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Nf93-114 Charitable Giving In Estate And Retirement Planning, Ray Massey

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact gives advice on charitable giving.

Nf93-145 Special-Use And Alternate Valuation Of Estate Property, Ray Massey, Gary Bredensteiner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses special-use and alternative valuation of estate property.

Nf93-119 Food Guide Pyramid Breads, Cereals, Rice And Pasta, Linda S. Boeckner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses the role of breads, cereals, rice and pasta in the food pyramid.

Nf93-117 Food Guide Pyramid Vegetable Group, Linda S. Boeckner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses the role of vegetables in the food pyramid.

Nf93-116 Food Guide Pyramid Fruit Group, Linda S. Boeckner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses the food group's importance in the food pyramid.

G93-1177 Feeding And Managing Holstein Steers, Rick J. Grant, Rick Stock, Terry L. Mader

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide discusses feeding and management practices to maximize feedlot performance, carcass quality, and profitability of Holstein steers. Holstein Steers vs Conventional Breeds Holstein steers usually are placed in the feedlot either as light-weight (250 to 350 pounds) calves or as feeders (600 to 800 pounds). The growth of Holstein feeder steers is generally more consistent than for conventional beef breeds.

G93-1138 Water Quality And Requirements For Dairy Cattle, Rick J. Grant

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide stresses the importance to the dairy cow of water, an essential but often overlooked nutrient.

Providing insufficient water or water of poor quality to dairy cattle can limit milk production and growth, and can cause health problems. An adequate supply of clean water promotes normal rumen function, high feed intake, digestion and nutrient absorption. Water also maintains blood volume, supplies tissue needs, and makes up about 87 percent of the milk secreted by the cow. The following sections discuss water intake and requirements, water quality and guidelines for proper use of cattle waterers.

Nf93-156 Nutrition For Tobacco Smokers & Chewers, Judy A. Driskell

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses nutrition for tobacco smokers and chewers.

Nf93-151 Donating Foods, Julie A. Albrecht, Sharon Lauterbach

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses things to consider when donating foods.

G93-1170 Bacteria In Milk Sources And Control, Gerald R. Bodman, Duane N. Rice

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Bacterial contamination reduces the quality of milk and can cause serious health problems. This NebGuide discusses common causes of contamination as well as prevention.

Bacteria are single-cell organisms that multiply by dividing to form two cells (a process known as mitosis). Under optimum conditions, many bacteria can double in number each 20 minutes. That means one bacterium can result in up to 16,000,000 bacteria in just eight hours. They are microscopic in size, i.e., an individual bacterium cannot be seen without the aid of a microscope. They are so small that a single drop of water from a cow's udder …

G93-1151 The Somatic Cell Count And Milk Quality, Duane N. Rice, Gerald R. Bodman

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide describes what somatic cells are, and their significance related to mastitis and milk quality.

The somatic cell count (SCC) is commonly used as a measure of milk quality. Somatic cells are simply animal body cells present at low levels in normal milk. High levels of these cells in milk indicate abnormal, reduced-quality milk that is caused by an intramammary bacterial infection (mastitis).

G93-1139 Using The Dairy Herd Analyzer Program To Troubleshoot Management Problems, Jeffrey F. Keown, Rick J. Grant

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Here's a logical approach to solving your herd's reproductive, nutritional, genetic and milk quality problems using the Dairy Herd Analyzer program.

The Dairy Herd Analyzer program was developed at Kansas State University. The program uses information on the DHIA-202 form to aid a producer in identifying areas that need to be addressed to improve productivity and overall herd management. The analysis specifically targets four management areas: reproduction, milk quality, nutrition and genetics.

Nf93-159 Staphylococcus Aureus, Julie A. Albrecht, Susan S. Sumner

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses Staphylococcus aureus.

G93-1189 Developing Dairy Heifer Rearing Expenses, Jeffrey F. Keown

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide discusses the pros and cons to consider as dairy producers evaluate raising their own replacement heifers or contracting with someone else to raise replacements.

Every successful dairy operation can account for most of the expenses that occur on the farm. But how many can actually cash flow each segment of the operation? Do you know how much it costs to raise your dairy heifers or what percentage of your total expenses can be directly attributed to the milking herd? Few producers spend much time attempting to cash flow or estimate costs of the various parts of the dairy …

G93-1143 How To Use The National Genetic Evaluations For Somatic Cell Scores, Jeffrey F. Keown

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide will help dairy producers use information from the National Genetic Evaluations for Somatic Cell Scores in selecting sires.

New genetic evaluations for Somatic Cell Scores (SCS) will be published in July 1993. This evaluation system will allow producers, for the first time, to select sires genetically for SCS. This system will use national data and will be analyzed by USDA, Beltsville, MD. The procedures used will be exactly the same as the current evaluation system for milk, fat and protein.