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Effect Of Floor Space Allocation On Barrow Performance To 300 Pounds, Mike Brumm, Jim Dahlquist

Nebraska Swine Reports

One hundred eighty barrows (12/ pen) were given space allocations of 7, 9, and 11 ft²/pig from 43 to 300 lb. There was no effect of space allocation on daily feed intake, lean gain, or carcass backfat depth. Pigs given 9 ft² grew fastest while pigs given 7 ft2 had the best feed conversion. Daily gain and feed efficiency were worst when pigs were given 11 ft²/pig. Results from this experiment will be useful to producers as they make space allocation decisions for pigs finished at weights heavier than the current U.S. average of 245 …

Pigchamp Summary Of 1994 Reproductive Herd Performance, Mike Brumm, Cate Dewey, Barbara B. Cox, Angela Baysinger

Nebraska Swine Reports

A summary of 51 swine herds in the western cornbelt that used PigCHAMP as their reproductive record system during 1994 was completed. This summary documents the wide range in performance that existed among herds. Using 10th and 90th percentiles, farrowing rate ranged from 69.1% to 88.1%, pigs weaned per litter from 8.1 to 9.8, and litters per mated female from 1.76 to 2.36. Overall reproductive performance, reported as pigs weaned per mated female per year, ranged from 14.8 to 22.4 with a 50th percentile value of 19.3. These results can be used for planning and decision making purposes in individual …

House Mouse Damage To Insulation, Scott E. Hygnstrom

Nebraska Swine Reports

House mice (Mus musculus) were introduced into 20, 4-inch thick insulated panels and provided unlimited food and water for six months. Mouse populations increased 3-to 4-fold inside the insulated panels. Aluminum foil vapor barriers were severely damaged by mice and in all cases, reduced to less than half of their original mass. All of the insulation materials tested (insulation board, fiberglass batt, rockwool, beadboard, and vermiculite) sustained significant levels of damage as measured by increased thermal conductance. Researchers have yet to discover an insulative material that is not susceptible to house mouse damage. Producers should use construction techniques …

Explanation Of Statistics Used In This Report

Nebraska Swine Reports

Pigs treated alike vary in performance due to their different genetic makeup and to environmental effects we cannot completely control. When a group of pigs is randomly allotted to treatments it is nearly impossible to get an “equal” group of pigs on each treatment. The natural variability among pigs and the number of pigs per treatment determine the expected variation among treatment groups due to random sampling.

‘Prairie Pink’ Dianthus, Dale T. Lindgren, Roger Uhlinger

West Central Research and Extension Center, North Platte

‘Prairie Pink’ (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) was released by the Univ. of Nebraska– Lincoln for its winter hardiness, compact growth, attractive pink double flowers, and repeat blooming. Its primary use is as a perennial border plant, but it also can be used as a cut flower. The name ‘Prairie Pink’ has been registered with the International Dianthus Registration Authority for cultivar names (A.C. Leslie, The Royal Horticultural Society, Wisley GU23 6Qb, England).

Origin

‘Prairie Pink’ dianthus, tested as NP76116, was initially field-planted as a seedling in 1976 and was selected in 1977 at the Univ. of Nebraska West Central Research …

Northeast Research And Extension Center Vip Tour 1996

Haskell Agricultural Laboratory (Northeast Research and Extension Center)

Contents:
Welcome by Robert D. Fristchen
Integrated Weed Management by David Holshouser
Integrated Pest Management by Keith Jarvi
Crop Nutrition by Charles Shapiro
Soil Water Management: Nitrogen Use by None-Effective Alfalfa by William Kranz
Crop Residue Management: Manure Injection by David Shelton
CRP Research to Crops by Melinda McVey McCluskey
Entmology: Bt Transgenic Corn by John Witkowski
Forestry in Nebraska: Nebraska Conservation Tree/Shrub Program by Steve Rasmussen
Swine Research by Michael Brumm
Beef Research by Terry Mader
Human Nutrition by Darlene Martin
4-H and Youth by Vickie Greve

G96-1291 Housing For Horses Flooring For Stalls, Kathleen P. Anderson

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide discusses various types of flooring for use in horse stalls.

Stalled horses require much greater care, attention and labor. The availability of optimal ventilation with fresh clean air circulation is essential to healthy horses. Adequate ventilation reduces the presence of air contaminants such as dust, molds and irritating gases from decomposing manure.

