Disease Control methods for poultry should include: - correct answer ✔✔Reducing contact between
birds and infectious organisms
- Maintaining sanitary conditions
- Strengthening the bird's defenses against invasion by infectious organisms
Which segment of the alimentary canal contains cells that secrete gastric juices containing hydrochloric
acid and the enzyme pepsin? - correct answer ✔✔Proventriculus
The broody state in a female bird is most directly related to the release of the hormone: - correct answer
✔✔Prolactin
What is the scientific name of the pheasant? - correct answer ✔✔Phasianus Colchicus
What is the normal range of body temperature for poultry? - correct answer ✔✔105 degrees F to 107
degrees F
Most market turkeys are classified as - correct answer ✔✔Broad-Breasted Whites
The type of immunity passed from hen to chick by the way of the egg is called: - correct answer
✔✔Passive Immunity
Which disease causes respiratory stress, nasal discharge and bloody mucus in the windpipe for which an
infected flock should be vaccinated immediately when an outbreak occurs? - correct answer
✔✔Laryngotracheitis
Quick response to a disease outbreak by the poultry producer can reduce losses. Other than isolation
and quarantine, what is considered the first and most important step when responding to a disease
outbreak? - correct answer ✔✔Proper identification of the cause
, The two egg shell membranes are formed in the ----- section of the female chickens reproduction tract -
correct answer ✔✔Isthmus
Which hormone causes release (ovulation) if the ovum from the ovarian follicle? - correct answer
✔✔Luteinizing hormone
Pectoral muscle accounts for 15% to 20% of the bird's total weight. These muscles are very light in color
because of the low level of: - correct answer ✔✔Myoglobin pigment
Molting is commonly associated with the: - correct answer ✔✔End of egg production
Which of the following is first formed during egg formation in birds? - correct answer ✔✔Radius and
ulna
Which of the following is the toxic gas that may be emitted in deadly concentrations during the pump-
out or agitation of poultry manure pits? - correct answer ✔✔Hydrogen Sulfide
Which part of the avian respiratory system is the site of gaseous exchange? - correct answer ✔✔Lungs
Typical composting temperatures for poultry was peak between: - correct answer ✔✔140 degrees F and
160 degrees F
According to FSIS-USDA regulations on labeling, when kept at a temperature between 0 degrees F and 26
degrees F, chicken meat can be labeled as: - correct answer ✔✔Deeply Chilled
The first step in proper utilization of poultry waste as a fertilizer is to determine the: - correct answer
✔✔Available nutrients in the waste
Which ventilation and cooling method is widely used within the poultry production industry? - correct
answer ✔✔mechanical
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