SwineCast 0280 Show Notes:

• Special presentation on livestock transportation issues and regulations in the European Union with haulier Eddie Harper
• We're at PigSki this week. Interviews to follow but this slide from Smithfield's Bo Manly's presentation is good to review.  Looking at world export situation and the potential for a disease outbreak to slam U.S. exports
  
   

SwineCast 0279 Show Notes:

• Smithfield cutting sow herd 4-5% in light of high feed costs
• Julie Maschoff shares that company's views on human resources and public relations
• Dr George Foxcroft looks at sow prolificacy issues
• Comment period for "naturally raised" term extended

SwineCast 0278 Show Notes:

• Dr Barb Glenn from the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) looks at the current status of cloning technology and steps the industry is voluntarily taking to answer consumer questions
• Continuing coverage from the Animal Care and Handling Conference, Matt Sutton-Vermuelen of CMA discusses the need for clear, consistent animal care communication
• Center for Food Integrity Website

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SwineCast 0277 Show Notes:

• Animal Care and Handling Conference underway in KC.
• New cross-species emergency response program announced by the National Pork Board
• Transportation issues highlighted at the pre-ACHC forum

SwineCast 0276b Show Notes:

• Special Manager's Program with "World Is Flat" author Thomas Friedman at MIT. Link here for additional info on Open Courseware Project.