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What is the primary purpose of culling in poultry farming?
What is the primary purpose of culling in poultry farming?
- To increase egg production in older hens
- To provide additional space for the remaining birds
- To identify and remove birds with undesirable traits or poor health (correct)
- To introduce new genetic lines into the flock
What lighting schedule is typically recommended for layer pullets during their first week of age?
What lighting schedule is typically recommended for layer pullets during their first week of age?
- 20-22 hours (correct)
- 16-18 hours
- 24 hours
- 12-14 hours
What does the term 'ad libitum' feeding mean in poultry management?
What does the term 'ad libitum' feeding mean in poultry management?
- Supplementing the regular feed with vitamins
- Restricted feeding to control weight gain
- Providing a fixed amount of feed daily
- Allowing birds continuous access to feed (correct)
Which of the following best describes an attenuated vaccine?
Which of the following best describes an attenuated vaccine?
Which of the following is NOT a recognized route for administering vaccines to poultry?
Which of the following is NOT a recognized route for administering vaccines to poultry?
Why is it important to condition birds before debeaking?
Why is it important to condition birds before debeaking?
What is the general purpose of acts/legislation that promote animal welfare?
What is the general purpose of acts/legislation that promote animal welfare?
At what age is debeaking commonly performed in poultry?
At what age is debeaking commonly performed in poultry?
What is the general age range for beak trimming in birds?
What is the general age range for beak trimming in birds?
What is the typical amount of beak that will remain on chicks after beak trimming?
What is the typical amount of beak that will remain on chicks after beak trimming?
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What is culling?
What is culling?
Refers to removing birds from a flock based on specific criteria, such as poor health or low productivity.
What is vaccination?
What is vaccination?
Vaccination is the administration of a vaccine to stimulate an immune response and protect against disease.
Types of vaccine?
Types of vaccine?
Live vaccines contain weakened pathogens, killed vaccines contain inactivated pathogens, and attenuated vaccines are weakened forms.
Forms of vaccine?
Forms of vaccine?
Liquid, dust and freeze-dried vaccines
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Vaccination procedures?
Vaccination procedures?
In-ovo, Intramuscular, Intra-subcutaneous and Intra-ocular.
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What is debeaking?
What is debeaking?
Debeaking is trimming the beak to prevent injuries from pecking.
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Animal Welfare Act in the Phil?
Animal Welfare Act in the Phil?
The Act promoting Animal Welfare in the Philippines.
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Most popular age in debeaking?
Most popular age in debeaking?
5 to 10 days old.
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Size that will remove in the beak of chicks?
Size that will remove in the beak of chicks?
3/4 inch
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Culling refers to the process of removing animals from a group based on specific criteria.
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Duration of light exposure for layer pullets during the first week of age: 20-22 hours.
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"Ad libitum" means providing food or water freely, allowing animals to consume as much as they want.
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Vaccination involves administering a vaccine to stimulate an immune response, providing protection against diseases.
Types of Vaccine
- Live vaccine: Contains live, weakened microorganisms.
- Killed vaccine: Contains inactivated microorganisms.
- Attenuated vaccine: Contains weakened microorganisms.
Three Forms of Vaccine
- Liquid vaccine
- Dust vaccine
- Freeze-dried vaccine
Vaccination Procedures
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In-ovo vaccination
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Intramuscular injection
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Intra subcutaneous injection
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Intraocular administration
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Intranasal administration
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Oral administration
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Drinking water administration
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Spray administration
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Egg classification refers to categorizing eggs based on various criteria.
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A procedure for conditioning birds before debeaking is needed.
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An Act that promotes animal welfare in the Philippines is needed.
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Reasons for debeaking are needed.
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The most popular days old for debeaking is 5-10 days.
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The weeks of age for trimming birds are 4-12 weeks.
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The size that will remove in the beak of chicks is 3/4".
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Import area of te rone keeping: This statement is unclear without further context.
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