Amino Acid Supplementation of Low Protein Corn-Soy Diets for Young Weaned Pigs

The objectives of this experiment were to determine the need for tryptophan supplementation of low protein starter diets supplemented with lysine and methionine and to determine the value of N-acetyl-DL-tryptophan as a source of tryptophan

The Effect of Extended Use of Banminth in Swine Diets

Banminth has been shown to kill the adult roundworms and also to stop the second stage larvae, thus preventing the damage caused by migration to the liver and lungs. The objective of this experiment was to determine the effect of feeding Banminth on performance of swine when fed to 75, 125 or 220 lb. and on comparative liver and lung damage

Swine Nutrition Guide

This publication is a revision of the previous swine nutrition publication prepared by the University of Nebraska and South Dakota State University. The focus of the publication continues to be on nutrient recommendations for swine. Specific factors (nutritional, environmental and managerial) that affect nutrient recommendations (Figure 1) have been considered and discussed. We believe that the identification and description of the factors in Figure 1 provide the framework for the nutrient recommendations presented in Tables 11 to 16. Industry advisors representing various facets of the pork industry were recruited to review and challenge the concepts incorporated in this publication. Also, in situations where “gray areas” existed, these industry representatives made specific proposals or recommendations. Therefore, our ultimate goal was to use the knowledge of respected swine nutritionists who represent a cross section of the feed industry to improve the application of this publication. In preparing this publication, a priority has been to discuss some of the controversial and experimental swine nutrition issues currently being explored. The discussion of these issues has been focused to emphasize results presented in the scientific literature. Introduction • Nutrient Sources • Energy • Protein and amino acids • Minerals • Vitamins • Bioavailability • Nutrient Interactions • Ingredient Quality • Feed Additives • Feed Processing • Water • Feed Intake • Health • Nutrient Recommendations • Practical Applications and Outcomes • Breeding Herd Management • Growing Pig Management • Example Diets • Tools for Quantifying Performance • Methods of Supplying Nutrients • Conversion Factors, Abbreviations and Symbols • Index • Additional Information Source

Selbstverletzendes Verhalten im Jugendalter

Selbstverletzendes Verhalten (SVV) hat seinen Beginn zumeist im Jugendalter. Internationale Studien berichten von Prävalenzraten zwischen 3 und 37 % (in Deutschland: 15–26 %) bei Jugendlichen. Es gibt Hinweise, dass aus neurobiologischer Sicht vor allem das serotonerge System bei der Entstehung und Aufrechterhaltung dieses Verhaltens beteiligt ist. SVV wird von den Jugendlichen häufig zur Beeinflussung aversiver affektiver Zustände verwendet, kann aber auch andere Funktionen wie etwa Selbstbestrafung oder einen anti-dissoziativen Effekt haben. Bislang existieren viele Diagnostikverfahren, von denen teilweise auch deutsche Übersetzungen vorliegen. Bezüglich psychotherapeutischer Interventionen gibt es Hinweise auf eine gute Effektivität der Dialektisch-Behavioralen Therapie für Adoleszente (DBT-A). Der Evidenzgrad für psychopharmakologische Interventionen ist im Kindes-und Jugendalter sehr gering, sodass vor allem psychotherapeutische Interventionen im Vordergrund der Behandlung stehen sollten

Phase 2 of CATALISE: a multinational and multidisciplinary Delphi consensus study of problems with language development: terminology

Background: Lack of agreement about criteria and terminology for children’s language problems affects access to services as well as hindering research and practice. We report the second phase of a study using an online Delphi method to address these issues. In the first phase, we focused on criteria for language disorder. Here we consider terminology. Methods: The Delphi method is an iterative process in which an initial set of statements is rated by a panel of experts, who then have the opportunity to view anonymised ratings from other panel members. On this basis they can either revise their views or make a case for their position. The statements are then revised based on panel feedback, and again rated by and commented on by the panel. In this study, feedback from a second round was used to prepare a final set of statements in narrative form. The panel included 57 individuals representing a range of professions and nationalities. Results: We achieved at least 78% agreement for 19 of 21 statements within two rounds of ratings. These were collapsed into 12 statements for the final consensus reported here. The term ‘Language Disorder’ is recommended to refer to a profile of difficulties that causes functional impairment in everyday life and is associated with poor prognosis. The term, ‘Developmental Language Disorder’ (DLD) was endorsed for use when the language disorder was not associated with a known biomedical aetiology. It was also agreed that (a) presence of risk factors (neurobiological or environmental) does not preclude a diagnosis of DLD, (b) DLD can co-occur with other neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g. ADHD) and (c) DLD does not require a mismatch between verbal and nonverbal ability. Conclusions: This Delphi exercise highlights reasons for disagreements about terminology for language disorders and proposes standard definitions and nomenclature