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Performance Of Dual-Purpose Cows On A Native Pasture-Arachis Pintoi Association In The Humid Tropics Of Mexico, E. Castillo-Gallegos, J. Jarillo-Rodríguez, E. Ocaña-Zavaleta, B. Marín-Mejía, L. 'T Mannetje, A. Aluja-Schunemann

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Native grasslands (NG) are the main feed supply of dual-purpose (DP) cows of the Mexican humid tropics. NG comprise about 85% of Paspalum, Axonopus and Cynodon species, about 5% of native legumes, mainly of Desmodium, and the remaining 10% are narrow and broad leafed weeds. Arachis pintoi (AP) is a persistent grazing tolerant tropical legume. In association with sown grasses, it has improved dry matter (DM) yield, nutritive quality of forage, and milk yield up to 9 kg/cow/day (González et al., 1996). The objective was to determine if productive performance of DP cows could be improved by …

The Dry Matter Yield And Nutritive Value Of Wet Tolerant Tropical Forage Legumes In Single Cropping Or Mixed Cropping With Gramineous Forage Crops In Drained Paddy Field, Manabu Tobisa, Y. Nakano, K. Okano, Masataka Shimojo, Yasuhisa Masuda

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

In Japan the production of rice has been controlled since the 1970's and some parts of the paddy fields have been laid off for forage production. However, in poorly-drained fields or fields with high ground water table, forage species with high tolerance of wet conditions are required. The tropical forage legumes Aeschynomene americana cv. Glenn (Glenn) and Macroptilium lathyroides (L.) Urb. cv. Murray (phasey bean) have a high wet endurance (Bishop et al., 1985; Tobisa et al., 1999) and show high dry matter productivity (Skerman et al., 1988; Tobisa et al., 1999). The objective of this …

Desmanthus: A New Forage Legume To Improve Wool Growth In Tropical Australia, J. H. De A. Rangel, Carlos A. M. Gomide

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

In tropical Australia, very short and erratic wet seasons are the critical factors in determining forage growth and animal production (Wheeler & Freer, 1986). Grasses are highly susceptible to low rainfall and animal production in such conditions become strictly seasonal. Improvements in meat and wool production by the introduction of stylo species (Stylosanthes sp.) into natural grasslands have been intensively reported (Gillard & Winter, 1984). However, there are currently no suitable introduced legumes for the c.28 million ha of Mitchell grass (Astrebla spp.) plains in heavy clay soils of western North Queensland, grazed predominately by wool producing Merino …

Recent Advances In Stylosanthes Research In Tropical America, Bela Grof, Celso D. Fernandes, Jaqueline R. Verzignassi

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The potential of neotropical savannas is very large for pasture-based livestock systems. There are 250 million ha of well-drained lowland savannas in the American tropics. Over 200 million ha are situated in the Cerrados region of Brazil. The Cerrados support 42% of the national herd. Although these ranges support large populations of livestock, productivity is generally low. Poor nutritive value of native pastures and monospecific swards of Brachiaria spp. is the principal cause of this low productivity, especially in the dry season when these grasslands often provide no more than 60% of the animal's maintenance requirements. The best option to …

Desmodium Velutinum: A High-Quality Shrub Legume For Acid Soils In The Tropics, R. Schultze-Kraft, M. Peters, N. Vivas, F. Parra, L. H. Franco

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Drought tolerant legume shrubs can enhance the sustainability of smallholder production systems in the tropics through the provision, year-round, of high-quality feed and through their positive effect on soil. Desmodium velutinum (Willd.) DC. is one of the few shrub species that have been identified as (1) well adapted to acid tropical soils and (2) of good nutritive value (Schultze-Kraft, 1996). It is a perennial native to SE Asia and tropical Africa growing up to 3 m high, the velutinous (velvety) surfaces of its 1-foliolate leaves being a characteristic feature. It grows well on soils ranging from pH 4.0 to alkaline, …

Effect Of Type Of Tree Leaves On Intake, Nutrient Utilisation And Rumen Fermentation Pattern In Goat Fed With Cenchrus Ciliaris Grass, S. Singh, S. S. Kandu, L. K. Karnani

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Grasses and tree leaves/shrubs are the major feeds available from grasslands and grazing fields. There is though a dearth of information on the nutritional value of tree foliage although available information was collated by Shelton et al. (1995). This study evaluated the relative nutritive value of two foliages for goats.

