Polymorphisms. BamHI, EcoRI, and TaqI restriction fragment length polymorphisms at the bovine calpastatin locus. Source and Description of Probe. A 2.2-kb cDNA insert coding for Domains 2 through 4 plus a 3’ untranslated region of the bovine calpastatin gene was excised from the pBluescript vector (Stratagene, La Jolla, CA) with EcoRI and XhoI. Method of Detection. Nylon filters were prehybridi...

This study focuses on achieving high stiffness/strength and good FR characteristic of nylon 66/MCA/NC nanocomposites, prepared via melt compounding by twin screw extruder. A synergistic effect of flame retardant systems based on melamine cyanurate and zinc borate on the flammability and mechanical behaviours of crysnanoclay reinforced nylon 66 nanocomposites have been reported. Mechanical test ...

Four rumen and proximal duodenum fistulated non-lactating Holstein cows were used to determine the effect of extrusion at 120 degrees C of whole horse beans (Vicia faba cv Talo) on in vitro nitrogen (N) solubility and in situ degradation of dry matter (DM) and crude protein (CP) in the rumen and intestine. Cows were fed a ration of 30% whole horse beans (WHB) and 70% Italian rye-grass hay. The ...

Two experiments were carried out to evaluate the effects of indigestible neutral detergent fiber (iNDF) of ration for estimation of rumen degradability of fiber in sheep. In experiment 1, to determine feed iNDF, four ruminal fistulated Zel ewes were used. Three grams of alfalfa hay, corn silage, barley grain, wheat bran, ration 1 (including alfalfa hay and concentrate), and ration 2 (including ...

A weak protein solution extracted from chicken breast meat was exposed to three types of packaging materials. The crude myofibrillar protein solution (12.0 mg protein/mL buffer) was suspended in a 0.6M NaCl/NaPO4 buffer, then placed in bags made from either polyethylene (nonbinding film), a nylon blend (binding film), or Surlyn (binding film). Two separate experiments were conducted to determin...

Plastics, one of the most abundant materials in the world today, are one of the main sources of pollution. People’s perception of using and disposing plastic bags is primordial as they tend to be a major part of household solid waste. This study aims to determine community’s perception of usage and disposal of plastic bags in Eastern Ethiopia. A quantitative cross-sectional study has been condu...