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Temperature influences on cattle distribution and behavior in the central California foothills

Creator:

Smith, Kelly Ryan

Abstract:

The effect of temperature on cattle behavior and distribution was studied in the foothills of California. To accurately understand changes in livestock behavior and distribution, five seasonal trials, each spanning three to four weeks were conducted beginning spring 2004 and ending spring 2005. The two spring trials and the fall...

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Masters Thesis
Residue management and yield characteristics of fine fescue seed crops

Creator:

Schumacher, Derek David

Abstract:

Chewings fescue [Festuca rubra L. subsp. fallax (Thuill.) Nyman] is a desired turfgrass with dense sod forming capabilities and superior shade tolerance. Thermal residue management (open-field burning) has traditionally been used to remove post-harvest residue and maintain seed yield over the life of the stand. However, alternative non-thermal residue management...

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Masters Thesis

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. To Drs. William C. Young, III, Erik K. Fritzell, and Neil W. Christensen, I express my appreciation