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Functional and metabolic interactions of bovine alveolar macrophages with Pasteurella haemolytica (biotype A, serotype 1) and possible bacterial extrachromosomal genetic factors responsible for virulence
(1984)
Pasteurella haemolytica is generally recognized as the most economically important infectious agent involved in the bovine respiratory disease complex (BRDC). Alveolar macrophages (AMO) are a primary mechanism of pulmonary ...
Economics of predation on Angora goats and reducing predation losses with the 1080 toxic collar
(1984)
The objectives of this study were to: (1) determine which factors are contributing to the decline of the Angora goat industry in Texas, (2) determine the cost of predation to Angora goat ranchers at one specific site and ...
Anatomy of university campus planning and student housing--with an emphasis on students' concept of ideal dormitory
(1984)
A. Goals of the Study. The dissertation goals are to: (1) Create a comprehensive document for campus planning and campus housing design, (2) Formulate campus zoning patterns and campus design concepts, (3) Categoize campus ...
Optimum design of radio telescope backup trusses
(1984)
A hybrid method of optimum design is developed to minimize the weight of radio telescope backup trusses. The design variables consist of the member areas and the node locations of some selected joints of the backup truss. ...
An empirical investigation of two categories within the Lovelock service typology as they relate to service loyalty
(1984)
This study has investigated the usefulness of the Lovelock service typology in distinguishing between broad groups of consumer services based on the degree of loyalty they are accorded. The object of the service and the ...
Dynamics of separation processes
(1984)
A generalized form of the semi-implicit Runge-Kutta method proposed by Michelsen was developed removing the necessity of defining new variables which place system differential equations in state variable form (ordinary ...
Creative judgment in teachers and its relationship to classroom instructional strategies
(1984)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the accuracy of fifth and sixth grade teachers' predictions of their pupils' creativity. The study asked three major questions. Are more creative teachers more accurate in the ...
The hemostatic defect accompanying aflatoxin B₁ intoxication in rabbits
(1984)
The hemostatic defect accompanying chronic aflatoxin B(,1) (AFB(,1)) intoxication was evaluated in 3 groups of 6 New Zealand white rabbits. Group A rabbits served as controls, while group B and C rabbits received daily ...
Experimental studies of individual choice behavior in uncertain contexts
(1984)
The series of risky choice experiments that will be presented in this dissertation represent a major new initiative in the study of individual choice behavior in uncertain contexts. Three principal issues will be addressed. ...
Maximal oxygen uptake and oxygen kinetics in cardiac patients
(1984)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the maximal oxygen uptake capacity of cardiac patients and several transient submaximal exercise characteristics. The specific problem was to identify the speed at which oxygen ...