Ensiling Characteristics And Nutritive Value Of Browse/Maize Forage Mixtures, F. B. Bareeba, H. Kato, Elly N. Sabiiti

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The practice of growing fodder tree and shrubs is being advocated for and adopted in smallholder dairy production systems. In Uganda, Calliandra calothyrsus, Gliricidia sepium, and Leucaena leucocephala have been identified and recommended as the most suitable species (Sabiiti, 2001). However tree foliage contains toxic compounds (Lowry, 1990), which may be alleviated by ensiling. The objective of the experiment was to study the ensiling characteristics of browse/ maize forage mixtures and their nutritive value when fed to lactating dairy cows.

The Effect Of Fermentation Of Calliandra Calothyrsus, Gliricidia Sepium, Leucaena Leucocephala And Maize Forage On Rumen Degradation And Microbial Protein Synthesis, H. Kato, F. B. Bareeba, Elly N. Sabiiti, C. Ebong

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Ensiling as a means of storing green fodder by acidification has a profound effect on the chemical composition of the resultant silage. Ensiling could therefore, ameliorate the effects of anti-nutritional factors associated with browses. The objective of the experiment was to determine fermentation characteristics and rumen degradation (D) of ensiled Calliandra calothyrsus (C), Gliricidia sepium (G), Leucaena leucocephala (L) and maize forage.

The Effects Of Exposure To Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue Seed On Faecal And Urine Concentrations Of Ergovaline And Lysergic Acid In Mature Gelding Horses, C. L. Schultz, S. L. Lodge-Ivey, A. M. Craig, James R. Strickland, L. P. Bush

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Despite the good nutritive value of endophyte-infected tall fescue, consumption by livestock results in a decrease in both reproductive and growth performance due to ergot alkaloids produced by an endophytic fungus (Cross et al., 1995). Little research has investigated the metabolic fate of ergot alkaloids and/or their metabolites in grazing horses. Thus, the objectives of this experiment were: a) to determine concentrations of ergovaline (EV) and lysergic acid (LA) in the faeces and urine of geldings exposed to tall fescue seed over a time course experiment and b) to measure the effects of alkaloid-containing tall fescue on nutrient digestibility …

Stylos: The Broad Acre Legumes Of N Australian Grazing Systems, John P. Rains

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Early accidental introduction of Stylosanthes humilis into the N Australian savannas in the early 20th century and its contrived spread by the late 1960s led to the release of more perennial types. Townsville Stylo, as it was known, colonised large areas and had reached its climatic and agronomic limits by the 1970s. It had a major impact on beef production in areas where natural carrying capacities were relatively low. The precedent of Townsville Stylo directed attention to the genus Stylosanthes. This impact continued until 1974 when anthracnose virtually wiped it out. Fortunately 2 other Stylosanthes species, S. hamata cv. Verano …

Leucaena In Northern Australia: A Forage Tree Legume Success Story, B. F. Mullen, H. M. Shelton, Scott A. Dalzell

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Leucaena leucocephala (leucaena) is a long-lived, perennial forage tree legume of very high nutritive value for ruminant production. In northern Australia, leucaena is direct seeded into hedgerows 5-10m apart, with grass species such as buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris) planted in the inter-row to form a highly productive and sustainable grass-legume pasture that cattle graze directly. It generally is grown on deep, fertile soils in sub-humid environments with average rainfall of 600-800mm/year. Steer gains of 275-300kg/head per year are achieved, with short-term daily gains over the main growing season > 1kg/head. Being very deep-rooted, leucaena exploits moisture beyond the reach …

Aeschynomene And Carpon Desmodium: Legumes For Bahiagrass Pasture In Florida, Lynn E. Sollenberger, R. S. Kalmbacher

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Soils and climate are very diverse across Florida, and no single legume has state-wide adaptation. However, aeschynomene (Aeschynomene americana), an annual, and carpon desmodium (Desmodium heterocarpon) cv. Florida, a perennial, are the most commonly used legumes for grazing on the central and southern peninsula, which produces 65% of Florida's beef calves. Both grow well with bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum), which is the main pasture grass, with ~1M ha state-wide. Circa 65K ha of bahiagrass contain at least limited quantities of aeschynomene and 14K ha contain carpon desmodium.

