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      <title>Disaster Preparedness For Horse Producers</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2006 15:04:41 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2006 14:53:59 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2006 15:09:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Due to the vulnerability of Louisiana to hurricanes and their potential to cause widespread damage due to high winds and flooding, hurricane preparedness is essential.  This fact sheet provides information needed for small-ruminant owners to prepare for all types of disasters. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>November 20 Market Outlook</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:07:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This newsletter provides marketing information for livestock producers in Louisiana in addition to management tips. Updates are every 2 weeks and posted for 3 months. Archived editions are available by contacting Ross Pruitt - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Avian Influenza</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 21:24:56 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2004 Louisiana Dairy Report</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2004 16:37:05 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>LA Beef Cattle Producer Guide to Coping with Drought Conditions</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2006 21:02:04 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Much of Louisiana has been under drought conditions.  This guide was developed to help producers with decisions on facing the dry conditions. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>CNavarre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christine B. Navarre)</dc:creator>
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          <title>A Compilation of Research Results Involving Tropically Adapted Beef Cattle Breeds</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2005 19:27:19 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The southern United States contains almost half of the nation's cow-calf population in the hot/humid Southeast and Gulf Coast areas. Even in more temperate areas of the United States, weaning productivity of Brahman x Bos taurus cows is virtually unequaled. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Parasite Control in Sheep and Goats</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2005 15:11:14 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This article provides the latest information about internal parasites in sheep and goats and updated treatment and control recommendations. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>2009 Beef, Dairy and Forage Production Costs in Louisiana</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:08:32 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This report presents estimates of projected production costs and returns for beef cattle, dairy and forage crop production in Louisiana for the 2009 crop year. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>RBoucher@agcenter.lsu.edu (Robert W. Boucher)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Animal Industry News Update from the LCES Animal Science Division, May 2002</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2004 22:04:37 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This newsletter was designed to bring you information on Louisiana’s animal industry from the LSU AgCenter’s Animal Science Division.  Topics related to animal health, beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry and economics in May 2002. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>TLavergne@agcenter.lsu.edu (Theresia Lavergne)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Vitamin E for Dairy Cattle</title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:46 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Role of vitamin E in dairy cow nutrition.  Effects on reproduction, imunity, and production. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>HBateman@agcenter.lsu.edu (Howard G. Bateman II)</dc:creator>
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          <title>November 13 Market Outlook</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:14:31 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This newsletter provides marketing information for livestock producers in Louisiana in addition to management tips. Updates are every 2 weeks and posted for 3 months. Archived editions are available by contacting Ross Pruitt. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>RPruitt@agcenter.lsu.edu (J. Ross Pruitt)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Animal Industry News Update from the LCES Animal Science Division, May 2001</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2004 19:53:12 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This newsletter was designed to bring you information on Louisiana’s animal industry from the LSU AgCenter’s Animal Science Division.  Topics related to animal health, beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry and economics in May 2001. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>TLavergne@agcenter.lsu.edu (Theresia Lavergne)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Animal Industry News Update from the LCES Animal Science Division, August 2001</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2004 20:08:58 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This newsletter was designed to bring you information on Louisiana’s animal industry from the LSU AgCenter’s Animal Science Division.  Topics related to animal health, beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry and economics in August 2001. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2004 21:01:16 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>10 Tips For Controlling Parasites in Horses</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[This article discusses the common parasites of horses and ways to control them. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <description><![CDATA[Minutes of the meetings of the Southern Extension/Research Activities Information Exchange Group 15 - Sustainability and Competitiveness of the Southern Dairy Industry - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Keeping Show Animals Healthy</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[This article discusses common diseases in show animals and how to prevent them. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Livestock Entry Forms</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[Dates of Livestock Shows and a list of livestock entry forms you may need to participate in the parish, district and state livestock shows. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>KGuidry@agcenter.lsu.edu (Kenneth J. Guidry)</dc:creator>
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          <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:10:50 GMT</pubDate>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2004 15:15:35 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Conscientious owners should be aware that there can be potentially toxic substances in feeds. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <description><![CDATA[DAIRYSOUTH-L is an e-mail discussion group hosted by the Southern Extension/Research Activities Information Exchange Group 15 - Sustainability and Competitiveness of the Southern Dairy Industry. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Objectives</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2004 17:01:34 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Objectives of the Southern Extension/Research Activities Information Exchange Group 15 - Sustainability and Competitiveness of the Southern Dairy Industry. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Daily Care and Management</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2004 14:52:14 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[By providing good care, horsemen can minimize the costs of health care and maximize their enjoyment of their horses. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Value of Gain Spreadsheet Decision Tool</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:29:45 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This spreadsheet decision tool is updated on a monthly basis with Louisiana cattle prices.  It allows producers to see the historical additional revenues by adding weight to cattle over a several-month period. No assumptions about costs of production are made; simply, the historical additional revenues are shown.  Historical prices by class of cattle and corresponding seasonal indices are included. This spreadsheet tool is updated on a regular basis. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Health Care and Management of Beef Bulls</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2006 17:00:20 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[These guidelines include information on semen quality, supplemental feeding for young bulls, deworming and vaccination. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>CNavarre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christine B. Navarre)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Beef Genetics and Measurement Basics</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 20:24:23 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Dr. Lisa Kriese-Anderson, Associate Professor & Extension Animal Scientist at Auburn University, will talk about beef genetics and measurement basics at the Beef Cattle Genetics Short Course Tuesday, November 1, 2005. The course will continue for two consecutive Tuesday nights. The LSU AgCenter, in cooperation with the Mississippi State University Extension Service and Auburn University, is hosting the short course. Other talks will be on adaptability, crossbreeding and EPDs. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>2002 Louisina Dairy Digest</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2004 20:21:40 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The Louisiana Dairy Digest is a publication of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service that provided information on the latest developments and issues affecting dairy farming. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Managing Feed Cost</title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:23:41 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Ration quality and the level of feed consumed both play important roles in maximizing dairy farm profitability. Feedstuff analysis allows better appreciation of real cost and should be considered in ration formulation. Feed efficiency should be calculated and monitored to identify the most profitable cows of the herd and to evaluate the nutritional programs more closely and accurately. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>The Changing Structure Of The U.S. Livestock And Poultry Industries</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2005 17:28:07 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The U.S. livestock and poultry industries have undergone significant structural change in recent decades. Both industries have evolved to a structure including vertical integrators that contract with producers to raise animals understrict specifications. In both industries, technological change has been rapid, leading to consistent quantities and qualities of products that meet consumer demand. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Talkin' Horses</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:52:12 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This newsletter features topics on the purchase, care and training of horses, and includes news and upcoming events. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>October 16 Market Outlook</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:17:50 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This newsletter provides marketing information for livestock producers in Louisiana in addition to management tips. Updates are every 2 weeks and posted for 3 months. Archived editions are available by contacting Ross Pruitt. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Using DHI SCC to Manage Bulk Tank Somatic Cell Counts</title>
          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/dairy/Using+DHI+SCC+to+Manage+Bulk+Tank+Somatic+Cell+Counts.htm</link>
          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:50 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Bulk tank somatic cell count (BTSCC) is one of several parameters used by state milk regulatory agencies to insure consumers a safe, wholesome milk supply. For dairy producers, this means BTSCC is one item that must be constantly monitored and managed. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>Error@agcenter.lsu.edu (Error)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Salt Contamination Of Soil After Rita May Not Be As Bad As Feared; Tests To Begin This Week</title>
          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/pasture_forage/Forage+Clippings/Salt+Contamination+Of+Soil+After+Rita+May+Not+Be+As+Bad+As+Feared+Tests+To+Begin+This+Week.htm</link>
