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Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

1995

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Interactions Among Lactose, Spray-Dried Animal Plasma, And Soybean Meal Levels May Affect Segregated Early-Weaned Pigs (1995), W B. Nessmith Jr, J R. Bergstrom, J A. Loughmiller, R E. Musser, K Q. Owen, J W. Smith Ii, B T. Richert, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz Jan 1995

Interactions Among Lactose, Spray-Dried Animal Plasma, And Soybean Meal Levels May Affect Segregated Early-Weaned Pigs (1995), W B. Nessmith Jr, J R. Bergstrom, J A. Loughmiller, R E. Musser, K Q. Owen, J W. Smith Ii, B T. Richert, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, Steven S. Dritz

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Pigs weaned in a segregated early weaning (SEW) environment achieved maximum performance when fed a sequence of diets containing a gradual decrease in spray-dried animal plasma. Furthermore, pigs weaned at approximately 19 days responded positively to 20% soybean meal. Increased levels of lactose enhanced the increases in performance from soybean meal.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 16, 1995

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Management Strategies: The Nutrition Program (1995), James R. Dunham Jan 1995

Management Strategies: The Nutrition Program (1995), James R. Dunham

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Reduced milk prices and greater feed costs dictate that dairy farmers carefully manage their nutrition program in order to maintain profitable milk production. Reducing feed cost by feeding less will result in lower milk production and less income over feed cost. Some by-product feeds are less expensive than traditional grain mixes and can be fed to reduce feed cost and maintain greater income over feed cost. Poorer quality hay is less expensive than better quality hay, but income over feed cost will be reduced when low quality hay is purchased and fed.; Dairy Day, 1995, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, …

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Cash Operating Income And Liquidity Management For Dairy Farms (1995), B.D. Elliott, Michael R. Langemeier, Allen M. Featherstone Jan 1995

Cash Operating Income And Liquidity Management For Dairy Farms (1995), B.D. Elliott, Michael R. Langemeier, Allen M. Featherstone

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Net cash flow measures the amount of cash remaining after all cash expense obligations are satisfied. This cash is available for additional farm investment, off-farm investment, family living, and additional debt repayment. A 5- year average monthly cash flow statement was used to determine net cash flow for 19 Kansas dairy farms. Results indicated that excess cash and debt were used primarily to invest in machinery, vehicles, and nonfarm assets and increase the allocation for family living. Investments in land and buildings increased moderately during the study period.; Dairy Day, 1995, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1995;

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Inclusion Of Fat In Diets For Early Lactating Holstein Cows (1995), Michael V. Scheffel, John E. Shirley Jan 1995

Inclusion Of Fat In Diets For Early Lactating Holstein Cows (1995), Michael V. Scheffel, John E. Shirley

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Twenty-four Holstein cows were used to study the effect of dietary fat on milk production and metabolic traits. Whole cottonseed and tallow were used as fat sources and substituted into the control diet on an isocaloric basis. Chopped alfalfa hay and grain sorghum silage constituted the forage in all diets. Treatments were balanced for parity, body weight, and previous lactation milk production or genetic potential (primiparous cows). Cows were housed in a tie-stall barn beginning 4 weeks prepartum, fed similar diets, and assigned to treatment on the day of calving. Diets were formulated to provide 3.3, 4.8 and 6.5% fat. …

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Improving Silage Quality (1995), K.K. Bolsen, Matthew A. Young, M.K. Siefers, G.L. Huck Jan 1995

Improving Silage Quality (1995), K.K. Bolsen, Matthew A. Young, M.K. Siefers, G.L. Huck

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Results at Kansas State University from over 200 laboratory-scale trials and 28 farmscale trials showed that bacterial inoculants consistently improved preservation efficiency and nutritive value of the ensiled material. In contrast, anhydrous ammonia or urea adversely affected dry matter recovery and production per ton of crop ensiled. Economic analysis also favored the use of bacterial inoculants over nonprotein-nitrogen additives. Research conducted using corn, sorghum, and alfalfa silages showed that sealing the exposed surface dramatically reduced top spoilage losses in bunker, trench, or stack silos.; Dairy Day, 1995, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1995;

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Synchronized Ovulation With Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone, Prostaglandin F And Fixed-Time Insemination (1995), Y. Kobayashi, Jeffrey S. Stevenson Jan 1995

