POSC 326 Exam 1 Questions With Answers
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structure of the commercial egg industry - ANSWER primary breeder companies
(grandparents)
multiplier flocks (parents)
hatchery
Pullet Rearing
layer facilities- egg breaking plant
processing plant- egg breaking plant/ shell eggs
egg breaking plant- processed egg products
feed mill-parent, layer, pullets
types of egg producing companies - ANSWER primary breeder companies> large,
integrated egg company
types of egg producing companies - ANSWER primary breeder companies> large,
integrated egg company (layer and pullet- small contract producers)
types of egg producing companies - ANSWER primary breeder companies
(grandparents/parents/hatchery)> small integrated producer
(feedmill/processing/layer/pullet)
types of egg producing companies - ANSWER primary breeder companies
(grandparents/parents/hatchery)> small, independent producer( processing/layer)
types of egg producing companies - ANSWER primary breeder companies
(grandparents/parents/hatchery)> small independent producer /processing plant/ &
/layer facilities/
Example: Organic or free range eggs
in-line complexes - ANSWER all egg production and processing facilities at same
location
eggs delivered from layer to plant via conveyors
separation of broken dirty or different types of eggs difficult prior to entering washer
all facilities owned by company
, off-line production - ANSWER layer facilities located separate from processing plant
Advantages to In-Line - ANSWER -lower production costs over long term(no trucks)
-better control over egg quality
-egg breakage less
-better coordination
-fresher produce
disadvantages to in-line - ANSWER -difficult to produce different types
-potential for greater economic losses associated with disease outbreak
advantage to off line - ANSWER -can produce and pack a variety of egg types
-separation of layer flocks reduces potential for catastrophic losses due to disease
disadvantage to off line - ANSWER higher costs of production due to transportation
costs of birds, feed and eggs
less control over egg quality
Pee Wee Carton size - ANSWER 15 OZ
Small carton size - ANSWER 18 OZ
Medium Carton Size - ANSWER 21 OZ
Large Carton Size - ANSWER 24 OZ
Extra Large Carton Size - ANSWER 27 OZ
Jumbo Carton Size - ANSWER 30+ OZ
1 doz large eggs - ANSWER 1.5 lb
1 case of eggs=__ dozen=__ eggs - ANSWER 30, 360
egg sizes and weights table - ANSWER ounces/dozen = start at 18 +3
ounces/egg = start at 1.5 + .25
g/egg = start at 42.5 +7 +.1, +7.1, 6.9, 7
1b/case = start at 33.8 +5.6-- +5.4
1987 - ANSWER 2,500 egg operations
1994 - ANSWER 350 egg companies 75,000 hens
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structure of the commercial egg industry - ANSWER primary breeder companies
(grandparents)
multiplier flocks (parents)
hatchery
Pullet Rearing
layer facilities- egg breaking plant
processing plant- egg breaking plant/ shell eggs
egg breaking plant- processed egg products
feed mill-parent, layer, pullets
types of egg producing companies - ANSWER primary breeder companies> large,
integrated egg company
types of egg producing companies - ANSWER primary breeder companies> large,
integrated egg company (layer and pullet- small contract producers)
types of egg producing companies - ANSWER primary breeder companies
(grandparents/parents/hatchery)> small integrated producer
(feedmill/processing/layer/pullet)
types of egg producing companies - ANSWER primary breeder companies
(grandparents/parents/hatchery)> small, independent producer( processing/layer)
types of egg producing companies - ANSWER primary breeder companies
(grandparents/parents/hatchery)> small independent producer /processing plant/ &
/layer facilities/
Example: Organic or free range eggs
in-line complexes - ANSWER all egg production and processing facilities at same
location
eggs delivered from layer to plant via conveyors
separation of broken dirty or different types of eggs difficult prior to entering washer
all facilities owned by company
, off-line production - ANSWER layer facilities located separate from processing plant
Advantages to In-Line - ANSWER -lower production costs over long term(no trucks)
-better control over egg quality
-egg breakage less
-better coordination
-fresher produce
disadvantages to in-line - ANSWER -difficult to produce different types
-potential for greater economic losses associated with disease outbreak
advantage to off line - ANSWER -can produce and pack a variety of egg types
-separation of layer flocks reduces potential for catastrophic losses due to disease
disadvantage to off line - ANSWER higher costs of production due to transportation
costs of birds, feed and eggs
less control over egg quality
Pee Wee Carton size - ANSWER 15 OZ
Small carton size - ANSWER 18 OZ
Medium Carton Size - ANSWER 21 OZ
Large Carton Size - ANSWER 24 OZ
Extra Large Carton Size - ANSWER 27 OZ
Jumbo Carton Size - ANSWER 30+ OZ
1 doz large eggs - ANSWER 1.5 lb
1 case of eggs=__ dozen=__ eggs - ANSWER 30, 360
egg sizes and weights table - ANSWER ounces/dozen = start at 18 +3
ounces/egg = start at 1.5 + .25
g/egg = start at 42.5 +7 +.1, +7.1, 6.9, 7
1b/case = start at 33.8 +5.6-- +5.4
1987 - ANSWER 2,500 egg operations
1994 - ANSWER 350 egg companies 75,000 hens
