Dairy farming is one of the most important agricultural industries in South Africa, and thus improving the performance of dairy cows, with respect to economically important dairy traits, would be beneficial. Selection of dairy cows has traditionally been phenotypic, but new molecular techniques have made it possible to evaluate phenotypic dairy traits at the DNA level, providing the possibility of more accurate selection. The economically important dairy traits, milk production and reproductive performance, are quantitative traits, and are therefore controlled by many genes and the environment. A number of genes have been identified that have been shown to influence economically important dairy traits, including the lep gene. This gene encodes the hormone leptin, which has been proven to regulate feed intake, energy balance, fertility and immune function. A polymorphism has been identified in the lep gene, which may be associated with economically important dairy traits. This study on a South African Jersey herd investigated the possible association of the polymorphism, RFLP-Kpn 21, with milk production and reproductive performance. The lactation records of fifty Jersey cows that completed their first lactation between 1997 and 2004 were collected, and these cows were genotyped for the RFLP-Kpn 21 polymorphism, located at exon 2 of the lep gene. This involved the extraction of DNA from venous blood, using a salting out technique. The extracted DNA was amplified using PCR primers; the reverse primer included a purposeful mismatch. The role of the purposeful mismatch was to create a recognition site for a restriction enzyme (Kpn 21), thus allowing the alleles of the polymorphism to be identified through a restriction digestion protocol. Two alleles were identified, the C- and the Tallele. The genotype of each cow was identified using PAGE. The significance of the genotype effects on the milk production traits and the reproductive performance traits were estimated using the F-statistic provided by a GLM Univariate analysis. In conclusion, no significant effect of the RFLP-Kpn 21 polymorphism was found for milk yield, butterfat and protein percentage, ICP and SPC (p > 0.05), but a possible association with lactose percentage was suggested by the statistical analysis (p < 0.05). Further investigation of South African Jersey cows will be necessary in order for conclusive results to be obtained. / Thesis (M.Sc.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 2005.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-12-08T16:24:11Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 PGCA10MA064.pdf: 877931 bytes, checksum: ef65c09f07dc6c43c6a132d5ed45fb8b (MD5) Previous issue date: 2010-08-19 / Holstein is the dominant breed in dairy herds in southern Brazil, being known by the high milk yield, with low solids concentration, reduced fertility and longevity and high proportion of dystocia. The crossing with other specialized dairy breeds, especially Jersey, has been utilized as an option to reduce the deficiencies of the Holstein. The aim of this study was to evaluate dystocia in Holstein cows inseminated with Holstein or Jersey and performance of the calves resulted from these matings (growth, immune status and prevalence of diarrhea in the first days of life). The study was conducted at the Centro de Ciências Agroveterinárias of the Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC) in Lages, SC, Brazil. Forty cows and heifers were randomly inseminated with Holstein or Jersey, leading to the birth of 23 Holstein calves (11 males and 12 females) and 17 crossbred calves (7 males and 10 females). The birth were observed and a scale for calving ease from 1 (easy, unassisted) and 5 (extreme difficulty) were used. After birth, calves were housed in individual pens weight, height at withers, chest diameter and diameter and length of the head were obtained, and these measures were weekly repeated. Until one hour after birth, calves fed 2 liters of colostrum, and a second dose within 8 hours. In the following two days, they received 4 liters / day of transition milk, from the 4th day began to receive 4 liters / day of whole milk and starter concentrate. On day 42, calves were weaned and the diet was based in starter concentrate added to 20% alfalfa hay. Daily supply and plenty of concentrate were weighed and fecal score assigned on a scale from 1 (normal faeces) to 4 (fluid faeces). The samples of blood serum proceeded soon after birth, with 24 hours, 15, 30, 42, 49 and 84 days of age to assess the immunity of calves. Dystocia were observed only in Holstein calves (17.39%). The F1 Holstein x Jersey had lower weight and height at birth (35.2 kg and 72 cm) compared to the Holstein straigthbred (42.8 kg and 76.3 cm) at weaning and at the end of the experiment (84 days old), with no difference in weight gain and height growth (P> 0.05). There was no difference between genetic groups in concentrate intake and feed conversion. F1 calves have higher levels of protein and immunoglobulins in blood serum with 24 hours and 15 days of age, which may result from greater colostral absorption, indicated by increased serum gamma-glutamyl trasferase. No difference was observed between genetic groups for average fecal score, however the F1 calves required fewer treatments with antibiotics for diarrhea. We conclude that crossing Holstein cows with Jersey sires reduces dystocia due to the ix smaller size of F1 calves at birth. The performance of crossbred calves is similar to the Holstein, from birth to 84 days of age, with higher immune status and requiring fewer treatments for diarrhea / A raça Holandesa predomina nos rebanhos leiteiros do Sul do Brasil, sendo conhecida pela elevada produção de leite com baixa concentração de sólidos, reduzida fertilidade e longevidade e elevada proporção de partos distócicos. O cruzamento com outras raças leiteiras especializadas, especialmente a raça Jersey, vem sendo empregado como uma opção para reduzir as deficiências da raça Holandesa. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a facilidade de parto de vacas da raça Holandesa inseminadas com Holandês ou Jersey e o desempenho dos bezerros oriundos destes acasalamentos quanto ao desenvolvimento, status imunológico e prevalência de diarréias nos primeiros dias de vida. O estudo foi desenvolvido no Centro de Ciências Agroveterinárias da Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina (UDESC), em Lages SC. Utilizaram-se 40 vacas e novilhas inseminando-as aleatoriamente com Holandês ou Jersey, das quais, obtiveram-se 23 bezerros Holandês (11 machos e 12 fêmeas) e 17 bezerros mestiços (7 machos e 10 fêmeas). Os partos foram observados e uma escala para facilidade de parto entre 1 (fácil, sem auxílio) e 5 (extrema dificuldade) foi adotada. Após o nascimento, os bezerros foram alojados em bezerreiro com baias individuais e avaliados quanto ao peso, altura à cernelha, diâmetro torácico e diâmetro e comprimento de cabeça, sendo estas medidas repedidas semanalmente. Até uma hora após o nascimento, os bezerros receberam 2 litros de colostro e uma segunda dose até 8 horas após. Nos 2 dias seguintes, recebiam 4 litros/dia de leite de transição e a partir do 4º dia passavam a recebem 4 litros/dia de leite integral e alimento concentrado a vontade. No 42º dia os bezerros eram desaleitados e a dieta passava a ser o concentrado inicial adicionado de 20% de feno. Diariamente a oferta e a sobra de concentrado foram pesadas e o escore fecal avaliado em uma escala de 1 (fezes normais) a 4 (fezes líquidas). As coletas de soro sanguíneo procederam-se logo após o nascimento, com 24h, 15, 30, 42, 49 e 84 dias de idade, para avaliar a imunidade dos bezerros. Partos distócicos foram observados somente em bezerros da raça Holandesa (17,39%). Os bezerros F1 Holandês x Jersey apresentaram menor peso e altura ao nascer (35,2 Kg e 72 cm) em comparação aos Holandês (42,8 Kg e 76,3 cm), ao desaleitamento e no final do experimento (84 dias de idade), sem diferença em ganho de peso e crescimento em altura (P>0,05). Também não houve diferença entre os grupamentos genéticos para consumo de concentrado e conversão alimentar. Os bezerros F1 apresentam níveis mais elevados de proteínas totais e imunoglobulinas no soro sanguíneo com 24h e 15 dias de idade, o que pode ser vii resultado de maior absorção colostral, indicado por maior concentração sérica de gama-glutamil trasferase. Não foi observada diferença entre os grupamentos genéticos para escore fecal médio, entretanto os bezerros F1 necessitaram menos tratamentos com antibióticos para diarréia. Conclui-se que o cruzamento entre Holandês e Jersey reduz a distocia em razão ao menor tamanho dos bezerros F1 ao nascimento. Os bezerros mestiços comportam-se de forma semelhante aos da raça Holandesa em relação ao desempenho do nascimento até os 84 dias de idade, apresentando status imunitário mais elevado e necessitando menos tratamentos para casos de diarréia

The purpose of this study was to determine and compare faculty perceptions of areas of concern that have been identified by osteopathic medical education administrators as having a relationship to institutional needs and goal setting. Specifically, a Delphi research technique was used to examine faculty perceptions of osteopathic perspective in relation to (a) the philosophical and functional orientation of the curriculum; (b) actual design, structure, and implementation of the curriculum; (c) location and design of the physical facilities and the campus environment; (d) faculty issues of tenure, promotion, salary, and merit; (e) teaching, and the evaluation of teaching; (f) student characteristics and admissions policies; and (g) administrative structure and communication networks.

