A study of twelve mothers' feelings about having their husband present during labor

Thesis (M.S.)--Boston Universit

Using Corn, Wheat, Milo or Triticale for Egg Production

Triticale is a cereal hybrid of wheat and rye. Laying diets based on triticale, com, wheat or milo each were fed to 8 groups of 96 SCWL hens in cages. Two diets were formulated from each grain to contain 12.0 and 15.4% crude protein. The diets were designed to make maximum use of the grains. The only protein in the 12.0% triticale and wheat diets was that contained in the grain. Soybean meal was used to balance the other diets. Methionine and lysine were added to provide a minimum of 0.52% methionine plus cystine, and 0.50% lysine. The metabolizable energy of the diets ranged from 2900 to 2950 Gal. per kg. Egg production comparisons were based on the averages of 3 weeks preceeding the 9 week test period and the final 3 weeks

Blood Parasites of Illinois Wild Turkeys

Blood smears, from 152 wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo silvestris) killed during hunting seasons in southern Illinois, were examined for blood parasites. Haemoproteus meleagridis infected 34% of the 83 adult and 19% of the 69 immature turkeys. Of the infected birds, 54% had one or two infected cells per 5000 erythrocytes and 78% had one to five. Infection rates were significantly higher in counties along the Mississippi River than in Pope County, located about 40 miles east of the river. Other parasites specifically searched for but not found were Leucocytozoon, Plasmodium, Trypanosoma and microfilaria

SPILLOVERS AND THE RETURNS TO AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FOR POTATOES

Returns to investments in potato research were estimated for the United States and six subregions. The study combines time-series and cross-sectional data to estimate the supply response for potatoes. Two research variables, research within the state and within the region, were included as exogenous variables to identify spillovers of research results. The rate of return to investments in potato research in the U.S. is estimated at 79%. Of this, 31% accrues to states conducting the research and 69% is accounted for by the spillover effects.Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies,

THE INFLUENCE OF MICROWAVE OVENS ON THE DEMAND FOR FRESH AND FROZEN POTATOES

Growth in the number of homes with microwave ovens has changed food preferences and preparation methods. The objective of this study was to determine the impact that microwave oven ownership has had on the demand for fresh and frozen potatoes. Using data from the 1970-88 period, demand equations were estimated for fresh potatoes, frozen potatoes in the retail market and frozen potatoes in the food service market. Results indicate that increases in the percentage of homes that own microwave ovens have shifted demand outward for fresh potatoes but inward for frozen potatoes. If potato processors can develop a microwave frozen French fry that satisfies consumers, microwave ovens could boost the demand for frozen potatoes along with the increase in demand for fresh potatoes.Demand and Price Analysis,

Effects of Feed Restriction and Energy-Protein Relationships on Egg Production

Feed restriction is frequently used in handling broiler breeder hens to maximize performance and to economize feed costs. Some attempts have been made to apply this technique to egg laying strains. In the test to be reported here, 80 groups (24 hens per group) of caged egg-production strain pullets were fed four diets on a restricted and full-fed basis. The four diets provided two levels of protein (13.9 and 18.3%) and two levels of energy (2500 and 3300 Cal ME). Feed restriction was accomplished by covering the feeders at 3:00 PM and removing the covers the following morning at 7:00 AM. This permitted the restricted hens to feed 8 hours each day. The full-fed hens had access to feed 14 hours per day