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Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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1 ) Describe various careers associated with poultry science.
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2 ) Explain the history of poultry science.
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
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3 ) Demonstrate the safe handling of chemicals and drugs used in poultry production.
Example: preventing chemicals from leaking into the groundwater supply
Identifying safety procedures for transporting poultry
Examples: securing birds in crates, securing crates on trucks
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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4 ) Identify procedures for disposal of poultry litter, including spreading wet, dry, and dehydrated litter.
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
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5 ) Identify procedures for disposal of dead birds, including composting and freezing.
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
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6 ) Identify various breeds of poultry, including chickens, ducks, geese, quail, and turkeys.
Describing the structure and function of poultry skeletal, digestive, reproductive, excretory, respiratory, circulatory, and nervous systems
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
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7 ) Explain accepted feeding practices for various kinds of poultry.
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
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8 ) Describe procedures for controlling diseases and parasites in poultry production.
Identifying symptoms for common poultry diseases and parasites
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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9 ) Describe factors to be considered in the design of energy-saving housing for poultry, including ventilation and lighting.
Explaining uses of automation in poultry production
Examples: feeding, watering, air-conditioning, egg collecting, removing waste
Analyzing cooling systems used for reducing heat stress in poultry houses
Examples: fan systems, fogging systems, evaporative cooling systems
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
Poultry Science |
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10 ) Analyze health issues associated with poultry processing to avoid the spread of bacterial and viral infections.
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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11 ) Identify governmental agencies regulating the poultry industry.
Examples: Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Describing the importance of consumer education and community relations in poultry production
Examples: odor issues, irradiation of meat, water quality
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
Grade(s): 9 - 12 |
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12 ) Describe biotechnological advancements in poultry science.
Examples: using eggs to produce medicines, vaccinating eggs
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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009) |
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13 ) Explain the operation of modern poultry businesses.
Comparing methods of marketing poultry products
Identifying advantages and disadvantages of contracting with large poultry firms
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