The study aimed to analyze the format of the lactation curve and the implications on the average production of primiparous Jersey breed cows. Were used 3,531 registers of production from 620 cows, production registrations of cows with calving between 1986 and 2002 and first calving age between 20 and 48 months were used. Production records inferior of 2.0 Kg/day and superior of 38.0 Kg/day were eliminated, the collected production period started on the 3o day after calving and ended on the 305o totalizing 43 weeks of lactation. The parameters of the 15 tested models were estimated throughout non-linear regression (Gauss Newton method). The criteria to elect the best model were: medium square waste (QMR); absolute average deviation (DMA); best adjustment index; visual evaluation comparing the estimated and observed curves and graphs of the distribution of residuals. The model of Wood (1967) has satisfied the most the lactation curve of primiparous Jersey breed cows, presenting a curvilinear behavior with DMA of 0.49 and QMR of 24.93, index of 5.48, lower residual amplitude (between 0.3 and -0.5 Liters) and estimated curve suitable with the observed. Beyond being possible to calculate from its parameters the milk production at the lactation peak, the period of lactation peak and persistence, with 16.6 kg/day, 45 days, 61.11% respectively. The study also allowed the previous detection of errors or vantages on the management, selection or diseases that affects the dairy herd. / O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar o formato da curva de lactação e suas implicações sobre a média de produção de leite de vacas primíparas da raça Jersey. Foram utilizados 3.531 registros de produção de 620 vacas, com partos entre 1986 e 2002 e idade ao primeiro parto entre 20 e 48 meses.Eliminaram-se registros de produção de leite inferiores a 2,0 kg/dia ou superiores a 38,0 kg/dia, o período de produção coletado iniciou ao3° dia após o parto e finalizou-se no 305° dia perfazendo as 43 semanas de lactação. Os parâmetros dos 15 modelos testados que convergiram foram estimados por meio de regressão não-linear (método de Gauss Newton). Os critérios para a escolha do melhor modelo foram: quadrado médio do resíduo (QMR); média dos desvios absolutos (DMA); índice de melhor ajuste; avaliação visual comparada entre as curvas estimada e observada e o gráfico de distribuição dos resíduos. O modelo de Wood (1967) foi o que mais satisfez a curva de lactação das vacas primíparas da raça Jersey, apresentando comportamento curvilíneo com DMA de 0,49, QMR de 24,93, índice de 5,48, menores amplitudes dos resíduos (entre 0,3 e -0,5 Litros) e curva estimada mais condizente com a observada. Além de ser possível calcular a partir de seus parâmetros a produção de leite no pico de lactação, tempo de pico e persistência, sendo 16,6 kg/dia, 45 dias, 61,11%, respectivamente. O estudo também permitiu auxiliar o produtor na detecção precoce de falhas ou vantagens no manejo, seleção ou doenças que acometam o rebanho leiteiro.

Målet med detta projekt var att utforma en kommunikation och databassystem för ett multiplayer ordbaserat spel åt Tweakers HB. Tweakers HB är ett produktbolag som utvecklar mobila applikationer där Wordhunch är en utav deras produkter. Systemet är en webbaserad API som stöds av en databas system för att kunna hantera olika aspekter av ett multiplayer ordbaserat spel. API: et kommer att användas av en Android applikation som utvecklas av andra utvecklare på Tweakers HB. Kommunikationssystemet har tagits fram med Extreme Programming samt testdriven utveckling. Utvecklingen skedde med välkända och beprövade metoder för att kunna säkerställa att ett system med hög kvalitet levereras. Båda system utnyttjar gamla och vältestade verktyg så som MySQL för databashantering medan REST-arkitektur används för kommunikationssystem. I slutet av utvecklingen uppfylldes alla ställda krav. System klarar av prestandakravet enligt de tester som utfördes. Under testning har flera komplikationer uppstått som inte var kända under utvecklingen eller före som t.ex. ta fram det korrekta ord när ett felstavat ord har skickats in. / The goal of the project was to design a communication and database system for a multiplayer word based game for Tweakers HB. Tweakers HB is a company that develops mobile applications, where WordHunch is one of their products. The product itself is a web based API which is supported by a database system for handling different areas of a multiplayer based mobile game. The API will be used by the other developers of Tweakers HB for communication between Server and multiple Android and iOS mobiles. The system is a fully accomplished system. The system has been produced using Extreme programming. Development was done with well-known and proven methods to ensure that a system of high-quality was delivered. Both systems utilizes old and well tested products like MySQL for database management while REST architecture style for API system. At the end of the project all requirements were met. The system passed all the required tests conducted and will be able to handle large quantity of incoming traffic from Android and iOS mobile devices, according to tests. During testing multiple issues came up which were neither known before the production or under production for ex. retrieving the correct word when a misspelled word has been submitted.

