Beef tenderness predictor works for pork Tuesday, October 2, 2012 A beef tenderness predictor also works on pork chops, says the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).The technology is based on visible and near-infrared reflectance (Vis/NIR) spectroscopy and predicts tenderness without destroying the valuable parts of the carcass. The tenderness predictor was validated using a shear cutting test to measure tenderness. It can be used to predict which USDA Select grade beef steaks will be tender when cooked.Pork isn't presented for grading the same way, so the challenge was different. A computer model was used to predict tenderness and that test was validated using 1,800 boneless loin chops during the boning and trimming process in commercial meat plants. The test also predicts which cuts of meat will look fresh longest in the grocery store. If the industry adopts the technology, the ARS' news service says, genetic selection might be based on predictions of the colour of the meat and also of tenderness. BP Diagnosing and treating umbilical and inguinal hernias in pigs The son of H1N1 spreads, with less panic
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Stay safe online - combat rising fraud in Canada Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Simple steps to strengthen your online security The prevalence of online fraud in Canada has surged as more individuals engage in digital transactions and communications. An Interac cybersecurity survey highlights that 86% of Canadians are weary of constant fraud attempts, with... Read this article online
Risk mitigation for pulse growers: expanding markets by feeding frost-damaged faba beans to pigs Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Why is this research important for Alberta ag? Human food exports and value-added processing of faba beans are indisputable priorities but frost damage at harvest time generally occurs. Local feed markets are thus important to produce food animal protein with discounted frost-damaged,... Read this article online
AGI Launches Pink Conveyor for Breast Cancer Support Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Bid on Pink Conveyor to Aid Cancer Society In a vibrant display of support for breast cancer awareness, Ag Growth International (AGI) has introduced a pink UCX³ U-trough belt conveyor, available for auction throughout October. This initiative, titled "Conveyor for a Cause," aims to... Read this article online
Ag in the B.C. NDP election platform Tuesday, October 8, 2024 The provincial election campaign is underway in British Columbia as voters will head to polling stations in under two weeks. Premier David Eby and the NDP occupied 55 out of 87 seats in the legislature when the election was called on Sept. 21. BC United held 20 seats and the... Read this article online