Rhizoma Peanut: More Than A ‘Lucerne’ For Subtropical Usa, M. J. Williams, K. H. Quesenberry, G. M. Prine, C. B. Olson

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Rhizoma peanut (Arachis glabrata) was introduced to Florida from South America in the 1930s. Selections 'Arb' (PI 118457) and 'Arblick' (PI 262839) were released in the 1960s, but their use was very limited due to slow establishment and low productivity. The University of Florida released 'Florigraze' (PI 421707) in 1978 and 'Arbrook' (PI 262817) in 1986. These cultivars produced much higher dry matter yields. Thereafter, rhizoma peanut began to gain commercial acceptance. These cultivars are used throughout the Gulf Coast region of the USA for commercial hay production, pasture, creep grazing, silage, balage, and living mulch (French et …

The Role Of Footwear, Foot Orthosis And Training-Related Strategies In The Prevention Of Bone Stress Injuries: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Alexandre Lavigne, Dominic Chicoine, Jean-François Esculier, François Desmeules, Pierre Fremont, Blaise Dubois

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 16(3): 721-743, 2023. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of footwear, foot orthoses and training-related strategies to prevent lower extremity bone stress injury (BSI). Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Data sources: Four bibliographic databases (from inception until November 2021): Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, EMBASE and CINAHL. Eligibility criteria: Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that assessed the risk of developing a BSI when using particular footwear, foot orthoses or training-related strategies such as muscle strengthening, stretching, and mechanical loading exercises. Results: Eleven studies were included in this systematic review. When wearing foot orthoses, the risk …

Augustana Hospital School Of Nursing Yearbook, 1961, Advocate Aurora Health

Historical Documents - Combined

Augustana Hospital School of Nursing, Chicago, IL: Augilog 1961 Yearbook.

Indonesia’S Women; Diversity And Dynamics, Anke Niehof

Wacana, Journal of the Humanities of Indonesia

The study of Indonesian women inevitably involves methodological questions, a prime one being whether Indonesian women as a category form a meaningful object of study. In edited volumes on Indonesian women, the contributions usually form a mosaic of different kinds of Indonesian women, defined by variables such as ethnicity, class, residence, or historical time. This raises questions about diversity and difference and the applicability of specific findings to Indonesian women in general. Taking as a point of departure that it is useful to treat Indonesian women’s studies as one field of study, I explore these issues in relation to women’s …

Three-Dimensional Strategies In The Quantitative Resolution Of Kinetic Uv Absorbance Measurements For Monitoring The Oxidation Of Quercetin By Oxidant Agents And Analyzing Dietary Supplement Product, Erdal Di̇nç, Asiye Üçer, Nazangül Ünal

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Three-dimensional strategies involving the application of parallel factor analysis (PARAFAC) to the kinetic UV absorbance measurements were elaborated to monitor the oxidation of quercetin with oxidant agents (K₂Cr₂O₇ and KIO₃) and to quantify analyte in a dietary supplement product. Loadings (spectral, kinetic and concentration profiles) were obtained by the PARAFAC deconvolution. Spectral identification, kinetics and quantification of the relevant analyte in the presence of interferent(s) were performed. The elaborated chemometric strategies were carefully validated to demonstrate the capability of the method. Assay results of the PARAFAC strategies were statistically compared to that of …

Sleep-Promoting Activity Of Amylase-Treated Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera L. Dunal) Root Extract Via Gaba Receptors, Chun Woong Park, Ki-Bae Hong, Hyung Joo Suh, Yejin Ahn

