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NDSU Hettinger REC offers Sheep Research Report
Producers and others interested in the sheep industry have a variety of ways to review the “2013 NDSU Sheep Research Report.” The sheep research was completed by faculty and staff at the North Dakota State University Animal Sciences Department and...Tags: Science and Technology, Research, Science
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Lowline Junior National Show in Brookings June 18-22
Brookings - The 2013 American Lowline Junior Association will hold it National Show at the Animal Science Arena in Brookings June 18-22. The event expects to host 60 exhibitors and their families from across the U.S. Exhibitors will participate in various...Tags: Agriculture, Zoology, Medical Specialization, Science and Technology, Agricultural Research and Technology
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Raising Blue-ribbon youth
The project area I would like to focus on this month is the 4-H Animal Science Projects. Animal Science Projects continue to have the largest 4-H enrollment in the surrounding counties, as well as the state. If you've heard that 4-H is only for...Tags: Zoology, Science and Technology, Education, Values, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Columbia University moves to modernize trust fund
In 1920, Columbia University received a gift of more than half a million dollars from a longtime resident of Des Moines. Six days before her death, Lydia C. Chamberlain, a wealthy divorcee, had created a trust meant to finance a fellowship for...
Tags: Social Issues, Financial Aid, Columbia University, Students, Laws
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BBQ Boot Camps dish up knowledge
Grilling season finally is here. If you are looking for new ways to grill your favorite meat, want to learn about different meat cuts or need some tips on handling food safely, the BBQ Boot Camp can help. North Dakota State University's Animal... -
Howard County pets: What's the hype about raw diets?
Q: I’ve heard a lot about raw dog food, but it seems pricey. Is it safe? Are the health benefits substantial? A: Raw diets for dogs (including raw meat) have become increasingly popular. Some pet owners -- even some veterinarians -- swear by them,...
Tags: Diets and Dieting, Health Organizations, Salmonella Infection, Arable Farming, Gastroenteritis
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Research review: Cattle breed differences in copper use
Copper is an important mineral for cattle and one that is often deficient in forages. Copper absorption is negatively affected by other compounds in feed and water such as sulfur and molybdenum. Both of these antagonistic minerals can be found in high...Tags: Diets and Dieting, Zoology, Science and Technology, Dietary Supplements, Copper (dietary supplement)
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Bruning, Nebraska, school boosts ag education in farm country
BRUNING, Neb. (AP) - The hallway leading into Siera Meyer's classroom at the high school here is covered with posters depicting different aspects of agronomy and animal anatomy. The posters represent the work that the seven Bruning-Davenport students...Tags: Teachers, Agriculture, Zoology, Science and Technology, Physiology
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Milbank FFA winds up year with banquet, awards
Kayla Holtquist has been selected as the 2013-2014 Milbank FFA Chapter President at the Annual FFA Member-Parent Banquet on May 1. The other FFA Senior Chapter officers selected were: Vice Presidents, Kasey Schmidt; Secretary, Rebecca Stohr; Treasurer,...Tags: Science and Technology, Awards and Prizes, Environmental Issues, Natural Resource Industry, Conservation
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Antibiotics report ignores food safety
A recent Environmental Working Group (EWG) report blames antibiotic use in food animals for the presence of antibiotic resistant bacteria. This report overlooks important data and the facts about food safety. Consumers can remain confident that strict...Tags: Food Industry, Health Organizations, Disease Prevention, Food and Drug Administration, Drugs and Medicines
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Graduate student from Webster receives scholarship
Rebecca Whitlock received the Darwin and JoAnn Britzman Graduate Scholarship recently at SDSU in Brookings. Darwin Britzman graduated from Watertown High School and earned a B.S. degree in Poultry Science from SDSU in 1953, a M.S. degree in Poultry...Tags: Watertown, Zoology, Science and Technology, Awards and Prizes, Science
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Emmet County 4-H'ers honored at Spring Achievement Days
The annual Emmet County 4-H Spring Achievement Days took place on Friday and Saturday, April 26-27, at the community center on the Emmet County Fairgrounds in Petoskey. The event is designed as an opportunity for the county's 4-H members to exhibit...
Tags: Material Science, Human Interest, Michigan State University, Awards and Prizes, Chanel S.A.
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May 6, 2013
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