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The Animal Food Production industry depends on favorable conditions outside its control, such as weather patterns, disease incidence and consumer preferences. Despite these volatile conditions, growth is expected as global demand for meat increases in line with overall population growth, especially in developing countries. Advancements in crop technology and alternative energy sources combined with product innovation are projected to alleviate some of the inherent risks the industry faces...
ARDEN HILLS, Minn., June 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Land O'Lakes Foundation awarded the 2012 John Brandt Memorial Foundation Scholarships to a graduate student studying what information affects consumers' dairy purchases and a graduate student studying nutrition in ruminant animals. Molly Paterson of Johnston, IA, who is attending Iowa State University and Sam Fessenden of King Ferry, NY, who is attending the University of Minnesota received the scholarships for the 2012-2013...
redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports - Your Universe Online The search is now on for the pig with the best legs as part of a new research project to progress the health and welfare of pigs on farms across the UK. The study, being led by Newcastle University, was set up to see if we can forecast from an early age whether a pig is at risk of becoming lame, simply by reviewing the way it walks. Using video motion capture – a technique similar to that used in animation for popular...
LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to today's agriculture, there are many examples of great farmers and ranchers all over the country doing wonderful things to bring food to the table for those around the world. But few of those farmers and ranchers are recognizable by consumers, mainstream media and influencers. In fact, the pictures and perceptions of farmers and ranchers often do not match reality. USFRA wants to change that. At USFRA's Food...
Trivedi Beef, LLC is committed to providing the best possible environment so that their animals may live peacefully, in a natural setting until they are processed under strictly humane guidelines. Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) June 21, 2012 In May 2012 Mahendra Kumar Trivedi, founder of Trivedi Master Wellness™ and Trivedi Products™ announced the launch of Trivedi Beef, LLC the newest venture to emerge from Trivedi, LLC. Trivedi Beef, LLC was established to provide the highest quality beef...
Even after their babies have been weaned and they have been separated for more than a year, mother goats continue to recognize the sounds of their offspring's voices, reports a new study published Wednesday in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B. According to a Tuesday statement from Queen Mary, University of London, researchers from their School of Biological and Chemical Sciences and colleagues from the University of Nottingham discovered that mother goats can remember the...
Consumers Union Launches Marketplace Campaign; Asks Trader Joe's to sell Only Such Meat Consumer Reports Finds Misleading, Unapproved Labels that Can Confuse Consumers; Calls on USDA to Tighten Labeling Standards for Meat Raised Without Antibiotics YONKERS, N.Y., June 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A majority of Americans want meat raised without antibiotics to be sold in their local supermarket, according to a new national poll conducted by Consumer Reports. The poll is part...
Farm Bill Amendment Would Have Killed California's Prop. 2 and Kept Hens in Cages SAN FRANCISCO, June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Humane Farming Association (HFA) and a coalition of animal protection organizations are applauding the Senate's rejection of Senator Dianne Feinstein's controversial "Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012" (S. 3239) to the Farm Bill. Referred to by many as the Rotten Egg Bill, Feinstein's measure is modeled on a similar bill (H.R....
KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The important role livestock auction markets play in helping provide consumers around the world with safe, nutritious food was the focus of an award winning speech by 15-year-old David John Macedo at the 2012 Livestock Marketing Association's annual meeting being held in Modesto, Calif. Macedo, a high school sophomore from Tulare, Calif., detailed the many positive steps livestock auction markets take to ensure the wellbeing of...
ATLANTA, June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The first day of summer brings warmer temperatures and more time outdoors; unfortunately, that also means you are more likely to get stung by fire ants, bees and wasps and bitten by mosquitoes. As you barbecue with friends or work in your garden, watch out for the following insects that can spoil your outdoor fun. Mosquitoes"While fire ants, bees and wasps are dangerous because of their stings, the number one pest to look out for this summer is...
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Fodder is a term used in reference to the feed cut, sometimes prepared, and brought to domesticated farm animals such as cows, goats and pigs. Some fodder is prepared using oils and mixed rations that are mixed in with several different types of sprouted grain and legumes such as alfalfa, clover, corn, and several different types of grass. In the countries that allow it, fodder can also consist of animal origins such as ruminant meat and bone meal, typically found in cattle feed. The USDA,...
Overgrazing occurs when plants are unprotected to intensive grazing for extended periods of time, or without enough recovery periods. It can be a result of either livestock in poorly managed agricultural applications, or by overpopulations of native or non-native wild animals. Overgrazing reduces the usefulness, biodiversity, and productivity of the land and is one cause of desertification and erosion. It’s also considered to be a cause of the spread of invasive species of non-native...
Llama, Lama glama The llama (Lama glama) is a domesticated camelid from South America. It is often used as a pack animal or for meat by Andean cultures. Its hair is used to make clothing and handicrafts. The course outer hair is typically used to make lead ropes, rugs, and wall hangings, and the fibers can come in many colors ranging from black to reddish brown to white. Because of transportation and trade of this species, there are now more than 158,000 llamas and 100,000 alpacas in...
The dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius), also known as the Arabian camel, is a completely domesticated species that appears on the IUCN Red List with a conservation status of “Domesticated”. It is thought that when wild, its native range was mainly in the Arabian Peninsula. It can now be found in South Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East. The only dromedary camels that display wild behaviors are the population of feral camels in Australia, which were introduced in 1840. It prefers a...
The mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus), also called the Rocky Mountain goat is only found in North America. Even though it is a goat in name, it is not in the Capra genus of true goats. It belongs to the subfamily Caprinae, which holds goat-antelopes which holds thirty-two other species. It is in the family Bovidae that holds other creatures such as cattle, antelopes, and gazelle. It is the only species in the Oreamnos genus. The mountain goat is listed as of “least concern” by the IUCN....
