In addition, the student must have completed the b. Introduction to the poultry industry national agriculture, food and natural resources afnr career cluster. It is by no means all inclusive nor are the definitions claimed to be universally used. This indicates a matured female chicken generally above 21 weeks of age. Apa american poultry association ascites accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity as hatched description of a group of chicks that have not been sorted aves a class of animals composed of birds avian pertaining to birds aviary a large enclosure for holding birds in confinement. Recent developments in stunning and slaughter of poultry. Poultry is kentuckys number 1 agricultural industry as well as the number one food commodity. Historically broilers were marketed as birds ranging 1 to 2. Electrical terminology, measurements and units associated. Boorman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Home department of poultry science university of arkansas.
Shai barbut, a faculty member in the food science department at the university of guelph, canada. Poultry production is also popular with small flock owners. Center of excellence for poultry science university of arkansas. Poultry science common terminology which every poultry owner should know these terminology of poultry science is compiled by growel. This is a list of terms commonly used in the poultry industry. The included activity entitled animal signs is a very fun game that they will love to. Course agricultural science i unit introduction to poultry production. If youre thinking about getting chickens, ducks, geese, or other fowl, its good to get used to these common terms. These segments are all interlinked and many times owned by the same company. Aves avian class of birds pertaining to all species of birds including domestic fowl.
This indicates usually a young female chicken of 8 to 19 weeks old. The equipment used to provide supplementary warmth during the. Apr 01, 2016 there are a lot of specific terms about poultry you might not be familair with. If you are new to raising chickens, some of the terms used in the poultry industry can seem overwhelming. Dictionary of poultry words and terminology barnevelders. Updates the definitive reference of poultry health and disease provides more clinically relevant information on management of specific diseases. Diseases of poultry, 14th edition pdf veterinary ebooks.
A trait of some types of poultry in which they peck flock mates. Electrical terminology, measurements and units associated with the stunning technique in poultry processing plants1,2,3 allen l. Poultry science glossary the poultry industry introduction and history broiler a chicken raised for meat. There are a lot of specific terms about poultry you might not be familair with. The journal plays a pivotal role in the dissemination of preeminent poultry related knowledge across all disciplines. Challenges and opportunities available to the professional animal agriculturalist. Poultry science first selfpublished in 1921, poultry science is an internationally renowned monthly journal, known as the authoritative source for a broad range of poultry information and highcaliber research.
Allantois a sac connected to the embryos abdomen and involved in embryo respiration. Diseases of poultry, 14th edition the most complete and definitive reference to all aspects of poultry diseases, diseases of poultry, fourteenth edition has been fully revised and updated to offer a comprehensive survey of current knowledge. Minor variations in the way the terms are used may be found from region to region. Poultry science unit1 4bzoe2b economic importance of poultry poultry makes a substantial contribution to household food security throughout the developing world. Basic information about chickens select articles from extension. The science of poultry and meat processing is a free textbook by dr.
Cte online lesson planner basic animal terminology. The young ones of poultry in incubator just borned out of eggs or under broody hen. Many of the terms set out below are found in other industries as well, however the context we are focussing on is that of the poultry sector in particular broiler production. Interested in publication in poultry science udpated february 2017. With designation by the university of arkansas board of trustees to make poultry science a center of excellence in the states university system, the department of poultry science became a reality in 1992.
The changes were just the 2005 poultry science association, inc. Farhan sheikh november 24, 2012 poultry dictionary leave a comment 12,798 views. This lesson is designed for entry level basic terminology for pigs, goats, sheep, horses, poultry, and beef. Glossary of poultry terms if you are new to raising chickens, some of the terms used in the poultry industry can seem overwhelming. Poultry science common terminology which every poultry owner should know these terminology of poultry science is compiled by growel agrovet for proper understanding of poultry and their diseases. Sep 20, 2015 poultry science common terminology which every poultry owner should know these terminology of poultry science is compiled by growel agrovet for proper understanding of poultry and their diseases. A small domestic chicken that is often a miniature version of a larger breed. The term aviary is mostly confined to caged birds like budgies.
Extensively revised, poultry science, 4th edition contains pertinent, balanced information on both the north american and global poultry industry. Hair cracks fine cracks of hair size in egg shell that can only be seen with the help of candling when eggs are fresh may develop due to thin shells, rough handling, etc. In order for students to understand all of the above animals external anatomy, it is imperative that they know the basic terminology of the animals. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Primary processing editor isabel guerrerolegarreta, ph. Glossary of poultry terms aba american bantam association abdomen area between the keel and the pubic hip bones abdominal capacity the distance between the two public bones width and between the pubic bones and the tip of the keel depth air cell the air space between the two shell membranes, usually at the large end of the egg. Poultry vocabulary poultry a general term used to define domesticated birds such as chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guineas, pigeons, swans, and peafowl. Electrical water baths and gas or controlled atmospheres are commonly used for stunning poultry under commercial conditions. Professional goal setting, portfolio development, and development of interpersonal skills in the context of pursuing a career in.
This type of ownership is called vertical integration. It helps diversify incomes and provides quality food, energy, fertilizer and a renewable asset in over 80 percent of rural households. Handbook of poultry science and technology volume 1. Orientation to the university and department of animal science. The following terms are presented in this lesson shown in bold italics.
Below you will find definitions to some of the most common words used in the industry and on our site. Poultry dictionaryglossary of poultry terms the poultry guide. Broilers are usually grown for 5 to 7 weeks of age alternative term meat chicken. The electrical waveforms sine wave alternating current or pulsed direct current and frequencies hz employed to stun poultry and the amount of current applied to individual birds in a water bath stunner widely varies. Poultry science abbreviation issn journal abbreviation. The poultry industry there are many segments of the poultry industry. In the department of poultry science, our students have access to the rich resources of a nationally respected faculty consisting of approximately 30 faculty members in various fields of study and stateoftheart teaching, research and extension facilities. Poultry dictionaryglossary of poultry terms the poultry. Terminology of poultry meant to help our customers understand some of. The science based epidemiological transitions of the 20th century. A series of approaches to reduce the impact of disease on livestock and poultry are employed including vaccination, control of vectors, antibiotics, parasiticides, biosecurity, disease resistance, optimizing nutrition, and diagnostic testing.
Beak trimming reduces this by blunting the beak and rendering it less damaging. Poultry science glossary department of poultry science. This new edition includes the biology, production, processing, and business aspects of poultry. Please visit the online instructions for authors at. Roosters, of any breed, on the other hand are naturally aggressive and may not be suitable for the novice poultry enthusiast or flocks where children are caring for the birds. Welcome to the university of kentuckys poultry pages. Poultry are even kept in some cities, though in much reduced numbers. This is the only true poultry science textbook on the market today. If the pecking draws blood, other flock mates join in and they may peck an individual to death.
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