          <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2005 21:29:15 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The LSU AgCenter soon will begin comprehensive tests for salt contamination in areas of Vermilion Parish hit by Hurricane Rita’s storm surge, but officials this week said the problem may not be as bad as originally feared. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>HCormier@agcenter.lsu.edu (Howard J. Cormier)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Aflatoxins in Feeds</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2006 20:03:39 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Is there an absolutely safe level? The answer is probably no. For beef cows, including pregnant cows, a maximum of 100 ppb in the total diet appears to be a practical answer. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>CNavarre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christine B. Navarre)</dc:creator>
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          <title>When Can Calves be Weaned?</title>
          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/dairy/Calf+and+Heifer/When+Can+Calves+be+Weaned.htm</link>
          <pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2004 16:09:05 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Many producers use early weaning programs to lower the costs of feed and labor. Calves tend to scour less when consuming solid feeds compared with liquid feeds. As a result, health costs may decrease. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>Error@agcenter.lsu.edu (Error)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Alternate Feed and Fiber Sources: Potential Health Problems for Cattle</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2004 21:07:52 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The risks associated with alternatives such as corn, soybeans and milo are outlined in this document. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>SNicholson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Steven S. Nicholson)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Fun With Chickens - Broiler Showmanship</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:21:04 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The LSU AgCenter 4-H and FFA Junior Showmanship show gives members a chance to show their broilers. This guide shows how to handle your broiler for exhibition showmanship. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Fun With Chickens - Exhibition Showmanship</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:30:07 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[4-H and FFA members share their experiences raising and showing poultry at the LSU AgCenter Junior Showmanship Show. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Fun With Chickens - Handling Poultry</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:39:35 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The LSU AgCenter 4-H and FFA Junior Showmanship show gives members a chance to show their broilers. This guide shows how to handle your broiler for exhibition showmanship. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Members</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2005 20:26:13 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Members of the Southern Extension/Research Activities Information Exchange Group 15 - Sustainability and Competitiveness of the Southern Dairy Industry. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Assessment of Damage to Louisiana Agricultural, Forestry, and Fisheries Sectors By Hurricane Katrina</title>
          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/dairy/Farm+Management/Assessment+of+Damage+to+Louisiana+Agricultural+Forestry+and+Fisheries+Sectors+By+Hurricane+Katrina.htm</link>
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          <dc:creator>Error@agcenter.lsu.edu (Error)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Disaster Recovery: Estimates of Economic Impact From Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on Louisiana Agriculture</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2005 15:44:51 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>Cow Nutrition Affects Calf Health And Herd Productivity For Years</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:51:24 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Winter feeding costs are a major expense in cow-calf herds. So, selecting a winter feeding program that is cost-efficient is imperative. However, making sure nutrient requirements are met during this time is critical to future profitability. An investment now can pay dividends for years to come. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>CNavarre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christine B. Navarre)</dc:creator>
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          <title>October 2 Market Outlook</title>
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          <title>The Louisiana Master Cattle Producer Program</title>
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          <title>Poisonous Plants for Louisiana Livestock in the Fall</title>
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          <title>Rearing Replacement Heifers: Birth to Weaning</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2005 20:23:08 GMT</pubDate>
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          <dc:creator>VMoreira@agcenter.lsu.edu (Vinicius R. Moreira)</dc:creator>
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          <title>2004 Louisiana Dairy Digest</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2004 20:14:07 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>Take a Look at Fluid Merit Dollars (FM$) as a Sire Selection Criteria</title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:23:41 GMT</pubDate>
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          <dc:creator>GHay@agcenter.lsu.edu (Gary M. Hay)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Estrus Synchronization Using MGA or Altrenogest in Crossbred Beef Heifers</title>
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          <dc:creator>RGodke@agcenter.lsu.edu (Robert A. Godke)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Does Ryegrass Variety Matter in a Beef Stocker Program?</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2005 21:31:04 GMT</pubDate>
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          <dc:creator>WWyatt@agcenter.lsu.edu (Wayne E. Wyatt)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Efficiency of Louisiana Beef Cattle Producers</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2005 17:26:20 GMT</pubDate>
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          <dc:creator>JGillespie@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jeffrey M. Gillespie)</dc:creator>
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          <title>September 18 Market Outlook</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:35:03 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>The Transfer of Passive Immunity to Neonatal Dairy Calves</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2005 19:58:27 GMT</pubDate>
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          <dc:creator>CWilliams@agcenter.lsu.edu (Cathleen C. Williams)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Louisiana Hay and Feed Suppliers Directory</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:37:26 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The Lousiana Hay and Feed Supplier Directory has been developed as a tool for farmers and ranchers to do two things: 1.) promote the availability of hay and feed sources to surrounding areas and people in need; 2.) find available sources should you need hay or feed in case of drought or other reason that would limit resouces. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Louisiana Cow/Calf Budget</title>
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          <title>Forage Testing:  Why, What and How</title>
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          <title>Livestock Indemnity Program</title>
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          <title>Does Chromium Have a Future in Dairy Cow Nutrition?</title>
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          <title>Drought Management on Louisiana Dairy Farms</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2006 21:39:18 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This series of articles was prepared by LSU AgCenter extension personnel to address some of the most important topics affecting Louisiana dairy producers during a severe drought. Those topics include Feeding Drought-Stressed Hay and Silage Crops; Weed and Chemical Toxins in Drought-Stressed Forages; Pasture Options for Dairy Producers; Winter Annual Pasture Management and Costs; and Coping with Forage Shortages Due to Drought Conditions: Purchased Forages and By-Products. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>September 4 Market Outlook</title>
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          <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 03:24:05 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This newsletter provides marketing information for livestock producers in Louisiana in addition to management tips. Updates are every 2 weeks and posted for 3 months. Archived editions are available by contacting Ross Pruitt. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>RPruitt@agcenter.lsu.edu (J. Ross Pruitt)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Important Fly Pests of Louisiana Beef Cattle</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2005 13:43:34 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>Cool-season Pasture and Forage Varieties</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2005 14:35:24 GMT</pubDate>
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          <dc:creator>ETwidwell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Edward K. Twidwell)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Horse Evaluation Boarding Facilities</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:56:17 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[List of equine boarding facilities. These facilities charge a fee, and current coggins is required. You should call ahead to reserve space. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>CNavarre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christine B. Navarre)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Louisiana State Animal Response Team</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:13:07 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Louisiana State Animal Response Team (LSART) is an organization of groups and individuals with an interest in animal well-being related to emergencies or disasters. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>CNavarre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christine B. Navarre)</dc:creator>
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          <title>2007 Louisiana Refundable Dairy Tax Credit</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:53:35 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Handbook for Understanding Act 461 of the 2007 Louisiana Legislature-Refundable Tax Credit for Dairy Farmers - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>WGauthier@agcenter.lsu.edu (Wayne M. Gauthier)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Alternative Fertilizer: Poultry Litter</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 02:35:32 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Poultry litter is relatively rich in nutrients and organic matter, but it needs to be properly managed. This article discusses how to realize the most benefits from poultry litter utilization as a fertilizer. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>VMoreira@agcenter.lsu.edu (Vinicius R. Moreira)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Louisiana Seasonal Cattle Price Patterns</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:01:04 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Production agriculture is affected by seasonal production and demand cycles that are influenced by weather conditions as well as biological processes. These supply-and-demand conditions lead to seasonal price patterns. Awareness of seasonal price patterns can improve production and marketing decisions made by producers. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>RPruitt@agcenter.lsu.edu (J. Ross Pruitt)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Milk Urea Nitrogen Evaluation in Louisiana Dairy Herds</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2005 15:55:32 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This article summarizes factors influencing MUN in Louisiana Dairy Herds. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>MEMccormick@agcenter.lsu.edu (Michael E. McCormick)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Calf Weaning Can Alter Nutrient Requirements of Cows</title>
          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/beef_cattle/nutrition/Calf+Weaning+Can+Alter+Nutrient+Requirements+of+Cows.htm</link>
          <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 21:21:49 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Louisiana forages are often low in quality in late summer. Nutrient intake from forage by a mature cow will usually exceed the requirement for maintenance but may not be high enough to meet the additional requirement for lactation. When nutrient intake is below requirements, the cow must pull nutrients from body reserves to meet her requirements. The result is weight loss and a decrease in body condition. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>DCoombs@agcenter.lsu.edu (Danny F. Coombs)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Guidelines for Making Good-quality Hay</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:58:43 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Provides information to clientele on how to properly produce good-quality hay in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>ETwidwell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Edward K. Twidwell)</dc:creator>
