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Cities like Chicago or Cincinnati had very large and meat processing companies during the late
1800' and the beginning of the 1900'. Why did those companies (facilities) despair from those
cities? Harvest facilities moved near the feedlots to reduce transportation costs and improve
efficiency.
The meat inspection act passed in 1906 to ovesees and certifie that the meat we consume is safe
to eat.
If we import meat from other country like Australia, Honduras or other, which requirement do
they need to have to export product to the USA? The other countries need to have a Meat
Inspection system equivalent to the USA system to ensure food safety
What was the earliest way to preserve meat by early humans? Meat dehydration using the sun
or salt
Which answer is False regarding this statement? When a carcass is deemed "Condemned" the
product is: Held overnight - Put back into production for human consumption
Throughout the slaughter process, meat inspection procedures are carried out to identify signs of
disease in the carcass to ensure food wholesomeness. True
,Carcass interventions look for reducing the number of pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria
on the surface of the carcass. All the following are considered effective carcass interventions
except. Leave the carcass under the sunlight for 1 hour
Why is important to identify and remove the SRMs (specified risk materials) from the beef
carcass like the brain, spinal cord, eyes, and others? Because those parts may contain the
prion that produces Bovine spongiform encephalopathy or mad cow disease
Which of the following animals is not allowed for Kosher and Halal religious slaughter Pigs
What is the main purpose of stunning? It is used to render an unconscious animal to reduce at
minimum the animal's pain during the harvest. It is used to reduce animal stress. Reduction of
stress helps to prevent the incidence of meat quality defects like PSE (pale, soft, and exudative)
and DFD (dark, firm, and dry)
Handling procedures are applied during animal transportation and lairage to reduce stress in the
animal. Reduction of stress may increase meat yields and reduce the incidence of some meat
quality defects. True
The dentition evaluation in beef animals/carcasses is important because: It helps to determine
age of the carcass/animal specially when the animal is older than 30 moths
Which of the following is not a step for cattle harvest? Scalding into hot water at 140℉ for 4
min
, Animal feed withdrawal before harvest has no effect on the reduction of animal stress during
transportation or in the reduction of carcass contamination during evisceration. False
The rendering process generates raw ingredients for the fabrication of pet food, livestock feed,
and biofuels. From the next list chose the materials that are not a product from the rendering
process. Beef ribeye
Which of the following IS NOT an example of an edible by-product? Hide
The meat industry is very inefficient, the only product we use from animals is their meat. There
are no more products we could obtain from livestock animals. False
Most of the variety meats (e.g., tongues, tripe, chicken feet) are distributed and consumed into
the American retail market. False
Rendering protects the environment. If not recycled, the large amounts of carbon, nitrogen, and
phosphorus present in inedible animal by-products may contribute to global warming, soil
loading, and water contamination. True
What are variety meats? Edible parts of the animal OTHER than the muscles (e.g., Organs,
Glands, and Muscle tissue other than muscles for movement).
Rendering is considered a recycling process. From the next list chose the materials that are not
raw materials for rendering. Meat, Fish, and Crustaceans in good condition.