Browsing by Subject "Health "
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(Texas A&M University, 2005-11-01)The present dissertation applied the theoretical assumptions of Psychological Reactance Theory into a model depicting how individuals cognitively process reactanceinducing print messages utilizing a communication framework, ...
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(2021-07-27)A growing number of graduate students report high levels of academic stress and experience diminished writing productivity. Scholars have suggested that Expressive writing (EW) has numerous health-related benefits. However, ...
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(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )As a cow-calf herd goes into the fall season after a hot, dry summer, the entire herd may be stressed. Excessive heat, short grass and low water tanks stress cattle and make them more susceptible to diseases. Unsanitary ...
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(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
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(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )Both animal productivity and ranch profitability can be affected by the nutritional management of grazing beef cattle. Management of beef cattle nutrition should be based on the quantity and quality of forage, as well as ...
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(2019-12-02)The primary public health concern related to fecal waste contamination in recreational waters is exposure to pathogens. Noroviruses, a viral pathogen, are a leading cause of illness outbreaks in recreational waters and ...
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(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
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(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )
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(2009-06-02)The medieval period of Denmark (11th-16th centuries) witnessed two of the worst demographic, health, and dietary catastrophes in history: the Late Medieval Agrarian Crisis (LMAC) and the Black Death plague epidemic. ...
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(2023-04-18)Data from commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) wearables combined with machine learning algorithms provide an unprecedented potential for early detection of adverse physiological events. However, several challenges dampen these ...
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(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )The Texas dairy and beef cattle industry is a $12 billion industry and controlling external parasites is an important part of avoiding financial losses. External parasites, commonly called ectoparasites, cost livestock ...
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(2011-02-22)Aging is a global phenomenon. Ways to sustain older adults' aging-in-place in the 'community at-large' (defined as traditional communities where most people live) have been overlooked. Consciously engaging in physical ...
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(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )When nitrates and prussic acid accumulate in forage, the feed may not be safe for livestock consumption.
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(2015-04-27)Exergames are a relatively new addition to the physical activity literature. Exergames are activities that combine exercise with game-play and bring together virtual communities with real life to provide entertainment, ...
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(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )Federal regulations exist to ensure the proper distribution and usage of veterinary drugs and to prevent adulteration of the food supply with illegal drug residues through drug misuse in food producing animals
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(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )For cattle in Texas, the most damaging insect pest is the horn fly. Research has shown that a calf infested with more than 200 horn flies will gain 15 to 50 pounds less than normal from birth to weaning and sale (about 4 ...
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(AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M University System; Texas A&M University. Libraries, )Many health problems in beef cattle can be managed successfully if they are detected early. Cattle owners can prevent or minimize losses by taking steps to keep the problems from recurring or spreading to the rest of the herd.
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(2021-05-03)A remote laboratory for radiation detection and physical security was developed and implemented to provide students and professionals with education and training in nuclear security. Beginning with a proof-of-concept remote ...