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          <title>The Louisiana Calf to Carcass Project</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2005 15:44:13 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The Louisiana Calf to Carcass project is a program in which Louisiana beef cattle producers can participate by sending a minimum of three steers or heifers to the feedlot while retaining ownership of them throughout the feeding period. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>TPage@agcenter.lsu.edu (Timothy G. Page)</dc:creator>
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          <title>August 7 Livestock Market Outlook</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:48:45 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This newsletter provides marketing information for livestock producers in Louisiana in addition to management tips. Updates are every 2 weeks and posted for 3 months. Archived editions are available by contacting Ross Pruitt. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>RPruitt@agcenter.lsu.edu (J. Ross Pruitt)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Using Knowledge of Seasonal Effects Upon Louisiana Dairy Cows in Management Decisions</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2005 15:34:48 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This study evaluates ways to take advantage of seasonal impact on dairy farms. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>GHay@agcenter.lsu.edu (Gary M. Hay)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Calf-to-Carcass Program Offers Educational Benefits</title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:27:06 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The Louisiana Calf-to-Carcass program provides an educational opportunity for cattle producers to learn how to use actual performance data to enhance the profit from calves that are delivered to the feedlot or sold at weaning. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>2008 Post Weaning Options for Calves</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:55:24 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Without question, in 2008, for cow‐calf producers to maintain profitability, adding weight to light calves, post weaning is an outstanding way to add value and put more dollars in your pocket. Here are some current trials that highlight supplements and other areas for consideration when backgrounding or developing cattle. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>TPage@agcenter.lsu.edu (Timothy G. Page)</dc:creator>
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          <title>The Country-of-origin Labeling of Fresh Beef - Its Present and Future</title>
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          <title>Teaching Youth to Ride by Feel</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2004 20:42:43 GMT</pubDate>
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          <dc:creator>CDepew@agcenter.lsu.edu (Clinton G. Depew)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Understanding The Virus Complex</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:31:06 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Understanding the virus complex is not easy, but because it causes significant disease problems, abortion and shipping fever, it is best we understand what all the letters mean and how to best deal with them. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>AGranger@agcenter.lsu.edu (Andrew L. Granger)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Horse Expert Lists Benefits of Horse Ownership</title>
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          <dc:creator>CDepew@agcenter.lsu.edu (Clinton G. Depew)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Male Offspring Distributions in Calving and Farrowing Data</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2005 16:23:06 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This report evaluates the natural variability in the sperm sex ratio. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Supplementation of Mature Crossbred Cows Fed Bermudagrass Hay During the Last One-third of Gestation</title>
          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/beef_cattle/breeding_genetics/Supplementation+of+Mature+Crossbred+Cows+Fed+Bermudagrass+Hay+During+the+Last+Onethird+of+Gestation.htm</link>
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          <dc:creator>DCoombs@agcenter.lsu.edu (Danny F. Coombs)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Beef Cattle Production in Louisiana - A Handbook</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2005 15:27:04 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[A comprehensive handbook for beef cattle producers, this 152-page manual provides a wealth of useful information that is augmented by color photographs, charts and other illustrations. It is endorsed by the Louisiana Beef Industry Council and written by a variety of experts. Cost: $25 plus tax (free shipping). You can order this book through our online store by using the Order Publication button below. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>GHay@agcenter.lsu.edu (Gary M. Hay)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Corn Silage Management for Lactating Dairy Cows</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:21:46 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This article contains current recommendations for selecting corn hybrids, planting, harvesting, storing and feeding corn silage to dairy cows. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>VMoreira@agcenter.lsu.edu (Vinicius R. Moreira)</dc:creator>
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          <title>The Effects of Condition Score on the Performance of Early Lactation Holstein Cows</title>
          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/dairy/Dry+Cows/The+Effects+of+Condition+Score+on+the+Performance+of+Early+Lactation+Holstein+Cows.htm</link>
          <pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2005 14:55:45 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This study at the Southeast Research Station evaluated the effects of body condition at calving on the performance of lactating dairy cows. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Rotational Crossbreeding of Beef Cattle:  Weaning Weight per Cow Exposed and Cumulative Weaning Weight per Cow in Breeding Herd</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2004 17:04:40 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The purpose of this report is to compare the performance of two-, three- and four-breed rotational crossbreeding systems and straight-breeds for calf weaning weight per cow exposed and for cumulative weaning weight per cow entering the herd. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>DFranke@agcenter.lsu.edu (Donald E. Franke)</dc:creator>
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          <title>A Conjoint Analysis of Site Selection for the U.S. Broiler Industry: Implications for Louisiana (August 2004)</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[The purpose of this study is to analyze broiler industry executives’ decisions on where to locate a broiler complex in the United States. The specific objectives are to identify factors affecting site locations of broiler complexes in the United States and to measure the effects and relative importance of these factors on the broiler complex location decision. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>WHarrison@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr, Robert W Harrison)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Louisiana's Commercial Poultry Industry</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[Statistics of Louisiana's poultry industry in 2008 - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>TLavergne@agcenter.lsu.edu (Theresia Lavergne)</dc:creator>
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          <title>June 26 Livestock Market Outlook</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:10:03 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This newsletter provides marketing information for livestock producers in Louisiana in addition to management tips. Updates are every 2 weeks and posted for 3 months. Archived editions are available by contacting Ross Pruitt. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Links for Poultry House Control</title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:24 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[These links provide useful information on controlling poultry houses and ventilation. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>TLavergne@agcenter.lsu.edu (Theresia Lavergne)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Dry Cow Management</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2005 18:11:56 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Dry cow management is an integral part of total herd management. There are five keys to maintaining an excellent dry cow program. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>CHutchison@agcenter.lsu.edu (Charles F. Hutchison)</dc:creator>
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          <title>2007 LSU AgCenter Beef and Forage Report</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 19:09:56 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Report of beef cattle and forage research and extension projects completed over the past two years. For more information on a particular report, contact the author directly from the list in Appendix C. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>JDevillier@agcenter.lsu.edu (James E. Devillier)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Photosensitization in Cattle and Horses</title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:24:32 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVD) of Cattle</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2005 21:36:58 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This guide for 2009 contains suggestions for management of the most important or more prevalent diseases of Louisiana plants. It includes information on fungicides, bactericides and nematicides, as well as safety precautions for using them. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>June 12 Livestock Market Outlook</title>
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          <title>Louisiana's Suggested Chemical Weed Control Guide</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2005 20:13:42 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>Louisiana Insect Pest Management Guide</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[This 2009 guide was compiled by LSU AgCenter experts and includes regulations, precautions and suggestions for pest control in Louisiana. Detailed topics include drift of pesticides, hazards of pesticides to beneficial insects and wildlife, phytotoxicity and using beneficial insects to control pest populations. A section on organic gardening also is included. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Show Pig Project Facilities</title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:24:55 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>Buying Your First Horse</title>
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          <dc:creator>HCormier@agcenter.lsu.edu (Howard J. Cormier)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Welcome</title>
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          <dc:creator>ETwidwell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Edward K. Twidwell)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Ration Strategies for Hot Weather</title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:24:54 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[One of the most difficult feeding challenges faced by dairy farmers is the drop off in feed intake and milk production during the summer. To minimize these losses, rations must be specially formulated for hot weather. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>JWard@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jerry Don Ward)</dc:creator>
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          <title>2005 Beef, Dairy and Forage Production Costs</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2005 18:25:06 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This report presents estimates of production costs for beef cattle, dairy cattle and forage production in Louisiana for 2005. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Beef Tips</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:07:03 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Article about upcoming field days and general information about beef nutrition - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>PMorris@agcenter.lsu.edu (Paul F. Morris)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Louisiana Poultry Industry Major Economic Factor</title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:40 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>Useful Links for Poultry Nutrition</title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:24:28 GMT</pubDate>
