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Factors Affecting Gastrointestinal Nematode Infection in Goats
(2022-08)Parasitic infections are one of the costliest concerns in animal production, with over $10 billion each year spent on medications globally. Internal parasites cause $18.2 million in sheep and goat losses annually in the ... -
Evaluation of Extracts of Melia azedarach, Azadirachta indica (Neem oil), Lantana camara and Artemisia Annua as Choice and No-choice test for Cylas formicarium (sweet potato weevil)
(2020-05)The sweet potato is ranked as the seventh major crop in world crop production; with 103 million tones in 2013 (FAOSTAT 2015). Sweet potato has several insect pests but Cylas formicarius (sweet potato weevil) is one ... -
Effects of water configuration (form) in beef loins on color, tenderness, and electrical conductivity
(2020-05)In this thesis, beef strip loins were used to study about the effects of apparent water configurations (free, immobilized, and bound) on color, electrical conductivity, and tenderness. These variables contribute to ... -
Assessing Texas' Farmers Cover Cropping Behavior Through Knowledge and Attitudes
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Effects of Amorphous Silica on Growth and Nutrients Accumulation in Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
(2020-08)Silicon (Si) is the second most abundant element in the Earth’s crust. Plants uptake Si from the soil which impacts their growth and nutrients accumulation. It is known to increase plant resistance to abiotic and biotic ... -
The Relationship Between Internal Parasitic Infection of Goats and Self-medication Using Garlic
(2021-12)Haemonchus contortus, is a gastrointestinal nematode common in small ruminants and is a major cause of economic loss in livestock enterprises. Progressive anthelmintic resistance of Haemonchus contortus is ... -
Determining Influential Factors In Consumers Food Purchasing Decisions
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Standardizing and optimizing rearing methods of animal models: Influence of diet on growth and reproduction in xiphophorus maculatus and oryzias latipes
(2021-05)In research, reproducibility is the ability to duplicate the results of a previous study using the same materials and methods as the original researchers. Fish models of human diseases have become more popular in the last ... -
A comparison trial of of vermicompost teas as hydroponic nutrient solutions against commercial fertilizers: identifying nutrients and plant production
(2021-05)While vermicompost teas have many documented benefits, including increased plant growth and pest and disease suppression, less is known about the use of vermicompost teas as a source of nutrients in hydroponic systems. ... -
The effect of community gardens on numbers of property crimes in urban Houston
(2007-05)Today, in many of America's major cities, communal gardening projects have not only yielded produce to their participants but also a plethora of neighborhood success stories including feelings of well-being, safety and ... -
Determining the Ovicidal Capabilities of Allicin, S-allyl Cysteine, and Pumpkin Seed Oil for Mitigation of Haemonchus contortus Infections in Goats
(2020-12)Anthelmintic drugs are widely used treatment options to control gastrointestinal nematodes found in ruminants worldwide. These gastrointestinal nematodes are becoming increasingly resistant towards these drugs, prior to ... -
The Effect of Tree Cover and Vegetation on Incidence of Childhood Asthma in Metropolitan Statistical Areas of Texas
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The Effects of a Gardening Program on the Progress of Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Math and Science Students
(2003-12)No abstract prepared. -
Measure of Community Involvement Among Hays County, Texas, 4-H Members Compared to Non-4-H Members
(2004-05)No abstract prepared. -
Large-scale Composting as a Means of Managing Invasive Plants in the Rio Grande River Valley Basin
(2011-12)The ecological impacts of invasive species are primarily due to their rapid growth, clogging waterways as well as outcompeting, even completely displacing native species. As a waste management system within agriculture, ...
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The Relationship between Levels of Greenery and Landscaping at Track and Field Sites, Anxiety and Sports Performance of Collegiate Track and Field Athletes
(2010-05)Researchers wonder what it takes to improve athletic performance in athletes. Research has suggested that plants reduce anxiety, and reduced anxiety could, in turn, improve athletic performance. Research also shows that ... -
In Vitro Fermentation of Vitamin E in Various Feedstuffs in the Rumen: Nutrient Analysis of Feeds
(2009-12)Digestibility experiments with forages have had significant value in determining their specific nutritive content for livestock (Tilley and Terry, 1963). With the high rates of animals being produced for consumption in ... -
The Effects of Environment on Memory and Reasoning Skills: Comparing Natural and Artificial Environments
(2020-05)The Attention Restoration Theory (ART) suggests that our directed attention is subject to fatigue, and that the presence of nature and natural environments allows us to recover from that fatigue, consequently improving ... -
The Effects of Live Plants and Windows on Peoples' Use of Interior Study Spaces and their Perceived Quality of Life and Stress Levels
(2011-12)The main objective of this study was to examine the effects of live plants and windows in interior spaces on space usage and stress levels of users. Sites were selected based on their accessibility to the general population, ...
