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04/21/2014

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Term
Homeostasis or health factors/influences
Definition
environment (ecosystem inteventions)
agent (infectious, non-infectious)
host (intrinsic, extrinsic)
Term
How many rumen contractions are typical for health animals?
Definition
2-3/min
Term
Pulse, resp, temp for horse
Definition
T 99.1-100.8
P 32-44
R 8-16
Term
Pulse, resp, temp for cow
Definition
T 100.4-102.8
P 60-70
R 18-28
Term
Pulse, resp, temp for pig
Definition
T 101.6-103.6
P 60-80
R 8-18
Term
Pulse, resp, temp for sheep
Definition
100.0-103.8
70-80
12-20
Term
Pulse, resp, temp for goat
Definition
101.7-105.3
70-80
12-20
Term
Observations veterinarians make:
Definition
alertness
attentiveness
co-mingling
eating habits
movement
body shape
appearance of eyes, mouth, nose
Posture
manure
urine
body condition
hair coat
Snot color
Term
Ringworm
Definition
Microsporum nanum
Term
Who is world leader in goat MILK and MEAT?
Definition
China
India
Pakistan
Term
Why are goats important
Definition
80% in tropical ag, important for that
Especially important in developing countries
Better adapted to arid tropics than cattle
Term
What was one of first domesticated animals
Definition
Goat
Term
Globally meat production is greater in cattle or goat
Definition
goat
Term
What do goats thrive on
Definition
browse (bushy plants) and forbs (broad leaf plants), can also graze grass
little concentrate
Term
Rotational grazing
Definition
makes for more efficient use of forage
Electric fencing requires 4-5 wires
More labor intensive
internal parasites
Term
Stomach worm in goats strategy
Definition
de-worming and pasture rotation
Term
Enterotoxemia
Definition
goats
over eating disease
Closridium perfringens
Term
Soremouth
Definition
goats
sores around mouth
can vaccinate young animals
immunity after incidence
Term
Brucellis
Definition
all goats should be tested
any positive animals slaughtered
Term
Coccidosis
Definition
goats
protosoan
drench with sulfa or anitbiotic
Term
How many goats are in US?
What are the most goats used for?
Definition
3 mill
Meat, milk, angora
Term
What is angora in goats and what states have the most angora goats?
Definition
FIBER
TX, AZ, NM
Term
What states have most MILK goats?
Definition
Wisconsin, CA, Iowa
Term
What states have most MEAT goats?
Definition
TX, TN, CA
Term
What are FL's stats when it comes to goat angora, milk, and meat?
Definition
angora-?
Milk- 5k
meat- 55k
Term
What is most frequently consumed meat worldwide?
Definition
Goat
Term
What kind of industry is goat in the US?
Definition
Segmented
Commercial goat production
Purebred and exhibition
Term
What is the seasonality of production in goats?
Definition
Photoperiod sensitivity
most fed goats marketed in fall
many sold much smaller and younger in spring
Term
How does goat's milk differ from cow's milk
Definition
Goat- contains vitamin A
cow- contains beta-carotene, precursor of vitamin A
Term
BOER GOAT
Definition
terminal breed
most prevalent meat breed
from South Africa
heavily muscled (2 inch loin)
efficient gainers
200% kid crops, 160% weaned
1.5 kiddies/year
High demand b/c of large yield
Termninal markets, show animals
Term
KIKO GOAT
Definition
terminal
New Zealand
Very hardy, repro efficient
Term
KINDER GOAT
Definition
dual purpose breed
high milk production
efficient breeding 3-6 kids/year
aseasonal breeders
mod terminal quality
Term
LaMancha GOAT
Definition
High milk production
Minimal carcass quality
Term
NUBIAN GOAT
Definition
"dual" purpose breed
mod milk production
-b/c they're aseasonal they produce year round
Large frame, efficient gainers
Mod carcass quality
used in crossbreeding programs
Term
MYOTNIC "fainting" GOATS
Definition
terminal breed
recessive genetic disorder- myotonia congenita
Causes muscle stiffness in flight or fight
efficient gainers, heavily muscled
aseasonal breeders, low maintenance
Term
Pigmy goats
Definition
terminal, novelty
african origin
first brought to US for zoos
heavily muscled
-as a result of ag impact
Term
Spanish goats
Definition
descendants of goats first brought to new world
very hardy
used for meat and brush removal today
Term
Angora goats
Definition
FIBER
primary purpose is mohair production
typically 1 birth/yr
Term
palatability influenced by
Definition
flavor
juiciness
tenderness
Term
Paltability is measured by
Definition
consumer taste panels- subjective
trained sensory panels- subjective
warner-bratzler shear force- objective
Term
what is warner-bratzler test
Definition
cook meat, take sample, put knife on it, more pressure it takes to cut, the less tender it is
can calculate amount of force
Term
Flavor is driven by
Definition
FAT
species specific
marbling
nutrition
Term
Juiciness factors
Definition
endpoint degree of doneness
water-holding capacity
marbling
Term
what does PSE stand for
Definition
pale soft exudative
Term
What is the highest degree of marbling called??