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          <dc:creator>TLavergne@agcenter.lsu.edu (Theresia Lavergne)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Producing Quality Milk Using a Comprehensive Mastitis Control Program</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2005 19:09:01 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Producers can improve milk quality in Louisiana by lowering somatic cell counts, especially during the summer and early fall. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>GHay@agcenter.lsu.edu (Gary M. Hay)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Evaluating Milk Quality Using Standard Plate Counts and Preliminary Incubation Counts</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2005 19:48:30 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Monitoring the milking procedures, equipment cleaning and milk cooling should go a long way in producing high quality milk that is low in bacteria. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:29:26 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[A CNMP is a plan that helps you make the best use of manure, fertilizers and other nutrient sources while protecting water resources. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:29:25 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[All commercial poultry producers are required by Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Livestock Sanitary Board regulation (Lac 7:1171) to obtain a certificate of approval for disposal of dead poultry. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Managing Horse Stables to Protect Water Quality</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[Horse property barns and stables may contain large quantities of mud because of excessive traffic. Mud is more than a mess or nuisance.  Winter and spring rains can cause mud and manure to runoff into nearby waterways. Nutrients and sediment in runoff are a source of non-point source pollution, which can degrade water quality. Louisiana horse owners can reduce the impact on streams and bayous by specific adopting management practices. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Manure Management for Horse Owners</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:35:06 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This fact sheet provides a brief overview of some good stewardship practices for horse owners and how they manage their manure.  It focuses on three techniques for managing horse manure and bedding: direct application of manure, fertilizer nitrogen enhancement, composting - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Composting Horse Manure</title>
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          <title>Environmental Horse Stables and Barns</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:51:24 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Louisiana horse owners can reduce the impact of their facilities on local waterways and groundwater by adopting management practices that minimize the potential for non-point source water pollution. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Managing Horse Manure for Environmental Benefits</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:00:18 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Horses are important for companionship, sport, work, pleasure, education, and therapy. To be good stewards of the land, however, horse farmers should manage their farms in a way to minimize the potential for negatively impacting the environment with horse manure - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Pervious Concrete as a Flooring Material for Horse Handling Areas</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[Pervious concrete may be an alternative surface material for such horse facilities.  Pervious concrete is a mixture of the same ingredients, except the sand is reduced or omitted and the amount of water is reduced. A properly installed concrete pad, using pervious concrete, is capable of allowing high volumes of water to permeate through the material. Depending on the aggregate used and the compacted density of the pad, the amount of infiltration of material through the pad can be varied - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>RSheffield@agcenter.lsu.edu (Ron Sheffield)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Temporary Fencing for Horse Pasture Efficiency and Environmental Protection</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:07:54 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Rotational grazing has long been used by livestock producers as a way to use pasture more efficiently. By dividing large pastures into smaller paddocks, animals make better use of available forage.  Additionally, pastures that are not allowed to be grazed down to such an extent that soil erosion can occur protect the environment by preventing sediment loss into adjacent waterways. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Water For Horses Critical</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[In the summer months it is highly important to consider the water consumption of your horse. "Water is the most essential nutrient that we provide in a horse’s diet," says former LSU AgCenter horse specialist Dr. Clint Depew, and Southwest Region Horse Agent Howard Cormier. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Disaster Readiness for Beef Producers</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2006 19:45:14 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Due to the vulnerability of Louisiana to hurricanes and their potential to cause widespread damage due to high winds and flooding, hurricane preparedness is essential. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>CNavarre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christine B. Navarre)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Anthrax in Louisiana</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2005 13:25:13 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Anthrax in livestock and horses is described. Topics discussed include: A brief history of the disease, persistance of spores in soil, clinical signs, what to do if anthrax suspected, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Questions About Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Horses</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2005 21:38:49 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and western equine encephalitis (WEE) virus infections occur in horses and other equids. Where does EEE come from? What's the best way to protect a horse? Find these answers and more. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>JBaldwin@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jack L. Baldwin)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Master Horseman: Riders Learn a Firm, Gentle Approach to Horse Care</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2006 18:47:10 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[It might seem like that buckaroo who rides off into the sunset was born in the saddle. But the truth is he had to learn equestrian skills, either by chance or instruction. An LSU AgCenter program, Master Horseman, is underway to pass along that knowledge. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Advice on Reducing Heat Stress in Poultry</title>
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          <title>Calfnotes.com</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2005 15:48:40 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>USDA Agricultural Marketing Service</title>
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          <title>Aflatoxin in Dairy Feeds</title>
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          <title>La. dairy farmers face falling on-farm milk prices</title>
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          <title>Cutting the Cost of Horse Ownership in Tough Financial Times</title>
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          <dc:creator>GNye@agcenter.lsu.edu (Gloria Nye)</dc:creator>
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          <title>LSU AgCenter Poultry Expert Explains Scabs on Chickens’ Combs and Wattles</title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:27:34 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Have your chickens ever had white lesions that developed into wart-like nodules and then formed dark scabs on their combs and wattles? If so, your chickens had fowl pox, according to LSU AgCenter poultry professor Dr. Theresia Lavergne. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Vaccinating Heifers Reduces Staph Mastitis</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2005 17:04:49 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>2007 Dairy Digest</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2007 18:04:46 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The Louisiana Dairy Digest is a publication of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service that provides information on the latest developments and issues affecting the dairy industry. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Raising Replacement Heifers: What are the Options?</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2005 21:19:07 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>Proper Nutrition</title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:54 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The horse production areas of primary importance are growth, reproduction, lactation and work. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Cow/Heifer Investment Decision Tool</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[The Cow/Heifer Investment Decision Tool was developed as a farm planning decision aid for Louisiana cow/calf producers.  This decision aid is an Excel spreadsheet that allows cow/calf producers to project if investing in a heifer is a profitable investment and the maximum dollar amount that can be paid for the animal. Producers are able to adjust prices, calf sale weights and cash cow costs to determine the amount that could potentially be paid for a cow/heifer. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Economics of Creep Feeding Calves</title>
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          <dc:creator>JRowntree@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jason E. Rowntree)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Effects of Palatability on Feed Consumption in Growing Swine</title>
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          <title>Master Horseman Minute</title>
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          <title>Bovine Trichomoniasis</title>
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          <title>Horses Poisoned by Showy Crotalaria</title>
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          <title>Performance of Beef Cows Grazing Ryegrass, Fescue or Fed Hay</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2005 22:07:31 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>DNA Technology in the Beef Cattle Industry</title>
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          <dc:creator>TPage@agcenter.lsu.edu (Timothy G. Page)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Feeding Optaflexx in the Beef Cattle Industry</title>
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          <title>Pinkeye in Beef Cattle</title>
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          <title>Four Parts of a Herd Health Program</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[This fact sheet describes the four parts of a herd health program for beef cattle: Nutrition, deworming, vaccinations and biosecurity. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>CNavarre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christine B. Navarre)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Louisiana farmers face Sept. 16 deadline for insurance waiver for disaster assistance</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 09/05/08) Louisiana agricultural producers who suffered crop damage from Hurricane Gustav need crop insurance or non-insured crop disaster assistance coverage to be eligible to participate in federal disaster assistance programs, according to LSU AgCenter agricultural economist Kurt Guidry. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Agriculture Picture Far Rosier in 2004</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[Farmers are enjoying their first improved commodities market in several years. Record yields and good prices in 2003 helped offset losses from the previous four to five years. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Animal Genetics Collected, Stored To Preserve Long-term Diversity</title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:26:58 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Although there’s not an imminent danger, some scientists say a widespread disease or bioterrorism attack could wipe out significant portions of the U.S. farm animal population. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>Error@agcenter.lsu.edu (Error)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Officials Say West Nile Could Be Worse This Year</title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:27:38 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The LSU AgCenter coordinated the state's second annual conference on Mosquito-borne Diseases in Louisiana this spring in Baton Rouge. 

