scholarly journals Global Welfare Impacts of U.S. Meat Promotion Activities

2009 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 418-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shida Rastegari Henneberry ◽  
Joao E. Mutondo ◽  
B. Wade Brorsen
Keyword(s):  
Imperfect Competition ◽  
Meat Industry ◽  
Supply Source ◽  
Welfare Impacts ◽  
Equilibrium Displacement Model ◽  
Equilibrium Displacement ◽  
Beef Producers ◽  
Global Welfare ◽  
Meat Markets ◽  
The U.S

An equilibrium displacement model of the U.S. meat markets is used to measure the potential impacts of promotion investment, differentiating meats by types and by supply source, taking into account the U.S. participation in global meat markets, and considering imperfect competition in the meat industry. The increase in U.S. producer welfare resulting from a 10 percent increase in promotion ranges from -$1.29 million to $2.60 million for U.S. beef producers and from -$0.96 million to $1.67 million for U.S. pork producers, depending primarily on the advertising elasticity used.

scholarly journals Isolation and molecular characterization of Arcobacter butzleri and Arcobacter cryaerophilus from the pork production chain in Brazil

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 393-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Débora D.S. Gobbi ◽  
Maria G. Spindola ◽  
Luisa Z. Moreno ◽  
Carlos E.C. Matajira ◽  
Maria G.X. Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Animal Origin ◽  
Isolation And Identification ◽  
Production Chain ◽  
Fecal Samples ◽  
Pork Production ◽  
True Incidence ◽  
Arcobacter Butzleri ◽  
Meat Markets ◽  
Human Infections

ABSTRACT: Arcobacter is an emerging zoonotic pathogen, and the major transmission routes to humans are the handling or consumption of contaminated raw/undercooked food products of animal origin, water and seafood. The isolation and identification of Arcobacter species are not routine in clinical laboratories; therefore, its true incidence in human infections may be underestimated. The present study aimed to isolate and characterize Arcobacter from carcasses and fecal samples collected at swine slaughterhouses and from meat markets in São Paulo State, Brazil. The isolates were identified using multiplex-PCR to differentiate the species and analyzed by single-enzyme amplified fragment length polymorphism (SE-AFLP). Arcobacter spp. were isolated from 73.0% of swine carcasses, 4% of fecal samples and 10% of pork samples. A. butzleri was the most prevalent species identified, followed by A. cryaerophilus. Interestingly, the carcasses presented higher frequency of A. butzleri isolation, whereas only A. cryaerophilus was isolated from fecal samples. SE-AFLP enabled the characterization of A. butzleri and A. cryaerophilus into 51 and 63 profiles, respectively. The great genetic heterogeneity observed for both species corroborates previous reports. This study confirms the necessity for a standard isolation protocol and the improvement of molecular tools to further elucidate Arcobacter epidemiology.

scholarly journals Characterization of bovine meat acquired, marketed and consumed at the main establishments of Chapecó, SC, Brazil

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 38800
Author(s):  
Karina Aline Mateus ◽  
Taís Cardoso de Oliveira ◽  
Moisés Rodrigues dos Santos ◽  
Gabriel Zieher ◽  
Aline Zampar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Questionnaire Method ◽  
Meat Markets ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study aimed to analyze the profile of beef sold and consumed in Chapecó – SC, Brazil. Were interviewed 31 individuals responsible for the main distributors, supermarkets, meat markets, restaurants and steakhouses. The structured questionnaire method was used, with questions of closed and open answers applied to those responsible for the establishments previously mapped with greater representativeness in the municipality regarding the characteristics related to the meat trade and the type of product. With the results obtained, it was possible to identify the lack of information regarding the attributes and characteristics that direct preferences in the acquisition of a quality beef. Thus, the knowledge exposure, information dissemination and concepts of the production of beef to merchants and consumers becomes important in order to contribute to the improvement of the meat consumed and commercialized in this region. acquisition; buyers; beef cuts; consumers; demand.

What can Africa Contribute to Global Meat Demand?

2009 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 223-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karl M. Rich
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Meat Demand ◽  
Feed Resources ◽  
World Markets ◽  
High Standards ◽  
Livestock Products ◽  
Meat Markets ◽  
Global Supplier

While Africa has traditionally been constrained in world markets by low productivity, animal diseases and high standards for animal health and food safety, the growing demand for meat and the emergence of alternative policy mechanisms for facilitating exports could increase Africa's importance as a global supplier of livestock products. This paper outlines Africa's current role in global meat markets and highlights constraints and opportunities. A key constraint that militates against large-scale exports from Africa is its lack of competitiveness vis-à-vis competitors such as Brazil and India. Africa will need to invest in market development, productivity measures, feed resources and infrastructure to reduce production costs and facilitate effective marketing efforts.

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