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Animal Refresher, Meat Science
Blood Yield from Cattle, Pig and Sheep
The respective yield of blood from cattle, pig & sheep at the time of bleeding is:
- 10–12 kg, 2–3 kg & 1–1.5 kg — Correct Answer
- 12–15 kg, 2–3 kg & 1–1.5 kg
- 8–10 kg, 2–3 kg & 1–1.5 kg
- 10–12 kg, 3–4 kg & 2–3 kg
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 10–12 kg, 2–3 kg & 1–1.5 kg
The average yield of blood per animal at the time of bleeding:
Blood Yield Summary
- Buffalo/Cattle: 10–12 kg (in 6 minutes)
- Pig: 2–3 kg (in 5 minutes)
- Sheep/Goat: 1–1.5 kg (in 5–6 minutes)
- Fowl: 30–50 g (in 1.5–2 minutes)
Uses of Blood Meal
- Blood meal is a rich source of Lysine (amino acid).
- Average conversion of raw blood to blood meal: 5:1 (5 kg blood gives 1 kg blood meal).
- Blood is used in: blood sausages, black pudding, feed supplements.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- 12–15 kg for cattle — overestimates; the correct range is 10–12 kg.
- 8–10 kg — underestimates cattle blood yield.
- 3–4 kg for pig — overestimates; pig yields only 2–3 kg.
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