Children detained in juvenile detention centers in the United States are a unique population. They are neither incarcerated, nor are they free to live in society. Although some popular literature does exist on juvenile detention, such literature is minimal. Further, there are few research studies on this population in any field of inquiry. Indeed the entire subject of juvenile detention has been largely overlooked by research scientists, as well as theologians. The focus of this empirical study is the theology and spirituality of children in a single juvenile detention center in New Jersey, US. Currently, there are no studies on this topic. This study begins to address that void and represents the first theological research of its kind on this population. The methodological approach of the thesis is multi-disciplinary. While the study addresses theology and spirituality as separate categories, it also integrates theology with research in psychology and clinical mental health. The project itself consists of 200 individual, face-to-face interviews with male juvenile residents detained in the Ocean County Juvenile Detention Center, Toms River, New Jersey, US. An original questionnaire has been developed by the author as a research tool. This empirical research adds to the academic literature on children in juvenile detention centers in the United States and recommends ways that staff may communicate with children to begin a theological dialogue. Further, this thesis offers a specific methodology and research tool to be duplicated for use in other juvenile detention centers toward working with children in a concrete, evidence-based, spiritual context. v This study also includes a chapter on the evolution of the author’s spirituality and theology in the course of the project and attempts to locate the self of the researcher within the study. Finally, this thesis presents an outline for a new hermeneutic in working with children in a juvenile detention setting. This new approach represents a practical step toward bridging an existing gap between a stated need for a new hermeneutic for working with children in theological literature and its inception. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / D. Th. (Practical Theology)

Thesis (MScAgric)--Stellenbosch University, 2014. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Genetic selection for high milk production, type and appearance for the last 50 years has suppressed secondary traits such as reproductive performance, productive life, health and survivability in the pure milk breeds. The economic importance of these secondary traits in dairy production systems is the basis for the interest seen in crossbreeding. The problem of growth rate of heifers, cow fertility, reduced disease resistance and small body frame for beef production in Jerseys can be improved by crossing Jerseys with dual purpose breeds, such as Fleckviehs which possess a more beef potential. Against this background, this study aimed at comparing the production and reproduction of Jersey and Fleckvieh × Jersey cows in a pasture-based system. Milk recording was done according to standard milk recording procedures. Milk production (milk, fat, and protein yield) was adjusted to 305 days of lactation and corrected for age at calving. Effects of breed, parity, month and year were estimated for milk, fat and protein yield as well as fat and protein percentage using general linear models procedure. The fixed effects identified as having significant effects on milk, fat and protein yield were breed, parity and year. F×J cows produced significantly more milk than J cows (6141 ± 102 vs. 5398 ± 95 kg milk). Protein and fat yield were significantly higher in F×J (201 ± 3 and 272 ± 4 kg, respectively) than