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  • Effect of prepartum anionic supplementation on periparturient feed intake and behavior, health and milk production

    Creator:
    DeGroot, Michael Alan
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    Our objectives were to determine if dietary cation-anion difference (DCAD) and source of anions influence periparturient feed intake and milk production, and to characterize feeding behavior of dairy cattle during the transition period. Diets differed in DCAD (cationic or anionic) and anionic supplement (BioChlor®, Fermenten®, or anionic salts), and were...
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    . Schmisseur for always pushing me to strive to be the best. I would like to acknowledge Mark Keller for all

  • Oxytocin synthesis and release by the bovine corpus luteum

    Creator:
    Abdelgadir, Salaheldin Eltigani
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    Four experiments were conducted to determine oxytocin concen tration of bovine luteal tissue at different stages of the estrous cycle and to study the effects of prostaglandins F₂α (PGF₂α), E₂ (PGE₂), luteinizing hormone (LH), cycloheximide, colchicine and cytochalasin B on oxytocin synthesis and release in vitro. In experiment 1, luteal...
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    Schmisseur for serving as members of my graduate committee and for their valuable constructive criticisms

  • Relationships among rump and rear leg type traits and reproductive performance in Holsteins

    Creator:
    Shapiro, Leland Sanford
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    This study was conducted to determine the relationships among the linear type traits of rump angle, rump width, rump length, rear legs side view, rear legs position, rear legs rear view, tailhead, vulva angle, mobility, pasterns, foot angle, and toes with reproductive performance (days open and times bred) in Holstein...
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    . I wish to extend a special thanks to Dr. Ed Schmisseur, Dr. Dale Weber, Dr. Lee Cole, and Professor

  • Sheep selection in retrospect

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    Saoud, Nabeel B.
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    A total of 399 crossbred ewes from two birth years were raised under two management systems, irrigated vs. dryland hill pastures. The crossbred ewes were sired by North Country Cheviot, Dorset, Finnsheep and Romney rams that were mated to Suffolk and Columbia-type ewes. Hampshire rams were the terminal sire breed...
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    Brookes, David England, William Hohenboken, Roger Petersen and Ed Schmisseur, all of whom were helpful

  • Studies of managerial variables on broiler performance and abdominal fat levels

    Creator:
    Hakimi, Ali Y.
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    Today's consumers have shown a greater concern in the relationship between dietary fat and human health. The demand for leaner meat is continuously on the rise. The reduction of fat deposits in the abdominal area of ready-to-cook fryers, considered a waste product in the poultry industry, has become a major...
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    , E. Schmisseur, R. Petersen, ZoeAnn Holmes and for their advice and critical review of this

  • The effects of altered photoperiod and of sound stimulation on feeding and other behaviors of dairy cattle and sheep

    Creator:
    Tanida, Hajime
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    I. The Effect of Artificial Photoperiod on Eating Behavior and Other Behavioral Observations of Dairy Cows. Twenty-eight cows were randomly assigned to a dairy photoperiod of 18 h light and 6 h darkness or to continuous light and observed 1 d each month from December 1981 to February 19.82. Lighting...
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    Masters Thesis
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    preferences, in concurrence with reports of Friend and Polan (5) and Schmisseur et al. (18).. They spent