What birds are considered poultry
chicken, turkey, goose, duck, Rock Cornish hens, and game birds such as pheasant, squab and guinea fowl
What percent of beef is consumed
About 62 percent
Why are eggs gathered and refrigerated frequently
To help minimize the risk of salmonella
What determines quality
color, tenderness, water holding capacity, and absence of such defects
Who authorizes meat inspection
USDA
What do big integrated companies do in poultry production
They over see the hatching, growing and slaughtering process
What percent of pork is consumed in either bacon, sausage and ham
About 65 percent
Another word for egg white
Albumen
Does age play a role in the quality grade
Yes
What is the proper temperature range for holding eggs at home?
40 – 50 degrees or 55
What three 3 factors are needed for success with poultry?
Temperature, ventilation and light
List 2 of the five factors affecting meat tenderness
the meat grain, the amount of connective tissue, and the amount of fat
What is the difference between grade AA, grade A and grade B
Grade A eggs are the next highest-quality egg. They share many of the same qualities as Grade AA, but they have a slightly larger air cell or pocket
List 2 of the 6 quality beef grades by USDA
Prime, choice, select, utility and commercial
What are the three types of production for the poultry industry?
Do all chickens lay eggs?
Do all chickens lay eggs? Yes, all female chickens
List three general meat by products
bone and blood meal, edible and inedible tallow, hides, and pharmaceutical products
What percent of water weight does the yolk take up
About 33%
What is the lowest grade of meat
Canner
What is primary poultry processing?
the reception of live birds, staging, stunning, slaughter, scolding and de-feathering, evisceration, and ends with chilling
Do all eggs turn into chicks?
No, not all chicken eggs have the potential to turn into chicks.
Average daily meat consumption in the U.S.
current total meat intake for adults in the U.S. ranges from 100 to 150 g/day with more than half (50 to 90 g/day) coming from red meat.
Is it healthy to eat uncooked eggs
Raw eggs aren't safe to eat if they're unpasteurized
How do you determine a good quality poultry?
Fresh chicken should have a pinkish color
What are 2 of the 5 safety hazards associated with poultry?
exposure to high noise levels, dangerous equipment, slippery floors, musculoskeletal disorders, and hazardous chemicals