Exam 1 Notes Flashcards
The production factors of importance in the beef industry are ______ and _______.
Cow-Calf and Feedlot
The # factor of importance in the Cow-Calf industry is _____ _____.
Birth Rate
When looking at the feedlot industry, we often compare _____ feeders and ________ feeders.
Commercial and Farmer
The 2 general classification of production in the beef industry is _____ and ______.
Seedstock and Commercial
Farm-Feeders are located in which states?
Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, etc.
For beef industries the ADG is ___ lbs./day, and the feed conversion is about ____:1
3-5 lbs./day, and 5-6:1
Finished Cattle weigh ______ lbs, and are about _____ months in age.
1200-1600 lbs, and 14-24 months of age
In the beef industry, numbers have _____ (increased or decrease) over the past 30 years. There are ___ (greater or lower) demands for beef, and an _____ (increase or decrease) in export demand.
Increased, lower, and increased
Animals provide humans with: ______, ______, ______, _______, and ________.
Food, Non-Food, Power & Fuel, Research, and Companionship.
Availability of meat is closely related to a region`s __________ & ____________.
Economic Status & Ag Technology
Economic Status + Ag Technology = ______ __ _______
Level of Development
Animal products are a major contributor to _____ and ____ needs.
energy and protein
Th primary roles of animals in human welfare, Developed countries are:
1.
2.
3.
- Food
- Companionship
- Research
The primary roles of animals in human welfare: Un- and Under- Developed: 1. 2. 3. 4.
- Work
- Food
- Clothing
- Capital (source of wealth)
Animal contributions to human needs food: Direct Roles
1.
2.
3.
- Meat
- Milk
- Eggs
Animal contributions to human needs food: Indirect roles
1.
2.
3.
- Fertilizer
- Draft
- Power
Animal agriculture supplies _____ of all human food energy, and ___ of human food protein (worldwide)
1/6 and 1/3
As ____ increases, demand for _____ increases.
“standard of living” and animal products
Poultry conversation rate is ____:_____
2:1
Swine conversion rate (goal) is ____:____
2.4:1
Beef conversion rates (on feedlots) is ____:____
5-6:1
_______ ________ is when two or more major segments of production are controlled by the same owner.
Vertical Integration
_______ is a natural loss of feathers, and it common to all avian species.
Molting
The swine industry is traditionally concentrated in the _______ or _________
Midwest or “Corn-Belt”
SWE pigs stands for ________.
Segregated Early Weaned
Who is leaner? Gilts or Barrows
Gilts
Who eats more feed? Gilts or Barrows
Barrows
Who grows faster? Gilt or Barrows
Barrows
Who is more efficient? Gilts or Barrows
Gilts
