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Salmonella is a bacteriathat causessevere stomach and gut distressinpeople andis the leading cause of food-borne illnesses resulting in hospitalization and death in the US. The resulting economic losses caused bythisbacteriain the livestock industry are staggering with much of the loss attributed to recalls, permanent disruption of the gut lining impairing nutrient absorption, and necessary cullin ...

Soair's technology captures and analyzes detailed gait and stride metrics and provides a Fall-Risk Assessment score. This automated technology is accurate, passive, non-intrusive, and low cost, which means it is ideal for use in rural residential and assisted living settings.Fall-related injuries and health issues stemming from falls are major concerns for seniors and their caregivers. Not onl ...

Protein is the most expensive component comprising a catfish feed; thus, a reduction in feed cost can most likely be achieved by either reducing the concentration of dietary protein, by using less expensive plant proteins, or by a combination of these factors. Feedstuffs of animal origin are expensive yet they are generally considered to be essential in catfish feeds. If low-protein, all plant-p ...

Raising pigs has become a specialized agribusiness. Pork producers have a desire to improve their efficiency of production in a cost effective manner. One tool to accomplish this is knowing the weight of the pig as it grows. This knowledge provides greater assistance in managing the feeding program as well as avoiding financial penalties when marketing. Feed costs account for 60% of the cost p ...

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RECOGNIZING SERIOUS CONSTRAINTS ASSOCIATED WITH PRESENT M METHODS OF EXPORT MOVEMENT OF FOOD STAPLES SUCH AS WHEAT FLOUR TO DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, THE RESEARCHER PROPOSES A CONTAINERIZED SYSTEM. THE CONCEPT ELIMINATES THE USE OF BAGSAND SUBSTITUTES SELF DISCHARGING SEALED CONTAINERS WITH SPECIALIZED VESSELS. THE PROPOSED SYSTEM WOULD PERMIT MOVEMENT OF PRODUCTS FROM THE U.S. PRODUCING POINT TO FORE ...