Live from WPX 2012: Chr. Hansen

Dr. Mark Bertram, of First Choice Livestock, and Bob Lantz, of Chr. Hansen, discuss the importance of direct fed microbials (probiotics), such as BioPlus 2B and BioPlus YC in swine nutrition. Through a review of the modes of action of Bacillus organisms and sharing of some of the most recent research conducted with these bacteria, Bertram and Lantz enlighten viewers on the benefits that come from the use these products.

1. Meat industry associations quick to attack the new MCOOL rule
2. Oil prices pare losses on U.S. equities turnaround
3. Future of food discussion with Agriculture Secretary
4. Ag markets diverged prove rather volatile on Thursday
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?
4. Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
5. Survey reveals most Americans in favor of COOL