Harvesting Livestock

Which cut of pork meat only has thin layers of lean meat?

Belly

Which beef cut is inexpensive and often used to feed a large number of people?

Brisket

Which of the following animals was NOT included in the Humane Slaughter Act of 1958?

Chicken

Which of the following is NOT a quality grade for young beef (A and B maturity)?

Cutter

Which of the following used in the slaughter process increases color and tenderness in the meat?

Electric Stimulators

Which animal's heart valves are used in humans?

Swine

Poor transportation can NOT cause which of the following health problems?

Swine flu

What is NOT a determining factor in yield grading?

Texture

Which of the following is the second step in swine hair removal?

Tumbling Machine

What does URMIS stand for?

Uniform Retail Meat Identity Standards

The hot box is usually set between what temperature range?

26 to 28 degrees F

Beef carcasses with B maturity are in which age group?

30 to 42

Antemortem inspection is done at which stage of the slaughter process?

Holding

What is the primary determination of beef quality grade?

Marbling

What are by-products?

Product of the animal used as ingredient in non-meat products