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Poultry Flashcards

1
Q

Is there a nutritional difference in brown and white eggs?

A

No

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2
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How is poultry sold?

A

further processed, smaller portion packaging, convenient, easy to prepare

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3
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What are turkey selected for?

A

Breast Meat
White plumage
AI
Males and females raised separately

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4
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How long are male turkeys raised?

A

24 weeks (40/45 pounds)

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5
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How long are female turkeys raised?

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24 weeks (18-30 pounds)

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6
Q

What breed is the foundation of commercial egg layers?

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Leghorn

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7
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Functions of eggs in deserts

A

*imparts flavor
*improves texture (creamy)
* prevents ice crystallization
* adds yellow color
* greater foam when product melts
* more natural on labels

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8
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Where did poultry originate in the US

A

midwestern states

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9
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Oviposition

A

the egg laying process

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10
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Why has poultry consumption increased recently?

A

new and improved methods of processing, packaging, and distribution

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11
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Vertical Integration

A

all aspects of industry owned by the same company

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12
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What is the best egg quality?

A

AA

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13
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What sex is heterogametic?

A

female/hen

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14
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How many eggs can a hen produce a year?

A

285 eggs

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15
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Feed conversion in broilers

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16
Q

How long does it take a baby chick to hatch?

A

21 days chicken
28 days turkey

17
Q

How many pounds of feed to produce a dozen eggs?

A

3.0 lbs

18
Q

What is the most valuable poultry cut?

A

breast

19
Q

What are the top broiler producing states?

A

Georgia & Alabama

20
Q

What are the top egg producing states?

A

Iowa, Indiana, Ohio

21
Q

What are the top 2 broiler companies?

A

Tyson & Pilgrim

22
Q

What are the top two turkey processing companies?

A

Butterball & Jennie O

23
Q

What are the turkey producing states?

A

Minnesota & North Carolina

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