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What term is used to refer to any kind of domesticated bird, captive-raised for its utility?
Poultry
What is the primary purpose of raising poultry?
For the production of meat or eggs
According to Edmund Dixon's book, which birds are included in the category of poultry?
Peafowl, guinea fowl, mute swan, turkey, various types of geese, Muscovy duck, other ducks, and all types of chickens including bantams
What is the difference between 'poultry' and 'game'?
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Which birds are included in the Encyclopedia Britannica's definition of poultry?
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What is the term used to describe the flesh of poultry birds used as food?
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What is the reason for the wide acceptance of poultry meat in the diet of people across the world?
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What are the factors that contribute to the tenderization of poultry meat?
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What is the primary difference between dark meat and white meat in poultry?
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What is the term for a young chicken, typically 9-12 weeks old, raised for its meat?
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What is the advantage of poultry meat in terms of its nutritional value?
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What is the reason for the increasing popularity of chicken and turkey at the expense of beef?
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