Poultry professional, day 2

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Poultry professional, day 2

QUIZ

Factor that does NOT influence site selection for a poultry farm?

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Water availability

B

Road access for transportation

C

Markets.

D

Security and predators

Importance of proper farm setup?

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Better health and welfare of birds

B

Enhanced productivity.

C

Better biosecurity.

D

All the above

One of the choices below is NOT a negative impact in farm setup on Health and Disease

A

Poor ventilation

B

Unhygienic feeding & watering.

C

Single age farms

D

Weak Biosecurity.

An effective farm layout promotes, EXCEPT.

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Ventilation and lighting.

B

Waste management.

C

Biosecurity.

D

Product (meat & egg) prices.

Properties of a poultry house, that enhances ventilation.

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Isolated/fenced off

B

Open sided

C

East - West orientation

D

Rectangular in shape.

One of these statements in not true about poultry floor spacing.

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Indigenous birds need 2 square feet.

B

Broilers need 1 square feet

C

layers require 1.5 - 2 square feet

D

Dual purpose require 2 square feet

Good overall results of brooding?

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final live weight

B

feed conversion

C

better uniformity

D

low overall mortality

Arrange these in order before chick arrival:

1. Pre-heat the brooder.

2. Clean and disinfect the brooder.

3. Place feeders and waterers.

4. Place and disinfect the litter.

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1, 3, 2, & 4.

B

2, 4, 1 & 3.

C

2, 1, 3 & 4.

D

4, 3, 2 & 1.

Ignore this matter during the 1st 24 hours of chick arrival.

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Chick behaviour

B

Vaccination program

C

Brooder temperature

D

Crop fill

Geographical areas to avoid rearing broilers with crumb or pelleted feeds?

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HIGHLANDS

B

CITIES

C

LOWLANDS

D

COLD AREAS

Dark hours in poultry production promote all but?

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Improve FCR.

B

Reduce mortality.

C

Meat quality.

D

Better immune development.

Maize has all the components below BUT the highest content is?

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Protein/Amino acids

B

Energy

C

Vitamins

D

None of the above.

Egg shell colour is determined by?

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Type of feed

B

Colour of feathers

C

Colour of earlobe

D

Source of layers.

What's the most important element to consider when you see canibalism in chicken?

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Calcium.

B

Sodium

C

Vitamins

D

Energy

MOST important factor to consider before formulating your own feed for keeping poultry?

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Nutrient Requirements (Age/Type)

B

Ingredient Availability & Cost

C

Bioavailability

D

Ingredient Quality Control

The primary limiting amino acids in feed formulation are?

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Lysine

B

Methionine

C

Arginine

D

Protein

Statements about water, which is TRUE?

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If water is clear, it is safe for birds.

B

Water quality doesn't change, so testing once a year is enough.

C

Water quality changes from the source to the nipple.

D

Chickens can tolerate any water temperature.