genetics

SwineCast 0297 Show Notes:

• Looking to cut costs in your ingredient sources may expose you to more risk than you think. A conversation with John Ratcliff of the Food and Agriculture Consultancy of the United Kingdom
• Genetics are driven by data but who determines the direction? PIC's Technical Services Director for Genetics joins us
• Employee relations and recruitment questions continue to be heavily attended workshops. Don Tyler recounts a session at the Responsible Pork Symposium

SwineCast 0245 Show Notes:

• Farm Bill notes with Senator Tom Harkin and Trent
• New genetics development through synthetic chromosomes
• Developing PRRS resistance through genetics
• Eco Securities seeks to monetize carbon credits with livestock operations
  

SwineCast 0223 Show Notes:

• John Wargowski with MAAHS provides an update on the probable implementation of rules that can affect your immigrant workers
• American Feed Industry Association looks at the changes in regulations which may affect your feeding operation
• Wisco

SwineCast 0204 Show Notes:

• FDA finds melamine in U.S. feed pelleting process
• Maple Leaf plant closings update
• Rabo Bank's Fiona Boal looks at current Canadian production
• Genetic markers on the mind of Dr. Jerry Taylor
• A look at the National Animal Germplasm Repository

SwineCast 0200 Show Notes:

• Continuing the coversation with Professor Beitz on improving meat quality through genetics.
• Mike Tokach looks at PQA Plus and why producers need to adopt those practices.

SwineCast 0193 Show Notes:

• World of contrasts - cloning to produce insulin but not for food
• Corn/Soy production costs up significantly
• Global warming and carbon sequestration - money in your pocket?
• Quality System Verification Program overview
• Canadian Quality Assurance
• Link to Pork Management Conference Brochur

SwineCast 0189

• Has anyone told Mother Nature about ethanol?
• Availability of DDGs with Dr. Gerald Shurson - Univ of MN
• Overview of Friday's planting intentions report
• Dr. Jim Lowe from Maschoffs discusses litter size, genetics and management with Bruce Cochrane

SwineCast 0186

• European ammonia conference calls DDGs "not environmentally friendly".
• Update on DDGs inclusion considerations with Dr. Gerald Shurson. Link to UMN DDGs website.
• Canadian Pork Producers concerned with government's trade protection policies in other areas.
• New internet technology can turn copper wire broadband into super highway.
• View of global genetic development with Dr.

SwineCast 0180

• Sexing Semen Conversation with Gustavo Toro, Genetic Resources International's Sexing Technologies
• Genetically manipulating milk may provide insights into nutriceutical proteins.

SwineCast 0173

• Great article from FastCompany.com on Great Business Leaders.
• Mycotoxins in DDGs. Full impact yet to be determined.
• Update on Cellulosic Ethanol production. How long until it comes online and what are the hurdles?
• Genetic variability an issue when product similarity and size the goal.
• Study on economic impact of proposed phosphorus limits in Manitoba.