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Evaluation of Hydrated Lime Treatment of Free-stall Bedding and Efficacy of Teat Sealant on Incidence of Dairy Cow Mastitis 

Chettri, Rekha (2006-05-15)
Dairy cow mastitis is the inflammation of the mammary gland caused by trauma, chemical irritations and by infection caused by microorganisms. Mastitis is estimated to cost the US dairy industry about $1.8 billion annually. ...

Evaluation of Hydromulches as an Erosion Control Measure Using Intermediate-Scale Experiments 

Wilson, Wesley (2010-05-20)
Discharge of sediment-laden stormwater from active construction sites, such as highway construction projects, is a growing concern in the construction industry (Zech et al. 2007, 2008). The United States Environmental ...

Evaluation of In-Place Concrete Strength by Core Testing 

Grubbs, Aaron (2014-12-16)
When the average compressive strength of molded cylinder specimens do not meet the minimum required strength for a batch of concrete, testing must be performed on the in-place concrete to evaluate its strength. There are ...

Evaluation of Indicator of Reduction in Soil (IRIS) Tubes to Verify Wetland Hydrology in Constructed Wetlands 

Liggett, Cole (2018-11-15)
Wetlands are essential components of the environment that provide unique functions and values to the ecosystems in which they occur. As urban population and the economy continue to grow, impacts to wetlands are unavoidable ...

EVALUATION OF INFILTRATION SWALE MEDIA USING SMALL- AND INTERMEDIATE-SCALE TESTING TECHNIQUES 

RAMIREZ FLOREZ, DIEGO ARMANDO (2024-04-26)
When impervious surfaces such as paved roadways are constructed, the volume of water infiltrating into native soil decreases, leading to an increase in surface water runoff. This phenomenon results in higher peak flows, ...

Evaluation of Inlet Protection Practices (IPPs) Using Large-Scale Testing Techniques 

Perez, Michael (2014-11-24)
Most roadway construction efforts disturb existing vegetation thereby exposing bare soil to environmental variables that cause erosion. Soil eroded during storm events is conveyed by stormwater runoff and may become ...

Evaluation of Integrated Weed Management and Herbicide Tolerance in Peanut-Cotton Rotation 

Price, Katilyn (2021-07-13)
As resistant weeds such as Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri L.) continue to spread through the Southeast, peanut-cotton producers are forced to utilize herbicides which pose a greater risk to injuring crops to control ...

Evaluation of Intercellular Signaling in Legionella pneumophila 

Zeigler-Ballerstein, Stephanie (2009-09-08)
The number of prokaryotes known to participate in intercellular signaling is growing. The objective of this research was to determine if Legionella species are able to communicate through the use of intercellular signals ...

Evaluation Of Intra-Abdominal Pressure In Horses That Exhibit Cribbing Behavior 

Albanese, Valeria (2014-07-11)
Cribbing behavior in horses is associated with an increased incidence of small intestinal strangulation through the epiploic foramen. The suggested mechanism for this association is through changes in intra-abdominal ...

Evaluation of Irrigation Scheduling and Sustainability Indicators as Tools to Increase the Adoption of Conservation Practices Among Central Alabama Farmers 

Duarte de Val, Marina (2023-11-27)
In recent years, there has been a significant surge in the adoption of conservation practices in agriculture, driven by a collective understanding of the urgent need to minimize risks, enhance profitability, and protect ...

Evaluation of Irrigation Scheduling Methods and Nitrogen Fertilization Effect on Corn Production in Alabama 

Da Cunha Leme Filho, Jose (2016-08-24)
The unpredictable rainfall distribution patterns and high spatial variability in soil texture are promoting changes in irrigation and fertilization management. Irrigation systems are helping farmers to achieve consistent ...

Evaluation of Laboratory and Field Produced Cold Recycled and Full Depth Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Materials 

Allain, David (2021-05-18)
Cold recycling (CR) and full depth reclamation (FDR) are sustainable processes of recycling existing pavement materials to construct stronger stabilized base layers. The recycled asphalt pavement’s materials vary in ...

Evaluation of Laboratory Cracking Tests Related to Top-Down Cracking in Asphalt Pavements 

Moore, Nathan (2016-12-09)
Top-down cracking (TDC) is now recognized as a prominent mode of failure in asphalt pavements. There has been much research conducted to characterize the failure mechanisms of TDC but there are still large gaps of knowledge ...

Evaluation of Lactic Acid and Sodium Metasilicate against Pathogens of Concern on Fresh and Deli Meats 

DeGeer, Staci (2014-04-29)
Lactic acid and sodium metasilicate have been used in meat processing facilities as antimicrobial compounds. Their uses vary from carcasses rinses to ready to eat product applications at a variety of concentrations and ...

Evaluation Of LHRHa Implants and Injections on the Production of Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Female X Blue Catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) Male Fry 

Hutson, Alison (2006-08-15)
The hybrid produced from the channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) female and the blue catfish (I. furcatus) male has better culture traits than the primarily cultured channel catfish. Producing hybrid catfish has been ...

Evaluation of Lightweight Aggregate Concrete For Precast, Prestressed Driven Piles 

Belk, Neill (2013-05-13)
Driven piles, specifically, precast, prestressed (PCPS) piles are concrete foundation elements used to transmit heavy structural loads and moments to an adequate bearing layer and reduce total settlement. ...

Evaluation of Load Tests for Driven Piles for the Alabama Department of Transportation 

Hill, Jacob (2007-05-15)
A study was carried out to evaluate load testing methods for driven piles for the Alabama Department of Transportation. Dynamic and static load test data were assembled to form the database used in this study. The field ...

Evaluation of Low Frequency Communication Techniques for Load Phase Identification 

Geiger, Daniel, II (2011-11-14)
This is a discussion on the process of implementing a system for power line communication (PLC). A PLC system is desired as it will allow for phase identification of the load and the transmission of data from the load ...

Evaluation of Management Methods for Thrips and Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus in Alabama Peanuts 

Cooke, Claire (2024-04-19)
Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) is a plant disease with a broad host range, infecting several economically important crops such as tomatoes, peppers, and peanuts, and maintains its presence in the environment through ...

Evaluation of Manufactured Organic Soil Amendments for Consumer Use 

Thaxton, Blake (2011-08-01)
Commercial substrate blending companies and fertilizer companies are now producing manufactured substrates and fertilizers that are marketed as “organic.” Homeowners care about the aesthetics of their landscape, thus the ...