Product Quality

uDairy Products uMeat Products uPoultry Products uAnimal Recreation Products

Dairy Product Quality uTypes of Products l Milk l Cheese l Yogurt l Whipped Cream l Sour Cream l Many More

Dairy Product Quality uNutrient Value l High in food quality l Contains a good balance of protein, calcium and energy

Dairy Product Quality uFood Safety l State Regulations Dairy farms are routinely inspected by Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) to maintain Michigan’s rigid standards for Grade A milk –Only farms with a state permit are allowed to supply Grade A milk

Dairy Product Quality uFood Safety l Producer Controls Producers continually monitor the milk they are shipping to ensure the best quality l Payment Structure Two Methods –Percentage of butter fat –Percentage of protein

Milk Product Quality uConsumer - Producer Communications l Supply and demand for dairy products l Concern about cholesterol and fat l Types of dairy products available Low fat products l Increases in the amount of facts provided by the dairy industry research and advertising l Supported by producers in the form of check- offs

Meat Products uBeef uPork uLamb

Meat Product Nutrition uBeef l excellent source of protein, iron, and vitamin B l Beef carcasses are 6% leaner than 25 years ago uPork l 23% leaner than 25 years ago due to improved breeding and genetics and feeding programs uLamb l Leaner l More delicate flavor

Beef Quality uQuality Grades l Prime l Choice l Select l Standard l Utility

Beef Quality uYield Grades l YG 1-5 l Carcass measurements used to determine yield grade: 12th rib back fat Hot Carcass Weight Ribeye area at 12th rib Percentage of kidney, pelvic, and heart fat

Pork Quality uQuality Grade l Acceptable l Unacceptable Based On: –Quality of Loin Eye Area at 10th rib »color »marbling »firmness

Pork Quality uYield Grades l US #1 l US #2 l US #3 l US #4 Measured by the percentage of lean meat

Lamb Quality uQuality Grades l Prime l Choice l Good l Utility 98% of all lambs grade choice l Based On: Age (maturity) Sex Weight Muscle Fatness

Lamb Quality uYield Grades l YG 1 l YG 2 l YG 3 l YG 4 l YG 5 uDetermining Yield Grade l YG =.4 x (10 x adjusted fat thickness in hundredths of inches) l Fat thickness is measured at the 12th rib.

Poultry Products uChicken l Younger, more tender birds are being produced and processed under more sanitary conditions uEggs l Excellent source of protein uTurkey l Genetic research and improved breeding have produced more tender and leaner birds

Poultry Quality uEgg Quality Grades l Grade AA, Extra Fancy and Grade A Thick whites and firm yolks Excellent for frying and poaching l Grade B Less thick whites and yolks Good for general cooking and baking

Animal Recreation Products uHorse Racing uHorse Riding l In the 1984 Michigan Equine Survey, an estimated $200,420,000 was spent by horse owners annually.

Animal Recreation Products uHorse Racing l One of the most popular spectator sports in Michigan l The horse racing industry contributes several hundred million dollars per year to Michigan’s economy. A percentage of that money is distributed to fairs for premiums, grounds improvements, stabling and training programs and also to state youth programs.

Animal Recreation Products uRacing Event Regulations l Michigan Department of Agriculture regulates all horse racing events at fairs to ensure that the event is wholesome and fair to all competitors