Turning Science Into Policy: The Case Of Farm Animal Welfare In Canada, 2015 University of British Columbia
Turning Science Into Policy: The Case Of Farm Animal Welfare In Canada, David Fraser
Farm Animal Welfare Collection
Implications
- Development of farm animal welfare standards in Canada has evolved significantly over 35 yr in terms of process, leadership, and the role of science.
- Key elements of the current process include: 1) influential producers and producer organizations that see the benefit of having science-informed standards, 2) a credible coordinating body to ensure that a well-defined process is followed in developing standards, and 3) trusted scientists who are engaged in relevant research and willing to participate.
- The process benefits from having a distinct and defined role for the scientists, specifically to analyze relevant science and identify conclusions that are scientifically …
El Insostenible Desperdicio De Alimentos: ¿Qué Podemos Hacer Los Consumidores?, 2015 Asociación Iberoamericana para el Dereho Alimentario
El Insostenible Desperdicio De Alimentos: ¿Qué Podemos Hacer Los Consumidores?, Luis González Vaqué
Luis González Vaqué
Abstract: All of us - farmers and fishers; food processors and supermarkets; local and national governments; individual consumers - must make changes at every link of the human food chain to prevent food wastage from happening in the first place, and re-use or recycle it when we can't. We simply cannot allow one-third of all the food we produce to go to waste or be lost because of inappropriate practices, when 870 million people go hungry every day. On consumer side, raising awareness of the problem - and how to prevent it - is very important. Better communication among all …
La Mala Calidad De La Futura Ley Para La Defensa De La Calidad Alimentaria, 2015 Asociación Iberoamericana para el Derecho Alimentario
La Mala Calidad De La Futura Ley Para La Defensa De La Calidad Alimentaria, Luis González Vaqué
Luis González Vaqué
El sector de la producción y comercio alimentarios en España: posible impacto de la futura Ley para la Defensa de la Calidad Alimentaria. Véase: http://www.cateconomica.com/Articulo/La-mala-calidad-de-la-futura-Ley-para-la-Defensa-de-la-Calidad-Alimentaria
En El Do De La Unión Europea: Registro De Denominaciones De Origen Protegidas, Indicaciones Geográficas Protegidas, Etc. [2015/5], 2015 Asociación Iberoamericana para el Dereho Alimentario
En El Do De La Unión Europea: Registro De Denominaciones De Origen Protegidas, Indicaciones Geográficas Protegidas, Etc. [2015/5], Luis González Vaqué, Cristina Vidreras Pérez
Luis González Vaqué
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A Critical Review Of Electrical Water-Bath Stun Systems For Poultry Slaughter And Recent Developments In Alternative Technologies, 2015 University of Bristol
A Critical Review Of Electrical Water-Bath Stun Systems For Poultry Slaughter And Recent Developments In Alternative Technologies, Sara J. Shields, A. B. M. Raj
Sara Shields, PhD
Prior to slaughter, most farmed birds move through a constant-voltage, multiple- bird, electrical water-bath stun system. Using this system subjects live birds to stressful and painful shackling, and the potential exists for them to receive prestun electric shocks and induction of seizures while still conscious. The existing elec- trical water-bath stunner settings, particularly those used in U.S. slaughter plants, are not necessarily based on sound scientific data that they produce a consistent, immediate stun, and research indicates that they are not effective in all birds. Further, in multiple-bird, electrical water-bath systems, birds may miss the stunner completely. Evidence suggests that …
A Comparison Of The Welfare Of Hens In Battery Cages And Alternative Systems, 2015 Animal Studies Repository
A Comparison Of The Welfare Of Hens In Battery Cages And Alternative Systems, Sara Shields, Ian J.H. Duncan
Sara Shields, PhD
Housing systems for egg-laying hens range from small, pasture-based flocks to large, commercial-scale operations that intensively confine tens of thousands of hens indoors. The overwhelming majority of laying hens used for commercial egg production in the United States are confined in battery cages and provided 432.3 cm2 (67 in2) of space per bird. Cages prevent hens from performing the bulk of their natural behavior, including nesting, perching, dustbathing, scratching, foraging, exercising, running, jumping, flying, stretching, wingflapping, and freely walking. Cages also lead to severe disuse osteoporosis due to lack of exercise. Alternative, cage-free systems allow hens to move freely through …
Sustainable Development For People Or Profit?, 2015 University of South Florida
Sustainable Development For People Or Profit?, Eric Rr Weaver
Suburban Sustainability
As Earth’s populations grow, will key planetary systems be pushed over the “tipping point” beyond Earth’s carrying capacity for sustaining human life? There is a strong body of literature developing the concept of Planetary Boundaries to help identify the limits for maintaining the Earth’s environmental stability. It is presumed that exceeding the Planetary Boundaries will result in an environmental tipping point, shifting the earth into a new environmental equilibrium detrimental to life as we know it. Research shows industrial agriculture is a major force pressing the environment to, and beyond, these limits. This review of top tier journals details the …
Hop Farm Business Plan And Economic Study, 2015 California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Hop Farm Business Plan And Economic Study, Matt Polvi
Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies
The purpose of this project is to create a business plan for a hop farm in the
Willamette Valley of western Oregon with the final document including a study for both
financial and agricultural feasibility.
