Herd Health Programs for Swine Seedstock Production
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This guide outlines good health practices for a seedstock swine herd. Preventive practices are emphasized. Specifics vary from herd to herd and are too individualized to address in this guide. Specifics should be worked out with the herd's veterinarian.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 20
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Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family): Cucurbits include cultivated plants, such as gourd, squash and cucumber.
Heritability and Its Use in Animal Breeding
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Heritability has a large influence on livestock performance. Visit our website to learn about Heritability and Its Use in Animal Breeding.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 23
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Most of the plants from Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family) present in Missouri are spurges, which include about 20 different species.
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More than 20 species of Juncaceae (Rush family) occur in Missouri. Rushes are not true grasses or sedges. Determining individual species of rushes by plant characteristics is nearly impossible.
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Several species of Malvaceae (Mallow family) are among the most common broadleaf weeds in Missouri. These include velvetleaf and prickly sida. Cotton is also a member of this family.
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Primrose is a common member of Onagraceae (Evening primrose family) with approximately 14 different species present in Missouri.
Reduce Environmental Problems With Proper Land Application of Animal Manure
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Livestock or poultry production enterprises should have a comprehensive manure nutrient management plan to take advantage of the animal manure benefits. A plan is also important in reducing the risk of environmental problems when manure is used as a nutrient source for farm crops.
Laboratory Analysis of Manure
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Learn methods for obtaining and interpreting laboratory analyses of manure to make efficient use of fertilizer nutrients in the manure in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 35
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Plantaginaceae (Plantain family), known collectively as plantains, has about 11 species in the state.
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Aizoaceae is a small family of plants. Other than carpetweed, only two species of plants in this family are known to occur in relatively isolated locations in Missouri.
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Of 20 genera known within Portulacaceae (Purslane famiy), there are only three present in the state. Purslane is the most common among them.
Artificial Insemination in Swine: Breeding the Female
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The use of artificial insemination in the U.S has skyrocketed. Visit our website to view our Artificial Insemination in Swine: Breeding the Female article.
Missouri Weed Seeds, Page 06
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Apiaceae (Carron family), also known as the parsley family, is a large family that includes several herbal plants, such as caraway, dill and fennel. It also contains several toxic plants, such as poison hemlock and water hemlock.
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Many of the members of Rosaceae (Rose family) are commonly grown as cultivated plants, including rose, apple, pear and strawberry. A notorious member, multiflora rose, is one of the state’s noxious weeds.
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All members of Asclepiadaceae are known as milkweeds. There are at least 15 species of milkweeds that occur in the state.
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Of the nearly 280 genera of Scrophulariaceae (Figwort family), at least 25 are known to be in Missouri. The genera that contain mullein and speedwell are among the most common.
Antibiotics and Other Additives for Swine: Food Safety Considerations
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The term antibiotic means "against life" or "destructive to life." An antibiotic is a natural compound synthesized by a living organism that inhibits the growth of another living organism.
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Boraginaceae (Borage family) also includes several nuisance plants known as “beggar’s lice” because their fruits readily attach to clothing and other articles.
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Of about 90 known genera of Verbenaceae (Vervain family), only three occur in the state. Most prevalent are the vervains, with seven species, most commonly encountered throughout Missouri.