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera L. Dunal), an Indian medicinal plant that has been used for centuries to treat insomnia, exhibits a variety of biological activities, such as improving cognitive function, immunity and anxiety. In this study, the effect of enzyme-treated Ashwagandha root extract (EA) and on sleep was evaluated using rodent models. Starch contained in the Ashwagandha root extract was removed by amylase treatment to prepare EA. To evaluate the sleep-promoting activity of EA, a pentobarbital-induced sleep test and electroencephalogram analysis were performed. In addition, the sleep-promoting mechanism of EA was elucidated by analyzing the expression of sleep-related receptors. In …

The Inhibitory Effect Of Quercetin-3-Glucuronide On Pulmonary Injury In Vitro And In Vivo, Pei-Rong Yua, Jen-Ying Hsu, Chiao-Yun Tseng, Jing-Hsien Chen, Hui-Hsuan Lin

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Pulmonary injury is defined as a progressive inflammation. Extensive pro-inflammatory cytokines are secreted from alveolus, associated with the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and apoptosis. The model of endotoxin lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated lung cells has been applied to mimic the pulmonary injury. Some antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds can be used as chemopreventive agents of pulmonary injury. Quercetin-3-glucuronide (Q3G) has been showed to exert antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-aging and anti-hypertension effects. The aim of the study is to examine the inhibitory potential of Q3G on pulmonary injury and inflammation in vitro and in vivo. Firstly, human lung fibroblasts MRC-5 cells pre-treated …

Preparation Procedures Of Food And Beverage Samples For Oxygen Bomb Calorimetry: A Scoping Review And Reporting Checklist, Zane Hopper, Ben Desbrow, Shelley Roberts, Chris Irwin

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Standardised bomb calorimetry methods are essential to accurately quantify the gross energy within food and beverages, yet no accepted protocols exist. The objective of this review was to synthesise literature on food and beverage sample preparation methods used for conducting bomb calorimetry. This synthesis enhances our understanding of the extent to which methodological variances may currently affect estimates of the caloric values of dietary items. Five electronic databases were searched for peer reviewed literature on food and beverage energy measurement via bomb calorimetry. Data were extracted on seven identified methodological themes, including: (1) initial homogenisation, (2) sample dehydration, (3) post-dehydration …

The Therapeutic Potential Of Curcumin And Its Related Substances In Turmeric: From Raw Material Selection To Application Strategies, Kai-Yu Hsu, Chi-Tang Ho, Min-Hsiung Pan

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) is a medicinal plant used extensively in Chinese and Indian traditional medicine as a home remedy for various diseases. It has been used for medical purposes for centuries. Today, turmeric has become one of the most popular medicinal herbs, spices, and functional supplements worldwide. Curcuminoids are linear diarylheptanoids from the rhizomes that include curcumin and two related compounds: demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin, which are the active components of the C. longa plant, play a crucial role in numerous functions. This review summarises the composition of turmeric and the properties of curcumin regarding its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, …

Medical French: A Practical Guide, Eric Sanfilippo, Laura Londono, Troy Mohamed

Guides

Please enjoy this pertinent medical French dictionary with over 2000 words and phrases related to medicine and healthcare translated by George Washington University medical students. Inside are 19 chapters divided by specialty that encompass anatomy, labs, diagnostics, imaging, and medical terminology specific to each system. We hope that you will find this useful when interacting with and connecting to your French-speaking patients in the clinic and hospital.

Diagnosis Of Periprosthetic Joint Infection: The Utility Of Biomarkers In 2023, Mehmet Kursat Yilmaz, Ahmad Abbaszadeh, Saad Tarabichi, Ibrahim Azboy, Javad Parvizi

Rothman Institute Papers

Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a rare yet devastating complication following total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Early and accurate diagnosis of PJI is paramount in order to maximize the chances of successful treatment. However, we are yet to identify a single “gold standard” test for the diagnosis of PJI. As a result, the diagnosis of PJI is often challenging. Currently, the 2018 ICM definition of PJI is the only validated diagnostic criteria available. This article will review the importance of serum and synovial biomarkers in the diagnosis of PJI. In addition, it will provide a brief overview of the emerging modalities …

From The Dining Halls To The Farm Fields, Nicholas Gosling

UNH Today Archive

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Dying In Prison: End-Of-Life Care Services In A State Correctional Facility, Brook Cooley Webb, Mollee K. Steely Smith, Tusty Ten Bensel

