ACHC2008

SwineCast 0282 Show Notes:

• At the Commodity Classic in Nashville... attendees upbeat but concerned about the future.  How long will the good times last?
• Ag Sec Shafer says USDA will deal with future 'Hallmark-like issues'
• Some research on trailer use... pots vs straights with Elanco's Dr Matt Ritter
• PSC's Dr Bernardo Predicala looks at possible energy savings in swine production systems

SwineCast 0280 Show Notes:

• Special presentation on livestock transportation issues and regulations in the European Union with haulier Eddie Harper
• We're at PigSki this week. Interviews to follow but this slide from Smithfield's Bo Manly's presentation is good to review.  Looking at world export situation and the potential for a disease outbreak to slam U.S. exports

  SwineCast 0278 for February 15 2008

  SwineCast 0278 Show Notes:

  • Dr Barb Glenn from the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) looks at the current status of cloning technology and steps the industry is voluntarily taking to answer consumer questions
  • Continuing coverage from the Animal Care and Handling Conference, Matt Sutton-Vermuelen of CMA discusses the need for clear, consistent animal care communication
  • Center for Food Integrity Website