in J cows (194 ± 2 and 246 ± 3 kg, respectively). There percentages of fat and protein differed slightly between the two breeds with the Jersey recording slightly higher percentages (4.61 ± 0.04 and 3.62 ± 0.03 %, respectively) compared to the F×J cows’ percentages, which were, respectively, 4.47 ± 0.04 and 3.51 ± 0.03 %. It was concluded that F×J crossbred cows were more productive than purebred J cows probably owing to heterotic effects. Heifers were inseminated at 13 months of age and cows 40 days post-calving. Using insemination records and pregnancy check results, fertility traits were analyzed and compared between the two breeds, using analysis of variance for continuous records. Conception age was the same for both breeds resulting in a similar age at first calving. For cows, the interval from calving to first insemination was significantly shorter (P <0.001) in crossbred cows being 76.7 ± 2.2 days compared to 82.4 ± 2.5 days for purebreds. A larger proportion (P < 0.001) of 0.70 for crossbred cows was inseminated within 80 days after calving compared to 0.54 for J cows. Although the absolute number of days between calving and conception (DO) was lower for F×J cows in comparison to J cows (104.8 ± 6.8 vs. 114.8 ± 8.1days, respectively), the difference was not significant. However, the proportion of F×J cows confirmed pregnant by 100 days in milk was 0.79, which was higher (P < 0.001) than the 0.66 for J cows. Results indicate the potential of improving reproductive performance of J cows through crossing with dual-purpose breeds. The beef production of purebred J and Fleckvieh x Jersey (F×J) bull calves was compared, where bull calves were reared similarly for veal, i.e. carcass weight not exceeding 100 kg, or as steers for beef to 21 months of age. In both the veal and steer production systems, the mean birth weight were higher (P < 0.001) for crossbred in comparison to J calves and steers (33.5 ± 1.2 kg vs. 27.9 ± 1.2 kg for veal) and (33.4 ± 0.9 kg vs. 26.9 ± 0.9 kg for steers) respectively. The live weight at 6 months of age was 163.5 ± 3.9 kg for J bull calves, which was lower (P < 0.001) than that for F×J bull calves (180.6 ± 4.0 kg). The F×J bull calves had a significantly higher average daily gain (ADG) of 0.82 ± 0.02 kg/day compared to 0.73 ± 0.02 kg/day for J bulls. Marketing age differed (P < 0.001) in the veal production system with F×J and J bull calves marketed at 7.1 ± 0.1 and 6.3 ± 0.1 months, respectively. End live weight at 21 months of age was significantly higher (P < 0.001) in F×J bulls (441.4 ± 14.9 kg) than the 322.6 ± 13.4 kg in J bulls; while ADG differed (P < 0.001) between the two breeds being 0.64 ± 0.02 and 0.46 ± 0.0 kg/day in F×J and J bull calves, respectively. Crossbred steers had a significantly higher carcass of 206.5 ± 8.9 kg compared to 157.9 ± 8.6 kg for J steers. Results indicate the potential of improving beef production characteristics of the J cattle through crossbreeding. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Genetiese seleksie vir hoë melkproduksie, tipe en voorkoms die afgelope 50 jaar het sekondêre eienskappe soos reproduksie, produktiewe lewe, gesondheid en oorlewing onderdruk in die suiwer melk rasse. Die ekonomiese belangrikheid van hierdie sekondêre eienskappe in melkproduksie stelsels is die basis vir kruisteling. Probleme soos groei tempo van verse, koei vrugbaarheid, verlaagde weerstandbiedenheid teen siektes en klein liggaam raam vir vleisproduksie in Jerseys kan verbeter word deur die kruising van Jerseys met ' n dubbele doel rasse, soos Fleckviehs wat beskik oor beter vleis potensiaal. Teen hierdie agtergrond, is hierdie studie daarop gemik om produksie en reproduksie van Jersey en Fleckvieh x Jersey koeie in 'n weiveld - gebaseerde stelsel te vergelyk. Melk opname is gedoen volgens standaard melkaantekening prosedures. Melkproduksie (melk-, veten proteïen opbrengs) was aangepas vir 305 dae van laktasie en gekorrigeer vir kalf ouderdom. ‘n Algemene lineêre model was gebruik om die effekte van ras, pariteit , maand en jaar op melk-, vet- en proteïen opbrengs sowel as vet- en proteïen persentasie te bepaal. Die vaste effekte geïdentifiseer met 'n beduidende effek op melk-, vet- en proteïen opbrengs was ras, pariteit en jaar. F × J koeie het aansienlik meer melk as J koeie (6141 ± 102 teen 5398 ± 95 kg melk) produseer . Vet opbrengs was aansienlik hoër in F × J koeie as in J koeie (272 ± 4 246 teen ± 3 kg vet). Proteïen opbrengs was ook aansienlik hoër in F × J koeie as J koeie (201 ± 3 vs 194 ± 2 kg proteïen). Vet en proteïen persentasies het geneig om effens te verskil met 'n klein effek (4.61 ± 0.04 % vet en 3.62 ± 0.03 % proteïen) vir J koeie en (4.47 ± 0.04 % vet en 3.51 ± 0.03 % proteïen) vir F × J koeie. Daar is tot die gevolgtrekking gekom dat F × J gekruisde koeie kan meer produktief wees as suiwer J koeie weens heterotiese effekte. Verse kunsmatig geïnsemineer was op 13 maande ouderdom en koeie 40 dae na- kalwing aangehou was. Met behulp van bevrugting en swangerskap rekords, is vrugbaarheid eienskappe ontleed en vergelyk tussen die twee rasse, met behulp van ontleding van variansie vir deurlopende rekords. Ouderdom van bevrugting was dieselfde vir beide rasse wat in 'n soortgelyke ouderdomsgroep was by eerste kalwing. Vir koeie was die interval van kalf tot eerste inseminasie aansienlik korter (P < 0.001) vir kruisgeteelde koeie wat 76.7 ± 2.2 dae in vergelyking met 82.4 ± 2.5 dae suiwerrasse is. ‘n Groter proporsie ( P < 0.001) van 0.70 vir gekruisteelde koeie is binne 80 dae na kalwing geïnsemineer in vergelyking met 0.54 vir J koeie. Alhoewel die absolute aantal dae tussen kalwing en opvatting (DO) laer was vir F × J koeie in vergelyking met J koeie (104.8 ± 6.8 teen 114.8 ± 8.1dae, onderskeidelik), is die verskil nie betekenisvol nie. Maar die verhouding van F × J koeie wat swanger bevestig is met 100 dae in melk was 0.79, wat hoër was (P < 0.001) is as die 0.66 vir J koeie. Resultate dui daarop dat daar potensiaal is reproduktiewe prestasie te verbeter van J koeie deur kruisteling met 'n dubbel- doel rasse. Die vleisproduksie van suiwer J en Fleckvieh x Jersey (F × J) bulkalwers vergelyk. Die bul kalwers is soortgelyk grootgemaak vir kalfsvleis, d.w.s karkas gewig mag nie 100 kg oorskry as bulkalwers nie, en as osse vir vleis tot 21 maande oud. In die kalwers- en os produksie stelsels, was die gemiddelde geboorte gewig hoër (P < 0.001) vir die kruise in vergelyking met J kalwers en osse (33.5 ± 1.2 kg teen 27.9 ± 1.2 kg vir kalwers) en (33.4 ± 0.9 kg vs . 26.9 ± 0.9 kg vir osse) onderskeidelik . Die lewendige gewig op 6 maande ouderdom was 163.5 ± 3.9 kg vir J bulkalwers en was hoër (P < 0.001) vir F × J bulkalwers 180.6 ± 4.0 kg. Die F × J bul kalwers het 'n aansienlik ‘n hoër gemiddelde daaglikse toename (GDT) van 0.82 ± 0.02 kg/dag in vergelyking met 0.73 ± 0.02 kg/dag vir J bulle. Bemarkingsouderdom verskil (P < 0.001) in die kalf produksie stelsel met F × J en J bulkalwers bemark op 7.1 ± 0.1 en 6.3 ± 0.1 maande , onderskeidelik. Finale lewendige gewig van 21 maande oud was aansienlik hoër 441.4 ± 14.9 kg in F × J bulle as 322.6 ± 13.4 kg in J bulle , terwyl GDT hoër was (P < 0.001), met 0.64 ± 0.02 kg/dag en 0.46 ± 0.0 kg/dag in F × J en J bulkalwers, onderskeidelik. Gekruisde osse het 'n aansienlik hoër karkasgewig 206.5 ± 8.9 kg in vergelyking met 157.9 ± 8.6 kg van J osse. Resultate dui daarop dat daar potensiaal is om die beesvleis produksie-eienskappe van die J beeste te verbeter d.m.v. kruisteling.

