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PoultryCast 0212 Show Notes:

• Dr. Ron DeHaven, Chief Executive Officer of the American Veterinary Medical Association shares the facts on antibiotic resistance in this concise overview.  Great piece to refer to when the question comes up.  Dr. DeHaven's presentation slides are available here.

PoultryCast 0209 Show Notes:

• The Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production Report is often referenced as a primer on the direction U.S. agriculture needs to move. However, a recent review of the report by the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Federation of Animal Science Societies identified some weaknesses in the methodology used. Joining us today, and representing the Federation of Animal Science Societies, are Science Policy Director Lowell Randel and Chair of the Animal Care Committee Janice Swanson.

We continue to bring you conversations from IPE-IPSF as we talk with presenters following research highlighted at this important industry gathering. Good information for nutritionists given our recent interview with NCSU Grad Student Meghan Schwartz to discuss the effectiveness of enzyme use in broiler diets with and without DDGs. That follows on conversations about mycotoxins and phosphorus content variations in grain related to soil types and points of origination.

The New Year starts off with hope of improved profitability and less volatility… OK, I said ‘hope’.

PoultryCast 0201 Show Notes:

• Iowa State's Roger McEowen, with Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation, logs in with Eric Atkinson to discuss the top ag legal issues of 2009.

PoultryCast 0200 Show Notes:

• Russia recently shut down imports of U.S. poultry products due to Chlorine residues that exceeds their regulatory guidelines.  We talked with representatives from the USA Poultry and Egg Export Council about the issue and what it will take to reach resolution.

PoultryCast 0199 Show Notes:

• Comments from Iowa State's Roger McEowen, with Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation, as he joins Eric Atkinson to discuss the state of the Estate Tax and possible tax implications for a new Federal Health Plan.

PoultryCast 0198 Show Notes:

• Joel Newman, American Feed Industry Association's president and CEO, joins us for an overview of the their partnership with World Poultry Expo and highlights top legislative and regulatory concerns for the coming months.

PoultryCast 0197 Show Notes:

• A group of Kansas State researchers evaluated several reviews of the House bill dealing with climate change and carbon credit markets to determine which segments of agriculture could be most affected.  Research assistant Bill Golden shares the results.

Is Pathogen-free possible? Legislators believe so with new requirements for testing in the mix. California Senator Feinstein said, "Food producers must be obligated to produce food that is free of pathogens. It is the responsibility of the food producer, not the consumer, to make sure our food safe to eat." National Chicken Council spokesman Richard Lobb covers current industry practices.