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Management, Health, and Nutritional Considerations for …

WEBBunk space needs to be adequate (1–1 1/2 ft/hd) for the number of calves being weaned. Adding fill dirt around bunks and water tanks may be necessary to ensure small calves …

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Good Nutrition at Farmers Markets

WEBG2040 Good Nutrition at Farmers Markets. There are more than 6,100 farmers markets in the U.S., and the number is growing. This NebGuide discusses the advantages of …

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Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids

WEBG2032 Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids. Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, found in foods, are important to health. Learn how much you need and which foods are the best …

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MyPlate: Fruit Group

WEBConsuming fruits may help prevent many common health ailments such as colds and flu. Fruits are rich sources of a variety of vitamins and minerals, fiber, phytochemicals, and …

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Dairy Cow Health and Metabolic Disease Relative to …

WEBNutritionally Related Dairy Herd Disease; Acknowledgment. Nutritional imbalances, deficiencies, or erratic management of feeding programs for dairy cows can create large …

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Using Culturally Responsive Feeding Practices

WEB1. Increasing your knowledge about culturally responsive feeding practices. Understand that feeding practices are viewed differently among cultures and that these practices may be …

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Water: The Nutrient

WEBTable I. Six basic rules for fluid replacement during sports events. 1. Cool water between 40° and 50°F is best. 2. Plain water is best. Sugar and electrolytes in fluids may slow …

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Upper Safe Levels of Intake for Adults: Vitamins and Minerals

WEBTable I. Dietary Reference Intakes : Estimated Average Requirement (EAR): the average daily nutrient intake level estimated to meet the requirement of half the healthy …

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Upper Safe Levels of Intake for Adults: Vitamins and …

WEBThe critical adverse effect is hypercalcemia. Other adverse effects include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, increased thirst and urination, metastatic calcification of soft tissues …

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Drinking Water: Hard Water

WEBThe amount of hardness minerals in water affects the amount of soap and detergent necessary for cleaning. Soap used in hard water combines with the minerals to form a …

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Biosecurity Basics for Cattle Operations and Good …

WEBBiosecurity Basics for Cattle Operations and Good Management Practices (GMP) for Controlling Infectious Diseases. This NebGuide introduces cattle producers to the …

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The Basics of Vaccinating Sheep and Goats (G2339)

WEBFront Flank or Base of Neck. • Gently pull on the skin, and place the tip of the needle directly under the skin at a 30–45° angle. • Take care to ensure that the needle does not …

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Drinking Water Treatment:

WEBFigure 1. In osmosis, water moves across the membrane from the dilute to the concentrated solution. From “Water Treatment Notes: Reverse Osmosis Treatment of Drinking …

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An Introduction to Drinking Water

WEB2005, Revised January 2011. Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln cooperating with the Counties …

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Drinking Water (G1274)

WEBPowdered or liquid chemicals. Powdered or liquid water softeners are chemicals that can be added to a batch of water to help control water hardness. Products may form an …

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Drinking Water: Bacteria (G1826)

WEBTesting drinking water for fecal bacteria or E. coli is commonly used as an indicator of the presence of pathogenic microorganisms. The presence of pathogenic (disease-causing) …

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Frequently Asked Questions About Food Irradiation

WEBHow Do I Know Food Has Been Irradiated? Irradiated food carries a distinctive logo (Figure 1).In addition, the word “Irradiated” is on its packaging. Some also may describe the …

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Drinking Water: Iron and Manganese (G1714)

WEBSecondary Maximum Contaminant Level (SMCL)—Aesthetic Issues. The SMCL for iron in drinking water is 300 µg/l, which is the same as 0.3 milligrams per liter (mg/L) and is …

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