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Selecting Wire Fencing Materials

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Joseph M. Zulovich
Department of Agricultural Engineering

There is an old adage that says "good fences make good neighbors." This is particularly true today in suburban areas ofMissouri where a neighbor's cow or horse is seldom welcome in nearby lawns or gardens. The most economical solution is a wire fence capable of containing your livestock.

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Cover art for publication G2120

Bovine Leukosis

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Jeanette L. Floss
MU College of Veterinary Medicine

Richard F. Randle
Commercial Agriculture Program

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Cover art for publication G4550

Alfalfa

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Alfalfa is the most productive legume for Missouri. Visit our website today to learn more about Alfalfa.

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Are Radial Tractor Tires Cost Effective?

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James C. Frisby
Department of Agricultural Engineering

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Cover art for publication GH5669

Kitchen Planning: Work Centers

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Marilyn W. Caselman
Department of Consumer and Family Economics

Lelland L. Gallup
Department of Environmental Design

What is meant by work centers or work areas? These are places within the complete kitchen plan where you can readily do a particular task because you have arranged together the necessary:

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Cover art for publication G1770

Replacing Wall Switches and Receptacles

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C. Leroy Day
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Editor’s note
The PDF version of this publication includes illustrations.

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Feeds for Light Horses

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Feed ingredients needed for horses are carbohydrates, fats, protein, minerals, vitamins and water. Carbs, fats and proteins can yield energy. Grains and roughages, including pasture, are major sources of energy and protein. Learn more in this guide.

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Qualitative Nitrate Detection for Toxicity Potential

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George B. Garner
Department of Biochemistry

This test is designed for survey use and for advising clients of the need for quantitative nitrate analysis when the level of nitrate detected could possibly cause nitrate/nitrite poisoning. The test can be used on water supplies, hay, silage, fodder, pasture samples and mixed ground feeds.

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Cover art for publication G5050

How to Measure Trees and Logs

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Selling timber without measuring the products is like selling livestock without weighing the animals. Visit our site to learn how to measure trees and logs.

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Cover art for publication GG14

Accessory Apartments

Reviewed

Leo L. Cram
Missouri Gerontology Institute

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Beef Carcass Grading and Evaluation

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David R. Jones and William C. Stringer
Food Science and Nutrition Department

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Cover art for publication G3151

Using a Microwave Oven to Determine Moisture in Forages

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Barry Steevens, Ron Belyea and Richard Crawford
Department of Animal Sciences

Harvesting and storing forage crops at the proper moisture is necessary to minimize forage losses and to maintain maximum nutritional value. But it is difficult to determine the moisture concentration of forage crops prior to ensiling or baling.

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Cover art for publication G4575

Making and Storing Quality Hay

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Properly making and storing hay and greatly reduce dry matter loses. Visit our site to learn about Making and Storing Quality Hay.

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Simple Home Repairs: Cracks in Concrete Sidewalks

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Patricia Klobe
Department of Environmental Design

If you have small cracks in sidewalks that seem to be growing and make your sidewalk dangerous, they can be fixed.

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A System for Pond Water Purification

Reviewed

Ralph Ricketts
Department of Agricultural Engineering

G. B. Garner
Department of Agricultural Chemistry

Fred Meinershagen
Department of Animal Sciences

In Cooperation with the Missouri Division of Health

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Pesticides: Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know

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James H. Jarman
Integrated Pest Management

Darryl P. Sanders
Department of Entomology

C. Dean Martin
Missouri Department of Natural Resources

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Cover art for publication G4280

Canola: A Promising Oilseed

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J. Alan Weber, Robert L. Myers and Harry C. Minor
Department of Agronomy

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Choosing Terrace Systems

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Terraces are one way to control soil erosion. Visit our site to learn about Choosing Terrace Systems.

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Wheat Silage for Dairy Cattle

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R.L. Belyea, R.E. Ricketts, F.A. Martz, R.R. Ruehlow and R.C. Bennett
Department of Animal Sciences

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Cover art for publication GH5981

Heating System Maintenance

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Your browser does not support the video tag.Marilyn W. Caselman

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Working With Resource People

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Gerald Gabriel
Department of Community Development

Resource people can and should play a vital role in changing communities. City governments, community institutions, organizations and groups are often confronted with issues that make special knowledge and assistance a must in forming intelligent decisions.

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Hardware Disease of Cattle

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Hardware disease of cattle is produced by a sharp object that pierces the stomach wall and gains access to the heart. Visit our site to learn more.

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Unsoundness and Blemishes of Horses: Head, Body, Respiratory Tract and Stable Vices

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Melvin Bradley
Department of Animal Sciences

Any defect that affects serviceability is considered an unsoundness. A defect that detracts from appearance but does not impair serviceability is considered a blemish.

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Portable Ladder Safety

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Portable ladders are one of the handiest, simplest tools we use. Because of their effectiveness, ladders are used by many different people to perform many different tasks. Although ladders are very uncomplicated, planning and care are still required to use them safely.

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Cover art for publication G1504

Maintaining Grassed Waterways

Reviewed

Donald L. Pfost
Department of Agricultural Engineering

Larry Caldwell
USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service

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