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Helmets, Heads, And Health For Horse Enthusiasts, Patricia Evans, Colette Floyd Aug 2009

Helmets, Heads, And Health For Horse Enthusiasts, Patricia Evans, Colette Floyd

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This publication describes why helmet use is highly recommended for all equestrian activities, while assisting with proper helmet sizing and fit.

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Small Acreage Irrigation System Selection, James V. Barnhill, Robert W. Hill, Ronald Patterson Jul 2009

Small Acreage Irrigation System Selection, James V. Barnhill, Robert W. Hill, Ronald Patterson

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Irrigation has been an essential part of Utah’s agricultural production since pioneer days. Utah’s 1.3 million irrigated acres are primarily watered with surface irrigation methods.

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Considerations In Raising Small Backyard Flocks Of Poultry In Population-Dense Communities, David D. Frame Jul 2009

Considerations In Raising Small Backyard Flocks Of Poultry In Population-Dense Communities, David D. Frame

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During these times of economic challenge many people are considering raising a few chickens in the backyard to augment their food supply. This has raised numerous questions ranging from how to feed chickens to addressing local animal-keeping ordinances. Often, the answers are a work in progress for many communities. The following considerations should be taken into account.

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Effects Of Creep Supplementation While Grazing Improved Irrigated Pastures, A. F. Summers Jul 2009

Effects Of Creep Supplementation While Grazing Improved Irrigated Pastures, A. F. Summers

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This publication describes results of a study of creep supplementation versus grazing among calves.

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Prevention Of Hydatid Disease, Kerry A. Rood, Emma Jane Kelly Jul 2009

Prevention Of Hydatid Disease, Kerry A. Rood, Emma Jane Kelly

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This publication provides details for preventing hydatid disease in dogs and sheep.

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Managing Your Horse On A Tight Budget, Patricia Evans Jun 2009

Managing Your Horse On A Tight Budget, Patricia Evans

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This publication gives tips to giving your horse the proper love and care it needs while sticking to a budget.

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Utah’S Adaptive Resources Management Greater Sage-Grouse Local Working Groups Accomplishment Report 2008, Utah State University Jun 2009

Utah’S Adaptive Resources Management Greater Sage-Grouse Local Working Groups Accomplishment Report 2008, Utah State University

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Internal Parasites And Your Horse: A Cause For Concern, Patricia Evans, Jennifer Nadeau May 2009

Internal Parasites And Your Horse: A Cause For Concern, Patricia Evans, Jennifer Nadeau

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This publication describes different types of worms that are prevalent among horses and discusses how to best treat and prevent worm infestation.

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The Effects Of Prescribed Fire On Greater Sage-Grouse On Anthro Mountain, Duchesne County, Utah 2008 Annual Report, Eric Thacker, Terry A. Messmer May 2009

The Effects Of Prescribed Fire On Greater Sage-Grouse On Anthro Mountain, Duchesne County, Utah 2008 Annual Report, Eric Thacker, Terry A. Messmer

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Dothistroma Needle Blight, Erin Frank, Kent Evans Apr 2009

Dothistroma Needle Blight, Erin Frank, Kent Evans

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A landscape design should meet the needs of the people who will use and maintain the area while incorporating the site’s existing environmental conditions into the design. Water is a limiting resource in Utah, so designing the landscape to efficiently use water is important. Conserving water in the landscape can be accomplished by selecting low water use plants, designing and scheduling irrigation systems efficiently, grouping plants according to their water requirements, and using hardscaping materials (patios, stone paths, decks, etc.) appropriately to reduce the area requiring irrigation.

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Iris Yellow Spot Virus In Onions, Kent Evans, Erin Frank Apr 2009

Iris Yellow Spot Virus In Onions, Kent Evans, Erin Frank

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Before deciding to take any pest control action, be sure you have correctly identified the pest (insect, mite, disease, weed, vertebrate, etc.). Proper pest identification is essential for determining if control is necessary and for selection of the best suited control options.

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Take-All Patch In Turf, Erin Frank, Kent Evans Apr 2009

Take-All Patch In Turf, Erin Frank, Kent Evans

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Subterranean termites are social insects with a caste system, and belong to the order Isoptera and family Termititae. These termites are closely related to drywood (Kalotermitidae) and dampwood (Termopsidae) termites.

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Working With Sage-Grouse Local Working Groups. A Practical Guide For Nrcs Staff., Lorien Belton, Douglas B. Jackson-Smith, Terry Messmer Apr 2009

Working With Sage-Grouse Local Working Groups. A Practical Guide For Nrcs Staff., Lorien Belton, Douglas B. Jackson-Smith, Terry Messmer

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This publication serves as a guide for NRCS staff for working with local sage-grouse working groups.

