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The potential effect of two new biotechnologies on the world dairy industry

Title
The potential effect of two new biotechnologies on the world dairy industry / Lovell S. Jarvis.
Author
Jarvis, Lovell S.
Publication
Boulder, Colo. : WestviewPress, 1996.

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Description
ix, 153 pages : illustrations; 25 cm
Summary
  • Biotechnology is expected, by many observers, to have a significant impact on the world dairy industry over the next decade. In this timely volume, Lovell Jarvis analyzes the potential effect of two biotechnologies - multiple ovulation and embryo transfers (MOET) and recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST) - on the dairy industry around the world.
  • According to Jarvis's research, the effects of these two technologies will vary greatly between the developed and developing nations. He predicts that the technologies will be most profitable for the developed nations, where their use will increase milk production and strengthen their positions in dairy export markets.
  • Developing country dairy sectors will probably lose from the use of these two biotechnologies, as their own international trade position will be weakened, though their own consumers should benefit. Jarvis concludes his study with a look at alternative approaches that might improve the competitive position of developing countries in the dairy sector.
Subject
  • Milk trade > Technological innovations
  • Milk yield > Technological innovations
  • Dairy cattle > Transplantation
  • Animal biotechnology
  • Bovine somatotropin
  • Multiple ovulation and embryo transfers (MOET)
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. [137]-143) and index.
Contents
1. Introduction -- 2. Recombinant Bovine Somatotropin (rbST) -- 3. Multiple Ovulation and Embryo Transfer (MOET) -- 4. The Projected Effects of rbST and MOET on World Dairy Markets / L. Jarvis and Atanu Saha -- 5. Summary and Conclusions -- Appendix I. List of Study Regions and Countries -- Appendix II. Data and Methodology for Projections.
ISBN
0813388376
LCCN
96008114
OCLC
ocm34557948
Owning Institutions
Columbia University Libraries