Perceptions of West Virginia Beef Cattle Producers on Preparedness for an Agroterrorism Attack
Author: Rebecca Laura Ours
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Published: 2010
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Author: Rebecca Laura Ours
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Published: 2010
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Jodi Lynn DeGraw
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Published: 2005
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs of January 1, 2004 there were 950,000 beef cows in Florida, ranking the state 12th in beef cows nationally and third for States east of the Mississippi Rover (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 2004). The study sample population of beef producers consisted of a considerable portion of large operations, since 26.4% (N=24) of the respondents reported over 1,000 animals during the peak time of production. Moreover, these large operations account for a large portion of Florida's economic value in the beef cattle industry, as 14.3% (N=13) of the population reported an average annual gross receipt value of $1,000,000 or more. Overall, this study provided insight into the development of educational materials and programs to promote the use of agroterrorism security practices by Florida beef cattle producers.
Author: Lauren Marie Bergin
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Published: 2013
Total Pages: 83
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe purpose of the study is to identify beef cattle producers' current knowledge level of animal activism and measure the perceived level of an animal activism risk to the operation. This convenience sample consisted of beef cattle producers in attendance at the Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course held on August 6-8, 2012, and members of the Angus Journal e-list. Results confirmed that respondents found it fairly likely that an animal activist attack could happen in the United States and that it could likely happen in their home state. Respondents found it less likely that an attack could happen to their operation, but in the instance of an attack, they are to be prepared. Respondents identified two aspects of their operation as susceptible threats: tampering with gates and locks and theft/misuse. Although beef cattle producers recognize the importance of safe guarding their operation against potential threats, most are not implementing the precautions necessary to do so. As far as the preferred source of information about activist threats, respondents were fairly likely to contact law enforcement, the Internet, farm magazines, their Extension agent, and their veterinarian. Most of the producers had never attended an animal activism workshop but did say they would attend one at least once. As a majority, the respondents had not invested time or money to reduce loss of production due to animal activism and did not have access to educational material to answer questions they might have about animal activism. The preferred delivery method of future animal activism educational materials should be offered to beef cattle producers in the evenings. The best method of educating respondents proved to be dinner meetings. Books, computer software and audio disks were the least popular methods of education. The electronic version of this dissertation is accessible from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/149551
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: James R. Gillespie
Publisher: Delmar
Published: 1981
Total Pages: 680
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Designed for career and technical high school students who require competency in all phases and types of livestock production, the Ninth Edition of MODERN LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PRODUCTION has been revised to include the most up-to-date, comprehensive information in the field. With coverage of basic animal science and livestock industry information as well as current issues in animal agriculture, this engaging text covers everything students need to know about livestock and poultry animals for classroom study and beyond. Through updated visual aids, real-world applications, and comprehensive study tools, the Ninth Edition provides students with a solid understand of the anatomy, physiology, nutrition, feeding, and reproduction of multiple livestock and poultry breeds." --Google Books.
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 2019-04-21
Total Pages: 243
ISBN-13: 0309473926
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor nearly a century, scientific advances have fueled progress in U.S. agriculture to enable American producers to deliver safe and abundant food domestically and provide a trade surplus in bulk and high-value agricultural commodities and foods. Today, the U.S. food and agricultural enterprise faces formidable challenges that will test its long-term sustainability, competitiveness, and resilience. On its current path, future productivity in the U.S. agricultural system is likely to come with trade-offs. The success of agriculture is tied to natural systems, and these systems are showing signs of stress, even more so with the change in climate. More than a third of the food produced is unconsumed, an unacceptable loss of food and nutrients at a time of heightened global food demand. Increased food animal production to meet greater demand will generate more greenhouse gas emissions and excess animal waste. The U.S. food supply is generally secure, but is not immune to the costly and deadly shocks of continuing outbreaks of food-borne illness or to the constant threat of pests and pathogens to crops, livestock, and poultry. U.S. farmers and producers are at the front lines and will need more tools to manage the pressures they face. Science Breakthroughs to Advance Food and Agricultural Research by 2030 identifies innovative, emerging scientific advances for making the U.S. food and agricultural system more efficient, resilient, and sustainable. This report explores the availability of relatively new scientific developments across all disciplines that could accelerate progress toward these goals. It identifies the most promising scientific breakthroughs that could have the greatest positive impact on food and agriculture, and that are possible to achieve in the next decade (by 2030).
