The View From the Farm - Latest Comments

nadja [Member] in response to: EU Banning Farm Preventative Antibiotic Use

nadja [Member] — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:50:29 +0000

What we see here is the result of poor science education in the schools, and the isolation of urban/suburban populations from the realities of both farming and animal behavior. Far too many people live in terror of mysterious "chemicals".

There are also issues with anthropomorphism.
In California foie gras has been banned after HSUS and assorted Vegan groups ran an emotional campaign directed at the legislature describing the sufferings of ducks choking on the feed tubes; apparently HSUS was blissfully unaware that waterfowl, unlike humans, can freely breathe with a tube down their esophagous and will even fight over who gets the feed tube first.

On the ballot this November: a measure to ban "genetically modified food" which will be interesting since it seems that there are some questions as to the intended definition of "genetically modified."

patent awards [Member] in response to: Patent Mania

patent awards [Member] — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:15:38 +0000

Congratulations on all of your patents (it looks like you have had quite a bit more issue since your post)!

We love seeing the recognition of achievements and the enthusiasm that inventors have when receiving our awards.

I wish you much success! Please pass along to your manager how much you like to receive your plaques for we like to make them for you as well.

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the yakima kid [Member] in response to: Read my November Newsletter

the yakima kid [Member] — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:16:17 +0000

How did the California Grays and Barred Rocks from Privett work out as far as productivity and profitability? What do you think of Black Sex Links vs. Red Sex Links? We've been happy with our backyard home flock of Black Stars and utility Barred Rocks, but wonder if we could squeeze out a little more efficiency. Also - does adding a grain hopper make an economic difference if you are using 16% feed? Locally 20% is found only in broiler raiser or Purina Flock Raiser or in very expensive organic laying chow.