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Effects Of Porcine Somatotropin And Dietary Lysine Level On Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Finishing Swine Fed To 280 Lb. (1990), M E. Johnston, B R. Schricker, Jim L. Nelssen, Robert D. Goodband, Robert H. Hines, Donald H. Kropf

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

One hundred twenty barrows with an initial wt of 130 lb were utilized to determine the effects of dietary lysine level and porcine somatotropin (pST) injection on growth performance and carcass characteristics of finishing pigs fed to heavy market weights (280 lb). Pigs were injected daily in the extensor muscle of the neck with either 4 mg pST or a placebo and fed diets containing either .8, 1.0, 1.2, or 1.4% dietary lysine. Performance data were collected and evaluated for three weight ranges : 130 to 230 lb, 230 to 280 lb, and 130 to 280 lb. Two pigs from …

Effect Of Rumen Degradability Of Protein And Fat On The Growth And Development Of Dairy Calves (1990), D.E. Isbell, J.L. Morrill

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Sixty heifer and 34 bull calves were fed starter diets containing either control or extruded soybean meal (SBM) and either 2.5% or no bypass fat from birth to 8 wk of age. There were no interactions between the type of SBM and the amount of fat. There were no significant differences between the calves fed control or extruded SBM with or without fat supplementation, although the trends favored the calves fed extruded SBM with no bypass fat.; Dairy Day, 1990, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 1990; The 1990 Annual KSU Dairy Day is known as Dairy Day, 1990

Dairy Calf And Heifer Research At Ksu (1990), J.L. Morrill

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

At Kansas State University, we are conducting research concerning nutrition and feeding management of calves, heifers, and dairy steers with emphasis in the following areas: 1) development of feeds and management practices to stimulate rumen development and allow earlier weaning, concomitant with satisfactory growth; 2) vitamin supplementation to improve performance of growing dairy animals, with emphasis on increasing efficiency of the immune system; 3) determination of nutrients needed by growing heifers to achieve desired rates of growth required to reach adequate size at freshening at 22 to 24 mo of age, without getting too fat; 4) study of feeding programs …

Effect Of Parturition And Recombination Bovine Somatotropin (Rbst) On The Metabolic Profile Of Dairy Cows (1990), J.M. Estrada, John E. Shirley

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports

Summary Blood samples were collected from 16 Holstein cows around parturition to obtain baseline values of various hormones and metabolites. At 90 ± 3 days postcalving, cows were divided into two groups (8 cows/group) and injected with either saline (control) or 25 mg rBST/d for 28 consecutive days. Blood was sampled on days 0, 1, 5, 10, 15, 30, and 45 after the beginning of treatment and analyzed for insulin, glucagon, growth hormone, glucose, and blood urea nitrogen (BUN). Milk production and composition were recorded as well as body weights and condition scores. Cows receiving rBST had higher milk yields …

Grain Legume Adaptation To Soil Type, R. J. French

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Trial 90ME8, 9 and 10

Location: Bencubbin.

90ME8. Deep loamy sand. pH(CaC12) = 4.9 at surface and 3.7 at 50 cm.
90ME9. Sand over clay at 25-30 cm. pH(CaC12) = 5.7 at surface and 8.3 at 50 cm. 90ME10. Sandy loam over clay at 15 cm. pH(CaC12) = 5.5 at surface and 8.4 at 50 cm

Trial 90ME11 and 13

Location: Totadgin.

90ME11. Deep loamy sand. pH (CaC12) = 4.5 at surface and 3.9 at 50 cm. 90ME13. Loamy sand over sandy clay at 10 cm. pH (CaC12) = not yet available due to instrument difficulties.

Trial 90ME14, 15 and …

1990 South Dakota Beef Report, Department Of Animal And Range Sciences, South Dakota State University, Agricultural Experiment Station, South Dakota State University, Cooperative Extension Service, South Dakota State University

South Dakota Beef Report, 1990

This is the complete 1990 South Dakota Beef Report

Ensayara Jumane, A New Species From Belize, Caribbean Sea (Amphipoda, Lysianassidae), J. L. Barnard, James Darwin Thomas

Marine & Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles

Ensayara jumane is described from Belize. It differs from the west Mexican Ensayara ramonella J. L. Barnard (1964) in the excavate posteroventral margins of article 2 on pereopods 5-7, and the sparse (9 versus 25) setae on articles 5-6 of gnathopod I. A new diagnosis for Ensayara, a key to species, list of species, references to original descriptions and geographic codes for each species are provided. This is the first record of the genus from the Caribbean Sea.

