Live from WPX 2012: Dissecting antibiotics’ developments

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Robert Dykhuis, Michigan pork producer and board member of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) sat down with AgriTalk, Pork Network’s sister broadcasting entity. The topic for the day was antibiotic use in farm-animal production and some of the recent developments, including the Food and Drug Administration Guidance 209, and what it means to pork producers.  

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3. Future of food discussion with Agriculture Secretary
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5. Hormel Foods profit declines as costs pinch
6. Livestock Slaughter: Pork production up 5 percent from April 2012

1. Corn and soybean prices continue to retrace 2012 drought rally
2. Special health claim for this pork
3. Swine virus confirmed in Iowa, Indiana hog herds
4. Business seminars scheduled for World Pork Expo
5. Pot Pigs: Marijuana and vodka fed to hogs
6. Mexico says U.S. not respecting WTO ruling on meat labeling

1. Commentary: GMOs: How do I hate thee?
2. Commentary: In praise of animal foods
3. Meat and climate change: How significant is the impact?
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