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Block & Bridle Annual 1954-1955

Block and Bridle Annual (1933–2021)

Dedication Roster of members Group picture Advisor Chronicle of Activities Sample minutes of Regular Meeting Financial Statement Initiations New Officers ACTIVITIES Spring Livestock Show Program of Show News on Don Novotny Block and Bridle Smokers Honors Banquet Program of Honors Banquet Student Livestock Judging Contest Judging Teams RECOGNITION National Recognition Trophy Award Officers President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Historians Ag . Executive Representative Sgt . at Arms Don Novotny Charles Watson Donald Leisy Allen Trenkle Dwain Trenkle Calvin Lemon Raymond Kelley James Svoboda Faculty Advisor - Prof. Charles H. Adams Larry Abbott Dwight Jundt Jack Amgwert Ray Kelley Ronald Bath …

Whole Issue Nebraska Bird Review 23(1) Jan 1955

Nebraska Bird Review

Table of Contents

How To Keep A Bird File ...............................2

Making Bird Study Interesting To Young People ............4

News and Notes ....................................................6

Twenty-five Year Summary of Bird Migration, Part 9 .......7

Notes On Robin Nesting In Cass County ..................12

Fall Field Day 1954 .......................15

General Notes .....................................................19

Book Reviews .......................23

Communications.......................24

University Of Nebraska-Lincoln Rodeo Association - Scrapbook 1955

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Rodeo Association

Clippings and Rodeo standings from 1955 Farmers' Fair & Rodeo. Mentioned are Martha Heuermann, E.J. "Jake" Platt, Jim Peters, Judy Oeltjen, Phyllis Ormesher, Eleanor Pifer, Don Kubik, Joyce Simon, Clo Ode, Jackie Calvin, Betty Hrabik, Madeline Watson, Wendell Flash, Chris Brost, Kaye Don Wiggins, Ron Bath, Loomis Hall, Mary Ludi, Jack Vanberg, Tom Riley, Dick Pickett, Jim Svoboda, Kem Billings, Warner Houfek, Kay Knudsen, Ed Tomlinson, John Butcher, Tom Hoffman, Lila Drybread, Zoe Anderson, Lora Jane Baskin, George Tomlinson, Robert Discoe, Tim Hamilton, Ron McMillen, Charlotte Sougey, Zoe Anderson, Larry Voss, Wendell Faeh.
University of Nebraska College of Agriculture Rodeo, …

Courtship Activities Of The Anatidae In Eastern Washington, Paul A. Johnsgard

Papers in Ornithology

The many interesting and sometimes spectacular aspects of waterfowl courtship have been observed and recorded by several writers. Among the best and most complete descriptions are those of Bent (1923, 1925), Townsend (1910, 1916), Wetmore (1920), and Hochbaum (1944). However, for the most part these are unillustrated, deal with only a few species, or are based on limited observations.

Research Notes: Notes On The Life Cycle Of Fibricola Cratera (Trematoda: Strigeida), Glenn L. Hoffman

United States Fish and Wildlife Service: Publications

The life cycle of Fibricola cratera (Barker and Noll, 1915) Dubois, 1932 was reported in 1940 (Cuckler, A. C., Journal of Parasitology 26 (6-Suppl.): 32-33). The writer repeated the life cycle at the University of Iowa in 1948-49 and wishes to add a few observations. Apparently the life cycle of Fibricola texensis Chandler, 1942 (Chandler, A. C., Transactions of the American Microscopical Society 61: 156-167, 1942) is very nearly identical to that of F. cratera. The genus has been reviewed by C. P. Read (Transactions of the American Microscopical Society 67: 165-168, 1948).

Neascus Nolfi N. Sp. (Trematoda: Strigeida) From Cyprinid Minnows With Notes On The Artificial Digest Recovery Of Helminths, Glenn L. Hoffman

United States Fish and Wildlife Service: Publications

During an examination of fish from Turtle River, Arvilta, North Dakota, a new Neascus (larval strigeid) was recovered from the musculature and integument of the northern creek chub, Semotilus a. atromaculatus (Mitchell) and the northern common shiner, Notropis cornutus frontalis (Agassiz). This new species is named in honor of Dr. L. O. NoIf, University of Iowa.

