Livestock and Poultry Management: Greenhouse Gases, Nutrition, and Production

This set of flashcards covers essential concepts related to livestock and poultry management, focusing on greenhouse gas emissions, nutrition, sustainable practices, and production efficiency.

Greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture

Responsible for 8.1% of total US GHG emissions, with soil management at 56%, animal enteric fermentation at 28%, and manure management at 14%.

Sustainable development

A system meets the needs of consumers without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Sustainable food systems

Systems that provide healthy food while maintaining ecosystems with minimal environmental impact and ensuring access to nutritious food for all.

Soil carbon management

An approach to reducing global livestock GHG emissions by reducing deforestation and restoring degraded land.

Digestive classification of animals

Classifies animals as carnivores, omnivores, or herbivores based on their diets and digestive systems.

Roughages

Feeds high in fiber, characterized by low digestibility and low weight per unit volume.

Energy concentrates

Sources of concentrated energy and/or protein that provide higher nutritional value per unit weight than forages.

Nutrition in poultry

Poultry feeding has evolved with modern systems, requiring precise nutrition due to their rapid metabolism and high energy needs.

Gestation crates

Housing used for sows that has been banned in various regions due to animal welfare concerns.

Biosecurity

Procedures designed to minimize the risk of disease transmission in livestock production.

Swine production statistics

The swine industry contributes approximately $14 billion annually and produces over 74 million hogs in the U.S.

Artificial insemination (AI) in swine

A breeding technique allowing for the use of genetically superior boars and increasing reproductive efficiency.