Two series of trials were conducted to evaluate alternative methods of administering monensin to pasture cattle. In a series of five trials, monensin was incorporated into supplements at 440 mg/kg to provide an average intake of 200 mg X head-1 X d-1 for growing cattle on pasture. Comparisons were made between daily and alternate-day feeding of the supplements. A control treatment consisting of...

________________________________________________________________________ We assess whether bank branch placement in Bangladesh responds to any unexploited potential for non-farm rural development. The location choices of the famous Grameen Bank are compared to those of more traditional banks. We allow for heterogeneity in household characteristics conducive to success in non-farm activities whe...

This study determined the effect of feeding trough shapes on growth performance, carcass characteristics and cost benefit analysis 180 broiler chickens two strains (90 birds each Marshal Hubbard strains) subjected to circular, rectangular square-shaped 2 troughs with a surface area 900 cm each. The chicks were brooded for weeks thereafter allotted into six treatment groups 30 each, consisting 3...