When Jerry Seinfeld and friends used Tryptophan (delivered in a late turkey dinner) to get at primo “G.I. Joe” action figures… little did we know the outcome would be good news for swine producers. Researchers are adding the amino acid Tryptophan to nutrition packages for a few days leading up to a re-sort in the nusery or gilt replacement pool. Dr. Brian Richert of Purdue explains.
When Fox News called to confront an integrated swine production and marketing organization with video captured of alleged animal mis-handling, this operator took charge of the situation. I spoke with John Reiningerof Clemens Food Group and Hatfield Quality Meats about the experience.
Bruce Cochrane of Farmscape.ca files this conversation with Professor of Animal Welfare at the University of Calgary Dr. Ed Pajor on growing consumer interest in livestock production practices.
Professor Philip Lowe of the University of Newcastle, England, discusses his findings in a report to U.K. government and industry with suggestions for expansion of practice and underwriting education costs for food animal vets. Learn more in Unlocking Potential: A report on veterinary expertise in food animal production
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