O experimento foi conduzido na Estação Experimental Terras Baixas da EMBRAPA Clima Temperado localizada em Capão do Leão – RS, de 03 de maio a 31 de setembro de 2000. Foram utilizadas oito vacas da raça Jersey, de alto mérito genético, com peso vivo médio de 420 kg, produção média de 20 kg de leite corrigida para 3,5% de gordura, na fase inicial de lactação (próximas ao pico de lactação), estabuladas em baias individuais, distribuídas em dois quadrados latinos (4 X 4), com o objetivo de avaliar o efeito de três fontes de gordura sobre a digestibilidade aparente de nutrientes, consumo de alimento, produção e composição do leite, eficiência alimentar e parâmetros sangüíneos. Foram testados quatro tratamentos: T1 (CON)- dieta sem inclusão de fonte de gordura; T2 (GP)- dieta com gordura protegida; T3 (FAIO)- dieta com farelo de arroz integral e óleo de arroz; T4 (FAIS)- dieta com farelo de arroz integral e sebo bovino. A mistura concentrada foi a base de grãos de milho moídos e farelo de soja, e como volumosos foram empregados silagem de milho e feno de alfafa.As misturas concentradas foram fornecidas três vezes ao dia separadamente dos volumosos. Os volumosos foram fornecidos à vontade, procurando-se manter a proporção de 55% em relação às misturas concentradas. A ordenha foi realizada mecanicamente duas vezes ao dia, sendo as produções somadas para a obtenção da produção diária. A interpretação estatística foi feita pela análise de variância dos valores médios de cada tratamento através do teste F. As fontes de gordura aumentaram a produção de leite (P<0,05). A gordura protegida foi mais digestível e acusou maior efeito (P<0,05) na produção de leite corrigida a 3,5% de gordura, na eficiência alimentar e nos níveis séricos de triglicerídeos e colesterol em relação à dieta controle.

Two experiments were carried to evaluate the effect of different nutritional plans on the DM intake, ingestive and social behavior and health status of dairy cows from different racial compositions during the transition period. In the first trial we evaluated the inclusion or not (CON) of 10 g / day of oregano (OE) extract (Origanum vulgare) or 5 g / day of green tea extract (GT) (Camellia sinensis L.) in the diet provided to 24 Jersey cows with BW of 441 ± 27 kg, 3.5 ± 0.3 points of BCS and with 2.7 ± 1.8 lactations. Cows that received OE tended to consume more than CON after calving. Before calving, cows OE tended to spend less time in decubitus and to ingest the concentrate in less time than GT. After calving, OE caused faster concentrate intake in relation to CON and GT. After calving, the number of total visits to the trough was lower when OE was used in relation to CON and GT, but cows that ingested GT visited the trough with feeding activity more often and tended to interact less in relation to cows that ingested EO. The use of the extracts did not influence the occurrence of diseases and metabolic disorders. In the second trial, 36 Holstein, Gir and Gyrolando F1 (½ Holstein and ½ Gir) nulliparous cows, with BW of 715 ± 64.5 kg, 4.2 ± 0.3 points of BCS and with 4.1 ± 0.4 years of age were distributed (6 cows from each racial composition) in two nutritionl plans with allowance of 1.89% or 1.69% of BW of feed (based on dry meter) during pre calving period. Dry matter intake was higher in pre and post calving for Holstein cows than the others, and it was higher in some days near the calving for 1.69% plan compared with 1.89% plan. Before calving, cows the 1.69% plan remained longer in the trough and tended to spend longer at the trough with feeding activity in relation to 1.89% plan. Holstein cows tended to stay longer in each visit with feeding at the trough and ingested more at each visit than the others before and after calving. The occurrence of diseases and metabolic disorders was not influenced by the nutritional plans but the Holstein cows showed more dystocia and clinical diseases compared to the others. Nutritional plans change the way the animals distributed their feed activities and influenced social behavior. The adoption of different nutritional plans during the period of transition modify aspects of dairy cow’s behavior and intake without affecting the occurrence of diseases.

New Jersey's high school teachers have many responsibilities to their students: they must educate them, work to mold their strength of character, and protect them from harming each other. The Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (ABR), legally fortified these goals by protecting students from harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB), at the state level. Previous research has indicated that incident rates for these negative behaviors are growing globally. This reality has driven the need for intervention and prevention programming; however, few instances of successful implementation exist. An important gap remains in the current literature, as there is still a need to understand the teachers' perceptions of their role as the frontline defenders of anti-bullying policies. The primary area of focus for this qualitative study was on the challenges and supports encountered by teachers responsible for implementing their high school's anti-bullying program. Information was gathered using a phenomenological design through semi-structured, one-on-one interviews of 12 high school educators from three unique school districts. Lived experiences were interpreted using Espelage and Swearer's social-ecological system framework and Darley and Latané's bystander theory framework. The findings from this study gave voice to those responsible for implementing the ABR. Significant findings included policies that require reactive interactions with students where proactive measures would have been preferred, a lack of top-down communication, and ineffective prevention and intervention program training materials. An impetus for implementing policy change was established, and the potential for social change was welcomed through a move toward proactive measures in the school setting.