101 FINAL MEGASET

easiest exam of my life

What is an animal naturally without horns called?

Polled

When were sheep, pigs, goats, and cattle domesticated?

~10,000 BC

When were horses and donkeys domesticated?

~3,000 BC

When was poultry domesticated?

~2,000 BC

About how many cattle are in the world?

~1.5 Billion

Brazil has the most of what animals? (out of date but whatever)

Cattle

China has the most of what animals?

Sheep, goats, chickens, swine, ducks

Definition of ruminant

Even-toed ungulate mammal that chews cud regurgitated from its rumen

The US has the most of what animals?

Turkeys, horses

Why are milk, eggs, and meat so important?

They provide high-quality proteins, energy, vitamins, and minerals

About what percent of the world’s (outside of US) calories come from animal products?

18%

About what percent of the US’s calories come from animal products?

27%

How much has red meat consumption grown in the US from ~1960-2005?

58%

How much has red meat consumption grown in the rest of the world from ~1960-2005

387%

What ranks highest on the protein ladder?

Beef, lamb

What ranks lowest on the protein ladder?

Beans, fish

About how many lbs/year does the average American eat of meat?

~227-301 lbs

What is the most expensive widely consumed meat?

Beef