During the April 30 conference, a variety of experts warned West Nile virus is likely to be a bigger threat this summer than it was last year.

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          <dc:creator>SFiser@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sandy Fiser)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Hundreds of Youth Win Championship Honors At 69th Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[BATON ROUGE – Hundreds of youth from across Louisiana were named as state champions before the 69th Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show wrapped up Saturday (Feb. 14, 2004). - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>TMerrill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas A. Merrill)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Environmental Issues Facing the Louisiana Poultry Industry</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2006 22:16:42 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Most of us involved in agriculture are aware of environmental concerns related to production agriculture. Regulatory proposals involving animal agriculture, such as poultry production, have caused concerns throughout the poultry-producing area of Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>TLavergne@agcenter.lsu.edu (Theresia Lavergne)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Veterinarian Cautions Don’t Let Horses Starve This Winter</title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:27:02 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Horses have to rely on their owners for food, water and shelter, so it’s important to see that those needs are met – particularly at times like this when dry weather leads to a shortage of pasture grass, says LSU AgCenter veterinarian Dr. Steven S. Nicholson. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Fly Control for Horses</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2005 21:20:45 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Flies are the most important insect pests of horses. Among this large, diverse group of insects, the pests of horses include bloodsucking or biting flies, filth or irritation flies, mosquitoes and bot flies. The description, biology, economic/health significance and control are included. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>JBaldwin@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jack L. Baldwin)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Growing Alfalfa in Louisiana</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:47:25 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This publication provides information on planting, growing and harvesting alfalfa as a forage crop in Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>ETwidwell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Edward K. Twidwell)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Beef Cattle Production Best Management Practices</title>
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          <title>New Electronic Heat Detection for Beef Cattle</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2005 20:06:56 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Research indicates that successful visual estrus detection and subsequent pregnancyrates are directly related to the frequency and duration of each heat check. The objective of this report is to describe a new heat detection system and to demonstrate its potential effectiveness for use with artificial insemination (AI) and embryo transfer (ET) procedures. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Swine Production Best Management Practices</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2005 19:24:56 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[BMPs for swine farms are a specific set of practices used by farmers to reduce the amount of soil, nutrients, pesticides and microbial contaminants entering surface water and groundwater while maintaining or improving the productivity of agricultural land. This list of BMPs is a guide for the selection and implementation of those practices that will help swine farmers to conserve soil and protect water and air resources by reducing pollutants from reaching both surface and groundwater. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Dairy Production Best Management Practices</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2005 16:19:58 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Dairying, by its nature, requires specific practices to conserve and protect soil and water resources. Best management practices (BMPs) are an effective and practical means of reducing point- and nonpoint-source water pollutants at levels compatible with environmental quality goals. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2005 16:54:29 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>Louisiana's Horse Industry: An Economic Summary</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:33:19 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>Bayou Beef Tips: Beef Cattle Body Condition</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2006 20:21:48 GMT</pubDate>
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          <dc:creator>TPage@agcenter.lsu.edu (Timothy G. Page)</dc:creator>
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          <title>The Broiler Project</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2005 21:40:12 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The primary objective of producing broilers is to optimize growth.  Find information on housing, brooding, heating, lighting, feeders and waterers, feeds and feeding, and health. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Kids learn as animals grow: 74th Livestock Show Feb. 14-21</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:55:55 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The 74th LSU AgCenter Livestock Show begins Feb. 14, with the concluding awards ceremony on Feb. 21, at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. Working with livestock helps young people develop knowledge, a sense of responsibility and skills that last a lifetime. That philosophy is at the core of the LSU AgCenter’s livestock educational programs for youth. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Beef Cattle Shrink</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2006 17:05:48 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Many producers do not understand that shrink is a weak link in marketing cattle. Cattle producers spend a great deal of time and energy to make their cattle gain weight and weigh as much as possible. Then, when they pen, process and transport their cattle for market, the cattle lose weight. An increase in knowledge about shrink and the factors that affect it is critical to maximizing profits. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>TPage@agcenter.lsu.edu (Timothy G. Page)</dc:creator>
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          <title>2008 Dairy Digest</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:20:35 GMT</pubDate>
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          <dc:creator>GHay@agcenter.lsu.edu (Gary M. Hay)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Effects of Subclinical Infections of Internal Parasites on the Production of Beef Heifers</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2005 21:06:12 GMT</pubDate>
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          <dc:creator>ALoyacano@agcenter.lsu.edu (Alvin F. Loyacano)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Domestic Birds, Poultry Not Likely to Harbor Encephalitis Viruses</title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:43 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The chances of poultry and other domestic birds acquiring mosquito-transmitted encephalitis viruses are relatively low, according to an LSU AgCenter expert, who says you also can take precautions to further reduce that risk. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>TLavergne@agcenter.lsu.edu (Theresia Lavergne)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Performance of Cool-Season Annual Forage Crops in Louisiana 2007-2008</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:28:40 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Winter annual forages are recommended for grazing, green chop, hay and silage production in Louisiana. Each year scientists of the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center conduct performance trials to evaluate the forage production of annual ryegrass, cereal rye and oat varieties. Trials are conducted at various LSU Agricultural Center research stations throughout the state to provide information on the performance of varieties under varying soil and climatic conditions. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>2005 Louisiana Dairy Digest</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2005 16:39:02 GMT</pubDate>
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          <dc:creator>GHay@agcenter.lsu.edu (Gary M. Hay)</dc:creator>
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          <title>2006 Dairy Digest</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2006 16:54:57 GMT</pubDate>
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          <dc:creator>GHay@agcenter.lsu.edu (Gary M. Hay)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Disaster Preparedness and Recovery - Beef &amp; Dairy Producers</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2007 15:38:17 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[In the early fall of 2005, two of the most powerful hurricanes on record, Katrina and Rita, slammed into the Gulf Coast within three weeks of each other. The area of devastation extended from East Texas to Alabama. Tens of thousands of animals perished, suffered illness or production losses, or had to be sold. The impact on beef and dairy producers and the veterinarians who serve them was enormous. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>JRowntree@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jason E. Rowntree)</dc:creator>
