Cattle
In cattle shows, how are steers divided into classes?
Based upon their weight
The species name for pigs and hogs is ______.
Swine
What was the 1st domesticated species of livestock?
Goats
True or False? Turkeys were the species of livestock highly predicted to grow in 10 years.
False. Chicken
What is marbling?
Fat throughout meat
How is beef graded?
Quality and Yield
How is pork graded?
4 being the worst and 1 being the best
How many different breeds of sheep are there?
200
Who brought chickens to the new world?
Colonists
What happens to the meat that is not used for human consumption?
Cat and Dog Food
When were cattle first domesticated?
Introduced to Europe during the Neolithic transition
What is the average weight of a piglet when it is born?
3-5lbs
What state has the largest goat population?
TEXAS
What is a nesting box?
A nesting box is where hens lay their eggs, and it makes the eggs easier to gather for humans
What was the first way to pack meat to ship?
Wooden Barrels
What two ways are cattle sold?
Live Weight and Carcass Weight
What is ear notching used for?
Identification (Litter # and Piglet #)
Where did goats import from?
Switzerland
Name two large poultry producing companies.
Pilgrims, Georges, Perdue
What is the most used by-product? Why?
Hide, used for clothing, shoes, furniture, and other things and it is the most expensive by-product
What is the difference between Bos indicus cattle and Bos taurus cattle?
Bos indicus- Oriental influence, Hotter Climates, Droopy Ears, Leaner, Framey, Hump in Neck
Bos taurus- Eurpoean influenced, Colder climates, Moderate frame, more fat and muscle
What is a farrowing crate?
Crate used to separate sow from piglets, so piglets are safe
How is lamb graded?
Quality and Yield
How can you tell what color a hen's eggs will be?
Their earlobes
What is the difference between quality and yield grade?
Quality Grade- a composite evaluation of factors that affect palatability of meat (tenderness, juiciness, and flavor)
Yield Grade- an estimate of the percent retail yield of the four primal cuts of beef