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Course · AL
Poultry Science
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Poultry Science allows students to discover the importance of the poultry industry and to obtain basic knowledge of the issues and processes involved in poultry production. Topics include safety concerns related to poultry production, history and development, marketing and management, classification of poultry, environmental issues, disease prevention and nutrition, poultry production facilities, and consumer issues.
Design and evaluate a biosecurity plan for a poultry production operation to prevent incidents arising from natural circResearch and share information about safe procedures for transporting poultry. andSummarize historical and scientific milestones in the poultry industry, including the development of productsExamine potential effects of current trends and possible future developments on production practicesObtain, evaluate, and share information about marketing methods for poultry products and servicesResearch and share information about vertical integration of the poultry industryDevise and evaluate marketing plans for poultry productsAssess the impact of poultry production factors on the quality of products sold to the consumerIdentify various breeds of poultry, including chickens, ducks, geese, quail, and turkeysCategorize poultry using terms commonly utilized in the industryCompare and contrast desirable and undesirable anatomical and physiological characteristics of poultryExplain procedures for disposal of poultry litter, including spreading wet, dryExplain procedures for disposal of dead birds, including composting, incineration, and freezingDifferentiate among nutritional needs of poultry at various stages of growth and in various production systemsIdentify common illnesses and disorders of poultry based on symptomsDesign health maintenance protocols for poultry housed in natural and confined environmentsCollect, evaluate, and share information about the effectiveness of poultry processing procedures designed to avoid theCritique designs for poultry facilities and devise adjustments and alternative layouts for the safe, sustainableDesign a poultry production facilityCollect and share information about governmental regulations and their impacts on the poultry industryExplain the importance of consumer education and community relations in the poultry industry