Materials used for stall floors can greatly influence air quality, ease of stall maintenance and manure removal. Stall floors must be made of durable material which is not slippery, yet is absorbent, easy to clean, and resistant to pawing. Whatever the materials used, floors should require …

Nf96-280 Hog Cash Contracts Advantages And Disadvantages, Allen C. Wellman

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

This NebFact has information on different types of hog cash contracts.

Nf96-267 Hog Cash Contracts, Allen C. Wellman

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

This NebFact has information on the traditional provisions of a fixed price forward cash contract for a seller of livestock.

Differential Effects Of Intra-Accumbens Sulpiride On Cocaine-Induced Locomotion And Conditioned Place Preference, Laura O'Dell

Departmental Papers (Psych)

No abstract provided.

Dopamine Overflow In The Nucleus Accumbens During Extinction And Reinstatement Of Cocaine Self-Administration Behavior, Laura O'Dell

Departmental Papers (Psych)

No abstract provided.

Dose-Dependent Characterization Of The Rewarding And Stimulant Properties Of Cocaine Across Intraperitoneal And Intravenous Routes Of Administration, Laura O'Dell

Departmental Papers (Psych)

No abstract provided.

Geraldton Region Land Resources Survey, L Gary Rogers, National Landcare Program (Australia)

Land resources series

This report presents results from soil and landform mapping at a scale of 1:250,000 for approximately 2.1 million hectares of the wheat-sheep belt of Western Australia. The study area corresponds with the Geraldton advisory district for Agriculture Western Australia and is the northern extent of the wheatbelt. The area covers parts of three major geological regions of Western Australia: the Perth Basin, Carnarvon Basin and the Yilgarn Craton. Fifty-one soil-landscape systems have been identified, some of which have been divided into subsystems, and are illustrated on the accompanying maps. The landform, parent material, rainfall, land use, native vegetation and soils …

Wellington-Blackwood Land Resources Survey, Peter J. Tille, Georgina Wilson, National Landcare Program (Australia)

Land resources series

This report presents descriptions to accompany land resource maps of the Wellington- Blackwood district, east of Bunbury in the south-west of Western Australia. The maps cover an area of about 760,000 hectares and are presented as two map sheets at a scale of 1:100,000. Four different physiographic zones cover the survey area: • The Western Darling Range Zone occupies the major portion of the area and consists of a deeply dissected lateritic plateau overlying crystalline rocks. Three soil-landscape systems containing 24 subsystems have been identified and mapped within this zone. • The Eastern Darling Range Zone is in the south-east …

Nf96-265 Tornado Safety, Steven J. Meyer, Robert D. Grisso, David L. Morgan

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses tornado statistics, tornado identification, preparation for tornadoes, and how to develop a tornado safety plan.

Nf96-261 Highlights Of The New Chicago Mercantile Exchange Lean Hogs Futures Contract, Al Wellman

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact has information on the lean hog index, other contract specifications, and price conversion.

G96-1305 Water Runoff From Sprinkler Irrigation: A Case Study, Norman L. Klocke, William L. Kranz, C. Dean Yonts, Kelly Wertz

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide illustrates the influence of soil texture, topography and irrigation system characteristics on potential runoff.

When water is applied to a field through a sprinkler irrigation system, it should soak into the soil where it lands rather than drain to a low spot or off the field altogether. Runoff causes non-uniformity of water application, poor irrigation efficiency and possible leaching of chemicals to the groundwater. Some systems like LEPA (Low Energy Precision Application) are designed so water does not immediately soak into the soil. However, proper LEPA designs also call for tillage practices that hold the water on the …

Csrees Department Of Forestry, Fisheries & Wildlife Comprehensive Review, University Of Nebraska - Lincoln

School of Natural Resources: Documents and Reviews

No abstract provided.

Early Maturing Varieties And Soybean Cyst Nematodes: Will This "Marriage" Work?, Colleen C. Steele, Larry J. Grabau

Agronomy Notes

Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is widely distributed in Kentucky's soybean growing areas. The use of SCN-resistant varieties has long been a recommended production practice for infested fields. However, continuous use of such varieties can result in a shift to a race of SCN which is able to vigorously attack previously resistant varieties. For his reason, many states have long recommended that producers periodically grow a crop of SCN-susceptible soybeans within a crop rotation when SCN populations are too low to cause yield reductions. In Kentucky, the UK Plant Pathology Department recommends a four year rotation in SCN-infested fields [PPA3; "Wanted: …

Nf96-313 Guides For Development Of A Farmers Market, Laurie Hodges

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact contains a list of resources for starting and running a farmers' market.

