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Animal Science Lab
Poultry
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Agriculture
Undergraduate 2
05/03/2011

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What are the top 2 egg producing states?
Definition
Iowa and Ohio
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What are the top 2 broiler producing states?
Definition
Georgia and Arkansas
Term
What are the top 2 broiler companies
Definition
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation and Tyson Foods Inc.
Term
What is the top turkey producing state?
Definition
Minnesota
Term
What are the top 2 turkey producing companies
Definition
Butterball and Jenni-O
Term
Chalazae
Definition
anchor for yolk
Term
How long does it take to hatch a baby chick?
Definition
21 days
Term
Do roosters need to be present for hens to lay eggs?
Definition
No
Term
Do Females determine the sex of the baby chick?
Definition
Yes
Term
Growth of the Poultry Industry has resulted in an...
Definition
- Increase in Per Capita Consumption
- one major factor for the growth of the broiler industry is the shift from seasonal to year-round production
- Increase in Efficiency of Broiler
- Broilers now can be reared in half as much time as it took decades ago
Term
Pullet
Definition
o Commercial definition: a young female chicken of any age from day of hatch to peak of egg production
o Technical definition: a young female chicken of any age from day of hatch to one year of age.
Term
Oviposition
Definition
the egg laying process
Term
Past Production
Definition
length of laying period or number of eggs laid can best be determined by cage or trapnest record. Hens lose yellow pigment in their bodies as they continue into the production cycle.
Term
What is the highest quality of eggs?
Definition
AA
Term
Important Body Parts of Hen:
Definition
Vent, Eyering, Earlobe, Beak, Shanks
Term
Three Factors considered in judging egg quality are:
Definition
o Air cell size in egg shell
o To determine defects/stage of development
o Size & shape of yolk
Term
What is the most valuable poultry cut?
Definition
The breast
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How much feed does it take to produce a dozen eggs?
Definition
3.0 lbs.
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