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β-Adrenergic regulation of uncoupling protein expression in swine
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Harnessing the power of ‘good’ viruses to control Salmonella
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A Guelph research team has determined that isolation of Salmonella-infecting bacteriophage offers an alternative to antibiotics in controlling the dissemination of this pathogen within the pork chain
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook
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Poultry: Turkey production rose 4.9 percent in third-quarter 2007 and whole-bird stocks rose. The higher stock levels held down seasonal price increases for wholesale whole birds, but prices for whole hens in the Eastern market in fourth-quarter 2007 are expected to average slightly higher than the previous year. Broiler production in fourth-quarter 2007 is forecast at 9.125 billion pounds, 3.7 percent higher than in the previous year. Higher broiler and pork production, combined with no increase in broiler exports, is expected to place downward pressure on broiler prices in fourth-quarter 2007. The broiler meat production estimate for 2008 was increased by 325 million pounds due to
continued increases in chick placements and higher slaughter weights.
Cattle/Beef: The cattle and beef sectors are responding to downward pressures, partly seasonal, but also in response to more abundant, lower priced competing meats. These price declines, along with high feed prices and the growing prospect of reduced winter wheat pasture, are also affecting feeder cattle prices. Any price changes will be influenced by changes in U.S. beef trade status.
Dairy: Milk production continues its above-average rise into 2008. Production and stocks of butter and nonfat dry milk have risen in response to higher prices, although stocks have been building. Exports remain strong in the face of tight global supplies and a weak dollar and are expected to limit price declines for the balance of 2007 and into 2008.
Sheep/Lamb: In third-quarter 2007, commercial production of lamb and mutton totaled 42 million pounds, equaling the third quarter of 2006. However, fourthquarter 2007 commercial production is expected to be about 2 percent above the same period last year. This expectation is largely due to the typical fourth-quarter production increase to accommodate the seasonal demand, along with a forecast decline in fourth-quarter imports brought on by the devalued U.S. currency.
Hogs/Pork: Larger-than-expected hog slaughter numbers in October prompted USDA to add 75 million pounds of pork to the fourth-quarter 2007 pork production estimate. For 2007, total U.S. pork production is expected to be 21.8 billion pounds, 3.3 percent above a year ago. U.S. hog prices through first-quarter 2008 are expected to fall well below current break-even prices.
Long-Term Commitment to Research Brings Handsome Returns to the Industry
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Ontario Pork research co-ordinator Jean Howden says
that there is a long-standing and ongoing commitment to
research at Ontario Pork. “The board sees the importance of
research to promote healthy growth in the industry,” she says.
The benefits of research are many. For example, a Porcine
Stress Syndrome (PSS) test developed at the University of
Guelph through the Ontario Pork swine research program
is used throughout the industry to eliminate the genetic
defect from breeding stock. Ongoing research into circovirus
and coccidiosis in Ontario herds is improving understanding
and control of these problems.
Precipitation of Liquid Swine Manure Phosphates Using Magnesium Smelting By-Products
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SOIL AND WATER QUALITY MONITORING TECHINIQUES
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