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Fecal Egg Count Tests Improve Deworming Programs, Patricia Evans, Kerry A. Rood Apr 2009

Fecal Egg Count Tests Improve Deworming Programs, Patricia Evans, Kerry A. Rood

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This publication discusses improvements that have been made to deworming programs.

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Daily Horse Observations For Horse Owners, Patricia Evans, Karen Waite Apr 2009

Daily Horse Observations For Horse Owners, Patricia Evans, Karen Waite

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This publication gives suggestions of what to watch for on a daily basis to assure your horse is healthy and happy.

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Utah Farmland Assessment Act, Kevin Heaton, Clark Israelsen, Linden Greenhalgh Apr 2009

Utah Farmland Assessment Act, Kevin Heaton, Clark Israelsen, Linden Greenhalgh

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This publication is a description of how productive farmland is assessed for property tax.

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Working With Sage-Grouse Local Working Groups, Utah State University Apr 2009

Working With Sage-Grouse Local Working Groups, Utah State University

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No abstract provided.

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Prince's Plume In The Landscape, Heidi Kratsch, Graham Hunter Jan 2009

Prince's Plume In The Landscape, Heidi Kratsch, Graham Hunter

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Curl-Leaf Mountain Mahogany In The Landscape, Heidi Kratsch, Graham Hunter Jan 2009

Curl-Leaf Mountain Mahogany In The Landscape, Heidi Kratsch, Graham Hunter

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Molting And Determining Production Of Laying Hens, David D. Frame Jan 2009

Molting And Determining Production Of Laying Hens, David D. Frame

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Genetically predisposed yellow-skinned chicken breeds (e.g., Mediterranean and Continental) fed a diet containing xanthophyll will exhibit a yellow color to fat, skin, beak, legs, and feet.

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Greater Sage-Grouse Ecology In Western Box Elder County, Utah 2008 Annual Report, Eric Thacker Jan 2009

Greater Sage-Grouse Ecology In Western Box Elder County, Utah 2008 Annual Report, Eric Thacker

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Assessing The Needs Of Sage-Grouse Local Working Groups Final Technical Report, Lorien Belton, Douglas Jackson-Smith, Terry Messmer Jan 2009

Assessing The Needs Of Sage-Grouse Local Working Groups Final Technical Report, Lorien Belton, Douglas Jackson-Smith, Terry Messmer

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Showing Utah 4-H Dressage, Rebecca Lewis, Patricia Evans Jan 2009

Showing Utah 4-H Dressage, Rebecca Lewis, Patricia Evans

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This publication gives information on Dressage which teaches understanding between horse and rider. Dressage develops the horse's physical and mental condition.

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Showing The 4-H Hunter, Rebecca Lewis, Patricia Evans Jan 2009

Showing The 4-H Hunter, Rebecca Lewis, Patricia Evans

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This publication gives important information to consider when preparing to compete in a 4-H Hunter competition.

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Utah 4-H Stadium Jumping, Rebecca Lewis, Patricia Evans Jan 2009

Utah 4-H Stadium Jumping, Rebecca Lewis, Patricia Evans

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This publication outlines details of stadium jumping courses for horses.

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Agrosecurity - Protecting America's Food Supply, An Introduction To Agrosecurity Challenges, C Kim Chapman, Kerry A. Rood Jan 2009

Agrosecurity - Protecting America's Food Supply, An Introduction To Agrosecurity Challenges, C Kim Chapman, Kerry A. Rood

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This fact sheet intends to introduce the topic of agrosecurity.

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Recording Proper Outdoor Lighting, Stephen Sagers, Ron Patterson Jan 2009

Recording Proper Outdoor Lighting, Stephen Sagers, Ron Patterson

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The function of a camera is to record light rays. A digital camera records light rays in an electronic code. When taking pictures outdoors regulating the sun’s light influences quality more than any other non-camera factor.

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Iron Chlorosis In Berries, Brent Black, Grant Cardon, Corey Ransom Jan 2009

Iron Chlorosis In Berries, Brent Black, Grant Cardon, Corey Ransom

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No abstract provided.

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Some Items To Consider Before You Change The Calving Season Of Your Beef Cow Herd, Randall D. Weidmeier, Adam Summers, D. R. Zobell, Dillon M. Feuz Dec 2008

Some Items To Consider Before You Change The Calving Season Of Your Beef Cow Herd, Randall D. Weidmeier, Adam Summers, D. R. Zobell, Dillon M. Feuz

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This publication gives important items to consider before changing calving seasons of beef cow herds.

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Embryology: Life In Twenty-One Days, John Wesley Nov 2008

Embryology: Life In Twenty-One Days, John Wesley

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This publication explains the process of an egg hatching into a chick.

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