Effects of extracted wheat germ oil in sheep and cattle.
one group was orally drenched with ethylene dichloride extracted wheat germ oil (edc-wgo) over two breeding seasons. In ewes drenched with edc-wgo the lambing percentages of mated ewes increased by 12\m=.\9%and the number of ewes lambing by 7\m=.\6%In Guernsey cows given edc-wgo there was no significant effect on the number of services per conception. The possible effects of oxygen uptake increasing components in edc-wgo on early reproductive processes are discussed.
Effects of Octacosanol on Chick Comb Growth
Summary Topical application of octacosanol, a 28 carbon atom, straight chain, saturated alcohol, on the combs of immature White Leghorn chicks caused a highly significant increment in chick comb growth. In contrast to results with testosterone propionate, a dose-response relationship was not obtained. A strain difference in response to octacosanol administration was observed.
Data processing in microbiology: an integrated, simplified system.
A MUMPS based computer system is described for the processing of data in a microbiology laboratory. The system uses visual display units and mnemonic codes for data input. All functions are carried out within the department by the medical, technical, and clerical staff. While the system described is integrated with other user-systems in the hospital, it is readily adaptable, and portable to a stand-alone system.