Industry News
K-State Talks about Applied Swine Nutrition Studies
The magic formula to raising the best swine has been unlocked. Various studies done by K-State’s Applied Swine Nutrition Research has been incorporated into one useful video. The presentation was done at the K-State Alumni Center during last year’s Swine Day.
U Del Studies Wooden Breast Syndrome
Growers all over the country and in other parts of the world dread wooden breast syndrome, as it may affect their investment. This is a condition where chicken breasts take on a woody texture. White striping may develop on the breast muscles. At present, there is no confirmed cause as to why this occurs in chickens. However, one thing is for certain. This condition makes the bird unmarketable.
Udder Anatomy and Physiology with Dr. Laura Hernandez
On June 8, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Biotechnology Center’s BioTrek Wednesday Nite @ the Lab featured Dr. Laura Hernandez, and two of her colleagues. Hernandez is an assistant professor who did a lively discussion about “Udder Anatomy and Physiology.” This lecture included development, evolution and lactation of the udders. She also discussed how the mammary glands protect themselves, specifically with regard to bovines. One of her colleagues talked about antibiotics in milk as well.
National Meeting on Poultry Health, Processing, and Live Production
If you’re going, here are a few of the talks that you shouldn’t miss. Dr. Dan Bautista of the University of Delaware will do the Delmarva Chicken Health Update on the 28th. Dr. Randy Mitchell of Perdue Foods, LLC will discuss the difference between using probiotics and antibiotics to ensure gut health in poultry on the same day.
Latest Dairy News from Miner Institute
The dairy industry has undergone so many changes in the last few decades. Most of these have to do with developing higher yields and an improvement in the over-all product. This is discussed in this month’s Farm Report by the Willian H Miner Agricultural Research Institute.
Penn State Dairy Nutrition Workshop
If you plan on going, make sure that you don’t miss the Arm & Hammer preconference on November 9 and the global dairy update talk, which will be done by Mary Ledman on November 10. Please note that there will be many informative talks by key speakers.
ANGUS TV’s Latest Beef Industry Report
The beef industry has undergone so many changes in the last few years and yet remains one of the best in the US market. It provides many job opportunities and continues to contribute to the economy of the country in a massive way…..