Importance of Livestock Production
Most common species of poultry?
Chickens
Top Ag Commodity for Georgia
Broiler
The term is used to represent a castrated male horse
Gelding
This concept focuses on ensuring animals are well cared for and live in humane conditions, often within the framework of using them for human purposes, such as farming or research.
Animal Welfare
a female horse under three years of age
Filly
Livestock originally domesticated for entertainment
Chickens
Rabun County's livestock industry that we rank the highest in based on the GA Farm Gate Value Report.
Honey Bees
Term used to identify a mature female sheep
Ewe
This freedom ensures that animals are protected from conditions that cause significant discomfort, including the provision of proper shelter and bedding.
Freedom of Discomfort
3months, 3 weeks, 3 days
115 days
Gestation of swine
Only native Livestock species to North America.
Turkey
What animal industry has the highest Farm Gate Value in rabun county?
Broiler Production (over $7 million)
Term represents the meat from a young male goat?
Chevon
This freedom is closely tied to the implementation of proper nutritional programs and regular health assessments, aiming to address both the physiological and psychological needs of animals.
Freedom from Hunger & Thirst
Mature female Caprine
Doe
Early domestication of this animal, particularly in regions such as Mesopotamia, involved breeding for its ability to produce both milk and meat, leading to the creation of various modern breeds like the Holstein and Jersey.
Cattle
1 Broilers
3 Egg
6 Beef
Term represents parturition of swine
Farrowing
Addressing this freedom often involves not only medical interventions but also preventive measures and monitoring systems to ensure that animals are not exposed to health risks or suffering.
Freedom from pain, injury, and disease
Immature male equine
Colt
Gelatin, insulin, first aid cream, chewing gum, and air filters have this in common
use animal by-products
Texas, Nebraska, Kanas, California, and Oklahoma are the top producing states of what Livestock Commodity?
Beef Cattle
Term Capon represents
Castrated Poultry
Law prohibits the showing, sale, auction, exhibition, or transport of a horse that is sored
Horse Protection Act
330 days
Horse gestation