Companion Animal Economics
About two-thirds of U.S. households own at least one of these.
What is a pet
This sector consistently accounts for the largest share of U.S. agricultural cash receipts.
What are beef cattle
Larger farms acquiring land from smaller farms is called this.
What is farm consolidation
Pet DNA testing is an example of improvements in this field.
What is technology
This law, first passed in 1966, regulates animals used for sale, research, transport, or exhibition.
What is the animal welfare act
people are increasing pet ownership, especially among this age group.
What are younger generations
Milk is produced in this many U.S. states.
What is 50
Commercial and residential development converting farmland is also known as this.
What is urbanization
Supplements such as vitamins, fish oil, probiotics, and CBD are designed to support this in pets.
What is health and well-being
Laws and regulations about animal welfare should be based on this.
What is animal welfare
What is the most common pet found in the US
What is a dog
Government policies have consistently favored these types of farms.
what are larger farms
Economies of scale are needed in farming today mainly to do this.
what is remain competitive and profitable
Subscription boxes for pet food and supplies are usually delivered on this type of schedule.
What is a recurring interval
Beak trimming, tail docking, and dehorning are examples of these debated practices.
What are physical alterations
How many jobs does the US bet industry provide
What is 1.3 million
The poultry industry is largely run under this organizational structure where companies control multiple stages.
What is vertical integration
According to consumer preferences, we have seen a decrease in what animal product
What is milk or what is beef
Labradoodles are an example of this type of “designer” breeding.
What is crossbreeding or hybrid breeds
State “lemon laws” protect people who purchase pets that later turn out to have this.
What is disease or defect
From 2011-202, broilers averaged what percentage of all poultry sector sales
What is 67%
Because of this demographic trend, there are fewer people available to produce food.
What is the increasing age of farmers
What is the overall shift we are seeing in our farms. Mainly in our Dairy industry
What is fewer farms but larger farms with more animals
Wolves, monkeys, reptiles, and big cats are all examples of this growing but controversial ownership trend.
what is exotic pet ownership
Proper animal management leads to healthier and more productive animals, reduced medical expenses, and this.
What is increased profitability