In addition, the student must have completed the b. 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. These segments are all interlinked and many times owned by the same company. 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. 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. The changes were just the 2005 poultry science association, inc. Terminology of poultry meant to help our customers understand some of. The following terms are presented in this lesson shown in bold italics. Poultry science common terminology which every poultry owner should know these terminology of poultry science is compiled by growel.
Introduction to the poultry industry national agriculture, food and natural resources afnr career cluster. This is a matured male chicken above 21 weeks of age. Allantois a sac connected to the embryos abdomen and involved in embryo respiration. 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. Poultry is kentuckys number 1 agricultural industry as well as the number one food commodity. A trait of some types of poultry in which they peck flock mates. Boorman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The poultry industry there are many segments of the poultry industry. If you are new to raising chickens, some of the terms used in the poultry industry can seem overwhelming.
The included activity entitled animal signs is a very fun game that they will love to. Dictionary of poultry words and terminology barnevelders. Minor variations in the way the terms are used may be found from region to region. Introduction to the poultry industry national agriculture, food and natural resources afnr career cluster content standards. Cte online lesson planner basic animal terminology. Electrical terminology, measurements and units associated. 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. Beak trimming reduces this by blunting the beak and rendering it less damaging. Poultry science unit1 4bzoe2b economic importance of poultry poultry makes a substantial contribution to household food security throughout the developing world. Broilers are usually grown for 5 to 7 weeks of age alternative term meat chicken. Poultry vocabulary poultry a general term used to define domesticated birds such as chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guineas, pigeons, swans, and peafowl. It helps diversify incomes and provides quality food, energy, fertilizer and a renewable asset in over 80 percent of rural households. 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. Extensively revised, poultry science, 4th edition contains pertinent, balanced information on both the north american and global poultry industry.
Poultry dictionaryglossary of poultry terms the poultry guide. A small domestic chicken that is often a miniature version of a larger breed. Interested in publication in poultry science udpated february 2017. Center of excellence for poultry science university of arkansas. If youre thinking about getting chickens, ducks, geese, or other fowl, its good to get used to these common terms.
If the pecking draws blood, other flock mates join in and they may peck an individual to death. 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. Glossary of poultry terms if you are new to raising chickens, some of the terms used in the poultry industry can seem overwhelming. 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. Course agricultural science i unit introduction to poultry production. This type of ownership is called vertical integration. Poultry dictionaryglossary of poultry terms the poultry. Apr 01, 2016 there are a lot of specific terms about poultry you might not be familair with. Primary processing editor isabel guerrerolegarreta, ph.
The glossary of poultry terminology set out below serves to provide you the learner with a list of commonly used terms that are applicable to the poultry industry. Poultry science glossary department of poultry science. There are a lot of specific terms about poultry you might not be familair with. Poultry science glossary the poultry industry introduction and history broiler a chicken raised for meat. Diseases of poultry, 14th edition pdf veterinary ebooks. 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. The science based epidemiological transitions of the 20th century.
Handbook of poultry science and technology, volume 1. Aves avian class of birds pertaining to all species of birds including domestic fowl. Home department of poultry science university of arkansas. 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. The term aviary is mostly confined to caged birds like budgies. Handbook of poultry science and technology volume 1. Professional goal setting, portfolio development, and development of interpersonal skills in the context of pursuing a career in. This lesson is designed for entry level basic terminology for pigs, goats, sheep, horses, poultry, and beef. Poultry science abbreviation issn journal abbreviation. Poultry are even kept in some cities, though in much reduced numbers. Poultry production is also popular with small flock owners. The young ones of poultry in incubator just borned out of eggs or under broody hen.
This is a list of terms commonly used in the poultry industry. Below you will find definitions to some of the most common words used in the industry and on our site. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Recent developments in stunning and slaughter of poultry. Historically broilers were marketed as birds ranging 1 to 2. 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. This indicates usually a young female chicken of 8 to 19 weeks old. Poultry definition is domesticated birds kept for eggs or meat. A meat chicken processed at the age of 712 weeks when it reaches 2. Shai barbut, a faculty member in the food science department at the university of guelph, canada. It is by no means all inclusive nor are the definitions claimed to be universally used. Electrical terminology, measurements and units associated with the stunning technique in poultry processing plants1,2,3 allen l.
The science of poultry and meat processing is a free textbook by dr. Electrical water baths and gas or controlled atmospheres are commonly used for stunning poultry under commercial conditions. This indicates a matured female chicken generally above 21 weeks of age. Challenges and opportunities available to the professional animal agriculturalist. The equipment used to provide supplementary warmth during the. The journal plays a pivotal role in the dissemination of preeminent poultry related knowledge across all disciplines. Farhan sheikh november 24, 2012 poultry dictionary leave a comment 12,798 views. Basic information about chickens select articles from extension. The student pursuing a program for a master of science degree must meet all general requirements of the graduate school. This is the only true poultry science textbook on the market today. This new edition includes the biology, production, processing, and business aspects of poultry. Updates the definitive reference of poultry health and disease provides more clinically relevant information on management of specific 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.