Synchronized Ovulation With Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone, Prostaglandin F And Fixed-Time Insemination (1995), Y. Kobayashi, Jeffrey S. Stevenson

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Summary Lactating Holstein cows and replacement heifers were treated with a novel synchronized ovulation protocol, which involves one fixedtime insemination without heat detection. One injection of GnRH (Cystorelin®) was given, followed in 7 days with an injection of PGF2α (Lutalyse®). Approximately 32 to 36 hr later, ovulation was induced with a second injection of GnRH, and one fixed-time insemination was given 18 hr later. Control cattle were given one injection of PGF and inseminated at observed 2a estrus. Pregnancy rates measured by palpation between 38 and 52 days after insemination in controls (47.1%) were slightly, but not significantly, greater than …

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Observations With Heatwatch To Detect Estrus By Radiotelemetry In Cattle (1995), M.W. Smith, D.P. Hoffman, G.C. Lamb, Y. Kobayashi Jan 1995

Observations With Heatwatch To Detect Estrus By Radiotelemetry In Cattle (1995), M.W. Smith, D.P. Hoffman, G.C. Lamb, Y. Kobayashi

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In Experiment 1, the effectiveness of two estrus-detection methods (visual observation vs radiotelemetric, pressure-sensitive, rumpmounted devices [HeatWatch®]) were compared in heifers. A pressure sensitive device containing a battery-operated radio transmitter was affixed to the tailhead rump area of each of 41 heifers. Activation of the sensor sent a radiotelemetric signal to a microcomputer via a fixed radio antenna. Heifer identification, date, time of day, and duration of standing events were recorded. Estrus was synchronized, and heifers were observed visually for signs of estrus. Number of standing events during estrus, determined by the radiotelemetric device, averaged 50.1 ± 6.4 per heifer, …

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Comparisons Of Commercial Frozen Yogurt With Ksu Formulation (1995), J.H. Kim, I.J Jeon, M.S. Forbes, Karen A. Schmidt Jan 1995

Comparisons Of Commercial Frozen Yogurt With Ksu Formulation (1995), J.H. Kim, I.J Jeon, M.S. Forbes, Karen A. Schmidt

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Ten samples of vanilla frozen yogurt were purchased in Kansas and compared to a highprotein, KSU formulation. The KSU formulation had similar solids, fat, and sugar contents as the commercial samples. All commercial samples had lower protein (almost less than half) content and more lactose, and almost all samples had fewer lactic acid bacteria than the KSU formulation. All but one commercial sample had lower b-galactosidase activity than the KSU formulation. This may reflect the differing lactic acid bacterial populations in the frozen yogurts.; Dairy Day, 1995, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1995;

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Comparison Of Synchronized-Ovulation Protocols And Traditional Synchronized-Estrus Programs Using Prostaglandin F2(Α) (1995), Y. Kobayashi, Jeffrey S. Stevenson Jan 1995

Comparison Of Synchronized-Ovulation Protocols And Traditional Synchronized-Estrus Programs Using Prostaglandin F2(Α) (1995), Y. Kobayashi, Jeffrey S. Stevenson

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Five treatments were developed to compare a new synchronized ovulation protocol, which programs follicular development with the regression of the corpus luteum, and traditional prostaglandin protocols that only control the regression of the corpus luteum. The synchronized ovulation treatment, which requires no heat detection before a fixed-time insemination, tended to decrease pregnancy rates compared to a similar synchronized ovulation treatment in which inseminations occurred at a detected estrus (30 vs 50%). The traditional two-injection prostaglandin protocol that synchronized estrus by regression of the corpus luteum had a greater pregnancy rate (57%) than similar two-injection prostaglandin protocols in which gonadotropin-releasing hormone …

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Economics Of Using Rbst (1995), John F. Smith Jan 1995

Economics Of Using Rbst (1995), John F. Smith

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As new technologies such as rbST become available to dairy producers, evaluating the profitability of those technologies on individual farms is essential. Costs associated with rbST include purchase of product, feed, and labor. The costs of product and labor are independent of milk response. However, feed cost will increase as the milk production response to rbST increases. If the mailbox milk price is $10, approximately 7 lb more milk per day will be required to break even. It is essential that dairy producers have the management in place to achieve a profitable milk response to rbST.; Dairy Day, 1995, Kansas …

