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A study of the effect of the periods of gestation and lactation upon the growth and composition of swine
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1915)
Growth is at the base of organic production. In recent years an increasing importance has been attached to its study and to the conditions affecting it. Davenport says: "The importance of the study of growth cannot be over estimated. The maintenance...
Minimum milk requirement for calf raising
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1919)
factors influencing growth and their application to practical feeding operations....
A study of the extent to which growth retarded during the early life of the beef animal can be later regained
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1919)
This thesis describes a study carried out by the author to better understand growth retardation in calves by experimenting with feed rations.
Investigation upon the nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, and ash content of three beef animals, with special study upon the forms of sulfur
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1917)
This thesis explores the chemical composition of beef cattle, with special attention given to nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, and ash content. A review of previous research is provided as well as a description of an experiment ...
Horse flesh and its digestibility
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1919)
important food supplies. Today, horse flesh in practically every country where used has more secret buyers than open admires. It is cheaper than other meats, which stimulates its use among the poorer classes. It is to be noticed that on a whole the prejudice...
A study of the variations in chemical composition of the timothy and wheat plants during growth and ripening
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1911)
Regarding previous investigations carried out on the chemical composition of timothy and wheat plants, very little work has been made upon wheat roots, no report has been made upon timothy bulbs and no separation has been ...
Natural & artificial digestion of crude fiber compared with chemical methods of estimation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)
In digestion trials at the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station on feeding steers in the "Use of Food" investigations it has been found that 84- 65 percent of the total feed is digested while it was observed that ...