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"Aberrant Estrous Cycles in Goats (Capra Hircus)"
Aberrant estrous cycle in goats was reported. This study was conducted to determine the ovarian structures present in short and long cycles. Laparotomy was conducted on dose that exhibited estrus approximately 60 hours after onset. Those that did not... Read more.MS in Animal Science (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"An Assessment of Animal Housing and Environmental Control Systems in Beef and Dairy Cattle Farms in the Philippines"
This study was conducted to assess practices on housing and environmental control systems in selected beef and dairy cattle farms in the Philippines. A total of 53 ranches, 10 feedlots, 6 backyard beef cattle farms, and 27 dairy cattle farms were... Read more.MS in Agrometeorology (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"An Ecological Analysis of Mangrove Plant Community in Palsabangon, Pagbilao, Quezon Province, Philippines"
The species composition, density, diversity, as well as the dominant species in a distributed mangrove ecosystem were studied. The stability and sustainability of the mangrove ecosystem, particularly in relation to its natural regeneration, was... Read more.MS in Forestry (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Biological Control of Some Soil-borne Fungal Pathogens of Soybean (Glycine Max (L.) Merr.) with Gliocladium spp."
A study was conducted to screen isolates of Gliocladium spp. as biocontrol agents for soybean soil-borne pathogens, determine the proper substrate for mass production, and develop through greenhouse tests the effective technique in using promising... Read more.PhD in Plant Pathology (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata, Walp) as Potential Substitute for Soybean Oil Meal in Broiler Diet"
Two feeding experiments and two metabolism trails were undertaken to evaluate the chemical and biological values of cowpea and determine its potential as substitute for soybean oil meal in broiler diet. Matured cowpea seeds, either cooked or raw... Read more.PhD in Animal Science (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Development of Soymilk-based Yoghurt-type Product"
The study primarily aimed o investigate the possibility of modifying the conventional method of preparing yoghurt by partially or totally replacing milk protein with the less expensive soymilk production. Yoghurt-type products were prepared from... Read more.PhD in Food Science (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Dietary Intake, Health Perception, and Health Practices of the Elderly in Selected Barangays of Bay, Laguna"
The study assessed the health and nutritional status and the health perception and practices of the elderly (60 years old and over) in selected farm-and fishing-based barangays (village) of Bay, Laguna, Philippines. The dietary intake was... Read more.MS in Applied Nutrition (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Economic Efficiency of the Indonesian Plywood and Lumber Industries"
The study aimed to assess the present state, role, and performance of the Indonesian plywood and lumber industries. The primary source of data were the Annual Survey of Manufacturing Establishments, which was conducted by the Central Bureau of... Read more.PhD in Forest Resources Management (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Effect of Legume Flours (Soybean and Mung Bean) on the Growth and Nata Production of Acetobacter Aceti subsp. Xylinum on Coconut Milk Medium"
Soybean (Sy-4) and mung bean (Pagasa 3) were germinated at ambient room temperature in four and three days, respectively. The sprouts were dried at 60-70°C and then ground into flour. Different concentrations (0.1-1.0 g) of soybean and mung bean... Read more.MS in Food Science (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Effect of Some Anatomical Features and Specific Gravity on the Fiber Saturation Point of Kaatoan Bangkal (Anthocephalus chinensis Rich ex Walp)"
Two trees of kaatoan bangkal (Anthocephalus chinensis Rich ex Walp) were studied. These trees were randomly selected and collected from a 15-yea-old plantation on the Makiling Experimental and Demonstration Forest in Los Baños... Read more.MS in Forestry (University of the Philippines Los Baños)