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Performance Of Cows In The Lactation Following Rbst Treatment (1995), James R. Dunham Jan 1995

Performance Of Cows In The Lactation Following Rbst Treatment (1995), James R. Dunham

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The first 305-2x-ME lactation record (after 45 days in milk) projected by the DHI program in 28 cows was not different from their first projected lactation record in a previous lactation in which recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST) injections were begun by the 90th day of lactation. These results suggest when rbSTtreated cows are fed and managed properly during lactation and the dry period, no negative effect of rbST or so-called "burn out" occurs.; Dairy Day, 1995, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1995;

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Performance Of Lactating Cows Fed Processed Grain Sorghum And Expeller Soybean Meal (1995), Evan C. Titgemeyer, John E. Shirley Jan 1995

Performance Of Lactating Cows Fed Processed Grain Sorghum And Expeller Soybean Meal (1995), Evan C. Titgemeyer, John E. Shirley

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Forty-four Holstein cows were used to measure milk production responses to dryrolled vs processed grain sorghum and expeller vs solvent soybean meal (SBM) in a 2x2 factorial arrangement of four treatments. Processing of grain sorghum decreased feed intake 5%, but increased milk by 3%, protein by 4%, and efficiency by 7%, with fat being unaffected. Replacement of solvent SBM with expeller SBM had little effect on intake, but increased milk by 3%, fat by 5%, and efficiency by 4%, with protein being unaffected. The processing of grain sorghum seems to be a valuable method to improve its nutritive value for …

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Management Strategies: Reproduction (1995), John F. Smith, Jeffrey S. Stevenson Jan 1995

Management Strategies: Reproduction (1995), John F. Smith, Jeffrey S. Stevenson

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Despite the negative effects of milk production on some reproductive traits, calving intervals between high- and low-producing groups varied by only 9 days (414 vs 423). First-service conception rates were 8 percentage points greater in the low-producing group than in the high-producing group. However, the percentage of cows not yet inseminated that were more than 120 days in milk was 18 percentage points greater in the low- than highproducing herds. When Kansas dairy herds in the DHIA program are evaluated, the higher producing herds seem to have lower firstservice conception rates and more services per conception. However, managers of high-producing …

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Dairy Herd Profitability: Effects Of Milk Yield And Cost Of Production On Net Returns (1995), F.D. Delano, Michael R. Langemeier Jan 1995

Dairy Herd Profitability: Effects Of Milk Yield And Cost Of Production On Net Returns (1995), F.D. Delano, Michael R. Langemeier

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Dairy cow herd enterprise records from Kansas Farm Management Association farms over the past 4 years have shown an increase in returns to labor and management from $252 to $355 per cow. Returns for higher milkproducing cows were over $400 each. Cost per hundred weight of milk produced per cow for the higher-producing herds compared with lower-producing herds was about the same. In 1994, for every extra $1.00 spent on feed and other variable costs, the higher-producing herds earned $1.28.; Dairy Day, 1995, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1995; Typo of author's name L. N. Langemeier; should be M. R. …

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Southwest Research-Extension Center, Field Day 1995 Jan 1995

Southwest Research-Extension Center, Field Day 1995

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Report of agricultural research from Southwest Research-Extension Center of Kansas State University.

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Dietary Lysine And Slaughter Weight Affect Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics In Boars And Barrows (1995), M M. Rantanen, Robert H. Hines, I H. Kim, K G. Friesen, Joe D. Hancock Jan 1995

Dietary Lysine And Slaughter Weight Affect Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics In Boars And Barrows (1995), M M. Rantanen, Robert H. Hines, I H. Kim, K G. Friesen, Joe D. Hancock

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During the growing and finishing period, the boars ate less, had better F/G, and were less fat than barrows. A high plane of nutrition (high vs moderate lysine concentrations for the growing-finishing phases) and decreasing slaughter weight from 260 to 220 lb also improved efficiency of gain and carcass leanness. However, many notable interactions occurred among the gender x lysine x slaughter weight treatments. Also, year (rotational-cross of average health status and lean growth potential vs a terminal-cross of high lean growth potential after repopulation of the farm) had pronounced effects on growth performance and carcass merits such that the …