Definition
prime
Term
What are 2 factors of tenderness?
Definition
structural differences
1. connective tissues
-animal age
-muscle use
2. density and lubrication
-marbling

connective tissue large deal for cattle
Term
what does it take to have certified angus beef?
Definition
51% black hided
have to grade upper 2/3rds choice
Term
what are the quality grades
Definition
Prime
upper 2/3
low 1/3
select
standard- hamburger
Term
Chicken breast
Definition
tender- younger
not a lot of flavor- little fat
TEMP ABUSE
issues with juiciness
Term
Chicken thighs
Definition
cheaper
less tender
more flavorful
more juicy
muscles of locomotion
Term
Pork loin chop
Definition
temp abuse
have non-enhanced and enhanced
enhanced is injected with 12% water, salt, phosphate
Term
eye of round
Definition
inherently tough
muscle of locomotion
butt
Term
beef ribeye
Definition
grassfed has very yellow fat
Term
difference between country-cured ham and cured ham
Definition
country-cured
twice the salt content
dry cured for a year
sodium nitrate
CURED HAM
cooked and smoked
sodium nitrate
Term
Functions of nitrate/nitrite
Definition
1. inhibits growth of bacteria
-botulism --> death
2. cured pink color
3. cured flavor and texture
4. decrease rancidity
-retards lipid oxidation
-prevents warmed over flavor
5. same as natural process
Term
what is meat
Definition
animal tissue suitable for human consumption
Term
history of meat
Definition
hunter gatherers
-responsible for higher development?
on farm production
-dual purpose animals
large scale meat production
Term
progression of meat industry in US
Definition
started in northeast, migrates to central USA
coastal region- pork
south east- poultry
Term
Red meat
-beef
-veal
-pork
-mutton
-lamb
-chevon
Definition
beef- cattle greater than 1 yr
veal- cattle less than 5 mos, milk fed
pork from swine no boars
mutton- mature sheep
lamb- young sheep
chevon- goats
Term
Lipids
Definition
stored in different locations
may be manipulated thru management
important for flavor
determines caloric content of meat
Term
Composition of meat
water
protein
fat
minerals
carbos
Definition
65-75% water
15-20% protein
2-12% fat
1% mineral
<1% carbos
Term
classes of nutrients from meat
Definition
protein
lipids
minerals
vitamins
Term
vitamins
what vitamin is only found in animal pdts?