Mammal Observations At Lower Back River, Northwest Territories, Canada, H. L. Gunderson, W. J. Breckenridge, J. A. Jarosz

University of Nebraska State Museum: Mammalogy Papers

The Back River drains the interior barrens of the Northwest Territories of Canada. According to Blanchet (1930) the river has its headwaters in a high plateau and flows through a sand plain basin (not in accord with conditions of our base camp). The country north of the Back River drainage is of low relief. The river takes a northerly direction for the last one-third of its course. To the east, between the river and Wager Bay, the country is known to be very rugged.

The first known exploration of the Back River, then called the Great Fish River, was by …

Whole Issue Nebraska Bird Review (October 1954) 22(4)

Nebraska Bird Review

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Thirtieth Annual Cooperative Spring Migration Report ..................50

Book Reviews ..................70

Index ..................71

Whole Issue Nebraska Bird Review (July 1954) 22(3)

Nebraska Bird Review

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A Day With Doris, Mr. Eisenstaedt and the Sandhill Cranes ..................34

The Status of Nuttall's Poorwill in Nebraska.................. 35

Spring Field Day 1954.................. 37

General Notes.................. 41

Meetings and Reports ..................42

Membership List ..................44

50 Years Of Research At The North Platte Experiment Station, W. W. Burr, J. C. Adams

Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station: Historical Circulars

The North Platte Experiment was established fifty years ago. So many changes have occurred since then that few people remember why research in dry land agriculture was started in Nebraska and other Great Plains states. In order to get a proper perspective, it may be well to consider some early history.

For More Efficient Production Of Beef, Pork And Lamb

Department of Animal Science: Departmental News

Completion of the Meat Laboratory marks another long step forward in the University's program of service to the livestock industry. It is dedicated to more efficient production of beef, pork and lamb, through research and teaching.
May 14,1954
The Meat Laboratory is a three-story brick and concrete building in the northeast part of the Agricultural Campus. The building is L-s haped, 112 feet by 38 feet with a wing at the rear 60 feet long and 45 feet wide. It was designed as a low-maintenance building, meeting all modern sanitary requirements. It is in no sense a packinghouse but was …

Loeffel Meat Laboratory

Department of Animal Science: Departmental News

The Meat Laboratory was completed in 1953 and dedicated to the memory of Professor William J. Loeffel, longtime meat researcher and former department chairman of the Animal Science Department, University of Nebraska.

The Loeffel Meat Laboratory, a Federally Inspected facility, was designed for both undergraduate and graduate teaching, research and extension meat programs. Originally it was a three-story brick building in the northeast part of the Agricultural Campus. The building was L-shaped, 112 feet by 38 feet wide with a wing at the rear 60 feet long and 45 feet wide. It was designed as a low-maintenance building, meeting all …

Whole Issue Nebraska Bird Review (April 1954) 22(2)

Nebraska Bird Review

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Birds of Prairie Island ...................18

A Reply To: When the Bird Watcher Reads ...................20

The Avocet in Nebraska ...................22

Editorial-How Well Do We Know the Birds of Nebraska? ...................26

General Notes................... 27

Communications ...................28

Book Reviews ...................29

Long-Tailed Jaeger Collected In Eastern Washington, Paul A. Johnsgard

Papers in Ornithology

An adult female Long-tailed Jaeger (Stercorarius longicaudus) was collected on Potholes Reservoir. Grant County. Washington, June 27. 1953. The bird was observed resting on the water near the middle of the reservoir. and as I approached. I noticed it was unable to fly. It attempted to fly several times as I came near, but seemed too exhausted to be able to leave the water. It was readily captured and brought to shore. Although in apparent good health. it refused to eat. and died that night. The bird was skinned, and is specimen number 53-216 in the Charles R. …

Whole Issue Nebraska Bird Review (January 1954) 22(1)

Nebraska Bird Review

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Meadowlarks In Lincoln County ................................ 2

The Status of the Western Turkey Vulture in Nebraska ............ 3

Fall Field Day, 1953 ............................................................................ 6

Obituary-Mrs. A. H. Jones .................................... 9

General Notes ................................................................ 9

1954 Field Days ............................................................ 12

Book Reviews ..................................................... 12

Birds Observed In The Potholes Region During 1953-1954, Paul A. Johnsgard

Papers in Ornithology

From June 15-August 15, 1953 and from February 15 to August 15, 19 5 4 the writer did extensive field work in the Potholes Region of Grant County,Washington, gathering data for an ecological study of the vegetation and wildlife of that area. During this time considerable observations of the bird life were made, which for the most part were restricted to the area adjacent to O'Sullivan Dam and Potholes Reservoir.

