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There's livestock emissions then there's hot air

2016-06-03 15:59:00| Beef

Genetics and technology will help cattle producers take the lead in the environmental debate. read more

Livestock groups focus on TPP, GIPSA at hearings

2016-05-30 05:19:00| National Hog Farmer

By P. Scott Shearer, Bockorny Group, Washington, D.C. Witnesses representing the pork, beef and poultry industries at Senate and House hearings focused on which policies and legislation offered opportunities and challenges for the various sectors. read more

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Livestock and sustainable development do mix

2016-05-27 08:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

SciDevNet: Livestock insurance can help herders cope with climate change Collective action allows tiny mixed farms to access markets Mix of universal and tailored support for farmers can help meet SDGs Shares A focus on emissions ignores the huge diversity in animal farming that can help meet the SDGs, says François Le Gall. You would be forgiven for thinking that livestock and sustainable development don't mix. Reducing meat consumption has sometimes been cited as a great way to combat climate...

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Improved Animal Health First Step in Reducing Antibiotics in Livestock Production

2016-05-24 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News

CANADA - A researcher with the Prairie Swine Center says improved animal health is the first step in reducing the need for antibiotics in livestock production.

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