1950-1959 Theses (MU)
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Item A study of the moisture, riboflavin, fat, calcium, and nitrogen of creamed cottage cheese from six local sources(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1953) Gordon, Helen Wehmeyer"A study of the moisture, fat, riboflavin, calcium, and nitrogen content of creamed cottage cheese from various local manufacturers has been made. Variations in the methods were found to exist. Probably those variations were the manufacturer’s way of securing better quality as it refers to palatabillty and other physical characteristics. No one sample of the six analysed was found to be consistently higher in all the nutrients studied. Curd size did not seem related to amount of moisÂture, riboflavin and calcium values were lowest in those samples which contained the highest per cent of moisture. The relatively high moisture content of the creamed cottage cheese samples resulted in lower nutritive values. Two of the creamed cottage cheese samples contained less cream and more moisture than that specified by FedÂeral standards. No attempt seemed to be made by the manÂufacturers to standardize the amount of milk fat added. Results showed that protein values were fairly uniform for all samples studied. However, they were lower than some workers have reported. Minor variations in ths creamed cottage cheese method appeared to affect the proÂtein and calcium content. While the number of samples observed in this study is inadequate for definite conclusions. Indications are that the nutritive value of the finished product might be Influenced by small differences in the process of making creamed cottage cheese. More manufacturers in this viÂcinity seem to prefer the sweet curd type of cottage cheese which has a tendency toward higher nutritive value. Further controlled study in the chemistry of cottage choose making is suggested in order to determine how facÂtors could affect the calcium content, and how titratable acidity and pH might affect nutritive value. Cottage cheese is considered an excellent source of high-quality protein and studies could bo made to determine how protein portions, other than lactalbumin, are lost In the whey. While it is necessary to maintain palatability, it is also important to study the process of manufacturing and factors that affect the original composition of the skim milk In order to obtain maximum nutritive quality in the finished product."--Summary.Item An analysis of the factors affecting farm people's attitude and use of credit(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1959) Coffman, George W., Jr."Purpose of study: Several studies have been made of the amounts borrowed by farm people and the purposes for which the funds were used. However, little research has been done to determine the attitude of farm families toward use of credit. Whether or not credit is used depends largely on their needs for additional funds, ability to borrow and willingness to assume debt. It appears that credit is looked upon as a means of taking care of emergencies and not as a convenient procedure for gaining control of needed resources or goods for both production and consumption. The need for funds In agriculture has been well known for several decades. This need has been increasing rather than diminishing. Information is needed as to the more profitable uses of funds and the amounts that can be borrowed without danger of severe financial loss. This area of inquiry is outside the scope and purpose of this study. The research reported here has attempted to discover the relationship between attitudes toward credit and the extent to which it is used. No attempt we made to determine profitability of credit. The information will be helpful to lending agencies, farmers, educators and research workers."--Page 2.Item Growth rate and plumage development of the redhead duck (aythya americana)(University of Missouri., 1954) Weller, Milton Webster"This project, which was undertaken at the belts Station in June of 1952, had the following major objectives: (1) to study the growth rate and plumage development of the red head, with emphasis on the age at time of flight and its importance in relation to nesting chronology and the opening of the hunting season, (2) the application of the data to age classification techniques for broods in the field. This study was made possible through an E. Sydney Stephens Fellowship at the Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit, University of Missouri, and a grant from the Delta Waterfowl Research Station, Delta, Manitoba, Equipment and facilities of both organizations were invaluable"--Page 2.Item Effect of antemortem stress on postmortem beef and lamb carcass characteristics.(University of Missouri., 1959) Boillot, James Benjamin"The objectives of this investigation were to determine (1) the effect of antemortem stress on the color of lamb carcasses; (2) the recovery period required to replenish the glycogen stores of cattle following antemortem stress; and (3) the possibility of using insulin and tranquilizers to alleviate dark cutting beef."--Pages 2-3.Item Kashmir: 1947-59 : A case study of the role of the United Nations in the Pacific settlement of international disputes.(University of Missouri., 1959) Kim, Bong Hyun"The main purpose of this work is to present a complete and detailed account of the origins, evolution, nature, and consequences of title highly inflammable dispute, in the hope that It will contribute to a realistic appraisal of the problem. Special emphasis is given to the means used by the Security Council of the United Nation in its attempt to solve this international dispute within the framework of the United Nations Charter, The writer's primary reason for undertaking this research Is that the Kashmir dispute makes an excellent case study In examining and appraising the machinery and efficiency of the United Nations with regard to the pacific settle sent of international disputes. Another reason is that the Kashmir conflict Is highly significant in terms of comprehending over-all Indo-Psklstan relations! relations which directly affect the destiny and welfare of 460 million people in South Asia* The future of these relations will in large part be determined by the outcome of the Kashmir dispute..."--Preface.