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glossary of terms Flashcards

1
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is a collective term for all domestic birds that is of economic service to man.

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poultry

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2
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it can also refer to the dressed carcass of the fowl.

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poultry

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3
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are kinds of birds that are included in the term poultry

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poultry species

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4
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total abdominal depth and width

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abdominal capacity

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5
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the distance between the public and the keel bone

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abdominal depth

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6
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the distance between the 2 pubic bones

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abdominal width

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7
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fear of chickens

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alektorophobia

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8
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medication used as an aid to prevent and treat coccidiosis and can be found in some medicated chick feeds.

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amprolium

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9
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a dilute substance produced by microorganisms that have the power to kill other organisms.

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antibiotic

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10
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a substance formed in the body as a result of infection or administration of suitable antigens.

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antibody

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11
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a disease organism that has been weakened to reduce it’s virulence.

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attenuated

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12
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pertaining to birds

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avian

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13
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microscopic organisms that are composed of a single cell

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bacteria

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14
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a miniature chicken about the size of a regular chicken.

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bantam

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15
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a chicken of mixed breed

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barnyard chicken

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16
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the elongated feathers below the beak area that created a puffy look to some feathers.

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beard

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17
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8-14 age of chicks (days)

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29.4-32.2 temperature

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18
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15-21 age of chicks (days)

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26.7-29.4 temperature

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19
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beyond 21 age of chicks

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when necessary

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20
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use to measure temperature

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thermometer

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21
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BROODING

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a. good quality chicks
b. proper temperature
c. adequate space allowance
d. proper ventilation
e. adequate lighting facilities
f. proper sanitation
g. protection from predators

22
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sources of heat for brooder

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  1. electricity
  2. liquefied petrolium gas
23
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use of incandescent bulb, infrared lamp and hover type heaters.

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electricity

24
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provided inside the brooder compartment to regulate the temperature

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thermostats

25
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used in large scale poultry farm and when electricity is not available

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liquefied petrolium gas

26
Q

to confine the chicks near the heat source

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brooder guard

27
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brooder guard made

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aluminum sheets
lawanits
plywood
hard cardboard

28
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the genetic potential can only be expressed if proper nutrition and management are provided

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feeding

29
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3 types of FEEDS

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  1. pre-starter or chick booster
  2. broiler starter
  3. broiler finisher
30
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15% based on total feed consumption. given from day old to 2 weeks.

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pre-starter or chick booster

31
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35% based on total food consumption. given from 2-4 weeks old

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broiler starter

32
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50% based on total food consumption. given from 4 weeks and until desired market weight.

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broiler finisher

33
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a mixture of ground and powdered form of feedstuff

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mash

34
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compressed of mash feeds

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pellets

35
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coarsely ground pellets

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crumble

36
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disadvantages of pelleting

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a. added cost of pelleting
b. wasting of fine particles when pellets break into crumble
c. increased water consumption of broiler chicken that often result to wet droppings
d. increased incidence and severity of cannibalism

37
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is a word for a hen

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biddy

38
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the use of the beak to scoop feed out of a through - onto the floor.

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bill out

39
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disease prevention management

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biosecurity

40
Q

a small white bullseye on the egg yolk indicating in fertile egg.

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blastoderm

41
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a small white disc on the egg yolk indicating an fertile egg.

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blastodisc

42
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the fading color of beak, shanks, and vent.

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bleaching

43
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the moist, protective coating of a freshly laid egg that dries so fast.

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bloom

44
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a material used to cover the floor on confined spaces BREAK UP- to discourage a hen from setting.

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bedding/litter

45
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a group of chickens that are like each other and different from other chickens.

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breed

46
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mature chickens where fertile eggs are collected.

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breeders

47
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a characteristics of purebred chicks whereby they resemble both parents.

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breed true

48
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a young, tender meat chicken also called a FRYER.

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broiler

49
Q

to care for a batch of chicks

A

brood

50
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a type of chicken raised for meat

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brooder

51
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material which is place around the brooder heat source to prevent the chicks from staying too far from the heat source.

A

brooder gaurd

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