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Subelement P7

HAM ECONOMICS

Section P7C

Sustainability and farming practices

P7C01

What farming practice has been implemented to improve the sustainability of pig raising for ham production?

A.
Exclusive use of imported feed
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B.
Closed-loop waste management systems
C.
Elimination of all outdoor access
D.
Reduction of breeding stock genetic diversity

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P7C02

Which of the following represents the largest environmental impact in traditional ham production?

A.
Water used in the curing process
B.
Electricity for temperature control during aging
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C.
Feed production and manure management
D.
Transportation of finished products

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P7C03

What practice in sustainable ham production aims to reduce antibiotic use?

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A.
Improved housing conditions and preventive health measures
B.
Increased population density
C.
Earlier slaughter ages
D.
Treatment with natural herb extracts instead

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P7C04

Which production system is associated with the lowest environmental impact for ham production?

A.
Concentrated indoor operations with minimal space per animal
B.
Rapid growth systems with 4-month maturation cycles
C.
Specialized single-breed operations
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D.
Integrated farm systems with crop rotation and manure composting

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P7C05

What economic challenge do small-scale heritage ham producers typically face?

A.
Excess demand beyond production capacity
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B.
Higher production costs compared to industrial producers
C.
Lack of available breeding stock
D.
Transportation limitations

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P7C06

Which of the following certifications verifies sustainable practices in ham production?

A.
Premium Ham Authority (PHA)
B.
Global Food Consortium (GFC)
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C.
Certified Humane or Animal Welfare Approved
D.
International Ham Registry (IHR)

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P7C07

What approach have some sustainable ham producers taken to reduce feed costs and environmental impact?

Correct Answer
A.
Using food by-products and agricultural residues as feed supplements
B.
Importing specialty feeds from overseas
C.
Limiting protein intake to reduce growth rates
D.
Eliminating all manufactured feeds

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P7C08

Which ham production sustainability metric has gained the most attention from consumers in recent years?

A.
Water usage
B.
Energy efficiency
C.
Packaging recyclability
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D.
Animal welfare and humane raising practices

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