Gitana Dominica, A New Species From The Caribbean Sea (Amphipoda: Amphilochidae), James Darwin Thomas, J. L. Barnard

Marine & Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles

The new species Gitana dominica is described from Dominica in the Lesser Antilles; it is the first record of the genus from the western Atlantic Ocean. The new species differs from its closest relative, Gitana calitemplado, from California, in the shorter and posteroventrally excavate coxa 1. Gitana is reviewed.

Methionine Metabolism In Fasciola Hepatica, Carol Theresa Ayer

Dissertations and Theses

5'-Deoxy-5'-methylthioadenosine (MTA) is derived from s-adenosylmethionine (AdoMet) during the synthesis of the polyamines spermidine and spermine. Methionine can be regenerated from MTA by one of two mechanisms. In mammalian cells and some microorganisms, MTA is degraded to adenine and 5-methylthioribose-1-phosphate (MTR-1-P) via MTA phosphorylase. In certain other microbes, however, MTA is catabolized in two steps; first to adenine and 5-methylthioribose (MTR) via MTA nucleosidase followed by conversion of MTR to MTR-1-P via MTR kinase.

This study was to demonstrate the presence of MTA nucleosidase or MTA phosphorylase in both redia containing cercariae and adult Fasciola hepatica Linnaeus, 1758. If MTA …

Murex Medic Field Evaluation., D. J. Gillespie, D. R. Mcclements, D. S. Francis

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Trials: 90GE113, 90MO62, 90WH87, 90ME72, 90NO115, 90A24, 90AB17, 90AL35

Locations: Geraldton, New Norcia, Wongan Hills, Merredin, Southern Brook, Avondale, Katanning, Tenderden.

The selection SEP29.1 was outstanding for both dry matter production and seed yield over a wide range of sites varying in both rainfall and soil type. On the basis of these trials, six lines have been selected for further evaluation in 1991.

They are: SEP29.1 SEP26.2.7 GRC69 GRC87.1 87F01.28 87FB2.36

Trials 90A25 and 90NO116

Redlegged earthmite field experiments.

Very low levels of redlegged earthmite and only minor damage to test varieties was recorded in this trial. Damage ratings were …

Role Of Assimilate Partition And Biomass Productivity In Wheat Yield Improvement., K. H.M. Siddique

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Trial 90WH75

A. Ear:stem ratios in parental genotypes.

Earlier studies have established the importance of ear:stem ratio in determining the harvest index and potential yield of wheat cultivars (Siddique et al. 1989; Siddique and Whan, 1990). Much of the earlier work was concentrated mainly on recommended high yielding cultivars and some old cultivars. It is important to evaluate a wide range of parental materials for ear:stem ratios, before embarking on a breeding programme on ear:stem ratios. The main aim of this study was to assess ear:stem ratios in a wide range of parental genotypes.

B. Evaluation of breeding populations for …

Isoprenylation Is Required For The Processing Of The Lamin A Precursor, Michael Sinensky, L. A. Beck, T. J. Hosick

Michael Sinensky

The nuclear lamina proteins, prelamin A, lamin B, and a 70-kD lamina-associated protein, are posttranslationally modified by a metabolite derived from mevalonate. This modification can be inhibited by treatment with (3-R,S)-3-fluoromevalonate, demonstrating that it is isoprenoid in nature. We have examined the association between isoprenoid metabolism and processing of the lamin A precursor in human and hamster cells. Inhibition of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase by mevinolin (lovastatin) specifically depletes endogenous isoprenoid pools and inhibits the conversion of prelamin A to lamin A. Prelamin A processing is also blocked by mevalonate starvation of Mev-1, a CHO cell line auxotrophic for mevalonate. …

The Effects Of Shading By Open-Pile Structures On The Density Of Spartina Alterniflora, Heather L. Mcguire

Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects

No abstract provided.