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          <title>All Trace Mineral Supplements Are Not Created Equal</title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:23:41 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[When it comes to deciding which mineral supplements to use in livestock feeding, two criteria need to be considered: Biological efficacy and economic efficiency. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>2005 Southern Dairy Conference</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2004 17:59:03 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The Southern Dairy Conference is a major outreach function of the Southern Extension/Research Activities Information Exchange Group 15 - Sustainability and Competitiveness of the Southern Dairy Industry. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>GHay@agcenter.lsu.edu (Gary M. Hay)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Can Computers Feed Your Cattle?</title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:35 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Most ration formulation is completed by computers. Numerous software products have been developed to assist nutritionist in matching feedstuffs to nutrient requirements for particular production settings. They can estimate nutrient supply from a diet and reports how well a given diet meets the requirements for the animal specified. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>GHay@agcenter.lsu.edu (Gary M. Hay)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Meeting the Nutritional Needs of Cattle with Hay</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2005 15:30:23 GMT</pubDate>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2004 18:55:44 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>Bayou Beef Tips: Winter Feeding of Beef Cattle</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2006 20:11:16 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[During the winter, even on the Gulf Coast, beef cattle must have supplemental forage and/or feed. Most cattle producers in the South spend approximately 40% of their operating costs on producing or purchasing hay and purchasing supplemental feeds. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Evaluation of Angus-, Brangus-, Gelbvieh-, Gelbray-sired and F1 Brahman x Hereford Females for Cow-Calf Production</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2004 20:41:43 GMT</pubDate>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2004 19:26:06 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>Goat Project Book</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[4-H club goat project book containing learning activities for raising goats, project activities and project record sheets. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Evaluation of Grazing Methods with Bermudagrass Pastures for Stocker Production</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2005 16:50:43 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>Basic Horse Training</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 15:23:54 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The basic handling skills must be taught to every horse to make him safe and enjoyable for the horseman. Regardless of your use of the horse, these handling skills will assist in the development of harmony and cooperation between horse and rider. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>CDepew@agcenter.lsu.edu (Clinton G. Depew)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Winter Hazards for Louisiana Beef Cattle</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2005 14:49:06 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This two-part series describes the potential disease problems that may arise in the winter in beef cattle because of shortages of grazing and stored forages, and it offers solutions to help prevent these problems. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>CNavarre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christine B. Navarre)</dc:creator>
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          <title>2005 Beef Report</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2005 21:59:10 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The 2005 Beef Report is a compilation of research studies completed by the LSU AgCenter faculty in the tow years since the publication of the 2003 report. should you desire more information about any of the studies reported in this publication, please contact the scientists who wrote the article or the local extension service agent in your parish. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>DCoombs@agcenter.lsu.edu (Danny F. Coombs)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Vitamins For Horses</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2004 21:50:28 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Vitamin supplementation in horses is generally not needed since common feeds normally contain adequate amounts. Vitamin deficiencies occur primarily when horses are sick or stressed, or if feed is improperly processed and stored over long periods of time. In these cases, vitamin supplementation may be necessary. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>CDepew@agcenter.lsu.edu (Clinton G. Depew)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Horsemanship</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2004 20:57:24 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Horsemanship is more than a class in a horse show. It is the ability of a horseman to ride and handle his horse properly and in balance. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Showmanship at Halter</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2004 21:05:24 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Where ever horses are bought or sold, a horseman attempts to fit his horse and set him up squarely on his feet and legs so that the horse can be presented to his best advantage to the perspective buyer. Therefore it is essential to understand the basic skills of fitting and showing a horse at halter. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Minerals  For Horses</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2004 21:43:25 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The primary concern in mineral nutrition is to provide salt and adequate levels of calcium and phosphorous in approximately a 1.3 to 1 ratio. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>CDepew@agcenter.lsu.edu (Clinton G. Depew)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Marketing, Economics &amp; Business</title>
          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/beef_cattle/useful_links/Marketing+Economics++Business.htm</link>
          <pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2005 14:42:18 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Helpful links to marketing, economics & business resources for beef cattle producers. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>JRowntree@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jason E. Rowntree)</dc:creator>
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          <title>2003 Louisiana Dairy Digest</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2004 20:18:28 GMT</pubDate>
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          <dc:creator>GHay@agcenter.lsu.edu (Gary M. Hay)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Being Responsive to Your Horse</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2004 20:30:28 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[To respond properly to a horse, a rider must be able to recognize and understand what the animal is doing. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>CDepew@agcenter.lsu.edu (Clinton G. Depew)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Controlling Your Horse with Rhythm</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2004 20:35:20 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[An attentive rider can use the rhythm of a horse's gait to influence speed and direction while riding. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>CDepew@agcenter.lsu.edu (Clinton G. Depew)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Animal Industry News Update from the LCES Animal Science Division, August 2002</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2004 20:47:23 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This newsletter was designed to bring you information on Louisiana’s Animal Industry from the LSU AgCenter’s Animal Science Division.  Topics related to Animal Health, Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Swine, Poultry and Economics in August 2002. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>TLavergne@agcenter.lsu.edu (Theresia Lavergne)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Animal Industry News Update from the LCES Animal Science Division, November 2002</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2004 21:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This newsletter was designed to bring you information on Louisiana’s Animal Industry from the LSU AgCenter’s Animal Science Division.  Topics related to Animal Health, Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Swine, Poultry and Economics November 2002. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>TLavergne@agcenter.lsu.edu (Theresia Lavergne)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Why Hens Stop Laying Eggs</title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:43 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[During fall, many backyard flock owners ask, "Why have my hens stopped laying?" Several factors may cause the reduction in egg laying, says LSU AgCenter poultry specialist Dr. Theresia Lavergne. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>What is Nutrient Management?</title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:25 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[To understand nutrient management, you must first understand what nutrients are. Nutrients are substances that are essential for plant growth such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (potash). - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>MStephens@agcenter.lsu.edu (Matthew F. Stephens)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Animal Industry News Update from the LCES Animal Science Division, August 2000</title>
          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/beef_cattle/producer_education_opportunities/newsletters/Animal+Industry+News+Update+from+the+LCES+Animal+Science+Division+August+2000.htm</link>
          <pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2004 22:06:08 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This newsletter was designed to bring you information on Louisiana’s animal industry from the LSU AgCenter’s Animal Science Division. Topics are related to animal health, beef, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry and economics. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Louisiana Agriculture Beef Issue Fall 2000</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2004 21:11:51 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Louisiana Agriculture, Beef Issue, Fall 2000, Volume 43, Number 4 - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>LBenedict@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda F. Benedict)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Country of Origin Labeling (COOL):  A Guide for Louisiana Cattle Producers</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:14:54 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) mandates that the majority of livestock commodities be identified by country of origin. This document provides producers with the information they need to be in compliance. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>RPruitt@agcenter.lsu.edu (J. Ross Pruitt)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) &amp; Indexes</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2005 17:53:03 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This presentation was created by Dr. Scott P. Greiner for the Beef Cattle Genetics Short Course, which began Tuesday, November 1, 2005, and will continue for two consecutive Tuesday nights.  The LSU AgCenter, in cooperation with the Mississippi State University Extension Service and Auburn University, is hosting the Short Course to aid beef producers on EPDs and Indexes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>JRowntree@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jason E. Rowntree)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Hay Quality and Testing</title>
          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/pasture_forage/Publications/Hay+Publications/Hay+Quality+and+Testing.htm</link>
          <pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2004 14:22:52 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Many Louisiana producers overestimate the quality of their hay because they don’t recognize the reasons hay quality varies. This publication describes the factors that influence quality and tells how to obtain a forage sample for testing purposes. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>ETwidwell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Edward K. Twidwell)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Little Phillip No. 1 Bermudagrass</title>
          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/pasture_forage/Publications/Hay+Publications/Little+Phillip+No+1+Bermudagrass.htm</link>
