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Hardware Disease of Cattle

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Hardware disease of cattle is produced by a sharp object that pierces the stomach wall and gains access to the heart. Visit our site to learn more.

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Choosing Terrace Systems

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Terraces are one way to control soil erosion. Visit our site to learn about Choosing Terrace Systems.

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Working With Resource People

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Gerald Gabriel
Department of Community Development

Resource people can and should play a vital role in changing communities. City governments, community institutions, organizations and groups are often confronted with issues that make special knowledge and assistance a must in forming intelligent decisions.

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Unsoundness and Blemishes of Horses: Head, Body, Respiratory Tract and Stable Vices

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Melvin Bradley
Department of Animal Sciences

Any defect that affects serviceability is considered an unsoundness. A defect that detracts from appearance but does not impair serviceability is considered a blemish.

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Cover art for publication G1504

Maintaining Grassed Waterways

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Grassed waterways help control water flow and prevent erosion. Regular maintenance ensures effectiveness.​

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Cover art for publication G3653

Using the California Mastitis Test

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One of the best ways to detect mastitis is by using the California Mastitis Test. Visit our website today to learn more.

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Birdsfoot Trefoil

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Birdsfoot trefoil is a long-lived perennial legume ideal for Missouri pastures, offering summer forage, bloat-free grazing, and higher livestock gains.

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Cover art for publication G8352

Nutrient Requirements of Chickens and Turkeys

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Jeffre D. Firman
Department of Animal Sciences

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 bold to distinguish them from the established requirements shown in Roman type.

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Soybean Production in Missouri

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Soybeans were the most successful crop for Missouri farmers in the 1970s & 1980s. Visit our site to learn more about Soybean Production in Missouri.

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The First Step Toward Waste Reduction: Industrial Waste Audits

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Learn how industrial waste audits enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure compliance by identifying and minimizing waste in manufacturing processes.

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Design Criteria for Formless Concrete Flumes

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James Steichen
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Editor’s note
The PDF version of this publication includes illustrations.

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Reed Canarygrass, Ryegrass, and Garrison Creeping Foxtail

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Howell N. Wheaton
Department of Agronomy

Reed canarygrass

Reed canarygrass is a tall-growing, cool season perennial with a rhizomatous root system (it roots by sending out runners).

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Irrigating Soybeans

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Irrigation boosts soybean yields on drought-prone Missouri soils, with short-season varieties showing the greatest response during peak water demand periods.

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Operation of a Bottom Withdrawal (Lake Cleaning) Spillway

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This guide details the operation and maintenance of a bottom-withdrawal spillway, which uses a siphon system to improve water quality in reservoirs.

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Man wearing a respirator while spraying trees.

How to Protect Yourself From Respiratory Hazards

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David E. Baker, Brooke Ballenger and Rusty Lee
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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Flock Profiling for Monitoring Turkey Production

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Jeffre D. Firman
Department of Animal Sciences

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Tips for Pony Pleasure Drivers

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Sharon Makurat and Melvin Bradley
Department of Animal Sciences

Who hasn't had visions of driving or riding a pony? It is one of the easiest, most economical and most rewarding horse experiences you can have. A pony offers endless hours of companionship, experience, pleasure and peer recognition, both in casual pleasure use and in organized group activities.

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Land Grading for Irrigation: Design and Construction

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Land grading is used for irrigation and subsequent drainage. Visit our site for our Land Grading for Irrigation: Design and Construction guide.

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Missouri Soil Surveys

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Nyle C. Wollenhaupt and R. David Hammer
Department of Agronomy

Bruce W. Thompson
Natural Resources Conservation Service

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The first four definitions in the glossary.

Beef Production Glossary: BIF Fact Sheet

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This glossary lists terms and phrases beef producers should be familiar with.

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Backgrounding Calves Part 2: Herd Health and Feeding

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A good health program is critical to successful calf backgrounding. Visit our website today to learn more about backgrounding calves.

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Getting Problem Cows Pregnant

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H. Allen Garverick
Department of Dairy Sciences

Robert S. Youngquist
College of Veterinary Medicine

An average interval of 70 days from calving to first breeding and a high fertility rate are important to maximize efficiency in dairy herds. The results are more milk and calves at reduced cost.

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Preparing for an Emergency: Home Heating in an Emergency

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At some time you may face a heating emergency. Visit our site for our Preparing for an Emergency: Home Heating in an Emergency guide.

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Dehumidifiers

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Fred M. Crawford
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Dehumidifiers reduce the moisture in the air. They provide comfort for people and reduce or eliminate deterioration of equipment due to rust, rot, mold and mildew.

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Table 1 of publication.

Using Performance Data in Judging Classes: BIF Fact Sheet

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Judging contests are an important educational tool. Someday young cattle producers will be faced with selection decisions that affect the profitability of their operations. This guide can be used to train youth interested in modern beef selection practices.1

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