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THE BATTALION MONDAY, MARCH 26, 1979 Page 5 aggies view breeding, blushing, milking, dancing Students tour eight states on field trip By JULIE SMILEY Battalion Reporter Spring break can be sun, fun and [tans, but one group of Aggies spent their spring break cooped up on two [buses and loved it. For 10 days, 89 Aggies traveled [through eight states on an agribusi- jness field trip coordinated by Dr. (Howard Hesby, associate professor |in animal science at Texas A&M [University. This is the fourth spring [break trip Hesby, known as “Doc,” [has organized for students. He said he enjoys showing stu dents feed companies, livestock op erations, agriculture chemical com- [panies and marketing operations mecause many students don’t know [what jobs are available to them upon [graduation. The tour visits many different [types of agribusinesses in the hope that students will see at least one [operation in their area of study or [interest. j Most participants are animal sci ence majors but any student is eligi- [ble. Linda Warinner said the best part of the trip was the visit to Gaines way Thoroughbred Farm outside Lexington, Ky. “I learned lots more about horses and Contagious Equine Metritis (GEM is a venereal disease among horses) from Dr. Chris Cahill’s discussion.” The sophomore from Klamath Falls, Ore., said, “I also didn’t realize how extensive and important lighting in stables is to control cycles and seasons in horses.” Cahill, a Texas A&M graduate and veterinarian and breeder for Gainesway, let the Aggies watch as a maiden filly was bred by Blushing Groom. He is a syndicated stallion stabled at Gainesway and worth $6.5 million. Cahill said Blushing Groom is booked to breed about 50 mares this year and told students to look for his progeny racing in the Kentucky Derby. The Derby will not be run until May, but the group stopped for pic tures and souvenirs at Churchill Downs in Louisville on the way to Elanco Products Company in In dianapolis. Elanco is the agriculture products division of Eli Lilly & Co. The em phasis of the visit was on product research and one of Elanco’s major products, Rumensin. Improving ef ficiency of feed conversion to meat in beef cattle is Rumensin’s pur pose. Dr. Art Raun, director of research at Lilly’s Greenfield research laboratories, said 90 percent of cat tle on feed in the United States are fed Rumensin to gain weight faster on less feed. Besides testing Rumensin and other animal products for cancer- causing agents, and palatability, Lilly also tests cosmetics. Lilly owns Elizabeth Arden cosmetics — students saw rabbits wearing blush and lipstick. Rabbit skin is more sensitive than human skin. If products irritate a rabbit, the product is likely to irri tate humans, too. Another side of animal agriculture research was given by Dr. Jim Yaz- man of Winrock International Live stock Research on Petit Jean Mountain near Morrilton, Ark. A goat specialist and veterinarian, Yazman told students about Win- rock’s goal to improve human nutri tion in Arkansas, southeast United States and among American Indians through use of small ruminants. He said these groups of people are gen erally small land owners and small producers so Winrock is encourag ing the development of sheep and dairy goat herds. Small ruminant animals are able to convert low-quality forage to milk and meat. A 125-doe dairy goat herd can be managed by one man and the milk can be sold to processors. Winrock manages a 150-doe herd which is milked twice daily. Tests are run to check butterfat content and protein solids and then the milk is shipped weekly to the University of Georgia for processing into cheese, ice cream and other dairy products. Yazman said the organization’s main job is to develop a market for goat’s milk products. Since it is not produced in the same volume as cow’s milk, goat’s milk products are more expensive. A goat produces about five pounds a day while a dairy cow may produce between 45 and 60 pounds a day. He said many people prefer goat’s milk products to cow’s milk products despite the extra cost. The Aggies also visited Monsanto and Ralston Purina in Missouri. Goat’s milk is a little more expensive than cow’s milk, but many people prefer it. Winrock International in Arkansas is helping small farmers make money through its work with goats, like this one. Battalion photo by Julie Smiley McKenzie-B aldwin BUSINESS COLLEGE Inquire About Our Term Starting April 2 i Phone 822-6423 or 822-2368 patrol is new west side story United Press International I BUFFALO, N.Y. — Some uni- 1 formed police officers next week will be pedaling along their beats on the ■ city’s West Side instead of pounding B them. Five stolen bicycles that have i been unclaimed since their recovery by police will be cleaned up for use | in an experimental bike patrol, said I Police Commissioner James Cun- jningham. [ “In some cases it could be a real [energy saver, and it might help out [with the shortage of cars we have,” said Inspector Daniel Redmond, [who brought the idea to the com- [missioner’s attention. [ “It might even help get the men [in shape,” Redmond said. ALTERATIONS' IN THE GRAND TRADITION OF OLD TEXAS WHERE MOTHER TAUGHT DAUGHTER THE FINE ART OF SEWING — SO HELEN MARIE TAUGHT EDITH MARIE THE SECRETS OF SEWING AND ALTERATIONS. 