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The Effects Of Increasing Dietary Energy Density On Growing-Finishing Pig Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics (1995), J W. Smith Ii, R M. Musser, W B. Nessmith Jr, J R. Bergstrom, J A. Loughmiller, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach Jan 1995

The Effects Of Increasing Dietary Energy Density On Growing-Finishing Pig Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics (1995), J W. Smith Ii, R M. Musser, W B. Nessmith Jr, J R. Bergstrom, J A. Loughmiller, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach

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Eighty crossbred gilts were used in a growth trial to evaluate the effects of increasing dietary energy density on growing-finishing pig growth performance and carcass characteristics. In this trial, adding fat to corn-soybean meal diets with a constant calorie: lysine ratio to increase the energy density during the growing phase (98 to 160 lb) improved feed efficiency with no influence on growth rate. However, increasing the energy content of the diet by adding fat had no benefit during the finishing phase (160 to 233 lb).; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 16, 1995

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Estimated Budgets For Separate-Site Swine Production (1995), Kevin C. Dhuyvetter, Michael D. Tokach, R D. Jones Jan 1995

Estimated Budgets For Separate-Site Swine Production (1995), Kevin C. Dhuyvetter, Michael D. Tokach, R D. Jones

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Budgets were developed to help Kansas swine producers analyze the economics of separate-site production. Return on investment (ROI) was estimated at 9.5%in each of the three production phases. Returns over total costs were very sensitive to transfer price between phases (weaned pig and feeder pig price) as well as production efficiencies and input costs.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 16, 1995

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Can Augers Be Used To Blend Diets On The Farm? (1995), S L. Johnston, Robert H. Hines, S L. Traylor, Joe D. Hancock, Keith C. Behnke Jan 1995

Can Augers Be Used To Blend Diets On The Farm? (1995), S L. Johnston, Robert H. Hines, S L. Traylor, Joe D. Hancock, Keith C. Behnke

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Growing/finishing gilts were fed two-, three-, four-, or five-phase diet regimens from 77 to 276 lb. The diets were mixed in either a conventional, horizontal ribbon mixer or a 9 ft auger. No interactions occurred among the mixer type and phase-feeding treatments. Pigs fed diets blended with the auger had similar ADG but slightly (4%) worse F/G compared to those fed diets mixed in the mixer. Finally, the three-phase regimen gave the lowest F/G and the lowest cost of gain.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 16, 1995

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Flavor And Aroma Of Low-Dose Irradiated, Boneless, Pork Chops (1995), S E. Luchsinger, Zepeda C.M. Garcia, Edgar Iv Chambers, M E. Hollingsworth, Melvin C. Hunt, James L. Marsden, Sally L. Stroda, Canas E. Rubio J, Curtis L. Kastner, W G. Kuecker, T Mata, Donald H. Kropf Jan 1995

Flavor And Aroma Of Low-Dose Irradiated, Boneless, Pork Chops (1995), S E. Luchsinger, Zepeda C.M. Garcia, Edgar Iv Chambers, M E. Hollingsworth, Melvin C. Hunt, James L. Marsden, Sally L. Stroda, Canas E. Rubio J, Curtis L. Kastner, W G. Kuecker, T Mata, Donald H. Kropf

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Irradiation and irradiation source had little to no effect on flavor and aroma of boneless pork chops, either frozen or chilled. Coupled with consumer concerns about food safety and well-documented improvement in consumer attitudes about irradiated foods, irradiation of boneless pork chops has promising potential for market acceptance.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 16, 1995

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Test Weight Affects The Milling Characteristics Of Grain Sorghum (1995), S L. Traylor, Timothy J. Herrman, Keith C. Behnke, Joe D. Hancock Jan 1995

Test Weight Affects The Milling Characteristics Of Grain Sorghum (1995), S L. Traylor, Timothy J. Herrman, Keith C. Behnke, Joe D. Hancock

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As test weight was reduced from normal to intermediate (i.e., from 58 to 52 lb/bu), little change occurred in milling characteristics of grain sorghum. However, as test weight was decreased from intermediate to light (52 to 39 lb/bu), production rate slowed and cost of grinding increased dramatically. Decreasing screen opening size from 8/64 in to 3/64 in also decreased production rates and increased electrical energy costs, with these effects much more pronounced in light test-weight sorghum.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 16, 1995

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Summary Of Kansas State University Swine Enterprise Record 1995, B T. Richert, Michael R. Langemeier, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen Jan 1995

