Publications

UNL animal scientists report on their recent research in the areas of swine nutrition, genetics, animal health, and parity. Issued annually to cover research conducted in the previous year, the Nebraska swine report describes the basis for each study, materials and methods used, and the results. Charts and tables often are used to illustrate the findings.

To view details about what is included in this report, view the table of contents.

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Interest in climate change has prompted a market for carbon credits. Learn how livestock operations produce greenhouse gases and how to reduce emissions and benefit from carbon credits. This publication includes tables of the relative effect of manure management practices on methane and nitrous oxide emissions and of rangeland management practices on carbon sequestration. It also includes examples of carbon credit estimates for swine and cattle operations. Learn More

Companion animals play an important role in the lives of many Americans. The companion animal industry has limitless unique opportunities for those wishing to seek a career working to improve the lives of dogs, cats, rabbits and more.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Animal Science Department hosted a two-night series on companion animal careers in November 2008. This conference took an in-depth look into the different sectors within the companion animal industry. Professionals who work with companion animals, both as a full time career or through volunteer work, were interviewed to gain their thoughts on the industry and their suggestions for individuals seeking careers working with companion animals.

Run Time: 120 minutes.

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Review the process used for Pleasure and Horsemanship/Equitation at the Nebraska District 4-H Horse shows. Video clips are used to demonstrate individual and group work procedures. 

Presented by: Kathy Anderson, UNL Extension Horse Specialist

Run Time: 26 minutes.

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This guide contains over 250 words and phrases that will help English and Spanish speaking people who work with livestock to communicate more easily. This is a tool that farm and ranch workers, veterinarians, livestock producers, processing plant or feed company employees, and consultants will find useful.

This handy 4 ½ x 11, eight-panel guide is printed on heavy, coated paper, durable enough to carry along while working outside.

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Inglés a español: Una guía para la comunicación en las empresas de ganadería contiene más de 250 palabras y ayudará más a facilitar la comunicación entre las personas que hablan inglés y español, quienes trabajan con el ganado. Esta es una herramienta que los trabajadores de granja y rancho, veterinarios, productores de ganado, empleados de plantas procesadoras, compañías de alimento y consultantes encontrarán útil.

Esta guía útil de 8 paneles que miden 4 ½ por 11 pulgadas está impresa en papel pesado y revestido, bastante durable para llevar mientras trabaja en el campo.

ver una muestra.

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Extending the grazing season by using crop residues, of which Nebraska has an abundance available, is one option in feeding beef cattle. Learn More

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In this 6-DVD set, Bruce and Sue Ellen Vickery cover the following topics:

• Getting Started, Finding the Suitable Horse
• Fundamental Training for a Well-Broken Horse
• Showmanship At Halter
• Getting a Start on The Horsemanship Horse
• Sharpening Your Horsemanship Equitation Horse
• The Makings of a Trail Horse
• Developing Flying Lead Changes

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This 5-DVD set covers a range of topics to help you improve your competition skills for horse shows.  Guest presenter is the award-winning Nancy Cahill.

• Disc 1: Finding the Versatile Athlete; Accessing Your Horse's Abilities and Making the Most of What You Have; Gaining Control for Maximum Performance
• Disc 2: Western Horsemanship: Developing the Horse and Rider Team; The Trail Class Horse — Getting Started
• Disc 3: Fine-Tuning for Showmanship at Halter; Getting all Pluses from Your Supplements (Dean Meyer and Craig Sandmeir); and Dealing with "Unwanted" Horses in Nebraska (Kathy Anderson)
• Disc 4: More on Trail!
• Disc 5: Trailing for Western Pleasure

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