Poultry Flashcards
Is there a nutritional difference in brown and white eggs?
No
How is poultry sold?
further processed, smaller portion packaging, convenient, easy to prepare
What are turkey selected for?
Breast Meat
White plumage
AI
Males and females raised separately
How long are male turkeys raised?
24 weeks (40/45 pounds)
How long are female turkeys raised?
24 weeks (18-30 pounds)
What breed is the foundation of commercial egg layers?
Leghorn
Functions of eggs in deserts
*imparts flavor
*improves texture (creamy)
* prevents ice crystallization
* adds yellow color
* greater foam when product melts
* more natural on labels
Where did poultry originate in the US
midwestern states
Oviposition
the egg laying process
Why has poultry consumption increased recently?
new and improved methods of processing, packaging, and distribution
Vertical Integration
all aspects of industry owned by the same company
What is the best egg quality?
AA
What sex is heterogametic?
female/hen
How many eggs can a hen produce a year?
285 eggs
Feed conversion in broilers
How long does it take a baby chick to hatch?
21 days chicken
28 days turkey
How many pounds of feed to produce a dozen eggs?
3.0 lbs
What is the most valuable poultry cut?
breast
What are the top broiler producing states?
Georgia & Alabama
What are the top egg producing states?
Iowa, Indiana, Ohio
What are the top 2 broiler companies?
Tyson & Pilgrim
What are the top two turkey processing companies?
Butterball & Jennie O
What are the turkey producing states?
Minnesota & North Carolina