Patterns Of Habitat Utilization In 0-Age Summer Flounder (Paralichthys Dentatus), David M. Wyanski

Dissertations, Theses, and Masters Projects

No abstract provided.

Potassium Nutrition Of Lupins On The Sandplain Soils Of Western Australia., N. K. Edwards

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Aim: Develop recommendations for optimal potassium fertilizer application strategies for lupin production. Further develop soil and tissue test calibrations for lupin grain production.

Trial 89EC32

Potassium nutrition of lupins on sandplain soils.

Location: East Chapman Research Station.

Fertilizer: At sowing: 50 kg/ha DAP, 50 kg/ha Urea topdressed. 100 kg/ha Urea topdressed 10/7.

Trial 89GE90

Potassium nutrition of lupins on sandplain soils.

Location: Allanooka

Fertilizer: At sowing: 120 kg/ha Agras No. 1. 100 kg/ha Urea topdressed 10/7.

Trial 89MO51

Potassium nutrition of lupins on sandplain soils.

Location: Lancelin.

Fertilizer: At sowing: 110 kg/ha Agras No. 1. 60 kg/ha Urea topdressed 10/7. …

"Flowering Windows" For Crops, W. K. Anderson

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Trials:

Wheat - 90BA 38-42, 90N 37-41,

Barley - 90BA 48-52, 90N 50-54, 90C 19-23, 90C 29-33, 90WH 46-49, 90EB 22-26, 90M 31-35. 90WH 56-59, 90E 41-45, 90MT 50-54, 90M 41-45, 90SG 49-53.

Oats - 90BA 43-47, 90N 45-49, 90C 24-28, 90EB 17-21, 90WH 51-54, 90E 36-40, 90MT 45-49, 90M 36-40, 90SG 44-48.

Lupins - 90BA 53-57, 90N 55-59, 90EB 8-12, 90WH 61-64, 90MT 55-59, 90M 46-50.

Location: Chapman Research Station, Badgingarra Research Station, Wongan Hills Research Station, Merredin Research Station, East Beverley Research Station, Newdegate Research Station, Mount Barker Research Station and Salmon Gums Research Station.

To determine the …

National Subterranean Clover Improvement Programme., P. G. H. Nichols

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

The National Subterranean Clover Improvement Programme (NSCIP) aims to develop, by breeding and selection, better adapted and more productive low—oestrogen cultivars of subterranean clover for a range of environments in southern Australia. The programme is a collaborative one with the University of Western Australia and consists of two phases: (i) early generation selection, which involves selecting varieties satisfying primary selection criteria; and (ii) field evaluation of advanced lines, which is conducted by the Departments of Agriculture in each State and co—ordinated by the Plant Breeder.

The first phase is conducted at the University Field Station (UFS) and is continued until …

The Role Of Perennial Pasture Species For Increasing Sheep Production In The Medium Rainfall Zone Of W.A., C. M. Saunders

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Trials: 90AL33, 90AL34, 90ES56, 90ES57 and 90KA100

91KA117, 91KA116,

Locations: Green Range, Esperance, Pingrup, Katanning, Broomhill.

To examine the productivity and persistence of perennial grasses in the 350-800 mm rainfall zone of W.A.

Wheat Agronomy And Quality, W. K. Anderson

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Australian Hard set - 90M51&52, 90ME60&61, 90TS16&17, 90M043&44, 90M045&46.

Noodle Set -

90M53&54, 90N60&61, 90EB32&33, 90WH65&66, 90N095&96, 90N097&98, 90ME62&63

Australian Soft Set - 90KA75&76, 90AL28&29, 90NA62&63, 90NK64&65, 90NA66&67

Noodle Cultivars - 90M28, 90WH44,90N32

NPKS - 90KA6, 90EB7

To examine the effect on grain quality of a range of agronomic practices for various classes of wheat.

Stubble Management., R. J. Jarvis

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Trial 79M7

Yellow loamy sand - Mallee scub

Continuous wheat since 1978. Treatments commenced 1979.

Location: Merredin.

The old cultivation treatments carried out since 1979 were removed in 1987. The trial will continue indefinitely with only burnt and unburnt stubble treatments.

