Potential economic differences between current American fabrication specifications and Asian-inspired specifications are worth investigating as exports are a vital component to the American swine industry.

In 2014, we were asked to consider and address the fact that many people in Malawi, particularly women and children, are anemic and lack iron in their diets. One of the main reasons for the lack of iron in people’s diet is lack of a sustainable and readily available source of protein.

More than 850 students, scientists and industry professionals from 11 countries gathered June 18-21 at the American Meat Science Association (AMSA) Reciprocal Meat Conference (RMC) in College Station, Texas.