Headstart Nursery: Rooted In Quality, 2015 Agribusiness, Cal Poly
Headstart Nursery: Rooted In Quality, Luis Alonzo, Michael Joyce, Clinton Loomis, Doug Kaplan
Case Studies in Agribusiness
Growers can more efficiently use their land if they grow from transplants than from seed. Headstart Nursery started in 1979 to supply Christopher Ranch, well-known for their garlic products, with bell pepper transplants. Since then, Headstart expanded their transplant line to other Salinas Valley crops and even flowers. Transplants are labor intensive; Headstart has been innovative with their human resource management policies and practices.
Driscoll's: The Global Brandje, 2015 Agribusiness, Cal Poly
Driscoll's: The Global Brandje, Jesus Morales, Edgar Lopez, Noah Lilien, Jack Stradley
Case Studies in Agribusiness
With a mission “to continually delight berry consumers”, Driscoll’s is the arguably the world’s largest berry company. They started as strawberry breeders, expanded in raspberries, blueberries and blackberries, and have been leaders in packaging and marketing of berries. They do not grow berries for market, but develop the nursery stock, which they provide to their growers, and market the output. They also provide theirs growers with advice and guidance on issues ranging from sustainable growing practices to labor management.
House Of Bread Case Study, 2015 Agribusiness, Cal Poly
House Of Bread Case Study, Audrey Butler, Danica Cramer Danica Cramer, Mackenzie Thesman, Alicia Warren
Case Studies in Agribusiness
Sheila McCann became bored with her public defender job and decided to open her own business. She made a list what she wanted from a business and came to open House of Bread. She uses high quality ingredients and stresses the craft nature of her small batch baking. With her San Luis Obispo store running well, she looked for where else she would like to live and settled on Truckee, CA, known for its outdoor activities. With this new store she is exploring franchising.
Shanley Farms: Premium Produce That People Care About, 2015 Agribusiness, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Shanley Farms: Premium Produce That People Care About, Maggie Andrada, Bryce D’ Arelli, Melissa Gurvis
Case Studies in Agribusiness
When Jim Shanley retired from an executive position with a large commodity and feed company, he bought avocado farms in Morro Bay and Visalia. He soon expanded into Finger Limes and innovative marketing of his avocados.
Head Start Nursery: Rooted In Quality, 2015 Agribusiness, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Head Start Nursery: Rooted In Quality, Luis Alonzo, Michael Joyce, Clinton Loomis, Doug Kaplan
Case Studies in Agribusiness
Headstart Nursery started as a supplier of bell pepper transplants to Christopher Ranch, a large produce company in Gilroy, CA. Their first season was so successful they decided to expand their offerings to other produce transplants and even flowers. Today they are a large transplant supplier of both conventional and organic produce.
Driscoll's: The Global Brand, 2015 Agribusiness, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Driscoll's: The Global Brand, Jesus Morales, Edgar Lopez, Noah Lilien, Jack Stradley
Case Studies in Agribusiness
How Driscoll's grew to become the world's largest berry marketer is presented.
