Consumers, livestock producers, meat processors, allied interest groups, and youth. 30 to 60 minutes Confidence in meat products is eroded with each outbreak of foodbourne illness or product recall, even without illness. Discussion will focus on programs and technology that are being put in place from the farm to the table, to improve the safety of the meat supply. Issues associated with concerns over the adoption of technologies such as irradiation will be addressed in an objective manner. Information is accumulating at a rapid rate.
New developments occur every day.
Practical rather than highly technical information should help participants understand the issues and protect themselves. This presentation could be integrated with other topics related to the animal production industry. Pork producers, Breeding barn managers, Insemination technicians and Industry consultants. Could be part of a day long session on managing the breeding and gestation phases of production. Ration appropriateness and forage-composition as the basis of the ration will be emphasized.