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Article archive

KwaZulu-Natal's annual general meeting in Pietermaritzburg
Profiel
Edgar Payne 'n man van min woorde maar baie dade
Meet inspection remains important for food safety
Dr Gerhard Neethling, technical director of Imqas discusses the importance of meat inspection
The Transvaal Pork Producers' annual general meeting
Standard Bank's maize scenario
Focus on research
Welcome to our research forum
Phillip Spencer introduces a new research column in PORCUS
Research and development plan for the red meat industry
Dr Daan Opperman, chairman of the Red Meat Research and Development Trust explains the research plan being planned for the red meat industry.
Importance of a business plan and research strategy
Dr Heinz Meissner of the ARC, Irene discusses the importance of a business plan and research strategy for the pork industry.
Background to articles on MH gene and pork meat colour
By Dr Gustaf Klingbiel, RMRDT
Financial implications of the MH gene
To decide whether the pork industry should continue to invest in royalties payable for the MH gene analysis, Dr Francois Siebrits and collegues discusses the financial implications of this gene for the various sectors of the industry.
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Pork colour as seen by a manufacturer
Carraig Patterson of Enterprise says the colour of pork in fresh and processed meat products is critical for the consumer.
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Columns
Our readers say
A number of farmers discuss the need for research
Letters
More muscle crusade?
Pondering Points
Pocus Profundus asks if the industry really need research?