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Patricia Hester, PhD
Animal Physiology
Purdue University
Professor of Animal Science and Physiology at Purdue University.
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09/27/2016
On the Farm:
Get Up To Speed on Fast Growing Chickens
A century ago, it took about four months to grow a chicken to a weight of three pounds. Today, a chicken raised for meat,...
On the Farm
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07/19/2011
On the Farm:
Eggs – Organic, Cage–Free, Free-Range… What’s The Difference? Part One
Dr. Darrin Karcher and Dr. Patricia Hester define some common terms found on egg cartons at the grocery store - as well...
On the Farm
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02/01/2011
On the Farm:
“The well-being of farm animals on larger operations is disregarded in the pursuit of higher profits.”
Three experts, Dr. Patricia Hester, Dr. Ed Pajor and Dr. Emily Patterson-Kane, answer the question, "Is the well-being...
On the Farm