          <pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2004 14:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This publication describes a unique, naturally occuring variety of bermudagrass found in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, in 1991. Little Phillip No. 1 grew more rapidly  than of other varieties, yet the forage quality was similar. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>WPitman@agcenter.lsu.edu (William D. Pitman)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Fertilizing Summer Hay Fields</title>
          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/pasture_forage/Publications/Hay+Publications/Fertilizing+Summer+Hay+Fields.htm</link>
          <pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2004 14:04:38 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This publication gives recommendations on proper fertilization rates for optimum production of summer hay crops. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>ETwidwell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Edward K. Twidwell)</dc:creator>
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          <title>A Comparison of Mating Systems for Beef Cattle Production</title>
          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/beef_cattle/breeding_genetics/A+Comparison+of+Mating+Systems+for+Beef+Cattle+Production.htm</link>
          <pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2004 18:58:44 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The purpose of this research was to compare two-, three- and four-breed rotational crossbred females produced in generation 4 of a long-term crossbreeding study to Brahman first-cross cows for calf performance in a commercial cow-calf setting in South Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>DFranke@agcenter.lsu.edu (Donald E. Franke)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Evaluation of Angus-, Gelbvieh-, Brangus- and Gelbray-sired Crossbred Calves for Pre-weaning Performance</title>
          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/beef_cattle/breeding_genetics/Evaluation+of+Angus+Gelbvieh+Brangus+and+Gelbraysired+Crossbred+Calves+for+Preweaning+Performance.htm</link>
          <pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2004 13:59:28 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[In this crossbreeding study, one of the main objectives was to compare straight-bred and composite-sired progeny that vary in percentage of Brahman inheritance. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Impact of Moderate and High Weaning Weight EPD Sires on Cow Productivity</title>
          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/beef_cattle/production_management/Impact+of+Moderate+and+High+Weaning+Weight+EPD+Sires+on+Cow+Productivity.htm</link>
          <pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2005 22:12:28 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Expected progeny differences for growth traits are well documented and used by a large segment of the beef cattle industry. Calf weaning weight is greatly influenced by genetic potential for growth, therefore verification of how reliable weaning weight EPDs are on commercial cow herds needs to be studied. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>SDerouen@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sidney M. Derouen)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Effects of Breed Type, Creep Feeding and Growth Implants on Heifer Pre- and Postweaning Growth and Reproductive  Performance</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2004 20:15:16 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Based on these results, a cow-calf producer wishing to retain suitable heifers as herd replacements and sell the remaining heifers at weaning can reasonably consider implanting all heifer calves. High-protein creep, limit-fed to suckling heifer calves had no effect on pre-weaning, post-weaning, or reproductive performance in this study. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>WWyatt@agcenter.lsu.edu (Wayne E. Wyatt)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Cattle, Rice, Sugarcane, Crawfish, More Affected By Rita</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2005 20:01:16 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>Meetings Bring Farmers Together To Consider Options After Storms</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2005 21:51:26 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Farmers attending workshops in Acadia and Calcasieu parishes Tuesday (Oct. 25) learned about assistance for dealing with hardships caused by two hurricanes that struck the state this summer. Similar sessions, organized by the LSU AgCenter, were planned for New Iberia, Hammond and Raceland over the next few days. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Hurricane Aftermath Can Present Potential Livestock Disease Problems</title>
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          <dc:creator>CNavarre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christine B. Navarre)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Watch For Cattle Emphysema In Late Summer</title>
          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/animal_health/dairy/Watch+For+Cattle+Emphysema+In+Late+Summer.htm</link>
          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:24:27 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Herd outbreaks of acute respiratory disease in cattle may occur. Causes include ingestion of perilla mint, mold damaged sweet potatoes, sudden intake of immature summer forages high in  the amino acid tryptophan. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>CNavarre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christine B. Navarre)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Sampling Poultry Litter and Soil for Nutrient Analysis</title>
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          <dc:creator>TLavergne@agcenter.lsu.edu (Theresia Lavergne)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Useful Links for Poultry Health Information</title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:24:33 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Browse this list of links for additional information on poultry health. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>TLavergne@agcenter.lsu.edu (Theresia Lavergne)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Blister Beetle Toxicosis in Horses</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2006 18:21:33 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Blister beetles are ¾- to 1¼-inch-long, narrow-bodied, broad-headed insects that may be found in alfalfa hay originating from certain parts of the United States. One beetle alone won't caust toxicity, but they can gather in large numbers in concentrated clusters of harvested hay. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>CNavarre@agcenter.lsu.edu (Christine B. Navarre)</dc:creator>
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          <title>2008 Warm-Season Crop Variety Recommendations</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2006 16:10:15 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This publication provides yield performances of various warm-season forage crops grown in Louisiana. The results were obtained during trials conducted from 2004 to 2005. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>ETwidwell@agcenter.lsu.edu (Edward K. Twidwell)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Confined Animal Feeding Operations</title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:29:25 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Louisiana livestock and poultry producers must be aware of certain regulatory issues concerning federal environmental laws. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>TLavergne@agcenter.lsu.edu (Theresia Lavergne)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Cattle Producers Nervous About Feed Prices</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2007 21:12:21 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Cattle producers are nervous about the upcoming year because the possibility of corn prices exceeding $5 a bushel could mean higher prices for livestock feed. An LSU AgCenter economist recently advised, however, that those fears could be based on some assumptions that may not develop into realities. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Veterinarian Provides Answers On Mad Cow Disease</title>
          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/beef_cattle/Veterinarian+Provides+Answers+On+Mad+Cow+Disease.htm</link>
          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:26:06 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), is relatively unknown to the public, and catching just snippets of news reports sometimes leads to misunderstandings. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>SNicholson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Steven S. Nicholson)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Poultry Production Best Management Practices</title>
          <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/crops_livestock/livestock/poultry/Environmental+Concerns/Poultry+Production+Best+Management+Practices.htm</link>
          <pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2005 15:30:08 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Poultry production is the largest animal industry in Louisiana. In poultry production, there are issues of special concern to the environment. Best Management Practices (BMPs) focus on three main areas: Nutrient Management, Pesticide Management and Mortality Management. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>FSanders@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Fred S. Sanders)</dc:creator>
          <image url="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/C7ADAF81-1D03-4FC5-9F04-9F890DEE60F5/3107/pub2806poul9.jpg" title="Poultry Production">
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          <title>Health Conditions Common to Show Animals</title>
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          <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:28:57 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[A brief review of the common health problems that can afflict cattle, sheep and pigs. Symptoms and treatments are described, but this is not meant to be a treatment guide. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>SNicholson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Steven S. Nicholson)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Nonruminent Farm Animals: A Major Contributer to Louisiana's Economy</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2005 20:15:05 GMT</pubDate>
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          <dc:creator>TLavergne@agcenter.lsu.edu (Theresia Lavergne)</dc:creator>