Author: Bill Liebsch
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Published: 2001
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ISBN-13: 9781930131019
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"This information is not intended as a substitute for a first aid cvourse, but reviews some basic first aid measures that could be used when medical assistance is delayed or temporarily unavailable due to a major disaster or crisis"--Page 5
Author: Colin Doeg
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2010-12-06
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ISBN-13: 9781441936202
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFew titles could be timelier than the second edition of Crisis Management in the Food and Drinks Industry – A Practical Approach. The world is worrying about a human pandemic arising from the avian flu epidemic that is spreading from the Far East, the implications of which could be as great for the food industry as were the outbreaks of foot and mouth disease and BSE. This practical and greatly expanded edition by media and public relations veteran Colin Doeg focuses on the communications aspects of dealing with a crisis. It is global in its coverage of the subject, reviewing practices and requirements in countries ranging from the USA and the UK to Australia and New Zealand. Doeg offers advice ranging from preparing for the unthinkable to the dramatic expansion of the Internet, avoiding being caught off-guard by a situation, the ramifications of product tampering and managing an actual crisis. Advice is also offered on dealing with extremist organizations and terrorist threats as well as bioterrorism – "a clear and present danger" – and a number of problems facing the food industry, including the practice of selling meat unfit for human consumption and the threat posed by the increasing toxicity of fish due to the rising pollution of the world’s oceans. In a special late chapter – written only three months before publication – the author looks ahead to events which he believes will shape the world of crisis management in the future, including the empowering influence of the Internet during the 2004 Asian Tsunami, the discovery of the illegal dye Sudan 1 (Red) in millions of food products and the fears of a pandemic arising from the spreading outbreak of avian flu. Examples of typical documents like a crisis plan for a business, a crisis checklist, a press release announcing a product recall, an announcement to employees and a checklist for anyone dealing with a threatening phone call are provided. Also included is a list of sources of information and assistance in the event of a product crisis. Crisis Management in the Food and Drinks Industry is the only title dealing specifically with this crucial subject in relation to the food industry. As such, it is relevant not only to those in the food industry, but also to marketing and senior management in general in the fields of agriculture, public health and law enforcement.
Author: National Defense University
Publisher: NDU Press
Published: 2010-10
Total Pages: 356
ISBN-13: 1780390408
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDespite the vital importance of the emerging area of biotechnology and its role in defense planning and policymaking, no definitive book has been written on the topic for the defense policymaker, the military student, and the private-sector bioscientist interested in the "emerging opportunities market" of national security. This edited volume is intended to help close this gap and provide the necessary backdrop for thinking strategically about biology in defense planning and policymaking. This volume is about applications of the biological sciences, here called "biologically inspired innovations," to the military. Rather than treating biology as a series of threats to be dealt with, such innovations generally approach the biological sciences as a set of opportunities for the military to gain strategic advantage over adversaries. These opportunities range from looking at everything from genes to brains, from enhancing human performance to creating renewable energy, from sensing the environment around us to harnessing its power.
Author: J Sofos
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 2005-07-30
Total Pages: 809
ISBN-13: 1845691024
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe safety of fresh meat continues to be a major concern for consumers. As a result, there has been a wealth of research on identifying and controlling hazards at all stages in the supply chain. Improving the safety of fresh meat reviews this research and its implications for the meat industry. Part one discusses identifying and managing hazards on the farm. There are chapters on the prevalence and detection of pathogens, chemical and other contaminants. A number of chapters discuss ways of controlling such hazards in the farm environment. The second part of the book reviews the identification and control of hazards during and after slaughter. There are chapters both on contamination risks and how they can best be managed. The range of decontamination techniques available to meat processors as well as such areas as packaging and storage are examined. With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Improving the safety of fresh meat is a standard reference for the meat industry. Learn how to identify and control hazards at all stages in the supply chain An authoritative reference on reducing microbial and other hazards in raw and fresh red meat Understand the necessity for effective intervention at each production process