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Which vitamin is found only in animal products?
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B12
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Reasons for shift in per capita meat consumption:
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1)Poultry perceived to have less fat
2)Perceived to have less cholesterol (more healthy) 3)Poultry adapted to consumer demands • Uniformity • Convenience |
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When examining a meat animal one is trying to determine _________, ___________ and ____________.
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Quality Grade; Yield Grade; Dressing Percentage
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Quality Grade:
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Cattle- Marbling in the lean (can tell most in the rib)
Poultry- Amt of damage during processing |
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Yield Grade:
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yield of lean cuts
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Dressing Percentage:
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How much is left after everything is taken off
•Used as a basis for marketing livestock •Usage and importance decreases as the industry moves towards “value-based” marketing |
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Calculate DP=
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= Hot Carcass Weight
------------------- * 100 Live Pay Weight |
