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Two Essays On International Beef And Poultry Consumer Demand, Bhishma Raj Dahal
Two Essays On International Beef And Poultry Consumer Demand, Bhishma Raj Dahal
Masters Theses
This study examines meat preferences in China and Rwanda. In China, we analyzed the factors associated with frequent beef purchasing decisions. Using a survey of 560 consumers in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, we found that nearly 50% of respondents purchased beef at least 2-3 times a week. Those who purchased specific cuts of beef from wet markets and supermarkets and considered the country of origin and growth hormone-free products important were likely to buy beef more often. The frequency of consumption was also higher for younger respondents with higher wages and those who prioritized price and premium quality. Our findings …
Effect Of Choline Or Betaine Supplementation On Broilers Exposed To Different Temperature Treatments, Joseph D. Summers
Effect Of Choline Or Betaine Supplementation On Broilers Exposed To Different Temperature Treatments, Joseph D. Summers
Masters Theses
In this study, we looked at the effects of supplemental choline or betaine on broiler performance under different temperature conditions. In total there were eighty pens containing ten birds each for a total of 800 Cobb MX™ X Cobb 500™ (Cobb-Vantress, Incorporated, Siloam Springs, AR, USA). Each pen was randomly assigned to one of five dietary treatments in this study: Treatment 1, basal diet, Treatment 2, basal diet plus 500 methyl equivalents added choline, Treatment 3, basal diet plus 1000 methyl equivalents added choline, Treatment 4, basal diet plus 500 methyl equivalents added betaine, and Treatment 5 basal diet plus …