AVS 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Mohair, Water Buffalo, Soil Fertility
29 Jan 2016
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Chapter 2 - avs 101 - introduction to animal science by w. stephen damron - 5th edition. In affluent countries, annual per capita meat supply can reach over 300 lbs. In poorer countries, annual per capita meat supply can reach to as low as 8 lbs. Pig, chicken, and beef make up about 89% of the world"s meat supply. Most meat production is increasing by 1-2% per year. By-products - remaining products of the animal after the products of the greatest value are removed from the carcass. Cattle produce about 83% of the world"s milk. Water buffalo produce the second largest amount of total milk. Dairying provides year-round employment, which can boost the economy. Chickens are the leading producers of eggs around the world. Fat from the tails of fat-tailed sheep. Animal products are good sources of protein, energy, minerals, and essential vitamins.
