Productivity and End-Products

Benefits of Meat in Diet

Excellent source of protein, source of B vitamins, contributes to glycemic index

What is the glycemic index?

High protein: low carbs

Micronutrients in meat?

Iron (heme-iron), folic acid (methyl donor), vitamin A, selenium (antioxidant), zinc (healing/immune system)

Meat is what kind of tissue?

Complex

How much water is in meat?

75%

How much protein is in meat tissue?

18.5%

How much lipid (fat) is in meat tissue?

3%

How many vitamins are in meat tissue?

1.5%

How much carbohydrates are in meat tissue?

1%

How much minerals are in meat tissue?

1%

What two components of meat tissue are considered the “protein sponge”?

Water (75%) and protein (18.5%)

What kind of tissues are in meat?

Muscle, adipose (fat), connective, nervous, epithelial

What component of meat is similar to hemoglobin?

Myoglobin

What is hemoglobin also referred to as?

Red blood cells

What does hemoglobin do?

Binds to oxygen molecules

Where is myoglobin stored?

In the muscles

What does myoglobin bind to?

Oxygen molecules

What does myoglobin do?

Stored to produce energy for muscles

What age would have a higher myoglobin count - newborn or old?

Old

Where does meat flavor come from?

The lean (amino acids)

Where does species flavor come from?

From the fat (various fatty acid profiles)

What is KPH fat?

Kidney, pelvic, heart

What is seam fat?

Inter-muscular

What is external fat?

Subcutaneous

What is marbling fat?

Intra-muscular

How are oral injections administered?

By mouth

How do oral injections absorb into the body?

Slower in the digestive tract; may be incomplete but longer lasting; greater doses required

What are the two techniques for oral administration?

Liquid (drench) and solid (bolus pills)

How can oral injections also be given?

In the food and water

What is an intravenous injection? (IV)

Into the vein; fastest effect; initial blood levels raise; shorter impact

What is an intramuscular injection? (IM)

Into the muscle; rapid absorption from the aqueous solution; longer acting than IV; can damage muscle

What is a subcutaneous injection (SQ)?

Most vaccines; under the skin; slightly slower absorption than IM

What is an intra-dermal vaccine?

Into the skin; rarely used; often accidental

Where are most vaccines given?

In the jugular groove; sometimes the tail

What is an inhalation injection?

Given in the nose; via inspired air; very rapid blood levels

What is a topical injection?

On the skin or mucosal membrane; oily vehicles increase absorption; ointment or adhesive system; ex. Dewormers

What is the definition of quality assurance?

Maintenance of a desired level of quality in a service or product; means of attention to every stage of the process of delivery or production; a program for the systematic monitoring or evaluation of the various aspects of a project, service, or facility to ensure the standards are met