Trial 82M34

Salmon Gum/Gimlet clay loam

Location: Merredin.

Continuous wheat since 1981. Treatments commenced 1982.

Trial 79WH6

Grey and yellow loamy sand with gravel.

Location: Wongan Hills.

Grazed blocks grazed to remove approx. half the stubble.

Systems For Very Early Sowing Of Wheat In The Central Wheatbelt Of Western Autralian, A. S. Heinrich

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

To develop the management system for very early sown wheat crops in the central wheat belt of Western Australia.

Trial 90EB34 and 90EB35

Location: East Beverley Annex.

90EB34 3 times of sowing at fortnightly intervals after the 9th April, with 8 varieties of wheat.

90EB35, 4 times of sowing at fortnightly intervals after the 23rd April with 9 varieties of wheat.

Trial 90No77 - 90NO80

Location: York

Each time of sowing has a separate trial number, 90NO77 TOS 1, 90NO78 TOS 2, 90NO79 TOS 3 and 90NO80 TOS 4.

Trial 90NO81

Location: Goomalling

TREATMENTS: - 3 times of sowing 25/4/90, …

Seeding Rate For Lupins For The South Coast., M. Seymour

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

Trial 90ES1, 90ES2, 90ES3, 90ES4, 90E5

Lupin seed rate x variety.

Location: Kendells Rd Scaddan, Condingup, Mt Ridley.

To evaluate the response of lupin to a range of plant densities when grown in high rainfall/long growing season environments.

Trial 90SG5, 90SG6

Lupin seed rate x variety.

Location: Salmon Gums Research Station.

To evaluate the response of lupin to a range of plant densities.

Trial 90KO1

Lupin seed rate x variety

Location: South Stirlings.

To evaluate the response of lupin to a range of plant densities when grown in high/long growing season environments.

Pursuit For Weed Control In Peas., S. Curtin

Experimental Summaries - Plant Research

All trials were located in Merredin.

Trial 90ME86

This trial was one of the best demonstrations of pursuits effectiveness against mustard in particular. Other weeds were rough poppy and ryegrass and a small amount of cereal and doublegee.

250 ml applied immediate before seeding (IBS) was by far the best treatment with 100% control of mustard and poppy and good ryegrass control. This is in contract to 375 ml most emergent which had good control of mustard (77%) and suppression of ryegrass. There was no yield advantage from the post emergent treatment but there was a 55% yield increase from …

Aspen Site Index As Related To Plant Indicators, D.K. Walters, J.P. Sloan, V. Kurmis

Aspen Bibliography

Eighty-five fully stocked, even-aged, aspen stands representing a wide range of ages were examined. Using published site index equations, the site index of these stands was estimated. A second available indicator of the site quality was the soil productivity group used by the Soil Survey. Each of these site quality indicators was related to synecological coordinates (moisture, nutrient, heat, light) of 85 stands. In this case, synecological coordinates were identified through the use of indicator plant species (synecological coordinates).

Opportunities For Aspen For Furniture, H.W. Reynolds, P.K. Donahue

Aspen Bibliography

No abstract provided.

Developing Tissue Culture Systems For Increasing The Disease Resistance Of Aspen, M. Ostry, B. Bucciarelli, S. Sain, W.P. Hackett, N.A. Anderson

Aspen Bibliography

No abstract provided.

Opportunities For Aspen And Balsam Poplar Utilization In Alberta, B.W. Karaim, E.M. Wengert, T. Szabo

Aspen Bibliography

No abstract provided.

Management Of Aspen For Ruffed Grouse And Other Wildlife - An Update, Gordon W. Gullion

Aspen Bibliography

No abstract provided.

An Introduction To Market Aspen Bleached Chemi-Thermomechanical Pulp, D.A. Cheyne

Aspen Bibliography

No abstract provided.

Pine Hollow Exclosures: Effect Of Browsing On An Aspen Community Sprayed With 2,4-D, D.L. Bartos, R.O. Harniss

Aspen Bibliography

The Pine Hollow aspen (Populus tremuloides) exclosures on the Ashley National Forest in eastern Utah were sampled in 1984, 19 years after they were established.