Definition
Vitamin B12
required by humans
for protection of nerve cells
formation of blood cells in bone marrow
Term
trace minerals
Iron
Zinc
Definition
Iron
O2 transport in body
Heme Fe is 3-5 times more easily absorbed than non-heme Fe from veggies
ZINC
tissue development, growth, wound healing
Term
Daily red meat consumption in US
Definition
3 oz/day uncooked
supplies 25g protein (1/2 of RDA)
American Heart Association
recommends 3.5oz cooked meat/person
75% yield from cooking
SO 3.5/0.75 = 4.5 raw
Term
consumption trends in meat
Definition
1960s- beef most consumed meat
since 1990s- chicken most consumed, beef declied
pork has remained consistent
Term
reasons for shift in meat consumption
Definition
poultry is perceived as having less fat (not really)
less cholesterol
chicken is cheaper
Term
Meat industry size
cattle
hogs
sheep
poultry
Definition
cattle- 32.3 mill
hogs 112.1 mill
sheep 2 mill
poultry 8.1 Billion
Term
Harvesting process
Definition
RSBHESTPP
1. receving and ante-mortem inspection
--ANIMALS MUST BE STANDING
2. Stunning- rendered insensible to pain
-mechanical (cattle)
-electrical (swine)
-chemical (swine)
3. bleeding
4. hide/hair pelt removal
5. evisceration
6. split carcass
7. trim, wash, chill
8. pathogen intervention
9. postmortem inspection
Term
what does the packer do in meat?
Definition
harvest- products of carcass are edible offal (heart, liver, kidneys), non-edible offal (hide, blood)
Cost- animal, overhead
building, equip, labor
profits are 0.8-1% of total sales
Term
what is fabrication in meat?
Definition
two phases: carcass --> product
fabrication with packer
-reduce carcass to primals and then subprimals (boxed beef)
-costs- labor, overhead, packaging
Term
processor of meat
Definition
processing adds value to products, prepares into portion sizes
costs- raw material, ingredients, labor
Term
who delivers meat to consumer?
Definition
wholesaler
company that buys from big packers to sell to smaller companies
20% mark up on sales
costs- storage, handing, transportation
Term
retailer of meat
Definition
Publix, Winn Dixie
30% mark up on sales
costs- product loss, advertising, spoilage, equipment, labor
Term
where is meat case headed?
Definition
case ready products
groceries doing away with meat cutters (hiring college kids)
both good and bad
Term
sales breakdown of meat
Definition
producer 30
processing 31
wholesaler 10
retail 23
transportation 6
Term
Flavor is impact by
Definition
animal age
animal diet
post rigor handling
Term
tenderness impacted by
Definition
animal age (collagen thickens with age)
genetics
fat content
chilling
aging
cooking
Term
yield grading
Definition
determines the edible portion of carcass
cutability
Term
quality grading
Definition
related to palatability of meat
eatability
Term
components of yield grade
Definition
subcutaneous fat (measured at 12th rib)
muscling (determined by REA at 12th rib)
internal fat (estimation of kidney, pelvic, and heart fat)
carcass weight
KPH- kidney, pelvic, heart fat
Term
expression of yield grade
Definition
1-5
1 leanest
5 fattest
Term
Quality grade: maturity
Definition
physiological age
-bone ossification
younger more tender than old
Expressed alphabetically A-E
-A is youngest (under 30 mos)
-E is oldest (8 yrs and older)
Term
Quality grade: maturity components
Definition
lean color
darker red = older
consumers want bright cherry red
more MYOGLOBIN in older animals
Term
What types of meat do grocery stores sell?
Mom and pop places?
Definition
grocery- choice
mom and pop- select (not as good)
Term
List of carcass grade in BEEF
Definition
from worst to best (#s are yield)
canner
cutter
utility
commercial 5
standard 4
select 3
choice 2
prime 1
Term
list of carcass grade in LAMB
Definition
from worst to best (#s are yield
utility 4
good 3
choice 2
prime 1
Term
list of carcass grade in PORK
Definition
from worst to best
4
3
2
1
Term
what carcass grades grade an A or B
Definition
prime, choice, select, standard
Term
what carcass grades grade a C, D, or E
Definition
commercial, utility, cutter, canner
Term
who pays for inspection
Definition
tax dollars
veterinarian- large operations
lay inspector- small operations
Term
what does inspection of meat do?
Definition
determines wholesomness of meat
Term
1906 Federal meat inspection act
Definition
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
meat inspection act of 1935
wholesome meat act of 1976
-equal to law
Term
what are the types of meat inspection?
Definition
municipal
state (some states done away, can't send across state lines)
federal (can send anywhere in world)
Term
who coordinates meat inspection?
Definition
Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) branch of USDA
Term
Inspection insures 3 things....