Polyvinyl Alcohol-Fixative-Adhesive For Small Helminths And Protozoa, Glenn L. Hoffman

United States Fish and Wildlife Service: Publications

Following the method of Brooke and Goldman (1949), the author was able to fix, mount and stain small helminths and parasitic protozoa of fish in polyvinyl alcohol-fixative smears. However, because there was much granular material in the PVA-Schaudin's mixture, AFA fixative was substituted for the Schaudin's. The PVA went into solution readily using this fixative. The solution was accomplished by adding 5 grams Elvanol #71-30¹ to 62 ml. of water, heating to 950 C. until dissolved and adding 5 ml. of acetic acid, 1-1/2 ml. of glycerine, 10 ml. of formaldehyde, and 30 ml. of 95 percent alcohol.

The Occurrence Of Ornithodiplostomum Ptychocheilus (Faust) (Trematoda: Strigeida) In Fish And Birds, Glenn L. Hoffman

United States Fish and Wildlife Service: Publications

The metacercaria of Ornithodiplostomum ptychocheilush as been reported by Faust (1918; Illinois Biological Monographs 4(1): 1-120) from mesenteries of the squawfish, Ptychocheilus oregonensis (Richardson), and by Hughes and Piszcek (1928; Journal of Parasitology 15: 58-62) and Van Haitsma (1930; Transactions of the American Microscopical Society 49: 140-153) in the northeastern sand shiner, Notropis deliciosus stramineus (Cope). Van Haitsma (1930) found the adults in mergansers, Mergus americanus, M. serrator, Lophodytes cucullatus, and the old squaw duck, Harelda hyemalis. He also reared the metacercaria to the adult in young domestic ducks. Lyster (1940; Canadian Journal of Research 18D: 79-82) reported …

(Summary) Of Variation In Pasture Ticks (Acarina, Ixodidae) And Its Significance For Systematics, G. S. Pervomaisky

United States Naval Medical Research Unit 3: Publications

First paragraph:

1) Pasture ticks (Ixodidae) have a great significance as specific vectors and stimulators of many infectious diseases of man and cattle.

Whole Issue Nebraska Bird Review (October 1953) 21(4)

Nebraska Bird Review

Published quarterly in January, April, July, and October by the Nebraska Ornithologists' Union as its official journal and sent free to all members who are not in arrears for dues. Subscriptions at $3.50 per volume in the United States and $3.75 in all other countries, payable in advance. Single numbers, $1.00 each. All dues and subscriptions should be remitted to the Treasurer, Mrs. F. J. Patton, Blue Springs, Nebraska. Orders for back numbers should be sent to the Custodian, Miss Mary Lou Hanson, University of Nebraska State Museum, Lincoln, Nebraska. All manuscripts for publication should be sent to the Editor, …

Whole Issue Nebraska Bird Review (July 1953) 21(3)

Nebraska Bird Review

Table of Contents

Spring Field Day .......................................................................................... 29

Field Separation of the Herring Gull, California and Ring-bill Gulls ................................................................................32

Meetings and Reports ................................................................. 34

General Notes ....................................................................... 35

Communications ................................................................ 40

Book Reviews ................................................................... 40

Waterfowl Of North Dakota, Paul A. Johnsgard

Papers in Ornithology

North Dakota is a great waterfowl state. Within its borders more ducks nest every summer than in any other state. Each fall thousands of hunters share in the excellent duck and goose hunting, and every school child is aware of the immense flocks of migrating waterfowl that are such a common sight. This booklet was written not only to serve as a guide in identifying these birds, but also to point out something of their habits and importance.

Depositor's note (June 2008): Paul seemed delighted when I presented him the source copy of this little pamphlet, which I had found …

Whole Issue Nebraska Bird Review (April 1953) 21(2)

Nebraska Bird Review

Table of Contents

Twenty-five Year Summary of Bird Migration in Nebraska Part 8 - Gulls to Terns ...................15

President's Page ...................18

News and Announcements ...................19

General Notes ...................20

Book Reviews ...................27

Mourning Dove Newsletter, Issue No. 7

United States Fish and Wildlife Service: Publications

This issue contains a summary of Mourning Dove populations data for assistance to the states and the Fish and Wildlife Service in preparing dove hunting regulations. It will also be of interest to all persons working on this important migratory game bird, whether in state game departments, institutions of learning, or individuals.

