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Chiggers (2011)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2011)
A chigger is the parasitic larval stage of a common mite in the genus Trombicula. Several species of chiggers exist in the United States, but Trombicula alfreddugesi is most commonly encountered.
Managing your money (2011)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2011)
Conformation : form to function (2002)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2002)
When evaluating the conformation of a horse, you should consider the following areas: balance, muscle, structural correctness, and breed and sex characteristics. Fads at times have skewed the importance of one trait or ...
Corn silage for beef cattle (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Corn silage is a popular feed with Missouri cattle feeders. Harvesting corn as silage furnishes 50 to 60 percent more nutrients per acre for beef cattle than harvesting the grain alone, an important consideration for a cattle feeding enterprise...
Participant biographies
(2011)
This document provides, in alphabetical order, short biographies of the colloquium participants.
Forage crop irrigation systems and economics
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2023)
"Irrigation presents an opportunity for Missouri forage producers to mitigate production risk from drought and improve forage yield. This guide explores three considerations before choosing a forage irrigation system: expected forage response...
Are radial tractor tires cost effective? (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
confirmed that radial tires have the advantage in tractive efficiency. H. Erdal Ozkan, state extension specialist at Ohio State University, has reviewed all available research results related to field performance of tractors equipped with radial and bias ply...
Nutrient requirements of swine and recommendations for Missouri (2001)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2001)
Feed is the largest single item among the costs of producing pork. Pork producers should adopt a comprehensive feeding program based on sound nutrition principles and tailored to a specific operation. This guide provides the basis for such a feeding...
Mineral requirements for growing swine (2001)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2001)
Swine producers have known for years that minerals must be supplied in swine rations for optimum performance. About 5 percent of the total body weight of swine consists of mineral elements. These elements are essential for ...
Nutrient requirements of chickens and turkeys (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Tables from 'Nutrient Requirements of Poultry,' eighth revised edition, 1984, National Academy Press, 2101 Constitution Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20418. Estimated values are indicated in italics to distinguish them from ...
Ventilation for warm confinement livestock buildings (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
A warm confinement livestock building is one that is closed, insulated and operated in a way that keeps inside temperatures higher than, and independent of, outside temperatures during winter months. A mechanical ventilation ...
Whole soybeans for dairy cattle (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
Whole soybeans (WSB) can be used in dairy cow rations; they are palatable and have excellent feed value. WSB have lower protein content than soybean meal, but because of higher fat, have higher net energy content.
Determining reproductive fertility in herd bulls
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2021)
"An important factor influencing the productivity of a beef cattle operation is the percentage of the calf crop weaned. This is determined by many factors, but certainly one is the number of cows bred during the breeding ...
Managing ponds and lakes for aquaculture and fisheries in Missouri : controlling nuisance aquatic vegetation (2014)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2014)
provides satisfactory long-term results. This guide provides a general overview of each control method and discusses implementation strategies to help you make informed decisions about aquatic plant control....
Design criteria for bottom-withdrawal (lake-cleaning) spillway (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
A pond or lake equipped with a bottom-withdrawal spillway will store the highest-quality water possible for a reservoir in a given location. This is desirable when the reservoir will provide water for municipalities, ...
Byproducts, damaged feeds and nontraditional feed sources for swine (1993)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1993)
In Missouri, corn and soybean oil meal are the principal feed ingredients used in formulating swine rations. Rations using corn and soybean meal remain the standard to which other ingredients are compared. Considerable use is made of other...
Wheat-soybean double-crop management in Missouri (1998)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1998)
Double-cropping soybeans after winter wheat has grown in popularity and feasibility in much of Missouri. This cropping system has several advantages. A crop, growing on the land all year, provides control of soil erosion. Spreading annual fixed...
Determining reproductive fertility in herd bulls (2001)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2001)
The most important factor influencing the profitability of a beef operation is the percentage of the calf crop weaned, which, in turn, is determined mainly by the number of cows bred during the breeding season. The herd ...
Publications, University of Missouri Extension, 2017-05
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2017)
Catalog of CDs, software, videos and hardcopy publications of the University of Missouri Extension Office....
Publications, University of Missouri Extension, 2006-11
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2006)