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“We must ‘lead well’ and think beyond the farm.” That’s the recommendation made by two University of Minnesota (UM) veterinarians, Dr. Jeff Bender, and Dr. Montse Torremorell. In their work at UM College of Veterinary Medicine and the School of Public Health, they have published several resources to help keep livestock workers healthy as they care for animals.
Sales of brands like Carl’s Jr.’s Beyond Beef and Burger King’s Impossible Burger – both beef substitutes – show no signs of slowing down. Now entering the vegetable protein market is Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) with its Beyond Fried Chicken.
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More powerful than a locomotive? Are we talking about Superman? No, a virus. Just as fast as the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread across the globe.
There’s been an increased buzz lately in the animal protein world following the January 5th 60 Minutes segment on antibiotics in hog production. The consumer is demanding a reduction in antibiotics in food production. But what are the effects of antibiotic withdrawal on animals?
Many are lauding the passage of the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA), a trade agreement which replaces NAFTA when it comes to trading with our neighbors to the south and north. The dairy and poultry industries are the big winners on our sides of the border, and the changes are bringing stability that will help dairy and poultry producers plan more securely for their futures.
Yes, we’re still talking about African Swine Fever (ASF) because it not only affects the pork industry, the poultry industry is benefitting from markets gained due to downturn in pork markets.
The US poultry industry has recorded an all-time low for worker injury and illness within the industry’s slaughter and processing workforce. Figures released in November show an 84% decline in illness and injury over the past 25 years.
