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A System for Pond Water Purification

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This guide details how to collect, filter, and chlorinate pond water for household use, ensuring a safe and reliable domestic water supply.

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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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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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Family Scene 13: Tips to Strengthen Families

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Gail R. Carlson and M. Kathy Dothage
Department of Human Development and Family Studies

A series of 13 television spots and this publication are a joint project between the Missouri Cooperative Extension Service and KRCG-TV, Channel 13.

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Maintaining Grassed Waterways

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

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Fires in Agricultural Chemicals

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Learn essential safety measures for responding to fires involving agricultural chemicals, including protective gear and firefighting techniques.

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Crownvetch

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Howell N. Wheaton
Department of Agronomy

Crownvetch, Coronilla varia L., is a cool season, hardy, perennial legume. It is not a true vetch, although it resembles common and hairy vetch. Crownvetch spreads from rhizomes and will form a dense cover. It has been used for soil stabilization and as an ornamental for many years.

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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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Pruning Forest Trees

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Carol B. Trokey and E.A. McGinnes Jr.
School of Natural Resources

Pruning trees in the yard and in the forest can yield many benefits — if it is done correctly.

In a woodland or plantation, pruning helps maintain a central leader, repairs storm damage, or improves the chances of a clear bole to produce a higher grade of lumber or veneer.

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Brooding and Rearing Ducklings and Goslings

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Goslings and ducklings can be brooded by broody chicken hens and most breeds of ducks and geese. Learn about brooder types, temperature, housing, feeding, watering, pasturing and fencing in this University of Missouri Extension guide.

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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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Missouri Limestone Quality: What Is ENM?

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Effective Neutralizing Material measures agricultural limestone's ability to neutralize soil acidity, factoring in calcium carbonate content and particle size.

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Understanding and Using Sire Summaries: BIF Fact Sheet

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​Learn how to effectively use sire summaries to make informed breeding decisions, enhancing herd genetics and productivity.

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For the Unprepared: Home Heating in an Emergency

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Adapted by MU Extension specialists from material prepared by Cooperative Extension Service, University of New Hampshire, Durham.

Your home heat is gone. You've just discovered your heating system may be off for several days. It's cold outside; the inside temperature is dropping, and you have a first class emergency on your hands. What can you do?

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Radon: An Indoor Health Hazard?

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Indoor air can be polluted in a number of ways. Indoor pollutants include formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, respirable dust, nitrogen dioxide, radon and other gases. This guide focuses on just one of these pollutants — radon.

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Corn Silage

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Corn silage is a popular forage for ruminant animals because it is high in energy and digestibility. Visit our site to learn more about corn silage.

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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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Shared Housing

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Shared housing offers an alternative to living alone, with arrangements ranging from informal agreements to agency-assisted models.​

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Phosphorus in Missouri Soils

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Discover how temperature, drought, light, and grazing impact pasture plants and forage quality.

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Growth Stimulants (Implants)

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Boost cattle growth and feed efficiency with implants like Compudose, Ralgro, and Synovex—gain more weight and profit with proper use.

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Health Hints for Your Horse

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Learn about common ailments and injuries in horses, so you can prevent problems and ride more.

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Collective Bargaining 3: Effective Negotiations - Page 4

Preparation of a bargaining book Preparation of a bargaining book

Before the first meetings with the company, many locals prepare a bargaining book to assist in the organization of all materials that are or may be useful in the negotiatio

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Show Me Healthy Relationships: Singles Course Workbook

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This item is available for University of Missouri Extension internal orders only.
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