Course: SLF 180 Introduction to Livestock

Unit 4 Writing Assignment

Writing Assignment
Unit 4 Writing Assignment - 10 points

For this assignment, compare and contrast the pork production systems shown in this week's videos. Discuss the following in your summary:
- How are the production systems similar?
- What is different about the production systems?
- What types of hogs are produced in each of the systems?
- What reasoning is given to defend the production process?
- Do the producers do anything specific to maintain the comfort of the hog?
- What challenges are there to each of the production systems?
- Which production system appeals to you?
- Can the consumer demand be met without confined pork operations?
Writing assignments must include a title, your name, and date submitted.

Example:

Name: John Hereford
Date Submitted:  September 21, 2015
Beef Cattle Production Systems

Your summary should be about one page in length, typed, double spaced, and saved in a document on your computer.

Submit the completed document in the Dropbox for this unit, found on the course home page.