Point of View

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The Influence of Initial Cow Weight on Progeny Performance and TDN Efficiency in Production of Slaughter Cattle

Data utilized in this study were from records (collected over a two-year period) of 45 Angus cow-calf pairs in which both the individual TDN consumption of the cows over a twelve month period and the individual TDN consumption of the calves from birth to slaughter (excluding TDN provided by milk) were recorded. The objectives of this study were to determine total digestible nutrient (TDN) consumed by cows of various sizes and weights, to determine the TDN intake of both cow and calf per unit weight of slaughter calves which varied in growth potential, to establish weights at which maximum TDN utilization occurred, and to establish relationships among characteristics of cows and calves, and overall TDN efficiencies for various periods. Cows were selected at weaning, confined to individual pens and individually fed to the following weaning. Cows selected ranged in weight from 835 lb. to 1,195 lb. In addition to initial weight, skeletal measurements and subcutaneous fat deposition between the twelfth and thirteenth ribs were recorded at the initiation of each trial. Milk production of the cows were made at 28-day intervals. (Abbreviated) These results indicated that TDN efficiency at weaning was primarily a function of size of both the dam and progeny while at point of maximum TDN utilization, size of the dam and progeny exhibited very little influence on TDN efficiency

Germ-Line Gene Therapy: Another View

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The effects of initial winter condition and level of winter feeding on beef cow and calf performance

Wide variations exist in the types of beef enterprises in Tennessee. In general, the livestock enterprises being conducted are the ones which make the most efficient use of existing feed resources. The efficiency of an operation is measured by the degree of maximum production obtained under ideal production-cost conditions. Divergent opinions concerning the optimum level of winter feeding for the beef cow herd are evidenced by the many extremes in condition of beef cows that may be observed in individual cow herds within the state. Generally, the most economical gains are obtained with cattle grazing native pasture. Because of climatic conditions, year-round grazing is not always available in Tennessee. Therefore, most of the commercial cow herds are wintered entirely on roughages. The winter season is the most expensive portion of the year for the beef cow-calf producer. Productivity of the breeding herd is measured by the calf crop percentage and the average weaning weight and quality grades of the calves. Thus, varying factors that influence the reproductive and lactating abilities of the cow and the growth of her suckling calf are of concern. Inadequate nutrition, as well as overfeeding, may influence the reproductive and lactating ability of the cow and growth of her calf. When planning the winter management of the breeding herd, optimum production with maximum economy should be the principal thought. Pro-duction of feeder calves is conducted on a narrow margin of profit, and without careful management this profit can very easily be lost during the wintering season. Consequently, the cattleman should give major con-sideration to the best method of managing the cow herd during the winter months. The nutritional needs of each cow are affected by the age, weight, and condition of the cow at beginning of winter, time of calving, the quality and quantity of feed available, and the length of the wintering period. For the most economical feeding programs, it seems that the cow herd should be divided into various groups based on their nutritional requirements for the wintering period. The object of this study was to determine the performance of beef cows and calves a\u27s influenced by the level of winter feeding and con-dition of the cow at the beginning of the wintering period

Anti-TNF-Alpha-Induced Psoriasis – An Unusual Paradox

Anti-TNF-α agents are currently utilised for the treatment of a vast array of autoimmune conditions including inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and psoriasis. It is however noted that such therapeutic strategies have been linked to the specific induction of cutaneous-based reactions such as dermatitis, erythema multiforme and psoriasis. Here we present the case of a young female patient with Crohn's disease who developed psoriasis following treatment with the anti-TNF-α drug adalimumab and highlight the possible pathogenetic mechanisms involved in such an occurrence

MS 089 Guide to Robert K. Blair, MD Papers; 1944-1983

The James V. Neel papers contains incoming and outgoing Atomic Bomb Casualty Commission communication and correspondence, Committee on Atomic Casualties minutes, hematology ABCC 1, hematology ABCC 2, hematology ABCC program 1, Japan lectures, Nagasaki study of Metal Ret. Children, ABCC memoranda and reports, genetics data, atomic calculations, various conference information, genetics and vital statistics, genetics code, studies on consanguinity and heritability, genetics section monthly reports, cousin marriage, congenital and/or hereditary abnormalities in Japanese and Caucasians, quarterly reports submitted from Japan, monthly reports, genetics and research information, calculation sheet on atomic bomb studies, radiation census, midwife training, Kitamura program, consultants correspondence, staff correspondence, photocopy of manuscript, and other prints and photos related to the work and research of Dr. James V. Neel. See more informaon at https://archives.library.tmc.edu/ms-089

Opioid Prescription Rates Before and After ALTO Program and Various Factors Affecting Emergency Department Opioid Prescription Rates

Opioid prescription rates vary between patient population, diagnosis, location, and emergency department characteristics. High prescription rates offer an avenue for potential opioid addiction and overdoses. Alternatives to opioids (ALTO) is a new program already implemented in certain emergency departments to help change opioid prescription rates by introducing new protocols for first line treatments for pain management. With current trends still showing that South Jersey opioids prescription rates are the highest in the state of New Jersey, ALTO was introduced at Inspira Health Network located in South Jersey. This study retrospectively analyzed opioids prescription rates for abdominal pain, renal colic, migraines, and low back pain preintervention and postintervention of ALTO at Woodbury Inspira Emergency Department in order to see the effects of ALTO. Here we report that although overall prescription rates were not significantly changed pre and post intervention, ALTO was effective in significantly reducing opioid prescriptions for migraines. In addition, female patients were significantly prescribed more opioids than male patients and young adults to adults were significantly prescribed more opioids than children, adolescent and elderly. ALTO has shown glimpses in its effectiveness in helping to reduce opioid prescription rates for specific diagnosis. More research still must be done to better understand opioid prescription rates and effectives of ALTO