Agriculture Importance and Trends
Livestock Importance Animals have been used by humans for thousands of years and are a significant aspect in human survival even today
Livestock Importance The two must common ways humans use animals are through: Livestock Products Products that come directly from the animal that require little to no processing Livestock By-Products Products that come directly from the animal but require a significant amount of processing to reach the final product
Livestock Products Food Livestock and poultry provide humans with fresh meat, milk, cheese and eggs daily These products help provide humans with the essential nutrients required for the proper growth and development of the body
Livestock Products Clothing Wool and leather from hides can be made directly into clothing for humans to wear Although using raw wool and leather isn t as common in the U.S., it still is a common practice in other parts of the world
Livestock Products Shelter The raw leather hides can also be used for shelter, again not as common in the U.S. but is still used in other parts of the world Power Many underdeveloped countries still rely of animals as their method of power to complete work
Livestock Products Recreation In the U.S. many livestock animals are used for recreational purposes such as rodeos and horseback riding Manure In many underdeveloped countries dried manure is used as a source of fuel for cooking and heating homes In the U.S. manure can be used as raw materials for methane gas biodigesters producing fuel
Livestock By-Products Wool and Leather Raw wool and leather can be processed into refined products that are sold by retail stores Candy and Chewing Gum Animal fat is used in the process of making candies, tree gums are also popular
Livestock By-Products Gelatin Horns, hooves, bones and hides are all processed and refined to produce gelatin.
Livestock By-Products Glue, Cosmetics, Waxes, Soap, Lubricants, Brushes etc. Countless products come from the by-products of livestock, most products we consume today have some element of animal by-products in them.
Livestock By-Products Animal Feed Many animal feeds today are made with animal by-products (scrap meat, bones and blood meal).
Livestock By-Products Insulin Used to treat diabetics and produced by the pancreas of livestock; today insulin is primarily produced through biotechnology Heparin Used for blood clots and produced by the lungs of livestock; many heart attack victims are treated with Heparin
Livestock By-Products Medicine Many medications and treatments of diseases come from livestock byproducts Fertilizer A processed version of the original raw manure; often containing added ingredients to improve quality
Livestock Products and By-Products Livestock and poultry will consume materials that humans will not eat and convert those materials into products and by-products that humans will consume. Meat, Eggs, Milk, Etc.
Livestock Economic Importance Livestock help communities by providing use of the land and other resources Livestock conserve soil, by keeping pastures in the communities and developments out
Livestock Economic Importance Livestock provide jobs in the community Farming Processing Packaging Distribution Marketing Livestock increase the tax base Increase value of the land owned
Livestock Economic Importance In North Carolina the income from livestock, poultry, and their products is about twice that from all crops Livestock is more profitable than any other commodity in NC and US
Livestock Economic Importance Broilers in NC In 2003 the income for broilers was about $1.5 billion Turkeys in NC In 2003 the income for turkeys was about $0.5 billion
Livestock Economic Importance Broilers in NC In 2006 the income for broilers was about $2 billion Turkeys in NC In 2006 the income for turkeys was a little more than $0.5 billion 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 2003 2004 2005 2006 Broilers Turkeys
Livestock Economic Importance Hogs in NC In 2003 the income for hogs was about $1 billion Cattle in NC In 2003 the income for cattle was about $200 million
Livestock Economic Importance Hogs in NC In 2006 the income for hogs was about $2 billion Cattle in NC 2 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 1 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 2003 2004 2005 2006 Hog In 2006 the income for cattle was about $240 million 0.026 0.025 0.024 0.023 Catt;e 0.022 0.021 0.02 2003 2004 2005 2006
Livestock Economic Importance Billions of Dollars 4.5 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 North Carolina North Carolina Hogs Broilers Turkeys North Carolina is near the top nationally in the production of hogs, turkeys, and broilers. NC
Livestock Trends Swine The number of swine farms is decreasing The size of swine farms is increasing Most swine farmers grow on contract Larger companies own their production Smithfield Farms Murphy Brown
Livestock Trends Poultry Poultry consumption has increased Health concerns about consuming large quantities of red meat have caused more people to eat poultry Most poultry farmers grow on contract Larger companies own their production Tyson Perdue