The previous issue was number 6, June 30, 1952. Since that date many of the southeastern dove projects have either been terminated or modified, so that information has not been gathered as extensively on populations during the past year as formerly. Consequently the major data available at this …

Visiting National Wildlife Refuges, Douglas Mckay, John L. Farley

United States Fish and Wildlife Service: Publications

If you travel in the wilder sections of our country, sooner or later you are likely to meet the sign of the flying goose-the emblem of the National Wildlife Refuges.

You may meet it by the side of a road crossing miles of flat prairie in the Middle West, or in the hot deserts of the Southwest. You may meet it by some mountain lake, or as you push your boat through the winding salty creeks of a coastal marsh.

Wherever you meet this sign, respect it. It means that the land behind the sign has been dedicated by the …

Avian Botulism Information On Earlier Research

United States Fish and Wildlife Service: Publications

Over the years, the disease, avian botulism, has been an important factor limiting populations of waterfowl, particularly in the West. Great numbers (doubtless millions) of ducks have died from this disease, and because of such heavy tolls, studies of the malady were begun early in the century and continued intermittently to the present time.

This summary brings up to 1950 the series of investigations on botulism by Wetmore (1918), Kalmbach (1930, 1932), Kalmbach and Gunderson (1934), Sperry (1947), and others. This information has been compiled as a service to those concerned with conservation of our waterfowl resources. A cooperative agreement …

Block And Bridle Annual, 1953

Block and Bridle Annual (1933–2021)

Table of Contents:

Roster of members
Group picture
Chronicle of Activities
Sample minutes of Regular Meeting
Financial statement
Initiations
New Officers
Activities
Spring Livestock Show
Program of Show
Honors Banquet
Student Livestock Judging Contest
Judging Teams
Senior Meats Team
Senior Wool Team
Senior Livestock and Junior Teams
National Recognition Trophy Award
National Recognition Continued

Streptomyces Leidnematis N. Sp., Growing On Two Species Of Nematodes Of The Cockroach, Glenn L. Hoffman

United States Fish and Wildlife Service: Publications

In 1948 Mr. J. R. Wennemark called the writer's attention to a filamentous growth extending from the cuticle of Leidynema appendiculata and Hammerschmidtiella diesingi, oxyurid nematodes found in the intestine of the American roach, Periplaneta americana, which was collected in Iowa City, Iowa. Because of the extreme filamentous accumulation it was thought to be the mycelium of a fungus. Further observation on material from roaches reared in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and Detroit, Michigan, showed that the organism was not fungus but a member of the Actinomycetaceae. Slides were sent to Profs. R. S. Breed and H. J. …

Scaphanocephalus Expansus (Crepl.), A Trematode Of The Osprey, In North America [Research Notes], Glenn L. Hoffman

United States Fish and Wildlife Service: Publications

Examination of an osprey, Pandion haliaetus carolinensis furnished by Mr. Melvin Hoffman, Strawberry Point, Iowa, May, 1948, revealed about 30 trematodes which proved to be Scaphanocephalus expanses (Crepl.). This species which was redescribed in detail by Jagerskiold, (1904; Results of the Swedish Zoological Expedetion to Egypt and White Nile 1901 pt. 1) has a very large "expanded" flap-like anterior end and, to my knowledge, resembles no other trematode in that respect. The specimens have been deposited in the United States Nattional Museum Helminth Collection as No. 46437. Mr. Allen McIntosh (personal communication) has informed me that S. expanses has …

Experiments In Transmission Of Theileriasis And Anaplasmosis Of Sheep Through Ticks Ornithodoros Lahorensis And Haemaphysalis Sulcata, P. A. Bitukov

United States Naval Medical Research Unit 3: Publications

First paragraph:

In conducting inspection of sheep on haemosporidiosis in some districts of South-Kazakhstankoi region, we repeatedly observed theileriasis and anaplasmosis of sheep.

Note: Numerous other experimental data in this paper are omitted from the present translation. This report is of special interest because it establishes the role of an argasid tick as a vector of blood protozoa. Translation made and distributed by Medical Zoology Department, U. S. Naval Medical Research Unit no. 3, Cairo, Egypt.