Bovine Somatotropin And Emerging Issues

Bovine Somatotropin And Emerging Issues
Author: Milton C Hallberg
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2019-04-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0429709862

Bovine somatotropin, or bST, a growth hormone genetically engineered to increase milk production in dairy cows, highlights the controversial issues of biotechnology and its widespread use. Focusing on the problems inherent in new and radically different technologies, this book develops a methodology for examining bST and other biotechnological deve

The Potential Effect Of Two New Biotechnologies On The World Dairy Industry

The Potential Effect Of Two New Biotechnologies On The World Dairy Industry
Author: Lovell S Jarvis
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2019-07-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1000304906

Biotechnology is expected, by many observers, to have a significant impact on the world dairy industry over the next decade. In this timely volume, Lovell Jarvis analyzes the potential effect of two biotechnologies—multiple ovulation and embryo transfers (MOET) and recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST—on the dairy industry around the world. According to Jarvis's research, the effects of these two technologies will vary greatly between the developed and developing nations. He predicts that the technologies will be most profitable for the developed nations, where their use will increase milk production and strengthen their positions in dairy export markets. Developing country dairy sectors will probably lose from the use of these two biotechnologies, as their own international trade position will be weakened, though their own consumers should benefit. Jarvis concludes his study with a look at alternative approaches that might improve the competitive position of developing countries in the dairy sector.

Background Papers

Background Papers
Author: National Commission on Dairy Policy (U.S.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 444
Release: 1988
Genre: Agricultural price supports
ISBN:

Market Development for Genetically Modified Foods

Market Development for Genetically Modified Foods
Author: V. Santaniello
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2002-03-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780851997018

The investment climate for firms producing genetically modified (GM) agricultural products has recently experienced considerable change, with the occurrence of remarkably high rate of farmer acceptance, but considerable consumer resistance. The present system that involves firms developing biotech products, farmers producing the products, food and related agribusiness industrial firms, and consumers of food, is very volatile. This however will soon be affected by changes in reulatory, trade and food safety regimes.This book addresses these key issues and is based on papers presented at the fourth meeting of The International Consortium on Agricultural Biotechnology Research (ICABR), on Economics of Agricultural Biotechnology, held at Ravello, Italy, in August 2000. Organized in four parts, this volume focuses on:Consumer reactions to GM food informationRegulatory issuesFarmer acceptance of biotech productsChanges in industrial organization in life science and food sectors

Agricultural Biotechnology

Agricultural Biotechnology
Author: Margriet F. Caswell
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 60
Release: 1994
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780788112829

Describes the economic, scientific, and social factors that will influence the future of biotechnology in agriculture. Shows that both private and public sector R&D are contributing significantly to the development of biotechnologies. A review of 23 published studies on the subject.