Exam 3 Flashcards
Eutrophication
The process by which a body of water becomes enriched in dissolved nutrients that stimulate the growth of aquatic plant life, usually resulting in depletion of dissolved oxygen
Keratoconjunctivitis
Inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva
Conjunctiva
Mucus membrane inner surface of the eyelid
The most critical time for proper management in grow-out
The first week
Cargill grow out house dimensions
700 ft long by 63 ft wide
Cargill products
Whole birds, case-ready products, deli meats, ground turkey, sausages, wings and tenders
How long should feed be withheld from broilers before capturing?
8-12 hours
When is the best time to catch birds and why?
Early morning or late evening, because it minimizes stress
How long is the ideal trip from grow out to processing plant?
No more than 2 hours
Stunning knife purpose and voltage
Renders bird unconscious, uses 110 volts
How long does exsanguination take?
1.5-3 minutes
What happens if scalding water is too hot or too cold?
Too hot - skin will tear in plucker
Too cold - feathers will not loosen
Hard scald
138-148 degrees F, 35-75 seconds
Removes outer layer of skin
Soft scald
123-130 degrees F, 90-120 seconds
Keeps skin intact
How long does it take a drum plucker to pluck 2-3 birds?
Only 30-60 seconds
First step in evisceration
Remove head, feet, and oil glands
Which organs to remove during evisceration? Which stays in the body?
Intestines, gizzard, proventriculus, esophagus, liver, gallbladder, lungs. Kidneys remain
What should we do to a carcass after evisceration?
Thoroughly wash with cool water
Within what time frame should a 4 lb, 4-8 lb, and 8+ lb bird be chilled to 40 degrees F?
Within 4 hours for 4 lb bird
Within 6 hours for 4-8 lb bird
Within 8 hours for anything greater than 8 lbs
What are the five welfare freedoms?
Freedom from hunger and thirst; from discomfort; from pain, injury, and disease; to express natural behavior; and freedom from fear and stress
Bioethics principles
Do no harm and do beneficial things
Ethical goals for agriculture
QQP - quantity, quality, price