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
Dr. Luther Tweeten, Ohio State University Professor Emeritus
in Agricultural Economics, analyzes the economic ramifications of
animal rights policy, The Economics of Animal Welfare Regulations Proposed for Ohio, The Ohio Ag Manager, June, 2009.
A
bill sponsored by Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-N.Y., would ban the use in
livestock of animal health products that prevent or control diseases.
This is bad legislation based on bad science. Our guests tell you why
it should be defeated and how to contact your congressmen. Link to additional info at NPPC.
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