Chapter 15 Flashcards
What is Integrated Resource Management (IRM)?
A concept that promotes a businesslike approach to production and finance management of livestock or poultry operations
IRM emphasizes doing the right thing at the right time to improve production and profits.
What is the basic philosophy behind IRM?
To improve production and profits by doing the right thing at the right time.
What are the general functions of an IRM team?
- Help the producer achieve production goals
- Set production goals
- Balance resources for sustainable production and profits
Who might be included in an IRM team?
- Veterinarians
- Producers
- University or extension faculty
- Industry representatives
- Accountants
- Lenders
What role does the veterinarian play as an IRM team leader?
Acts as an overseer, advising on animal health and financial management.
What is the responsibility of an IRM team coordinator?
To build the team by recruiting appropriate members according to the producer’s needs.
What are the implications of IRM in veterinary practice?
Veterinarians gain a broader perspective on health management and are viewed as providers of complete health management programs.
What is the primary purpose of dehorning in livestock?
- Improve appearance
- Reduce injuries from fighting
- Increase feeder space
- Improve value as a feeder animal
At what age are dehorning procedures preferably performed?
At birth or before 3 months of age.
What is a non-invasive method of dehorning?
Using a chemical paste or stick of sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide.
What does surgical dehorning involve?
Using a dehorning spoon or tube to cut through the skin and scoop out the horn button.
What is a Burdizzo used for?
A bloodless method for castrating calves by crimping the spermatic cord.
What is the purpose of castration in livestock?
- Prevent mating or fighting
- Improve carcass quality
- Calm the animals
What is docking in livestock?
The practice of cutting the tail off an animal.
What is the primary reason for docking tails in pigs?
To improve appearance, increase hygiene, and reduce tail biting.
What are the recommended positions for restraining animals during castration?
- Calves: on their sides
- Pigs, lambs, and kids: on their backs
- Older beef cattle: in a squeeze chute or head gate
What is the final step in livestock marketing?
The point at which the farmer or rancher realizes a profit or loss.
What are public auction markets?
Locations where animals are sold under the USDA Packers and Stockyards Act.
What is the process of consignment sales?
Public auction markets open only to certain kinds or classes of animals.
What is video marketing in livestock sales?
A method that utilizes satellites to transmit prerecorded video images of livestock to bidders.
True or False: The veterinarian’s role in IRM is limited to providing medical services.
False.
What is the primary advantage of using video marketing for selling livestock?
Lower charges compared to auction barns and the ability to sell uniform cattle in truck load lots
Video marketing is mainly utilized in the cattle industry for stockers, feeders, and replacement cows and heifers.
What are private treaty sales?
A direct method of marketing where sellers choose the highest bid among all offers
Commonly used for finished livestock sales to processors and breeding livestock.
What is order buying in livestock marketing?
A method where a buyer or seller places an order for livestock to be purchased or sold, often using local auction barn sales
Order buyers operate under the Packers and Stockyards Act and are more common in feeder and slaughter livestock segments.