Summary Of Kansas State University Swine Enterprise Record 1995, B T. Richert, Michael R. Langemeier, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Jim L. Nelssen

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The Kansas Swine Enterprise Record Program evaluates biological and economic performance and is part of a cooperative record-keeping project with extension personnel and swine producers in Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota. From July 1, 1994 to June 31, 1995, profit per cwt of pork produced for these producers (37 semi-annual and 20 annual data) averaged $4.75 for the first 6 months of 1995, but a loss of $1.22 occurred for the past year. Producers in the top one-third in terms of profitability had average profits of $3.44 per cwt, whereas producers in the bottom one-third had average losses of $7.07 …

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A Comparison Of Risk And Return For Contract And Independent Hog Finishing (1995), J L. Parcell, Michael R. Langemeier Jan 1995

A Comparison Of Risk And Return For Contract And Independent Hog Finishing (1995), J L. Parcell, Michael R. Langemeier

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Risks associated with independent hog finishing have prompted producers to seek alternative production and marketing methods. A means of reducing risk has developed through contract hog finishing. Research results indicate that risk-neutral producers require contract base payments ranging from $11.25 to $14.00 per head. Strongly risk-averse producers require contract base payments ranging from $4.75 to $7.75 per head. The lower ends of the ranges are for a contract with performance incentives. The upper ends of the ranges are for a flat contract without performance incentives. Calculated required base payments are similar to those payments currently received by contract hog finishers.; …

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Effects Of Feeder Design And Pelleting On Growth Performance And Water Use In Finishing Pigs (1995), M M. Rantanen, Robert H. Hines, I H. Kim, Joe D. Hancock Jan 1995

Effects Of Feeder Design And Pelleting On Growth Performance And Water Use In Finishing Pigs (1995), M M. Rantanen, Robert H. Hines, I H. Kim, Joe D. Hancock

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Pigs fed from wet-dry feeders had 4% greater ADG with 50% less water usage than those consuming feed from dry feeders. Pelleting diets improved F/G by 4% compared to meal diets. However, the benefits of pelleting were primarily when a dry feeder was used, with little evidence to support use of both pelleting and wet/dry feeders for finishing pigs.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 16, 1995

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Consumer Acceptance Of Low-Dose Irradiated, Boneless, Pork Chops (1995), S E. Luchsinger, Zepeda C.M. Garcia, Edgar Iv Chambers, M E. Hollingsworth, Melvin C. Hunt, James L. Marsden, Sally L. Stroda, Canas E. Rubio J, Curtis L. Kastner, W G. Kuecker, T Mata, Donald H. Kropf Jan 1995

Consumer Acceptance Of Low-Dose Irradiated, Boneless, Pork Chops (1995), S E. Luchsinger, Zepeda C.M. Garcia, Edgar Iv Chambers, M E. Hollingsworth, Melvin C. Hunt, James L. Marsden, Sally L. Stroda, Canas E. Rubio J, Curtis L. Kastner, W G. Kuecker, T Mata, Donald H. Kropf

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Acceptance of irradiated, chilled, boneless, pork chops and nonirradiated controls by consumers was not different. Coupled with consumer concerns about food safety and well-documented improvement in consumer attitudes about irradiated foods, the potential for market acceptance is very promising.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 16, 1995

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Effects Of Crowding And Intermittent Feed Intake On Growth Performance And Development Of Stomach Lesions In Finishing Pigs (1995), P Sorrell, L L. Burnham, I H. Kim, G A. Kennedy, Robert H. Hines, Joe D. Hancock Jan 1995

Effects Of Crowding And Intermittent Feed Intake On Growth Performance And Development Of Stomach Lesions In Finishing Pigs (1995), P Sorrell, L L. Burnham, I H. Kim, G A. Kennedy, Robert H. Hines, Joe D. Hancock

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Pigs in uncrowded pens (12 ft^2/pig) consumed more feed, gained at a greater rate, and tended to develop fewer stomach lesions than pigs in crowded pens (6 ft^2/pig). Pigs with ad libitum access to feed consumed more feed and gained at a greater rate than pigs deprived of feed for 24-h periods twice each week. The resulting intermittent feed intake increased the severity of stomach lesions but only for uncrowded pigs. In conclusion, crowding slowed growth for all pigs and increased the severity of stomach lesions. Intermittent feed intake also slowed growth, but its effects on development of stomach lesions …