Definition
1. DETECTION and destruction of diseased/ contaminated meat
2. ASSURANCE of clean + sanitary handling and prep
3. MINIMIZATION of micrbiological contamination of meat
4. PREVENTION of adulteration (addition of harmful substances to humans)
5. PREVENTION of false LABELING
6. APPLICATION of inspection insignia
Term
Meat inspectors inspect:
Definition
buildings
cleaning and sanitation
pest control
equipment
Term
what is ante mortem inspection
Definition
live animals
condition and handling
Term
what is postmortem inspection
Definition
lymph nodes of head, lungs, liver
tongue, heart, spleen, kidney
carcass
Term
what is employee inspection
Definition
hygiene
Term
what things do inspectors inspect
Definition
ante mortem
post mortem
employees
Term
what are the inspection stamps?
Definition
pass- stamp carcass
retain- for further testing
condemn- inedible
Term
what are the rules and regulations of inspection?
Definition
code of federal regulation
directives
notices
Term
consequences of breaking meat rules
Definition
noncompliance records
suspension of inspection
closure
Term
HACCP of meat safety
Definition
Hazard
Analysis
Critical
Control
Point
Term
What is the HACCP of meat safety?
Definition
systematic approach to ID, eval, and control of food safety hazards
-foundation of any plant's food safety system
-mandatory in 2000
-based on four key principles
Term
HACCP principles
Definition
conduct a hazard analysis
identify critical control points
specify crticial limits
establish monitoring procedure
establish corrective action
establish verification procedure
establish records system
Term
what is a hazard?
Definition
any biological, chemical, or physical hazard that might cause illness or harm to consumer and is reasonably likely to occur
Term
what are pathogens of interest for poultry
Definition
salmonella, campylobacter
Term
what are pathogens of interest for pork
Definition
salmonella
trichina
Term
what are pathogens of interest for beef
Definition
E. coli (+6 additional STEC) and salmonella
Term
what are pathogens for RTE (ready to eat)
Definition
salmonella, E. coli and listeria
Term
what is listeria
Definition
attached after processing and before package
affects immunodeficient people
Term
Interventions of pathogens
Definition
hide-on carcass wash
proper hide removal- on the cradle skinning
steam vacuum
organic acid wash
hot water wash
Term
Keys to no pathogens
Definition
trained employees
-skinned line
-rotating and sterilizing
-wash frequently
-cross contamination awareness
traffic patterns
air flow
Term
success in no pathogens
Definition
zero tolerance audits
VerifEYE- detects all plant-derived materials
carcass mapping
generic E. coli measuring
Trim testing
Term
prefabrication carcass organic acid rinse
Definition
2.5% lactic acid immediately prior to fabrication
Term
future of food safety
Definition
trim and subprimal intervention cabinets
-peroxyacidic acid
in bag technologies
vaccinations
-bioniche- approved in canada
-epitopix- conditional approved in US
Barriers- number of doses, lack of data
Bacteriophages- spray on animal before entering holding pens
-prelim results are good
challenges- incubation time, getting phage to source of problem
irradiation
Term
If meat passes insepction is household safety insured?
Definition
IF handled properly, YES
Term
3 C's of meat safety
Definition
clean
cold
cook thoroughly
Term
What temperature do bacteriophages start to grow
Definition
40 F
ground meat/ poultry- use within 1 day
other meat- may refrig for 1-3 days
Term
defrosting
Definition
in fridge (6-9 h/lb)
deforst in microwave
NEVER defrost at RT
Term
ground meats
Definition
bacteria can be throughout
cook to internal temp of greater than 160 F
Term
roast beef/steak
Definition
rare is ok
bacteria only exist on surface
surface temp over 165 when cooking
Term
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
Definition
mad cow disease
neurodegenerative disease
spread via prions
causes Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease in humans (brain wasting)
long incubation times
SCRAPES in sheep
Term
Tissue prions are found
Definition
ONLY in certain tissues of affect animals
classified as Specific risk materials (SRMs)
-distal ileum
-spinal cord
-vertebral columnn
-skull
-brain
-eyes
-tonsil
Term
where are SRM (specific risk materials) found in bovine <30 mos?
