poultry practice quiz Flashcards

1
Q

genetic selection only for bodyweight in poultry will result in

A

decreased leg strength, decreased egg production

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2
Q

level of CO2 in closed barn should not rise above

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2500 ppm

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3
Q

modern breeds of meat and layer chickens originated from

A

red jungle fowl

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4
Q

in poultry shed, foot pad dermatitis identified can be indicator of

A

low ventilation

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5
Q

function of shell membranes of the egg is to provide

A

protection from bacterial invasion

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6
Q

aggressive pecking in layers and turkeys can be decreased by

A

laser beak trimming

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7
Q

for euthanasia of poultry what has best public perception

A

CO2 immersion

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8
Q

fertile and infertile egg can be differentiated by

A

examining germinal spot

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9
Q

chicken eggs incubated for

A

21 days

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10
Q

sexing chickens by assessing feather colour pattern is done at what age

A

day old chicken

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