ANS1- 3.00- Economy

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What is the impact of the food animal industry to the economy?

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Livestock, dairy, and poultry receipts account for over half of the total annual agricultural cash receipts.

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What is the impact of the companion animal industry to the economy?

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The U.S. pet industry provides over 1.3 million jobs

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Which state is the largest consumer of beef in the U.S.?

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Nebraska

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Which state is the largest producer of milk in the U.S.?

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California

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Which state is the largest producer of pork in the U.S.?

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Iowa

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Which state is the largest producer of broilers in the U.S.?

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Georgia

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Which state is the largest producer of chicken eggs in the U.S.?

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Iowa

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Which state is the largest producer of turkeys in the U.S.?

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North Carolina

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What are animal welfare issues affecting the animal science industry?

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Use of biotechnology such as cloning, feeding GMOs in animals' diets, genetic engineering, and transgenics

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What are the benefits of producing healthy animals?

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Producers should strive to maximize an animal's ability to grow, reproduce, and maintain adequate health; Livestock producers and companion animal owners benefit from producing healthy animals; Proper animal management and care will result in healthier animals.