Definition
small intestine
tonsils
Term
where are SRM (specific risk materials) found in bovine over 30 mos?
Definition
brain
skull
eyes
spinal cord
dorsal root ganglia
trigerminal ganglia
spinal column
distal ileum tonsils
Term
high fat =
Definition
high fat = high yield grade = high quality grade
same with low
Term
how do beef gain finish fat
Definition
front to rear
top to bottom
Term
who pays for grading
Definition
packer
Term
what is purpose of grading?
Definition
universal language
Term
TRUE OR FALSE: all meat sold for human consumption must be graded
Definition
FALSE
Term
TRUE OF FALSE: all meat sold for human consumption must be inspected?
Definition
TRUE
Term
what is purpose of meat inspection?
Definition
ensures meat is safe and wholesome
Term
what are components that USDA graders use to determine yield grade in cattle and hogs? WILL BE ON EXAM
Definition
fat thickness, muscle, hot carcass weight
Term
what are 2 main components of quality grading for a beef carcass?
Definition
maturity and marbling
Term
what are things that increase dressing percentage
Definition
anything that remains on carcass
muscle
weight
fat --> IMF, sub-q
Term
what are things that decrease dressing percentage
Definition
pregnancies
hide
horns
"fill"- last meal
Term
dressing percentage
Definition
amount you have hanging
Term
which dress better: pigs or cows?
Definition
pigs
Term
DP FORMULA
Definition
DP = [hot weight/live weight] * 100
Term
what is hot weight of hog that weighed 300 lbs and had 70% dressing?
Definition
70% = [x/300] *100
210 lbs
Term
primal cuts on beef and their retail names
Definition
round - round steak
loin - sirloin steak
rib- ribeye
chuck- flat iron steak
Term
primal cuts on pork and retail names
Definition
loin- rib chop
ham- ham center slice
boston butt- blade roast
picnic shoulder- arm roast
Term
what is aquaculture
Definition
propagation and rearing of aquatic organisms in controlled or selected enviros for any commercial, rec, or public purpose
-freshwater
-brackish
-seawater
-plant
Term
until recent years aquaculture was considered a subsistence form of
Definition
food production
Term
aquaculture is
____ efficient in converting feed to high protein food
Definition
MOST efficient
encouraged and supported by world orgos
a way to provide high protein diets whose diets were deficiet
PRACTICED MOST IN ASIA
Term
applications of aquaculture
Definition
food for human consumption
food for other aquatic species
bait for sport fishing
recreational fishing
restoration of wild stock
experimental use
biological control
biofuel/biogas production
waste water management
ornamental/aquarium species
Term
benefits of aquaculture
Definition
seafood from aquaculture is replacing wild caught
--wild pops increase
cultured fish utilize resources not used for other forms of ag
more efficient use of food
Term
efficiency: food conversion (pounds fed/pounds gained)
Definition
cattle 6:1
swine 3:1
poultry 2:1
catfinish 1.5:1
salmon 1.2:1
Term
what is US per capita consumption of seafood annually?
Definition
15-16 lbs (less than other meats)
ASIA consumers more seafood than anything else
Term
fish and shellfish originate from
Definition
commercial landings (catches of captures)
aquaculture
recreational fishing
Term
aquaculture species categories
Definition
finfish (vertebrates)
shellfish
-crustaceans (crabs, shrimp, lobster, crawfish)
-mollusks (clam, oysters, mussels, scallops
Term
top 3 countries of aquaculture production + USA
Definition
China 70%- bulk in China (68%)
India
Vietnam
Term
what is most cultured aquaculture species?
Definition
carp
Term
what is most cultured aquaculture in US
Definition
catfish
arkansas, mississippi, louisiana
2. trout
3. salmon
Term
what is aquaculture like in FL?
