Pork Industry Market Flashcards
1
Q
Market value of pork is based on what two factors
A
Weight and carcass merit (low fat + high muscle)
2
Q
The USDA grading systems for pork is based on what two factors
A
Carcass quality and Yield of four lean cuts
3
Q
4 lean cuts of the pork industry used in the USDA grading system
A
- Ham
- Loin
- Picnic shoulder
- Boston butt
4
Q
What are four types of pork housing
A
- Confinement
- Gestation (pasture or confinement)
- Farrowing house
- Nurseries (post weaning)
5
Q
Most common causes of piglet death
A
Crushing by mother
6
Q
Not more than ____ sows should be together in farrowing house pens
A
3
7
Q
Post weaning housing with autowaters and auto feeder
A
Nurseries
8
Q
What are four important husbandry factors for pork housing
A
- Cleanliness
- Temperature
- Ventilation
- Waste management
9
Q
Three types of flooring
A
Solid
Partially slatted
Slatted
10
Q
8 generalized steps of pork slaughter
A
- Stunning
- Hoisting
- Sticking
- De hairing/ skinning
- Dressing/ halving
- Cooling
- Grading
- Aging
