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Effect of maternally-derived immunity in the development of humoral immune responses to vaccination and subsequent challenge with BVDV
(2015-05-08)
Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) is a viral pathogen of cattle that can present with different clinical syndromes including reproductive failure, immunosuppression, respiratory disease, and gastrointestinal disease. ...
The Effect of Medical Malpractice Award Amount on Health: A Cross-Sectional Review of 1998 State Date
(2007-05-15)
This thesis examines the relationship between amount awarded in medical malpractice lawsuits and the health of a population. Data from 1998 is collected for each state and a crossectional analysis is performed. Two stage ...
Effect of Microbial Inoculation on Nitrogen Plant Uptake and Nitrogen Losses from Soil and Plant-Soil Systems
(2013-12-04)
Reducing the negative impacts of agricultural fertilizers is a world-wide concern, both from an environmental and human health perspective. One way to reduce these impacts is by enhancing plant uptake, which improves ...
Effect of Mixture Properties and Testing Protocol on Moisture Susceptibility of Asphalt Mixtures
(2012-07-25)
While cracking and rutting are the most prevalent distresses for asphalt mixtures, moisture susceptibility of asphalt mixtures which can lead to distresses such as raveling, loss of adhesion, and stripping is a commonly ...
The Effect of Motivational Interviewing and Clinician Centered Interviewing Based Cardiac Rehabilitation on Core Outcomes
(2022-12-13)
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally and affects almost 50% of the American population over the age of 20 years old. Following cardiac events patients are encouraged to participate ...
The Effect of Mutations in Type II Topoisomerases on Fluoroquinolone Resistance in Clinical Canine Urine Escherichia coli Isolates
(2011-04-12)
A series of experiments were preformed in order to validate a rapid FRET-PCR based assay for the detection of fluoroquinolone resistance in small animal Escherichia coli urinary tract infection (UTI) isolates. Three hundred ...
Effect of Omega 3, 6 and 9 Fatty Acids and Vitamin E on Canine Semen Concentration, Motility, Morphology and Cryopreservation
(2018-07-20)
There are few studies in dogs investigating the efficacy of male fertility supplements, most notably fatty acids. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of a commercial fatty acid supplement (OM3 Gold ...
The effect of omega-3 fish oil supplementation on cognition and neuroinflammation in a mouse model of Western diet induced obesity.
(2022-08-01)
The Western diet (WD) is generally characterized by high sugar and saturated fat content, which result in caloric excess and obesity. However, it includes suboptimal intake of some nutrients including omega-3 fatty acids. ...
The effect of Organizational Commitment on Word-of-Mouth intentions in Recruitment in China
(2012-05-10)
The purpose of this paper is to find out the relationships between three components of organizational commitment and word-of-mouth intentions. This study examines the correlations between three components of organizational ...
The Effect of Pharmacological and Dietary Modulators of Lipid Metabolism on Gene Expresion in a Porcine Model
(2006-12-15)
Modifying the size and/or carcass distribution of adipose tissue in meat producing animals by nutritional and pharmacological means has long been of interest to animal scientists. In pigs, as in other meat animals, a more ...
Effect of Phosphorus Fertilizer Placement on Corn and Soybean Yield in Phosphorus Stratified Soils of Alabama
(2023-06-27)
Alabama has highly weathered soils making them prone to erosion during intense precipitation events. Adopting conservation tillage practices is encouraged to minimize soil erosion and improve soil health. Currently, Alabama ...
The Effect of Physical Activity on Science Competence and Attitude towards Science Content
(2011-11-29)
This study examines the effect of physical activity on science instruction. To combat the implications of physical inactivity, schools need to be willing to consider all possible opportunities for students to engage in ...
Effect of Phytase and Glucanase, Alone or in Combination, on Nutritive Value of Corn and Soybean Meal Fed to Broilers
(2006-12-15)
In order to efficiently use exogenous enzymes, the effects of these products on nutrient availability must be determined. A series of experiments were designed to evaluate a phytase and a glucanase supplemented to ...
Effect of Plant Growth Regulators and Biostimulants with and Without Foliar Nutrition on Reduced-Lignin Alfalfa (HarvXtra®)
(2021-08-05)
Known as the “Queen of Forages,” alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is regarded for its high protein content and palatability, making it the preferred feedstuff for high-producing dairy cows. The introduction in (2005) of ...
Effect of platelet rich plasma lysate and fibroblast growth factor 2 on sperm motility in stallions
(2020-07-14)
Semen extenders are continually tested to improve sperm motility, longevity, and, consequently, improve fertility. Growth factors (GFs) modulate cell function, which could be advantageous to sperm by improving motility. ...
The Effect of Political Knowledge on Political Tolerance
(2014-07-24)
Traditional democratic theory holds that an educated electorate, capable of making informed decisions regarding government policy, is required to maintain a healthy relationship between the government and the governed ...
The Effect of Pornography Consumption of Males' Propensity to Rape
(2007-08-15)
The legality of pornography and its effects on viewers has been a topic of debate for decades in the United States. The purpose of this study is to identify the relationship of pornography and its effects on sexual aggression ...
The Effect of Post-chill Antimicrobials on Salmonella, Campylobacter, Shelf-life and Quality Attributes of Ground Chicken
(2013-07-10)
Ground chicken is more likely to have higher microbiological loads than whole carcasses and parts. Therefore, it is necessary to identify antimicrobials that reduce pathogens and overall microbial loads without negatively ...
Effect of pre-pelleting whole corn inclusion on growth performance, processing yield, meat quality, gut microbiome, and digestive organ development at different grow-out phases of broilers.
(2020-11-16)
Corn is typically ground before its incorporation into broiler diets. However, grinding is the second most expensive cost center of feed manufacturing after pelleting. Therefore, feeding whole corn can be an alternative ...
The Effect of Price Risk on Mongolian Copper Exports
(2017-07-27)
Mongolia has copious mineral deposits. Copper ore is the major commodity of the mineral industry and is also Mongolia’s main export item. China is the largest destination for Mongolia’s copper exports. To analyze the price ...