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Livestock Tango: U.S. and Latin America Dance Together, but Who Will Lead?

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines the competitiveness between Latin American and U.S. livestock and meat sectors. We employ a computable general equilibrium modeling framework to evaluate two scenarios: coordinated improvements in Latin American productivity, transport efficiency, and market access (Scenario I), and the minimum productivity gains required ...
Taís C. Menezes, Amanda M. Countryman, Dustin L. Pendell   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Growth performance, histological and physiological responses of heat-stressed broilers in response to short periods of incubation during egg storage and thermal conditioning

Scientific Reports
The short periods of incubation during egg storage (SPIDES) method enhances the quality of chicks and improves hatching rates. Additionally, embryonic thermal conditioning (TC) is a technique used to enhance thermotolerance in birds.
Sayed A. Abdel-Fattah, Mahmoud Madkour, Mona A. Hemida, Mohamed Shourrap   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prebiotics and alternative poultry production

Poultry Science, 2021
Alternative poultry production systems continue to expand as markets for organic and naturally produced poultry meat and egg products increase. However, these production systems represent challenges associated with variable environmental conditions and exposure to foodborne pathogens.
openaire   +3 more sources

An Overview of Polyphenols and Color Chemistry in Cocoa

AgriFood: Journal of Agricultural Products for Food, EarlyView.
Cocoa polyphenols have been traditionally known for their beneficial properties in human health. However, less is known about their other impacts on cocoa processing. This review highlights current discoveries in the role of polyphenols in the formation of color in cocoa.
Jasmeet Kaur Khanijou, Mario Wibowo
wiley   +1 more source

Hainan Longevity Model, Senile Degeneration, Cognitive Disability and Healthy Longevity

AGING MEDICINE, EarlyView.
Investigating centenarians who exemplify healthy longevity can aid in formulating preventive strategies aimed at achieving health and extending lifespan in the context of population aging. Hainan longevity model (HLM) plays key roles in promoting healthy longevity and provides scientific evidence for achieving healthy longevity in the older population.
Shihui Fu, Jiacai Lin, Qianshuo Liu, Lianbo Gao, Zhirui Li, Feng Lin, Leixing Xie, Xiong Liu, Wenkai Xiao, Qiwei Zhu, Fan Wang, Jin Zheng, Yali Zhao, Xiaolei Chen, Yao Yao, Long Feng   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Salmonella Biomapping of a Commercial Broiler Hatchery

Journal of Food Protection
Poultry-associated salmonellosis results in significant costs to poultry producers and consumers. Given the vertically integrated nature of the United States poultry industry, a better understanding of Salmonella ecology throughout all levels of poultry ...
Michael J. Rothrock, Jr., Walid G. Al Hakeem, Adelumola Oladeinde, Torey Looft, Xiang Li, Jean Y. Guard   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Are all meats substitutes? A basket‐and‐expenditure‐based approach

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract This study examines the relationship among animal‐based meat and plant‐based meat alternatives (PBMAs) using a basket‐and‐expenditure‐based choice experiment. In particular, we examine whether animal‐based meat products are substitutes or complements with PBMAs.
Clinton L. Neill, Logan L. Britton
wiley   +1 more source

Do outgrower schemes enhance technology adoption and productivity? Evidence from maize farmers in Northern Ghana

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract Nucleus outgrower schemes are contractual arrangements where well‐resourced large‐scale farmers (nucleus farmers) are empowered by development support agencies to take charge of smallholder farmers, by providing them with market access and the necessary training on agronomic practices and farm inputs for production.
Dominic Tasila Konja, Awudu Abdulai
wiley   +1 more source

Modern poultry production

Animal Welfare, 1995
Today ‘s Poultry Industry: The Inside Story is a short booklet published by the Farm Animal Welfare Network (previously Chicken's Lib) and the National Society Against Factory Farming. The booklet contains chapters on: battery hens, broiler chickens, turkeys, ducks and ostriches. As well as discussing the traditional areas of egg or meat production and
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Does Contract Farming Improve Diet Quality? The Case of Senegalese Smallholders

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The institution of contract farming has gained prominence in most developing countries owing to its numerous benefits. While several studies have already highlighted the welfare benefits of contract farming, very few have investigated the effects on diet quality, despite poor quality diets being a serious challenge in most parts of the ...
Francis E. Ndip, Takeshi Sakurai
wiley   +1 more source