Introduction To Poultry Science By: Chris Sodek

The Student will be able to… Locate and describe the potential employment opportunities in major poultry production areas.Locate and describe the potential employment opportunities in major poultry production areas. List the states that lead in broiler, egg, and turkey production.List the states that lead in broiler, egg, and turkey production. Recall the major poultry enterprises.Recall the major poultry enterprises.

The Student will be able to… List some economic advantages in poultry production.List some economic advantages in poultry production. Name three trends in poultry production and consumption.Name three trends in poultry production and consumption.

Broiler Production The use of Broilers (chickens) for the production of meat.The use of Broilers (chickens) for the production of meat. This includes whole carcasses as well as parts.This includes whole carcasses as well as parts. ArkansasArkansas GeorgiaGeorgia AlabamaAlabama North CarolinaNorth Carolina MississippiMississippi

Egg Production The use of chickens, mainly Leghorns or Leghorn crossbreeds for the production of Eggs.The use of chickens, mainly Leghorns or Leghorn crossbreeds for the production of Eggs. Usually the white eggs that you buy in the grocery store.Usually the white eggs that you buy in the grocery store. CaliforniaCalifornia IndianaIndiana GeorgiaGeorgia PennsylvaniaPennsylvania OhioOhio TexasTexas North CarolinaNorth Carolina

Turkey Production The use of turkeys to supply meat in whole carcasses and in parts.The use of turkeys to supply meat in whole carcasses and in parts. The are usually White Birds. Wild turkeys are not used.The are usually White Birds. Wild turkeys are not used. North CarolinaNorth Carolina MinnesotaMinnesota CaliforniaCalifornia ArkansasArkansas VirginiaVirginia MissouriMissouri

Poultry Enterprises Broiler ProductionBroiler Production Egg ProductionEgg Production Turkey ProductionTurkey Production DucksDucks Pigeons, Guinea Fowl, GeesePigeons, Guinea Fowl, Geese

Supporting Industries Poultry Equipment- Hatching, Brooding, Feeding, Processing, PackagingPoultry Equipment- Hatching, Brooding, Feeding, Processing, Packaging Poultry Supplies- Feed, MedicationsPoultry Supplies- Feed, Medications TransportationTransportation Warehousing and RefrigerationWarehousing and Refrigeration

How many eggs do you eat? Estimate the number of eggs you eat in a week.Estimate the number of eggs you eat in a week. Consider breakfast, cakes, etc…Consider breakfast, cakes, etc… Multiply that by 52.Multiply that by 52. The average person eats 261 eggs per yearThe average person eats 261 eggs per year

Trends The poultry industry in the U.S. started on family farms in the Midwest where grain production was concentrated.The poultry industry in the U.S. started on family farms in the Midwest where grain production was concentrated. The Southeast gained a competitive edge in the poultry industry because of the mild climate and vast pool of labor in that region.The Southeast gained a competitive edge in the poultry industry because of the mild climate and vast pool of labor in that region.

Trends Growth of the poultry industry is predicted to increase at a rate of 2 to 3 percent a year.Growth of the poultry industry is predicted to increase at a rate of 2 to 3 percent a year. Broilers are now the number one meat by volume sold in the United States.Broilers are now the number one meat by volume sold in the United States. Although per capita egg consumption has decreased since 1944, total egg consumption has remained steady.Although per capita egg consumption has decreased since 1944, total egg consumption has remained steady.

Trends The turkey industry has changed from a bird production industry to a meat industry and is much more extensively turning the whole carcass into specialized meat products.The turkey industry has changed from a bird production industry to a meat industry and is much more extensively turning the whole carcass into specialized meat products. Boneless roasts, Sausage, Ham, Ground meat, Bologna, Hot dogs, Smoked meats.Boneless roasts, Sausage, Ham, Ground meat, Bologna, Hot dogs, Smoked meats.

Economic Advantages Poultry production provides quick returns on the investment.Poultry production provides quick returns on the investment. Poultry is efficient to produce.Poultry is efficient to produce. Poultry income is distributed throughout the year.Poultry income is distributed throughout the year. Poultry production is adaptable to large and small farms.Poultry production is adaptable to large and small farms.

Economic Advantages The poultry industry provides for a quick turnover of capital.The poultry industry provides for a quick turnover of capital. Poultry markets are standardized and well established.Poultry markets are standardized and well established. Poultry production may be a full time or part time occupation.Poultry production may be a full time or part time occupation.

Career Opportunities Production- Broilers, Eggs, Turkeys, Hatching eggs, Started- ready to lay pullets.Production- Broilers, Eggs, Turkeys, Hatching eggs, Started- ready to lay pullets. Equipment SuppliersEquipment Suppliers HatcheriesHatcheries Feed ManufacturersFeed Manufacturers Processing PlantsProcessing Plants

Career Opportunities Packaging PlantsPackaging Plants Veterinary CareVeterinary Care TransportersTransporters

Activity In groups, on the paper provided, draw a picture that depicts todays poultry industry.In groups, on the paper provided, draw a picture that depicts todays poultry industry. On the paper write down 10 things that todays lesson has taught you about the poultry industry.On the paper write down 10 things that todays lesson has taught you about the poultry industry. Good Luck!!Good Luck!!