Lecture 20-21: Feeding Poultry Flashcards
1
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poultry
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any of the domesticated and commercialized types of birds used for production or eggs or meat
2
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brood
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group of baby chicks
3
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pullet
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young female chicken
4
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layer
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hen is in a physiological state or producing eggs regularly
5
Q
poultry feeding program varies….
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- breed of strain
- stage of growth
- size of animal
- environment
- heredity
- disease
- production level
6
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nutrient requirements
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- identification of dietary essentials
- physiological status
- quantification
7
Q
nutrients
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- carbohydrates
- protein (AAs)
- fats
- minerals
- vitamins
- water
8
Q
energy is not found in…
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minerals, water, vitamins
9
Q
protein (amino acids)
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- poultry DOES NOT REQUIRE protein but amino acids
10
Q
essential AA’s
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- lysine & methionine
- threonine, tryptophan
- arginine, isoleucine, valine
- phenylalanine, leucine
11
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non-essential AA’s
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- histidine, glycine, proline
12
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vitamins
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- vitamin D (D3 activity)
- some synthesis of:
vitamin C
choline
niacin
13
Q
lipids
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diet fatty acids reflect upon the carcass and egg
14
Q
feeding layers: what is the starting period? when does egg production start?
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staring period: 18 weeks
egg production period: 65-68 weeks
15
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feeding molting hens
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- molt after 8-12 weeks of egg production
- induce limit feed
