ch 1 Flashcards
the tropics is the region of the earth located between
latitudes 30 degrees north
30 degrees south
3 main considerations in selecting the right feed to use are:
feed availability
feed suitability
feed economics
which production still dominates the animal industry in the philippines?
smallhold raisers or commercial
small holder animal raising
the biggest hindrance in smallhold animal production
lack of capital
smallhold farmers consider this as what matters most
production cost efficiency
it is known as a replacement for corn in monogastric diets
sweet potato
the price of sweet potato is ____ than corn
higher
*distance between production area and milling site
increase in transport cost _____ the price of feed ingredients
increases
smallhold animal raising supplies
meat
large commercial raisers provide
good quality animals for smallholders
feed milling industry provide
mixed feeds at a reasonable price to smallhold animal raisers