing and ability to adapt. Our soldiers may face issues related to the armed services and placements, such as performing their respective duties while being under a major amount of stress and dealing with the risk involved in serving their nation or even getting back to a civilian lifestyle after service. Occupational therapists are gradually adopting a major role to help army personnel by creating a sustainable system for supporting, treating, and vocationally rehabilitating soldiers. OBJECTIVE To identify what …

Letter From Thomas Jefferson To Thomas Freeman, David Byers

Huntsville Historical Review

No abstract provided.

The Huntsville Historical Review, Vol. 46, No. 2, Fall-Winter 2021, Huntsville-Madison County Historical Society

Huntsville Historical Review

No abstract provided.

Implementing An Experiential Learning Program Focused On Civic Leadership To Produce Social Justice Outcomes, Glenn A. Bowen, Courtney A. Berrien

Experiential Learning & Teaching in Higher Education

This article describes a civic learning and leadership development program aimed at cultivating civic mindedness and preparing students for social change roles in community settings. Participating students tackle social issues as viewed through a systemic change lens; they explore the root causes of specific social issues and then work collaboratively with community partners to address those issues. The program’s student learning outcomes assessment has shown that participants generally become civic-minded graduates, with the demonstrable capacity and desire to work with others for social change. The authors explain the practice-based approach to the program, summarize social justice outcomes, and delineate program …