Definition
ornamental or aquarium fish
Term
major states in aquaculture
Definition
100 million plus
Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississsippi, CA, Washington
next tier (40-99 mill)
-FL, AL, TX, ID
Term
Top seafood consumption in US
Definition
shrimp
tuna
salmon
Term
aquaculture production issues
Definition
biggest bottleneck effects
-nutrition of juveniles
-development of adult brood stock
-repro
Term
poly culture
Definition
O2 in water comes from aquatic plants
fish consume plants and other fish
FIsh produce waste material that enter water -CO2, ammonia, fecal solids
Term
physical management of aquaculture
Definition
temp
flow rate
light
water level
water clarity
Term
chemical management of aquaculture
Definition
salinity
pH
O2
CO2
NH3
Term
biological management of aquaculture
Definition
fish density
bacteria
plankton
Term
major poultry organizations
Definition
US poultry and egg industry
national chicken council
national turkey federation
united egg producers
national broiler council
Term
when does hen reach sexual maturity
Definition
15-18 weeks
Term
how much money does poultry industry bring
Definition
350 mill USD
Term
what bird did all domestic chickens of today originate
Definition
RED JUNGLE FOWL- looks very close to today's chicken
-discovered in 3200 BC India, 1400 BC China
-brought to Europe
-used for cock fighting, religious rituals
Term
beginning of birds
Definition
-originated from reptiles
-feathers are modified scales
-cannot reg body temp
-1861 first avian ancestor discovered in germany
---Archaeopteryx- ancient wing
Term
what is greatest cost of raising poultry
Definition
feed
hormones never used in poultry industry to promote performance
Term
what are 2 sectors of poultry
Definition
meat
egg
Term
what are 2 sectors of meat sector?
Definition
broiler- meat, 9.2 mill birds/year
turkeys
Term
what divides egg sector
Definition
shell color
-brown from chickens with brown or red ear lobes
white
-white ear lobes
Term
white leghorn
Definition
egg-type bird
282 mill birds/year
Term
what is largest farm type of chickens in US
Definition
broilers
Term
what has caused greater efficiency in chickens?
Definition
80% genetics
20% advancements in housing management, equip, feeding, vaccines
Term
who does all breeding to produce genetic stock of meat and egg type that we have in world wide commercial poultry industry?
Definition
primary breeders- heart of poultry industry
no other animal industry has degree of centralization of breeding
Term
top 5 companies produce __% of all broilers in US
NEED TO KNOW
Definition
60
Tyson 36 mill/week
Pilgrim's pride 12 mill/week
perdue 12 mill/week
Koch- 11 mill/week
Sanderson- 8 mill/week
Term
each year, broiler production in US normally increases
Definition
3-5%
Term
feed costs in chicken represent _____% of live production costs
Definition
70-80%
Term
chicken digestion
Definition
ventriculus (gizzard)--> proventriculus (true gastric stomach)
Term
diets of chicken based on
Definition
soybean meal 48% protein, low energy once oil removed
corn 7-8% protein, high energy
Term
six major nutrients of chicken diets?
Definition
carbos
lipid
protein
vitamins
minerals
water
Term
In any type of poultry operation, what is the major cause of poor bird performance?
Definition
stressors
Term
Why are chickens always fed diets that contain a variety of different feed
ingredients?
