AGR 2350 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Hindgut Fermentation, Maple Leaf Foods, Weaning
19 Oct 2016
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* egg(layer) production /unit, broiler /unit, turkey /kg. * food safety: density is a major problem especially when there is a risk of disease, volume processing has to be very well monitored. * animal welfare: housing systems have a large impact. * size based: roaster > capon > broiler/fryer > cornish game. * eggs: collected and grated at a graded system where they are packaged and distributed, all product produced in ontario is consumed in ontario. * single comb white leghorn: most common breed in the us, strictly egg production (avg 300 eggs/year) * single comb rhode island red: tough and resilient, females=friendly, males=aggressive, meat or egg production (250 300 eggs/year, 6. 5 8. 5 lbs) * barred plymouth rock: both meat and egg production, lay small brown eggs (decreased egg production in the winter, 7. 5 9. 5 lbs) * feather sexing in chicks is crucial for both sides of the industry: gender is determined by feather lengths.
