11:067:300 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Vertical Integration, Catgut, Mohair
17 May 2016
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Non-ruminants: cannot digest fiber; ex: turkeys, chickens, and pigs. Vertical integration: single company involved in all the process. Ex: car dealership w/ a bank, car wash, and mechanic. Chickens killed at 5 months: industry growing. Pigs killed at 6 months; grow very rapidly. Beef: scattered around the west because they need time and grazing room: ruminants, calf/cow operations: stocker/yearling, feedlots (finishing), packing plant, industry: headcount decreasing but production is constant due to genetics. Better feed efficiency led to more meat per head. Lamb killed at 6 weeks (holiday season) 6 months. Major source: cow, especially om great lakes and new england regions. Composition: 88% water, 4. 8% lactose, 3. 3% protein, 3. 8% fat, 0. 1% minerals. Class 2: manufactured products: butter, fermented products, frozen products, cheese (production has increased) Grade b: not meant for direct consumption. Clothing/fiber: leather, wool, cashmere, horsehair, catgut, silk, feathers, mohair.