Definition
- Some ingredients are high in one nutrient and low in another
Term
free range chicken
Definition
must have access to outside
door can be very small with limited access
Term
organic chicken
Definition
fed stuff with no use of chemical fertilizers, fungicide, herbicides, or GMOs
no antiobiotics (unless sick)
free range access
Term
heritage breeds of chicken
Definition
new hampshire
barred rocks
buff orpingtons
Term
top turkey producers
Definition
butterball llc 450,00 metric tons
Jennie O Turkey 440,000 metric tons
Term
all turkey eggs are
Definition
AI origin
Term
3 ways to sex chicks
Definition
color, wing, vent
Term
egg tooth is made of
Definition
keratin
Term
8 reasons hormones never used in poultry industry
Definition
1. illegal
2. no firm manufactures or sells hormones
3. cost is prohibitive
4. administration very difficult
5. impact performance neg
6. don't act like steroid hormones
7. not 100% effective
8. not needed
Term
2 words to describe poultry industry
Definition
vertical integration
Term
grower in chicken industry
Definition
supplies land, labor, broiler, house and equip, broiler bedding
Term
poultry company supplies
Definition
hatchery birds, feed, service person, processing plant, marketing, final product
Term
most powerful person in chicken processing plant
Definition
USDA inspector
Term
operations with milk cows is ______ as cows per farm is ______
Definition
decreasing; increasing
Term
small cow farms call vets for
Definition
sick cows/calves
emergency calls
sporadic pregnancy- diagnostic
Term
large cow farms call vets for
Definition
reg preg checks and ultra sound
consultation/data analysis
maximize production
training
Term
roles of dairy vets
Definition
disease treatment
nutrition
repro and genetics
data analysis
Term
cow natural service ration
Definition
1 bull per 20 cows
1 bull per 40 heifers
bull breeding soundness exam
Term
cow artificial insemination
semen cyroconserved temp
semen thawing
Definition
cryo -320 F
thawing 96 F
Term
estrous cycle in cows
Definition
every 21d
Term
timed artificial insemination
Definition
ovulation synchronization and AI with reproductive hormones
Term
diagnosis of pregnancy in cows
Definition
rectum palpation
>36 days after breeding
ultrasound
>26 days
Term
most costly diseases in cows
Definition
mastitis
repro
lameness
Term
most common interventions in cows
Definition
digestive probs/LDA surgery
dystocia and peripartum diseases
down cows
metabolic diseases (milk fever/ketosis)
Term
ketosis in cows
Definition
negative energy balance
ketone bodies
aceto acetate in urine
Term
hypocalcemia
Definition
milk fever
low levels of Ca in blood
after calving
prevention- transition diet
calcium solution IV/oral
Term
lameness in cows
Definition
prevention
-diet
-routine trimming
-lameness scoring
-foot baths
treatment
-corrective trimming
-protective devices
Term
down cow (animal welfare)
Definition
dystocia
milk fever
trauma
-fracture
-disloation
toxemia
-mastitis
-metritis
Term
disease prevention in cows
Definition
vaccination
health monitoring procedures
standard operating procedures
continuous employee training
-calves
-calving procedures
-milking parlor
enviro
Term
replacement rearing in cows
Definition
colostrum management
proper housing and feeding
vaccination protocol
dehorning
monitoring growing
Term
colostrum in cows
Definition
critical for early immunity
given in first 1-12 hrs (Ig-G absorption)
total serium protein
1/2 to 1 gallon
high quality: >70 g Ig-G/L
low bacteria count
low coliform count
Term
under nutrition definition
Definition
result of prolonged low levels of food intake and/or low absorption of food consumed
Term
food security definition
Definition
exist when all people at all times have both physical
and economical access to sufficient, safe and
nutritious food that meets their dietary needs for an
active healthy life
Term
how many hungry people are in the wolrd
Definition
1 billion
Term
IN 2050, we will need 100% more food
Definition
20-30% from additional farmland
Term
good agriculture practice- usda certification
Definition
 Group of principles applying to on farm production and post
production processes, resulting in safe and healthy food, while
taking into account economical, social and environmental
sustainabilit
Term
Hazard analysis and critical control points
Definition
Systematic preventive approach that addresses physical,
chemical and biological hazards as a means of prevention
rather than finished product inspection. e.g. antibiotics in
milk.
Term
role of vets in quality food production
Definition
animal health and well being
support of producer in managing health and productivity of animals
monitor safety and wholesomeness of animals entering food chain
Term
timeline for production of cows
Definition
calving 6-8 mos
4-8 mos weaning and growing
4-6 mos feeding
2-4 days harvest and fabrication
14-22 mos retail sales
Term
pig production cycle
Definition
farrow
wean
nursery
grower
-finisher
-market
OR
-replacement (breeding)
-gestation
Term
read label for animal health product use
Definition
dosage, timing
route of administration
warning or indications
withdrawal period
storage, disposal
shelf life
Term
primary function of
crop
gizzard
proventriculus
Definition
storing food
grinding food
makes acid and stomach enzymes
Term
how often do chickens lay eggs
Definition
every 26 hours
Term
where in hen's repro tract does the following occur:
fertilization
albumen formation
membrane and chalazae formation
Definition
infindibulum
magnum
isthmus
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