Identification should include ideal market weights, ages, rates of gain, and production rates for species such as
- dairy cattle
- beef cattle
- poultry (e.g., broilers, turkeys, layers)
- sheep
- goats
- swine
- equine.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How are equine production goals different from those of livestock?
- How do producers determine that animals are ready for market?
- What is the purpose of each industry?
- How do production goals differ between dairy and beef?
- How does each industry contribute to the economy?
- What are the different subcategories of equine production?