Pooled Gain Analysis of Steers Grazing Corn Residue and Supplemented with Distillers Grains

A pooled analysis combined data from three trials in which steer calves grazing corn residue were supplemented with distillers grains at varying amounts as a percent of BW. A regression equation was calculated in order to provide an accurate estimate of gain for calves fed distillers grains at various rates. Steers supplemented with distillers grains in a range from 0.3 to 1.1% of BW (1.5 to 6.5 lb / steer daily) had estimated gains that ranged from 1.07 to 1.94 lb / d. Th is prediction equation provides an estimate of gain for calves supplemented with distillers grains at various rates while grazing corn residue under normal environmental conditions

Do Faculty Know “IL”?: Information Literacy Understandings and General Education Student Learning Outcomes

This article outlines the development of the new general education program, explains materials used for the approval process, and shares the experience the authors had applying the materials. Most importantly, this article shares what the authors learned about discipline faculty’s knowledge of information literacy, the guidance provided to them by the IL Review Panel, and the challenges and rewards of this experience. Finally, the article will discuss changes in perception, attitudes, and what the authors learned throughout this process

Librarians as Design Partners: How We Helped Faculty Spotlight IL

These slides accompanied a presentation at the New England Library Instruction Group 2017 Annual Program. During the implementation of a new outcomes-based General Education program, librarians helped subject faculty highlight IL skills through a redesign of their existing assignments. In this session, see examples of how we reviewed course proposals and worked to ensure that students could meet those outcomes

Information Literacy and General Education: Supporting Student Success

Presented at the NERCOMP Annual Conference 2017, Providence, RI. Section of presentation entitled Don\u27t They Teach That in High School? Closing the K-16 Information Literacy Gap. From conference abstract: Hear how librarians at one university successfully wove IL concepts into the fabric of the curriculum through an outcomes-based general education program

Predicting Feedlot Growth Performance over the Feeding Period Utilizing Steer Age and Body Weight

A pooled- analysis of UNL feedlot pens examined the effects of steer age and body weight on feedlot growth performance. For data analysis, pens were divided into 3 subclasses based on steer age (calf- fed, short yearling, or long yearling) and, grouped based upon initial body weight (500 to 1200 lb, in 100 lb increments) within each age class. As initial body weight increased, DMI (lb/d) for the whole feeding period increased quadratically in calf-fed steers and increased linearly in short and long yearlings. A quadratic increase in ADG was observed in calf- feds as initial body weight increased. No differences in ADG were observed for short and long yearlings due to initial body weight. As heavier cattle were placed within age group, feed conversion increased linearly. Predicting DMI is more consistent when expressed as % of body weight. Predicting intake and growth performance over the entire feeding period, in order to facilitate management decisions, is dependent upon steer age and initial weight when starting the finishing diet

Information Literacy: Time for a Comprehensive Plan

Press release from the American Library Association announcing pre-conference, Information Literacy: Time for a Comprehensive Plan, to be held at the 2004 ALA Conference in Orlando, Florida on July 25, 2004. Using a workbook created by the preconference presenters, participants will be guided through the process of creating a comprehensive information literacy plan, and will learn how to identify and apply essential elements in constructing a successful long-term plan. Participants will leave the session with an outline and draft plan for their home institutions

Steer Performance Grazing Corn Residue and Supplemented with Modified Distillers Grains plus Solubles with or without Urea

A growing study was conducted to evaluate the effects of supplementing growing calves grazing corn residue with modified distillers grains plus solubles (MDGS; 3 or 5 lb/d) and with or without urea on growth performance. There were no significant MDGS × urea inclusion interactions observed. Urea inclusion level (0 and 0.12 lb/d) did not affect supplemental intake, ADG, or ending BW. Steers fed 5 lb of MDGS had an increased ADG and a heavier ending BW compared to steers fed 3 lb MDGS daily. Supplemental urea is not necessary when supplementing at least 3 lb MDGS to steers grazing corn residue

Impact of Ramaekers Immune Primer on Finishing Beef Cattle Performance and Liver Abscess Rate

A feedlot study was conducted comparing a natural feed additive (Ramaekers Immune Primer) to Tylan or nothing on receiving and finishing performance. There were no differences for final BW, ADG, F:G, HCW, marbling, LM area, or fat thickness due to treatment. Liver abscess incidence and severity were reduced in steers fed Tylan, no differences were noted between Ramaekers Immune Primer and no additive. There was no difference in number of cattle treated for respiratory illness. Steers on the Ramaekers Immune Primer treatment had lower feed intake during the receiving period but had similar ADG and numerically better F:G at day 19 compared the control. These results suggest Ramaekers Immune Primer may be more beneficial, leading to increased performance, for younger, naive calves during the receiving phase