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Term Limits & Tenure in the Missouri General Assembly 2005
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2005)
The following report examines tenure and turnover in the Missouri General Assembly following the critical 2002 general election and the 2004 election. The 2002 election was the first since the decennial redistricting and the first in which a large...
Fertilizer and Fuel Outlook for Spring 2005
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2005-04)
The energy impact on U.S. agriculture is evident in spring prices for fertilizer and fuel, and in some areas, tighter supplies have slowed the pace of land preparation a bit for Missouri farmers.
Pelvic measurements and calving difficulty (2005)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2005)
Although researchers agree that birth weight is the most important measurable trait affecting calving difficulty, there is evidence that the size and shape of the pelvis also affect a heifer's ability to calve.
Soil sampling pastures (2005)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2005)
Collecting a representative soil sample is an important step in developing a nutrient plan for your farm. The goals of your soil sampling plan should be to Identify manageable sized fields with similar characteristics. ...
Evaluation of Recommended Sentencing Pilot Program
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2005)
Report, designed to replace the existing Pre-sentence Investigation Reports.
The Sentencing Assessment Reports were implemented on a trial basis in six circuits in early 2005. This analysis provides an assessment of the new reports....
Managing your timber sale tax (2005)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2005)
be able to report the income as a long-term capital gain? There are several good reasons to make sure that the sale of your timber qualifies as a capital gain. First, the income from your sale will be taxed at a lower rate. Second, there is no limit...
What illnesses contraindicate immunization?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
The Advisory Council on Immunization Practices (ACIP) reports that the only contraindication for all vaccines is a history of severe allergic reaction to a previous vaccine or vaccine constituent (strength of recommendations: C, based predominantly...
Communicating Research to Policy-makers
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2005)
Powerpoint presentation prepared for the Institute of Public Policy concerning communication between researchers and policy-makers.
Missouri Medicaid Program: The A Graphical Profile
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2005)
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The report uses the most current summary information available and many FY2005 charts are included. However, for some graphics, it was necessary to use older data to achieve a consistent frame of reference. Some Medicaid service types, particularly managed...
Missouri Medicaid Program: A Graphical Profile
(University of Missouri Extension, 2005)
This report provides a graphical summary of the Missouri Medicaid program. It is intended to provide background information of the policy issues being considered by the Missouri Medicaid Reform Commission. Medicaid at the national level...
Nutritional Skewing of Conceptus Sex in Sheep: Effects of a Maternal Diet Enriched in Rumen-Protected Polyunsaturated Fatty acids (PUFA)
(Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, 2008)
Evolutionary theory suggests that in polygynous mammalian species females in better body condition should produce more sons than daughters. Few controlled studies have however tested this hypothesis and controversy exists ...
A Shifting Safety Net After PRWORA? Use of Cash Assistance by Non- Citizens in Missouri
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2005)
Powerpoint presentation concerning the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act prepared for the Institute of Public Policy at the Harry S. Truman School of Public Affairs at the University of Missouri-Columbia. ...
FAPRI August 2005 Baseline Update for U.S. Agricultural Markets
(Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 2005-08)
Five-year projections for U.S. crop and livestock markets, based on information available in August 2005....
Steps in fertilizing garden soil: vegetables and annual flowers (2005)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2005)
This paper details the necessary steps to take when fertilizing garden soil from getting the soil tested to maintaining organic matter.
Mizzou weekly, volume 27, number 13 (November 17, 2005)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. University Affairs. Publications and Alumni Communication., 2005)
When is neuroimaging warranted for headache?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
Neuroimaging is warranted to evaluate headaches when patients present to an emergency department with signs or symptoms of an intracranial lesion. These signs or symptoms include abrupt onset of headache, focal neurological ...
What is the addiction risk associated with tramadol?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2005)
Tramadol (Ultram, generic and with acetaminophen in Ultracet) carries a risk of substance abuse (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, based on case report surveillance programs). While it appears that tramadol's risk of substance abuse is low (SOR...