Choose TWO of the following questions to answer. 

 

 Expand upon the questions and incorporate life experiences where possible.

2. What is the monetary contribution of the poultry industry to the U.S. agriculture? How do poultry species compare to other livestock species in monetary importance?
4. Briefly describe the structure of the modern broiler industry in the United States. Compare it to the turkey- and egg-producing sectors. Where is each major segment located?
6. Describe three major ways that poultry breeding and genetics are different from the breeding and genetics of the other livestock species.
8. What is the importance of breeds to modern poultry production? What is the importance of breeds to the hobbyists?
10. What changes have been made in pork to make it a more health-conscious food? How do you think nutrition and health concerns will affect the future of the swine industry?
12. Why are swine located where they are in the United States? Describe what is happening to the swine industry in terms of its geographical location.
14. What are some of the tools available to help swine producers make sound decisions about the genetics they use? What are the roles of the different breeds in the swine industry? How are synthetic lines being used in the breeding of swine?
16. Why is the issue of waste disposal so important to the swine industry? Will laws and regulations for SWI.