The Potential Effect Of Two New Biotechnologies On The World Dairy Industry - Softcover

Jarvis, Lovell S

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0367310740 ISBN 13: 9780367310745

Publisher: CRC Press, 2021

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

Lovell S. Jarvisis professor of agricultural economics at University of California at Davis.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0367310740
• ISBN 13: 9780367310745
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 168