1. Unit 11 Poultry Science

2. Poultry Industry Two products – egg and meat Healthy meat choice 90 lbs./person annually Production Types Broiler Production – meat production Pullet Production – young hens Egg Production – layers Meat Production – turkeys, geese, ducks, quail, pheasant

3. Egg Development Day 1 – nervous system, head, eyes Day 2 – heart, ears Day 3 – nose, legs, wings Day 5 – reproductive organs Day 8 – feathers Day 10 – beak hardens Day 15 – position to break shell Day 20 – embryo fills space Day 21 – hatch

4. Parts of an Egg

5. Disease Control and Sanitation Rapidly spreading diseases Sanitation reduces risk – Removal of dead birds and litter – Spray with disinfectant – Restricting access Common diseases Fowl cholera Infectious bronchitis Marek’s Disease Newcastle Disease

6. Fowl Cholera Fever Purple Heads Yellowish Droppings Death Vaccinate! Treatment: – Antibiotics – Sulfonamides

7. Marek’s Disease Diarrhea Paralysis Loss of Weight Death Vaccinate!! NO TREATMENT

8. Infectious Bronchitis Wheezing Nasal Discharge Vaccinate!!!

9. Newcastle Disease Wheezing Paralysis Soft Shelled Eggs Vaccinate!!!! NO TREATMENT!