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Genetic response to divergent selection for blood cholesterol levels in Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

Creator:: Burke, Julianna Marie
Abstract:: Cholesterol, C₂₇H₄₅OH, as a precursor of steroid hormones, and the genetic implications of a divergent selection program for blood cholesterol levels provided the purpose of this study. The initial selection of Japanese Quail for the development of high and low blood cholesterol lines was from a randomly mated population of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Marie Burke for the degree of master of Science in Poultry Science presented on March 13,1986 Title

Simulation of cattle cycle demography: cohort analysis of recruitment and culling decisions in the national beef cow herd

Creator:: Nordblom, Thomas L.
Abstract:: This study expresses the hypothesis that historical patterns of national beef cow herd accumulation and liquidations (the cattle cycle) have been related to investment incentive differences across cow ages through time, resulting each year in changes in herd age structure, performance and potentials for adjustment in subsequent years. A review...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Thomas L. Nordblom Agricultural

The effects of low protein diets with varying levels of dietary energy and triticale (var: Flora) on the reproductive performance of medium white turkey breeder toms

Creator:: Nilipour, Amir H.
Abstract:: Three experiments were conducted to determine if a new variety of triticale (Flora) would maintain seminal production of Medium White (MW) breeder toms and to ascertain the minimal dietary crude protein (CP) required by breeder toms. In Experiment 1, 4 dietary treatments with 10 males each, were fed ad libitum...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Turkey Breeder Toms. Redacted for privacy Abstract approved: Thomas F. Savage Three experiments were

Americium and plutonium in water, biota, and sediment from the central Oregon coast

Creator:: Nielsen, Reinald Dreas
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

A study to determine the competencies necessary for a volunteer teacher of English as a second language

Creator:: La Piana, Kathleen Ann
Abstract:: This study had four objectives, the major one being the identification of minimum competencies for volunteer English as a second language teachers in four settings: the Community College, the University, the Elementary/ Secondary School, and the Volunteer Organization. A second objective was to identify the common competencies required by professional...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: approved: Redacted for privacy Dr. Thomas E. Grigsby' V This study had four objectives, the major one

Urban ethnography : an exploration and interpretation of the post-camp period of Laotian refugees settling in Eugene-Springfield, Oregon

Creator:: Proudfoot, Robert Charles
Abstract:: This study employed ethnographic methodology to investigate and record the post-camp, pre-assimilation period of Laotian refugees.The primary goal was to document the special problems and experiences of the Laotian population as they attempted to adjust to new roles and expectations within mainstream North American society.Oral histories and biographical statements focused...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: REFUGEES SETTLING IN EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD, OREGON Abstract approved: Redacted for privacy Thomas E

The relationship of absentee ownership of manufacturing plants to income growth, income inequality and employment instability in Oregon

Creator:: Mandelbaum, Thomas B.
Abstract:: Absentee-owned manufacturing plants made up a significant portion of the manufacturing sector in Oregon. In both 1969 and 1979, more than a quarter of the state's wage and salary manufacturing workers were employed by manufacturers whose home offices were located in other states or nations. Although the orthodox economic view...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Thomas B. Mandelbaum for the

The economics of land gains taxation : the Vermont case

Creator:: Daniels, Thomas L.
Abstract:: Governments have employed special capital gains taxes to curb speculation in real estate and raise public revenue. Economic theory suggests that the introduction of a gains tax with a declining rate structure over time will induce prospective buyers to reduce their demand for land and will induce sellers to offer...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF TH1 THESIS OF Thomas Lamont Daniels for the

Development of oven and Karl Fischer techniques for moisture testing of grass seeds

Creator:: Benjamin, Ethan
Abstract:: Seed moisture is a primary factor influencing seed quality during harvesting, storage, and marketing of grass seed. However, the Association of Official Seed Analysts' Rules for Testing Seeds do not contain methods for moisture testing. The oven methods in use by seed testing laboratories in the U.S. are diverse and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: during the past two years. I am grateful to Dr. Arnold P. Appleby, Dr. Thomas C. Moore and Mr. Thomas W

Forestry theses accepted by colleges and universities in the United States : July 1976 - June 1981

Creator:: Kinch, Michael P.
Abstract:: This is a listing of both PhD and Master's· theses relating to the areas of forestry issued during the period from July 1976 to June 1981. The list is arranged first by state, then by college or university within each state. Authors of theses are arranged alphabetically under each of...
Resource Type:: Book
Full Text:: States July L976-June 198 1 Compiled by Michael P. Kinch Assisted by Polli Butzner and Alison Thomas

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Genetic response to divergent selection for blood cholesterol levels in Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

Simulation of cattle cycle demography: cohort analysis of recruitment and culling decisions in the national beef cow herd

The effects of low protein diets with varying levels of dietary energy and triticale (var: Flora) on the reproductive performance of medium white turkey breeder toms

Americium and plutonium in water, biota, and sediment from the central Oregon coast

A study to determine the competencies necessary for a volunteer teacher of English as a second language

Urban ethnography : an exploration and interpretation of the post-camp period of Laotian refugees settling in Eugene-Springfield, Oregon

The relationship of absentee ownership of manufacturing plants to income growth, income inequality and employment instability in Oregon

The economics of land gains taxation : the Vermont case

Development of oven and Karl Fischer techniques for moisture testing of grass seeds

Forestry theses accepted by colleges and universities in the United States : July 1976 - June 1981

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