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They capture a wider range of brain activity for conscious use ... an expanded range of consciousness. Instead of just daydreaming when they are relaxed, they can use their mind effectively at this level. Instead of just dreaming at night they can use the dream state to solve problems and arrive at answers the mind is not capable of at any other time. When persons learn to function mentally at this deeper level, creativity is enhanced. Memory is improved and persons are better able to solve problems.” 8 Clancy D. McKenzie, M.D. Since its founder, Jose Silva, began teaching the system ele ven years ago in Ns native Laredo, Texas, people throughout the country have graduated from its four-day training course in Dynamic Meditation. In the process, they’ve learned how to tap the deeper levels of consciousness to develop concentration, overcome stress, increase creativity, replace bad habits with good ones, and operate in every area of their lives with new abilities, including the psychic. Of all today’s methods for con sciousness raising, Silva Mind Control has won the greatest acclaim for its results: "Several large corporations, colleges and welfare organi zations have sent representatives to Mind Control. All re ports indicate a more positive, creative attitude in the graduates. More specifically, Mind Control graduates told me they were able to relax, lose weight, quit smoking, find love and acNeve goals that had been eluding them for years.” “Mind Control is a practical thing: it can be used for busi ness ... health ... education ... for better family under standing." - Playboy, March, 1975 Silva Mind Control has been taught in every state in the United States and in 30 foreign countries. FREE INTRODUCTORY LECTURE TO LEARN ABOUT THE SILVA METHOD TUESDAY, MARCH 27 7:30 P.M. RAMADA INN Monsanto is a crop chemical com pany and is also well-known for another product — Astroturf. Before a home-cooked meal of fried chicken, Ralston Purina showed students their research farm at Grey Summit, Mo. They test feeds, feeding practices and environmental conditions for dogs, poultry, swine, horses and cattle. Goat’s milk and blushing rabbits aside, the Aggies did have time for fun and entertainment in the eve nings and on the buses. The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville welcomed the Aggies by inviting three members of the Corps of Cadets, in full military dress, onto the stage during the performance. Jerry Glower introduced Max Crit tenden, Charlie Gotten and John Gunter over the Opry’s live broad cast on WSM radio, and the Aggies put an authentic “whoop” in the background. From 9:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. the Aggies visited backstage and met Marty Robbins, Jeanne Pruitt, Tom T. Hall and Jerry Glower, kicker danced in the aisles and sang along with the entertainers. “The best part of the Opry was getting to go backstage and meet the stars,” said Mark Cowan, a junior from Detroit. They also visited the Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, Will Rogers Memorial in Clairmore, Okla., the Anhauser-Busch process ing plant and Clydesdales in St. Louis and Studio B in Nashville where Charlie Pride recorded his latest song. Although anyone may apply to go on the trip, getting that application approved isn’t so easy. “We don’t pick just anybody who wants to go,” Hesby said. “We choose those who really want to go and learn, not just those who want three credits. Students must take notes at all the stops and turn them in plus write reports on visits if they want to pass.” Students completed applications before Christmas and were selected by a committee of students in January. Cost of the trip was $210 per student plus cost of some meals and tuition and building use fee for three credits. Elanco, Ralston Purina, Monsanto and the St. Louis Grain Exchange helped lower expenses by providing meals and bousing on parts of the tour. Dr. and Mrs. Don Lahore of Lexington gave students lunch and the opportunity to visit the Kentucky Horse Training Cen ter. “I can’t believe how much people gave us, and especially the Labores who gave meals for 89 peo le,”said Janice Brown of Dumas. “They really helped us and made our trip better.” ! Battalion photo by Julie Smiley Reba Elevens, senior animal science major from Arlington, stops for a moment to introduce herself to the Dalmation who escorts the Anheuser-Busch team of Clydesdales. WHAT IS A PARALEGAL CAREER? A paralegal career is one of the most exciting new careers going) A paralegal is a lawyer’s assistant who is able to do many tasks traditionally done by attorneys. Not a clerical or secretarial role, the paralegal is a new legal specialty with excellent job opportunities in law firms, corporate legal departments, and banks. Three months of intensive training in courses taught by law professors and lawyers can give you the skills to interview witnesses, conduct legal research, prepare pleadings, draft transaction documents, and prepare cases for trial under the supervision of an attorney. The Basic Legal Assistant Course begins June 4, 1979; the fall ses sion begins September 10, 1979. In addition to the three-month daytime programs, the same course will also be offered two nights per week for eight months starting September 24, 1979. A representative will be on campus Wednesday, March 28, 1979 at the Career Planning and Placement Center. Sign-ups for interviews are available now. 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