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Legislating the rights of private property owners: a review and analysis of actions in the 103rd and 104th Congresses
(Texas A&M University, 1995)
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Torsion properties of biological fixation utilizing a plate with and without an intramedullary rod
(Texas A&M University, 1995)
The goal of internal fixation procedures is the restoration of normal structure and function to the injured bone. Internal fixation devices are utilized to increase the stability of fracture segments, transfer loads across ...
The use of vasectomy in stray cat population control
(Texas A&M University, 1995)
Despite concerted efforts by animal control agencies and animal welfare advocates, stray cats continue to present ethical and public health dilemmas. Modern methods of control include capture followed by adoption or ...
Simulation of population dynamics of the parasite Haematoloechus coloradensis Cort 1915 (Digenea: Haematolochidae) in its 3 host species: effects of environmental temperature and precipitation
(Texas A&M University, 1995)
This study describes development and evaluation of a simulation model representing the life cycle of the parasite Haematoloechus coloradensis, and use of the model to examine effects of variations in temperature and ...
The effects of estrogen and menhaden oil treatments on choline levels in the young chicken
(Texas A&M University, 1995)
Choline deficiency has major consequences that include hepatic disorders like fat infiltration and impaired lipoprotein metabolism. The objectives of this study were two-fold. Do estrogen treatments promote choline deficiency ...
Measurement of moisture and total reducing sugars using Near Infrared Spectroscopy
(Texas A&M University, 1995)
Determining compound levels in fruits and vegetables is necessary in the food industry for appropriate management and processing of these products. A fast, nondestructive and reliable method of measuring compounds is ...
Regeneration and genetic transformation of Atriplex canescens
(Texas A&M University, 1995)
Fourwing saltbush (Atriplex canescens (Pursh.) Nutt.), a shrub native to western North America, provides forage with a high content of protein to cattle in dry and salty areas, and it is being used for regeneration of ...
Evaluation of TexSIM for modeling traffic behavior at diamond interchanges
(Texas A&M University, 1995)
Poor operation of diamond interchanges along a freeway corridor can decrease the mobility of the corridor and increase time and energy costs associated with delay at signalized interchanges. Computer simulation provides a ...
Conservation genetics of the endangered Attwater's prairie chicken
(Texas A&M University, 1995)
High molecular weight genomic DNA was isolated from over 40 chorioallantoic membranes (CAMS) of hatched Attwater's prairie chicken (Tympanuchus cupido attwateri), (APC), eggshells and successfully utilized in DNA fingerprint ...
Isolation of fruit ripening genes from tomato
(Texas A&M University, 1995)
Fruit ripening is an active, programmed process at the genetic, molecular and physiological levels producing changes which culminate in the characteristics of a ripe fruit. Recent studies have shown that ripening is a ...