PPT-Livestock Improvement through Selection

Learn all genetic traits Objectives Compare and contrast the idea of genetics vs environment List examples of high and low heritability estimates Define expected progeny differences Describe the importance of livestock improvement. 224 ESTIMATED DAILY LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER UNDER FEDERAL INSPECTION CATTLE CALVES HOGS SHEE Friday 11142014 est 107000 2000 416000 6000 Week ago est 108000 2000 413000 5000 Year ago act 111000 3000 431000 6000 Week to date est 542000 10000 2087 000 400 This continual improvement of the laboratory processes is essential in a quality management system Historical basis W Edwards Deming is one of the originators of the concept of continual improvement the primary goal of a quality manageme nt system B By: Keisha-Kay Cooper. What is Commensalism?. An association between two organisms in which one benefits and the other derives neither benefit nor harm.. What is Mutualism?. Symbiosis that is beneficial to both organisms involved.. 2014 Farm Bill Education Conference. Kansas City, Missouri. September 4, 2014. David P. Anderson. Professor and Extension Economist. Overview. LFP, LIP, etc.. COOL. Spillover Effects. And a Few Others.  . François Joseph CABRAL. Mamadou DIALLO. PLAN. Objective. Background. Méthodology. Simulation and . résultats . Objective. The aim of this research is to assess the effects of artificial insemination on livestock productivity, overall GDP growth and households well-being.. Objective 8.01: Understand food safety regulations. Food Safety Production Regulation. United States Department of Agriculture, Food Safety Inspection Service is the regulatory agency that ensures federal laws are followed. . Chapter 3. Objectives. Explain the importance of safety when working with livestock. Discuss four types of hazards related to livestock production. List the safety practices to be followed when working with livestock and poultry. Introduction of livestock fairs in 1807.. Since, they have expanded to over 3,000 fairs held annually in the U.S.. Allow for raising and exhibition of livestock by 4-H and FFA members.. Develop and enhance life skills in youth.. Objectives. Describe . the methods used to market livestock and poultry. Compare methods of marketing livestock.. Critique methods of marketing livestock.. Create a method of marketing livestock. .. Marketing. Protection. Livestock Protection. Producer Needs. Access to Livestock. Cold Wind. Feedlot. Pasture, crop field or Range. L. ivestock Needs. Heat Loss. Cold Winds. Drifting Snow. Access to Water and Feed. Animal Science. Why is it important to be safe when working with farm animals?. For the protection of the animal and human workers. Most situations are or can be life or death. To be profitable . Other Reasons????. Situations. Natural Disasters. Displacement. Evacuation. Animal Health Emergency. In-transit. Just In Time Training. Temporary Sheltering: Livestock. Assessment and Planning. Locations. Animals. Infected or non-infected animals. Kim Mullenix, Ph.D., Extension Beef Specialist. The Situation. Cattle and horses are grazing . animals. It is likely that animals will encounter a poisonous plant in or near the pasture . Most of these plants are bitter in taste and undesirable to the animal – do not consume in quantities large enough to cause a toxicity. Dr. Bernard . Rono. Outline. Background. Introduction. Viral diseases – FMD, MCF, RVF. Bacterial diseases – Anthrax, Brucellosis, Bovine TB. Protozoan - Tick borne diseases. Introduction. Many pathogens can infect both domestic animals and wildlife.