Qualitative Criminology (QC)

The aging inmate population in American prisons has noticeably increased, contributing to a more significant number of offenders who will die in prison, thus forcing correctional facilities to aid in caring for prisoners at the end of life. Two common responses have emerged to deliver adequate healthcare to inmates, including hospice programs and End-of-Life (EOL) care services. This study aimed to explore the nature of EOL care in a state prison by interviewing correctional administrators, correctional officers, and relevant medical personnel (N=17). The current study provided insight into the inclusion criteria for inmates who utilized EOL care in the prison …

Final (Year 2) Report To Oha On Sogi Demographic Standards For Minors, Martin Arrigotti, Nell Carpenter, Kieran Chase, Alysia Cox, Itai Jeffries, Alexis Dinno

OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Faculty Publications and Presentations

Executive Summary

The report synthesizes thoughtful recommendations of the authors to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) about routine data collection of SOGI† (sex, sexual orientation, and gender) demographic data in minors for clinical and reporting purposes. We see five primary motivations to routinely collect SOGI data, including to:

1. create an inclusive practice in order to welcome and make space for people from historically excluded genders, sexes, and sexual orientations,
2. promote health equity between minority and majority SOGI identities,
3. direct group-specific services towards those who need them,
4. represent the actual diversity of Oregon, and its communities, and
5. shift normative expectations about …

Incubation With Porcine Urinary Bladder Matrix Yields A Late-Stage Wound Transcriptome In Endothelial Cells And Keratinocytes Isolated From Both Diabetic And Non-Diabetic Subjects, John T. Paige, Daniel J. Lightell, Hunter F. Douglas, Natasha C. Klingenberg, Thaidan Pham, T. Cooper Woods

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Proper wound closure requires the functional coordination of endothelial cells (ECs) and keratinocytes. In the late stages of wound healing, keratinocytes become activated and ECs promote the maturation of nascent blood vessels. In diabetes mellitus, decreased keratinocyte activation and impaired angiogenic action of ECs delay wound healing. Porcine urinary bladder matrix (UBM) improves the rate of wound healing, but the effect of exposure to UBM under diabetic conditions remains unclear. We hypothesized that keratinocytes and ECs isolated from both diabetic and non-diabetic donors would exhibit a similar transcriptome representative of the later stages of wound healing following incubation with UBM. …

Metaproteomics Profiling Of Gut Microbiota In Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Patients, Shahd Ezz El Din

Theses and Dissertations

The gut microbiota is the collection of microorganisms that harbor the human gastrointestinal tract. The relation of microbiota and cancer is an emerging field as several studies have linked the gut microbiota to cancer. Such findings opened the door towards a new era of studies aiming to reveal the role of the microbiota in cancer initiation and progression. Although several metagenomic studies have provided insights into the gut microbial composition in health and diseased state, the microbial functional characteristics is still poorly understood. With current advances in mass spectrometry, comprehensive understanding of microbiota proteome became possible. In this vein, the …

Provider Readiness To Implement Best Practice Trauma-Informed Care Of Children In Primary Care, Elizabeth A. Coleman

DNP and Student Works

The aim of this project was to evaluate provider readiness for implementation of best practice TIC of children in primary care practice. The first focus of the project was to assess provider readiness related to TIC. The next focus was determining best practices for TIC. The final focus was developing the steps to implementation of TIC best practices in local primary care practice. TIC implementation into the care of children in primary care has the potential to decrease the suffering of the child and family and positively impact future mental and physical health of children, which impacts the community as …

Growing Brine Shrimp (Artemia) In Desalination Brine Water, Khaled Madkour

Theses and Dissertations

Water scarcity is one of the main issues in the recent and coming decades that resulted from the growing population, increasing agricultural lands, and other current challenges. This problem led to finding alternatives to provide fresh water for domestic usage. Desalination is one of these solutions, especially in the MENA region, which has more than half of the desalination plants in the world. The desalination process has two main outputs: freshwater and highly concentrated saline water (brine water). The brine water discharge can be done in various approaches, including deep-well injection, surface water disposal, land application, effluent disposal, and evaporation …