It is hypothesized that the cane and forearm can be aligned to reduce muscular activity needed during ambulation. In this prospective study, 10 nonimpaired control subjects were tested both in stationary and dynamic weight-bearing states while using different cane prototypes and the platform cane (PC) as compared to the standard cane (SC). The outcome measures were: 1) root mean square (RMS) vo...

Two growth trials are reported. In the first (of 141 days) , 42 bulls of initially about 220 kg and 2 years of age were given: (A) chopped whole sugar cane ad libitum plus 300 g/d extracted soya bean meal; (B), © and (D) as (A), but with 100, 200 or 300 g molasses/urea (2.5%) per kg fresh cape mixed into the cane; (E) as (D) , but with 600 g soya/d; (F) , chopped whole cane plus 1 kg/d wheat br...

The labour requirements and capital costs for the various cane yard layouts in the South African mills vary significantly. The various types of equipment available for cane handling and their effect on the capital and operating costs of the cane yard are discussed.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of cane length on the standing and walking stability of stroke patients. Ten stroke patients were used as subjects and evaluated by using two different cane lengths based on the measurements of the distance from distal wrist crease to the ground (WC cane), and the distance from greater trochanter to ground (GT cane). Force plates were u...

In most populations of Solidago altissima, a small proportion of plants have a growth pattern in which the stem bends early in the season so that the apex is pointing downward (i.e., a ‘‘candy-cane’’ stem) then straightens up again later in the season. The majority of plants, however, do not show this pattern. Instead their stems remain erect from emergence through flowering and senescence. It ...

Trials were conducted to determine comparative changes with time in weight, juice quality and recoverable sugar of whole stalk and chopped sugarcane of several varieties, and to study the effect of billet size on rate of deterioration. In addition, an estimate was made of size distribution of billets from a chopper harvester. It was concluded that under hot, humid conditions chopped cane deteri...

In Tanzania, the effect of sugar cane chewing on the development of caries was investigated. Two groups were selected; those who had easy access to sugar cane (sugar cane cutters) and those who did not (sisal plant workers). These groups had a similar socio-economic background, had similar levels of fluoride in drinking water, consumed similar amounts of refined sugar per day, but had a signifi...

INTRODUCTION. The method of computing payment for cane in the South African sugar industry, based as it is upon the value of the Java ratio, does not always yield results which are regarded as satisfactory by the cane grower. The j ava ratio is influenced by several factors, notably dirty cane, rainfall and the fibre content, but it is only on the effect of the latter that we are concerned here...

This paper analyses the relationship between net farm incomes and market values of cane land within the South African sugar industry. A comparison is drawn between market values represented by actual sales, and productive land values, which relate more specifically to net farm incomes. The aim of the paper is therefore to estimate the degree of correlation between net farm incomes and land mark...

Cane toads (Bufo marinus) were introduced to Australia in 1935 and have since spread widely over the continent, generating concern regarding ecological impacts on native predators. Most Australian cane toad populations are infected with lung nematodes Rhabdias pseudosphaerocephala, a parasite endemic to New World (native-range) cane toad populations; presumably introduced to Australia with its ...