Iowa State Daily (January 24, 2012)

ContentsCommon goundS.C. primary shakes up GOP field before FloridaAdministrators recognize policy leaves gray areasAlum brings gownsMcGee leads Iowa State into Texas rematchRemark reveals Newt Gingrich's true colors

Iowa State Daily (January 23, 2012)

ContentsA record-breaking yearRed-light rating leads to policy questionsLong race route challenges team to make advancesWine shop serves up some classWhat if our politicians walked out?Spark leads Cyclones to Big 12 win

Iowa State Daily (December 7, 2011)

ContentsExpo displays talentsLow student turnout plagues runoff electionSeasonal disorder hits hard in winterSzopinski wins seat on Ames City CouncilCyclones seek revenge in Cy-Hawk seriesIowa State gets big win against Prairie View A&MNo justification for ignorance

Iowa State Daily (December 8, 2011)

ContentsSchmittmann names as new LAS deanWhy tuition may riseHoffman interviews for N.M. positionGiving back with United WayCinema ready for spring line upCyclones rally past Iowa for winMusic concepts can often apply to politics, too

Iowa State Daily (December 9, 2011)

ContentsRegents approve tuition hikeBidding a fond farewellPaul emphasizes libertyReform proposal causes conflictBring back sitcoms in place of reality televisionCyclones make Sweet 16 a habitAmes Lab technician to retire after 51 years

Iowa State Daily (December 12, 2011)

Contents:A Cyclone battle: Director Pollard's son fights cancerLetters to the editor: Readers support, deride Walker's words2012 caucus candidates breakdown

Iowa State Daily (HoliDaily 2011)

The Daily's annual gift guide, an advertising supplement of the Iowa State Daily.

Iowa State Daily (December 1, 2011)

ContentsBowl game rouletteWorld AIDS Day held Dec. 1 to fight pandemicCity Council joins GSB to discuss Ames expansionUnfair funding of athletic facilitiesActing with holiday spiritsCyclones fall to the panthers

Iowa State Daily (December 2, 2011)

ContentsState Gym prepares to openCyclones open NCAA at homeRomer pegs policies to solve crisisCandidate presents 'road map' for centerYoung Cyclones ready for rivalEducation should not be a profitable ventureAdvocacy group protests local shop's pet purchases

Iowa State Daily (December 5, 2011)

ContentsCyclones set for Pinstripe BowlFinding their rhythmCandidates square off in runoff electionCongress seeks unfair Internet controlControversy surrounds Cy-Hawk duel

Iowa State Daily (December 6, 2011)

ContentsAfrican agricultureCrazy ideas welcome for Mark RasmussenVoting or not can impact student life in electionTrain system could come to LA soonISD Sports editorial board chooses its Heisman winner

Iowa State Daily (November 29, 2011)

ContentsSmall town politicsJaradat talks goalsSend troops a little careRenovations give ease for physical therapyHas college education gotten worse?Defense, Woody step it up

Iowa State Daily (November 30, 2011)

ContentsColors of AmericaHarkin Institute officially opens Exhibition brings new look to issuesEnjoy winter treatsEducation necessary to preserve republicIowa State plays host to Northern Iowa

Progress Report on Iowa State University Burroughs Endowment Activities

Faculty in the Department of Animal Science initiated soliciting of funds in 1987 to establish a permanent endowment to recognize the distinguished career and major contributions of Dr. Wise Burroughs, a distinguished professor in animal science at Iowa State University. The endowment was established in the Iowa State University Foundation in 1991. The purpose of the fund is to support research and graduate education in the areas of fundamental factors regulating growth in food-producing animals, with emphasis on ruminants; to enhance growth of animals with the goal of improving the competitive position of ruminants as food-producing animals; and to develop innovative approaches to ruminant nutrition and/or growth enhancement as a means to improve desirability of meat produced by food animals. Dr. Burroughs’ research resulted in important and significant developments in technology for modern production systems for beef cattle. He was widely known for his ability to communicate complex ideas and research results for use by those involved in the animal industry. The current Burroughs Team has established three research projects: 1) Ghrelin--How does ghrelin affect blood and body composition in rats?; 2) Use of 25- hydroxyvitamin D3 to improve tenderness of beef; 3) Redesigning beef cattle to have a more healthful fatty acid composition.

A Historical Review of the 4-H Beef of Merit Carcass Contest at the Iowa State Fair

A total of 1,033 head of steers competing in the Iowa State Fair Beef of Merit class from 1975 through 2000 were summarized. Those grading low Choice and higher averaged 55.4 percent, and the average yield grade was 2.44. Due to rule changes over time the quality grade and cutability shifted. In recent years with the emphasis placed on acceptable quality grade and carcass weight, the BOM cattle have improved dramatically in the percent grading Prime and upper Choice. However, with this change has been a reduction in the percent of cattle making yield grade 1 and 2. Growth rate increased through the late 1980s, but has remained static since that time.