A Healthy Indulgence? Wine Consumers And The Health Benefits Of Wine, 2015 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
A Healthy Indulgence? Wine Consumers And The Health Benefits Of Wine, Lindsey Higgins, Erica Llanos
Agribusiness
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US. Moderate red wine consumption has been linked to a reduction in the risk of death by heart disease and heart attack by 30–50%. With about 600,000 people dying from heart disease in the US each year, red wine has become increasingly popular among health conscious consumers. Wine is often touted for its potential health benefits, but to what extent is “health” a factor when consumers make their consumption decisions for alcoholic beverages? This study aims to further understand how consumers make their beverage choices and to understand the role …
Assessing Alabama Consumer Attitudes And Beliefs About Locally Or Regionally Produced Livestock And Products, 2015 Tuskegee University
Assessing Alabama Consumer Attitudes And Beliefs About Locally Or Regionally Produced Livestock And Products, Nii O. Tackie, Jannette R. Bartlett, Akua Adu-Gyamfi
Professional Agricultural Workers Journal
Abstract
Local and regional food production has gained increased interest of consumers in recent years. The study, therefore, focused on assessing consumer attitudes and beliefs on local or regional livestock products. Data were obtained from a convenience sample of 432 participants from South Central Alabama, and were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including chi-square tests. A majority of respondents thought using chemicals and additives in locally or regionally produced beef or goat meat was a serious hazard. Therefore, many were willing to pay more for meat certified as locally or regionally produced. Also, most agreed or strongly agreed with statements on …
An Exploration Of Higher Education Engagement With Small And Medium Enterprise In Ireland, 2015 Extended Campus, Cork Institute of Technology, Cork, Ireland
An Exploration Of Higher Education Engagement With Small And Medium Enterprise In Ireland, Irene Sheridan, Margaret Linehan
Conference Papers
Higher education institutions are increasingly expected to support regional economic development through knowledge generation and exchange in collaboration with enterprise and industry. In many geographies small and medium industries form the backbone of regional economies and present best opportunities for employment and export growth. While it is understood that working with higher education learning and research expertise can contribute to competitiveness and success for small enterprises, the reality is that many enterprises experience barriers to these partnerships (Collier, Grey, & Ahn, 2011). Barriers relating to cultural differences, inaccessibility, resources and funding availabilities have been reported. Dadameah & Costello (2011) report …
En El Do De La Unión Europea: Registro De Denominaciones De Origen Protegidas, Indicaciones Geográficas Protegidas, Etc. [2015/4], 2015 Asociación Iberoamericana para el Dereho Alimentario
En El Do De La Unión Europea: Registro De Denominaciones De Origen Protegidas, Indicaciones Geográficas Protegidas, Etc. [2015/4], Luis González Vaqué, Cristina Vidreras Pérez
Luis González Vaqué
No abstract provided.
Community Development In Mozambique: Evaluating Impact Assessment Methodologies, 2015 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Community Development In Mozambique: Evaluating Impact Assessment Methodologies, Carol Ann Farmer
Economics Undergraduate Honors Theses
This paper is an analysis of an impact assessment conducted by University of Arkansas students and finalized by Abby Davidson during the 2014 Community Development in Mozambique study abroad program. The assessment was based on a developmental poultry organization in the Nampula region. In order to evaluation the assessment several theories of impact assessment were utilized. Construction of a proper counterfactual, the mitigation of selection bias, appropriateness of impact indicators, and validity were all used to consider the methodologies employed in the aforementioned assessment. Based on these criteria it was found that The Impact of poultry in Northern Mozambique failed …
Price Slides Within Cattle Markets Over Time And Space, 2015 Utah State University
Price Slides Within Cattle Markets Over Time And Space, Justin Edward Dickamore
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
The production of cattle in the United State is a very large business. Production begins at the cow-calf level, where a calf is born and raised to a specific weight. This weight is the weaning weight and averages between 300-600 pounds. The calf is then typically shipped to a feedlot, where it is fed a high corn ration which increases the weight of animal quickly and cost effectively to reach a sufficient slaughter weight. Cattle production takes place primarily in 5 different geographical locations which include the North Central, Southeast, Northern Plains, Southern Plains, and West regions. Due to the …