Trends in Food and Companion Animals

What is one reason for the decrease in the number of operations/farms in the food animal industry?

• Increase in small-scale independent farms

• Consolidation of larger farms acquiring smaller ones

• Decrease in consumer demand for animal products

• Reduction in government support for agriculture

Which consumer preference has led to an increase in poultry and fish consumption?

• Increase in fluid milk consumption

• Decrease in beef consumption

• Increase in certified organic product consumption

• Decrease in poultry and fish consumption

What is a characteristic of specialty diets in the companion animal industry?

• Use of artificial ingredients

• Inclusion of superfoods

• High sugar content

• Low protein

What is a trend in the companion animal industry related to technology?

• Use of traditional feeding bowls

• Autonomous litter boxes

• Manual grooming tools

• Standard leashes

Which of the following is an example of a hybrid or "designer breed"?

• German Shepherd

• Labradoodle

• Siamese Cat

• Golden Retriever

What is a reason for the increase in the size of operations/farms in the food animal industry?

• Decrease in economies of scale

• Need for economies of scale to remain competitive

• Increase in small-scale farming

• Reduction in financial capital requirements

Which of the following is a consumer awareness trend that has created new opportunities for producers?

• Use of antibiotics

• Locally raised products

• High sugar content

• Artificial additives

What is a common feature of limited ingredient diets for companion animals?

• Multiple protein sources

• Single-source protein foods

• High gluten content

• Low protein content

Which of the following is an example of an exotic animal that has increased in demand?

• Domestic cat

• Goldfish

• Non-human primates

• Labrador Retriever

What is a factor contributing to the limited availability of farmland?

• Increase in agricultural land

• Urbanization and development

• Decrease in environmental regulations

• Expansion of small-scale farms