G96-1297 Buffalograss: An Alternative Native Grass For Turf (Revised October 1998), Terrance P. Riordan, Frederick P. Baxendale, Roch E. Gaussoin, John E. Watkins

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide discusses the benefits of buffalograss turf plantings.

Buffalograss (Buchloë dactyloides) is a native grass species which has prospered on the Great Plains for centuries. Both cyclic and prolonged droughts have allowed it to evolve water use efficiency and sod forming ability. People are using this short, fine-leaved prairie grass as an ecologically sound and energy efficient turf.

Block And Bridle Annual, 1996

Block and Bridle Annual (1933–2021)

Table of Contents:

Emblem and Purpose
Historian’s Welcome
Dr. Aberle’s Letter
Members
Officers
Initiates
Advisors, Liaison Committee, Committee Chairs
Animal Science Faculty & Office Staff
Animal Science Graduate Students
Are You an Active Member?
Kids’ Day, Spring and Fall
Little Ak-Sar-Ben
National and Regional Meetings
Christmas Luncheon
Animal Science Quadrathlon
Little MAEC Contest
State Agricultural Education Contest
Nebraska Brands – Make your Mark
Honoree of the Year, 1995
Animal Science Scholarship Recipients
American Society of Ani Sci Scholarship Award Recipients
Big Red Beef Show
Candid Photos
Quarter Horse Show
Junior and Senior Meats Judging Team
Meat Animal Evaluation Team
Junior …

Spring 1996, Nsu Oceanographic Center

Currents

No abstract provided.

Winter 1996, Nsu Oceanographic Center

Currents

No abstract provided.

Fall 1996, Nsu Oceanographic Center

Currents

No abstract provided.

Nf96-299 Estate Planning Glossary, Paul H. Gessaman, J. David Aiken

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This glossary provides brief definitions of terms frequently used in estate planning.

A 240-Year Stable Oxygen And Carbon Isotopic Record In A Coral From South Florida: Implications For The Prediction Of Precipitation In Southern Florida, Peter Koenraad Swart, Richard E. Dodge, Harold J. Hudson

Marine & Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles

This study reports on the δ¹⁸O and δ¹³C composition of the skeleton from a 240-year-old specimen of Montastraea faveolata growing in Biscayne National Park, South Florida. Annual variations in the δ¹⁸O of the skeleton deposited during the summer months show a bimodal correlation with summer rainfall. During wetter years, the δ¹⁸O of the coral skeleton and the amount of precipitation during the summer months are inversely correlated (r = -0. 7) reflecting dilution of the seawater by meteoric water lower in δ¹⁸O. During years in which summer rainfall is less …

Quality Of Life Of Rural Nebraskans: How Are They Doing And What Is In The Future?, John C. Allen, Sam Cordes, Amy M. Smith, Matt Spilker, Amber Hamilton

Rural Futures Institute: Publications

Includes

Executive Summary

Introduction

Methodology and Respondent Profile

Findings

Global Well-Being

Change in the Modern World

Personal Well-Being

Availability of Services and Amenities

Dissatisfaction with Services and Amenities

Dissatisfaction with Services/Amenities by Region

Dissatisfaction with Services/Amenities by Community Size

Dissatisfaction with Services/Amenities by Income Level

Conclusions

Environmental Issues And Perceptions Of Rural Nebraskans, John C. Allen, Sam Cordes, Amy M. Smith, Mike Spilker, Amber Hamilton

Rural Futures Institute: Publications

Includes

Executive summary

Introduction

Methodology

Respondent profile

Findings

The State's Role in Groundwater Protection

Regulation and Compliance Costs

Agriculture and the Environment

Conjunctive Use

Conclusions

Ecology And Behavior Of Maxillipius Commensalis, A Gorgonophile Amphipod From Madang, Papua New Guinea (Crustacea: Amphipoda: Maxillipiidae), James Darwin Thomas

Marine & Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles

Maxillipius commensalis Lowry, is reported as an ectocommensal on arborescent gorgonaceans from coral reefs at Madang, Papua New Guinea. The family is reviewed and the male of this species is described. In-situ behavior studies show the amphipods to crowd close together in large numbers on one side of a gorgonian stalk. The terminal articles of the sixth pereopods are greatly elongated and whip-like and are waved at the sides in a circular motion, possibly facilitating spacing or feeding. When disturbed, the amphipods react en masse as a coherent group rather than as individuals.