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Display Life And Related Traits Of Low-Dose Irradiated, Boneless, Pork Chops (1995), S E. Luchsinger, Zepeda C.M. Garcia, Edgar Iv Chambers, M E. Hollingsworth, Melvin C. Hunt, James L. Marsden, Sally L. Stroda, Canas E. Rubio J, Curtis L. Kastner, W G. Kuecker, T Mata, Donald H. Kropf Jan 1995

Display Life And Related Traits Of Low-Dose Irradiated, Boneless, Pork Chops (1995), S E. Luchsinger, Zepeda C.M. Garcia, Edgar Iv Chambers, M E. Hollingsworth, Melvin C. Hunt, James L. Marsden, Sally L. Stroda, Canas E. Rubio J, Curtis L. Kastner, W G. Kuecker, T Mata, Donald H. Kropf

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Irradiation and vacuum-packaging caused a more intense and stable red color in boneless pork chops. Irradiation up to 2.5 kGy increased cooked internal redness in chilled chops. Oxidative rancidity was greater in aerobic packaging than vacuum-packaging and in irradiated aerobic packaged chops than controls. Irradiation of vacuum-packaged boneless pork chops has promising potential for market acceptance.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 16, 1995

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The Effects Of Increasing Dietary Energy Density On Growing-Finishing Pig Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics (1995), J W. Smith Ii, R M. Musser, W B. Nessmith Jr, J R. Bergstrom, J A. Loughmiller, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach Jan 1995

The Effects Of Increasing Dietary Energy Density On Growing-Finishing Pig Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics (1995), J W. Smith Ii, R M. Musser, W B. Nessmith Jr, J R. Bergstrom, J A. Loughmiller, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach

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Eighty crossbred gilts were used in a growth trial to evaluate the effects of increasing dietary energy density on growing-finishing pig growth performance and carcass characteristics. In this trial, adding fat to corn-soybean meal diets with a constant calorie: lysine ratio to increase the energy density during the growing phase (98 to 160 lb) improved feed efficiency with no influence on growth rate. However, increasing the energy content of the diet by adding fat had no benefit during the finishing phase (160 to 233 lb).; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 16, 1995

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Particle Size (1,000 Vs 500 Um) Affects Nutritional Value Of Simple And Complex Diets For Weanling Pigs And Broiler Chicks (1995), I H. Kim, M R. Cabrera, Robert H. Hines, M M. Rantanen, Joe D. Hancock, Keith C. Behnke Jan 1995

Particle Size (1,000 Vs 500 Um) Affects Nutritional Value Of Simple And Complex Diets For Weanling Pigs And Broiler Chicks (1995), I H. Kim, M R. Cabrera, Robert H. Hines, M M. Rantanen, Joe D. Hancock, Keith C. Behnke

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Nursery pigs fed complex diets had greater ADG than those fed simple diets, and as particle size was reduced, ADG and F/G tended to improve. There was a trend for reducing particle size to increase ADG more for pigs fed simple versus complex diets, but the response in efficiency of gain was of similar magnitude regardless of diet complexity. A second experiment was designed to determine if broiler chicks were an acceptable model for predicting the effects of feed processing procedures on nursery pigs. Chicks responded somewhat differently than pigs to the diet complexity x particle size treatments, with reduction …

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The Effects Of Substituting Deproteinized Whey Or Pure Lactose For Dried Whey On Starter Pig Performance (1995), W B. Nessmith Jr, J R. Bergstrom, J W. Smith Ii, K Q. Owen, J A. Loughmiller, R E. Musser, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen Jan 1995

The Effects Of Substituting Deproteinized Whey Or Pure Lactose For Dried Whey On Starter Pig Performance (1995), W B. Nessmith Jr, J R. Bergstrom, J W. Smith Ii, K Q. Owen, J A. Loughmiller, R E. Musser, Michael D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen

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A study was conducted to evaluate the effects of replacing all or half of spray-dried, edible-grade whey with deproteinized whey or pure lactose on starter pig performance. No differences in pig performance were observed. Therefore, high quality deproteinized whey and lactose are effective replacements for the lactose provided by dried whey in starter pig diets.; Swine Day, Manhattan, KS, November 16, 1995

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