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          <title>In-House Pasteurization of Broiler Litter</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2006 15:48:51 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Louisiana poultry growers and others in the industry are looking for more “environmentally friendly” alternatives to those convenionally used to handle the volume of poultry litter generated by the industry. This publication provides information on the methods and results of an LSU AgCenter research and demonstration project on in-house pasteurization of broiler litter.  (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>TLavergne@agcenter.lsu.edu (Theresia Lavergne)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Meat Goat Selection, Carcass Evaluation and Fabrication</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2006 17:43:58 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This manual has been developed as a guide for the meat goat industry in evaluating live meat goats, measuring important carcass traits and standardizing cutting procedures for goat carcasses.  A single copy is available for free.  Please use the order form to purchase multiple copies. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>KMcmillin@agcenter.lsu.edu (Kenneth W. McMillin)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Somatotropin Benefits Doubtful for Growing Horses</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2005 20:15:06 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Somatotropin, also known as growth hormone, is a protein hormone produced and secreted by the pituitary gland of mammals. Somatotropin has several functions in the body, the most notable of which is growth of the long bones (for example, the femur of the thigh), which is achieved via stimulation of an intermediate hormone, insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I), from the liver. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>DThompson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Donald L. Thompson)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Diet Supplement May Improve Sow Performance During Lactation</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2005 20:15:06 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>Using Sire EPDs in Cow-Calf Production</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2006 13:46:05 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>Effects of Pasture Stocking Rate and Method on Cow-Calf Production</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2006 11:56:46 GMT</pubDate>
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          <dc:creator>WWyatt@agcenter.lsu.edu (Wayne E. Wyatt)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Trace Minerals for Swine and Poultry</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2005 20:15:06 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Trace minerals are important nutrients in diets for swine and poultry. They are required for growth, bone development, feathering in chickens, enzyme structure and function, and appetite. Over the past 20 years, scientists in the LSU AgCenter have played an important role in understanding the need for and use of trace minerals in diets for animals. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Preventing Neurological Disease in Horses</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2005 20:15:05 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The horse industry is alive and well in Louisiana. Purses for racing Thoroughbreds and quarter horses are high, and quality show horses are found in nearly every barn. Knowledge of horse owners and their ability to care for their animals is also increasing. Neurologic diseases and how to best prevent them continue to present challenges to our horses as well as their humans. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>DFrench@agcenter.lsu.edu (Dennis D. French)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Scholastic Premiums Totaling $44K Awarded To Livestock Show’s Top Winners</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2006 21:46:13 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Top exhibitors of market animals received scholastic premiums of more than $44,000 Saturday (Feb. 18) at the conclusion of the 71st Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show.The scholastic awards, which ranged from $1,500 to $5,500 for individual winners, went to 4-H and FFA youth who showed champion market animals during the Feb. 11-18 events that included competition for beef and dairy cattle, goats, hogs, poultry and sheep. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>SBere@agcenter.lsu.edu (Shannon L. Bere)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Hundreds Selected As Champions At 71st Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2006 21:41:08 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Hundreds of young people from across Louisiana were named state champions during a week of competition at the 71st Annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>SBere@agcenter.lsu.edu (Shannon L. Bere)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Photos From 2006 LSU AgCenter Livestock Show</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2006 21:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[4-H and FFA members from across Louisiana participated in the 71st annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show Feb. 11-18. The competitors qualified for the 2006 show by winning awards at parish and district livestock shows across Louisiana, and, in all, more than 3,000 young people came to Gonzales to compete with 5,300 animals. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>TMerrill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas A. Merrill)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Exceptional Youth Rewarded For Demonstrated Knowledge, Skill, Abilities</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2006 21:33:55 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Six exceptional Louisiana teen-agers were recognized Saturday (Feb. 18) for their knowledge, skills and communication abilities when they were named winners of the Gerry Lane Premier Exhibitor Awards at the 71st annual LSU AgCenter Livestock Show. Now in its ninth year, the premier exhibitor program recognizes 4-H and FFA members who may or may not have champion animals but who have a thorough understanding of animal science. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>Error@agcenter.lsu.edu (Error)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Outstanding Youngsters, Volunteers Honored For Work In Livestock Projects</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2006 21:07:25 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The LSU AgCenter honored a group of outstanding volunteer leaders and 4-H and FFA members Saturday (Feb. 18) for their work with youth livestock projects. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>TFaul@agcenter.lsu.edu (Terril D. Faul)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Youngsters Press On With Livestock Projects Despite Hurricanes</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2006 21:02:30 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Hurricane Rita destroyed homes, schools and barns when it ripped through Cameron Parish last fall. It also bruised and battered the hopes of hundreds of 4-H’ers looking forward to showing livestock. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>JFontenot@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jacob P. Fontenot)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Bull Performance Testing Benefits Beef Industry</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2006 20:59:21 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[An LSU AgCenter program that tests the performance of bulls benefits cattle producers and the state’s beef industry, according to experts. Known as the Bull Performance Testing Program, the effort operates out of the LSU AgCenter’s Dean Lee Research Station south of Alexandria. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>DCoombs@agcenter.lsu.edu (Danny F. Coombs)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Implications of Obesity in Mares</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2005 20:15:06 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The large amount of media attention on human obesity in the past several years has made most of us keenly aware of the health hazards associated with carrying too much body fat. In the world of domestic farm animals, however, emphasis has typically been on how poor nutrition, and specifically poor body condition (little body fat), affect productivity and reproductive efficiency. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>DThompson@agcenter.lsu.edu (Jr., Donald L. Thompson)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Making Poultry Litter Safe for Re-Use</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2005 20:15:06 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The poultry industry is the largest animal agricultural industry in Louisiana and is second only to forestry in total income produced by all agricultural commodities. Louisiana poultry growers produce almost 1 billion pounds of broiler meat each year. The size of the poultry industry in Louisiana has raised concerns about the management of large quantities of litter (mixture of poultry manure and bedding material). - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>TLavergne@agcenter.lsu.edu (Theresia Lavergne)</dc:creator>
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          <title>A'maze'ing Growth: Fast Chicks Gain More Weight</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[Genetic selection of broiler chickens for production performance has been associated with changes in their behavior. Traits such as aggres-siveness, mating behavior, fearfulness (propensity to be easily frightened), feather pecking and sociality vary considerably within genetic strains. Many of these traits can exert profound effects on the welfare and productivity of farmed poultry because they influence the birds’ ability to adapt to their social and physical environment. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>RMarin@agcenter.lsu.edu (Raul H. Marin)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Adding Phytase Proves Positive for Poultry, Swine Diet</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2005 20:15:05 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Phytate is a compound found in many common feed ingredients that decreases nutrient availability in animal diets. The main anti-nutritional effect of phytate is that it makes phytate phosphorus unavailable for digestion and absorption by nonruminants such as swine and poultry. Phytate also has negative effects on digestive enzymes, trace minerals, calcium, protein and amino acids, and carbohydrates. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>web@agcenter.lsu.edu (LSU AgCenter)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Salt Water Problematic For Sugarcane, Forage Crops</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2006 20:00:13 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Salt water flowed into sugarcane fields during Hurricane Rita, but the layout of a sugarcane field can be beneficial in ridding the field of salt. LSU AgCenter agronomist Dr. Gary Breitenbeck explains. (Radio News 12/12/05) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Southwest Louisiana Cattle Producers Still Hoping For Comeback</title>
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          <title>Premier Exhibitor Honors Awarded At LSU AgCenter Livestock Show</title>
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          <title>Chicken Picking Incidents Sighted, Reports LSU AgCenter Poultry Expert</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[Cattle producers and other industry leaders learned about a new National Animal Identification System (NAIS) during the annual LSU AgCenter’s Rosepine Research Station Field Day May 6. The system would enable farmers and government officials to quickly track and contain animal disease outbreaks by using precise identification of each animal. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Cattle Producers Enjoying Record Beef Prices</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 11/06/03) Louisiana cattle producers are excited about the market news that prices recently hit record high prices for fat cattle, feeder cattle and calves. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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