Blackleg and Other Clostridial Diseases in Cattle
Blackleg has been recognized as a disease of livestock since before medieval times. Today we often use the term to describe several diseases caused by organisms in the Clostridium class of bacteria. However, there are more than 60 different types ... [... more]
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Boaters: Beware Of Zebra Mussels
Zebra mussels can settle on any hard surface and rapidly reduce the inside diameter of an intake pipe, which can block the flow of water in an outboard motor. This can ultimately cause the motor to overheat. When attached to a boat hull, they ... [... more]
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A 4-H Project That You Design
This web page contains forms which will help you in planning, identifying resources, and keeping a record on your 4-H Self-Started Project. Have you ever thought "I wonder why?" or "How can I do THAT?" or maybe "That looks neat! [... more]
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Questions and Answers about Using Mini-Composters
One difference between mini-composting and full-scale composting is in the equipment. Full-scale composting requires a tractor with loader for loading, turning, and removing large amounts of litter and compost whereas mini-composting requires ... [... more]
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Ensuring Nutrition for Goats
Each form of livestock has unique nutritional needs and as a meat and dairy animals goats are no different. This publication helps goat producers to understand the relationship between nutritional needs of their animals and the ability to satisfy ... [... more]
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Hose Tow For Farm Or Wastewater Irrigation
This publication describes a typical hard hose traveler irrigation system, evaluates its adaptability to Alabama conditions for farm and/or wastewater irrigation, and analyzes its initial and annual cost. The hose tow traveler system in Figure 1 ... [... more]
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Dog Care and Training
Keep a record of your dog care and training activities for your 4-H project. Extension Animal Scientist, both in Animal and Dairy Sciences at Auburn University. Originally prepared by First, read the list of suggested activities in YANR-155. ... [... more]
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Taking Care of the Parent: Replacing Stress with Peace
In the book Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, Alexander has a day when everything goes wrong. He gets gum in his hair, trips on a skateboard, gets scrunched in the car, is deserted by his friends, goes to the dentist, ... [... more]
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WASH YOUR HANDS
This one-page flyer explains proper hand-washing techniques. Simple text and detailed illustrations show each step in the proper method of washing hands. Flyer is available in both English and Spanish. [... more]
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Getting Volunteers Involved in 4-H
Recruiting, maintaining, and motivating volunteers are important tasks for Alabama Cooperative Extension staff and volunteer leaders. These tasks must be well planned and thoughtfully managed. People must identify a reason for becoming involved. ... [... more]
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II. Stream Components
U.S. National Biological Service, Southeastern Biological Science Center, Auburn Field Station, and The sound of water bubbling over a stony riffle? The adventure and excitement of a float trip? Fun associated with jaunts to the swimming hole? ... [... more]
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Antioxidants and Health
Over the last 20 years scientists have been able to demonstrate a common link among the various chronic diseases that currently plague people in the United States. For example, conditions such as cancer, Alzheimer's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, ... [... more]
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