From the Paper
"The biblical account of the episode of the Golden Calf in Exodus 32 is a poignant illustration of Israel's breaking its covenant with God, a glimpse of the breadth of God's wrath (which would have resulted in the destruction of the people), Moses' intercession on behalf of the nation, and a reconciliation of God's chosen people with Him. It is but one of many biblical incidents which demonstrate the continuing presence of Adam's sin in the lives of God's people and how that sin seeks to separate man from God, and it is further proof that God remains faithful to His covenant with Abraham to confer a special privilege upon the Hebrew people among all others whom He has created.

In constructing this paper, which will recount the story of the Golden Calf, examine the sin associated with its molding, and review the effects which were felt by Moses and the people, it..."

Abstract
This paper examines the journey of the cow from birth to beef, with statistics from various sectors of the industry. It looks at how the journey from the cow-calf operator to the feedlot to the slaughterhouse to the market, i.e., the journey of a cow from birth to plate, is a long, complicated one. It examines how beef is a big industry in the United States and how, all along the chain of events, people are making money off the cow.

From the Paper
"While on the cow-calf farm, the cows and the calves are subject to several processes and conditions that are meant to ensure good health and strength, as this produces good beef. Cows are sheltered only during cold, wet months, as these conditions are most detrimental to their health. Normally, cows simply stay outside, using hills and trees for protection and shelter. This is not cruel; cows do just fine under these natural conditions. The cow-calf operator will also want to ensure that his or her cows and calves are protected from disease. Therefore, vaccinations are extremely important in this type of operation. Cows and calves must be vaccinated against a host of common organisms and diseases that can cause them harm and affect the quality of the beef."

Tags:slaughterhouse, market, disease, calf

Abstract
This paper describes an experiment designed to refute or support the hypothesis that using recombinant DNA technology allows for the cloning of specific DNA fragments. The paper then analyzes the results of the experiment and concludes that the hypothesis is supported by the fact that five colonies were created that contained the specific 2.0 DNA fragment, signaling that the bacteria contained the desired insert-vector molecule. The paper includes several tables, graphs and images.

Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results
Figure: Photograph of UV Transilluminated Electrophoresed Gel of Plasmid DNA, Lambda bacteriophage DNA, Calf Thymus DNA, and Calf Kidney DNA
Table: Distance Migrated and Size of DNA Molecules for Standards, Calf DNA, and Plasmid DNA
Graph: Lambda Bacteriophage DNA Log Base 10 of Molecular Weight versus Distance Migrated
Figure: Picture of Electrophoresed Gel Containing Standards, HSHV Cut and Uncut, CHAV Cut and Uncut, and KDV Cut and Uncut
Table: Molecular Weights of Standards, CHAV, KDV, and HSHV and the Distance Traveled in Electrophoresed Gel by CHAV, KDV, and HSHV
Graph: The Standards from Graph 1 used to Compare Against to Discover the Molecular Weight of KDV Virus Fragments
Table: The Characteristics of the E. coli Strands on the Plates
Table: The Characteristics of the Streaked Samples from the Tranformation 4 Plate
Figure: Picture of Electrophoresed Gel containing Known Standards, Uncut DNA from Blue Colony, Cut with HinDIII DNA from Blue Colony, and 5 Cut DNA with HindIII from White Colonies
Table: The Molecular Weights and Distance Traveled by the Standards, the Blue Colony both Cut and Uncut, and the Five Cut White Colonies
Graph: The DNA Standards Molecular Weights Versus the Distance Migrated
Table: The Characteristics and Plasmid Names of the Different E. coli Strains Created
Calculations
Discussion

From the Paper
"The purpose of the second part in the recombination of DNA was to isolate plasmid DNA from E. coli harboring pUC18 plasmids with -DNA fragment inserts and cut the DNA with HindIII. Bacteria from Transformation 4, both blue and white colonies, were to be taken for inoculation. The white colonies could not be obtained because they are satellite colonies that grow from enzyme excretion. The samples were obtained from already prepared liquid forms of the white colonies."

Tags:procedure genome, gel electrophoresis technology, pattern transformation

Abstract
This paper begins by describing the Achilles tendon as the tough tissue that connects the calf muscles, also known as gastroenemius and the soleneus, to the heel bone, also known as calcaneus. The writer explains how this area came to be called by its name. The paper then shows how damage is sometimes caused to this tendon, and what treatments are used.

From the Paper
"Tendonitis and tendon rupture are characterized by swelling, tenderness and bruising. Sometimes, the tendon separates from the bone and that is not observed from X-rays. X-rays do help make a diagnosis if the rupture causes a part of the calcaneal bone to come away with the tendon. Complete rupture is characterized by a loud crack followed by inability to walk properly or rise on tiptoes. One of better known tests for complete rupture is the Thompson's test. In this test, the patient is asked to lie on his stomach on a flat surface with the feet unsupported (hanging off the table). When the calf is squeezed and the foot moves, it means that a complete rupture is unlikely. In some cases, a confirmatory test is necessary."

Tags:tendonitis, surgery, x-ray, greek, odyssey

Abstract
The objective of this work is to explore the aspects of raising beef cattle for 'profit' in the area of the United States that is comprised of Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi and other areas of the Southeastern United States. It examines the factors that have the potential to affect costs and profits and ultimately examines the feeding methods through a compare and contrast analysis of 'grain' fed cattle and 'grass' fed cattle in relation to cost, health and profitability.

Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Changes in the Cattle Business over the Past Two Decades
Challenges and Difficulties in Raising Beef Cattle Herds
Profit And Loss Considerations in Raising Beef Cattle
Grain-Fed versus Grass/Pasture-Fed Beef
Nutritional Differences in Grass- And Grain-Fed Beef
Summary and Conclusion

From the Paper
"The cattle business is not a livelihood that can be scheduled on a clock for indeed just as the beef cattleman has decided to head in from the barns and fields it is time for a calf to be born, or a calf has been born and rejected by its' mother requiring bottle-feeding every few hours and around the clock. Other difficulties are illustrated in the fence that the cattle broke at 3:00 a.m. or the sick cow that must be 'put down' in order to keep infection from the rest of the herd. While the cattle business is rewarding and has the potential to be, very profitable it is not a business for those who tend to be lackadaisical or for the faint at heart. "

Tags:cattleman, calf, herds