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ANP313Agricultural Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Poultry Production

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of poultry production. It covers essential topics such as poultry building and equipment, incubation, hatchery management, and successful production strategies. Students will learn about nutrient requirements, breeds and breeding, brooding, rearing, and the production of eggs and broilers. The course also addresses processing, marketing, health management, diseases, and the economic implications of poultry production.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Poultry ProductionHatchery ManagementPoultry BreedsPoultry DiseasesPoultry Nutrition

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Poultry Housing and Equipment

2

Incubation and Hatchery Management

3

Poultry Nutrition

4

Poultry Breeds and Breeding

5

Poultry Health Management

6

Poultry Disease Prevention and Control

7

Egg and Broiler Production

8

Poultry Processing and Marketing

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Poultry Farm Manager

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Hatchery Manager

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Poultry Nutritionist

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Poultry Health Inspector

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Poultry Processing Supervisor

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Poultry FarmingHatchery OperationsFeed ProductionPoultry ProcessingVeterinary Services

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Facilities for Poultry Production

3h

Unit 1: Building and Equipment

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand the importance of proper housing for poultry.
  • •Identify different types of poultry houses and their features.
  • •Explain the factors influencing the construction of poultry houses.
Week
2

Module 1: Facilities for Poultry Production

3h

Unit 2: Incubation

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Understand the principles of incubation.
  • •Explain the factors affecting successful incubation.
  • •Describe the management of fertile eggs in the incubator.
Week
3

Module 1: Facilities for Poultry Production

3h

Unit 3: Hatchery Management of Poultry Eggs

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Learn about hatchery management practices.
  • •Understand the factors influencing successful hatchery operations.
  • •Describe how to control the hatchery environment for better hatchability.
Week
4

Module 2: Fundamentals for Successful Poultry Production

3h

Unit 1: Principles for Successful Poultry Production

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand the basic principles of feeds and feeding.
  • •Explain the purpose of feeding poultry.
  • •Select feed ingredients to compound diets for poultry.
Week
5

Module 2: Fundamentals for Successful Poultry Production

3h

Unit 2: Nutrient Requirements of Poultry

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Understand the nutrient requirements of poultry.
  • •List and explain the nutrient requirements of chickens.
  • •Identify factors affecting nutrient requirements.
Week
6

Module 2: Fundamentals for Successful Poultry Production

3h

Unit 3: Breeds and Breeding

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Define a breed and explain its importance.
  • •Explain how genetics relates to improvement in poultry production.
  • •Identify and describe the physical appearance of different breeds of poultry.
Week
7

Module 3: Raising of Poultry to Obtain Poultry Products

3h

Unit 1: Brooding of Chicks

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand the process of brooding chicks.
  • •Identify necessary equipment and facilities for successful brooding.
  • •Explain and demonstrate how to prepare for the arrival of chicks.
Week
8

Module 3: Raising of Poultry to Obtain Poultry Products

3h

Unit 2: Rearing of Chicks

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Understand the importance of rearing to the overall concept of chicken production.
  • •List and identify the essential equipment for rearing of chicks.
  • •Discuss the facilities needed for rearing.
Week
9

Module 3: Raising of Poultry to Obtain Poultry Products

3h

Unit 3: Production of Egg and Broilers

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Identify and explain the steps involved in producing table eggs and meat.
  • •Explain the risks involved in keeping broiler and pullet chicks if management practices are neglected.
  • •Identify and explain the variables for the evaluation of performance of broilers and pullets.
Week
10

Module 3: Raising of Poultry to Obtain Poultry Products

3h

Unit 4: Processing and Marketing of Poultry and Poultry Products

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Explain egg grading and packaging.
  • •Explain the stages involved in processing poultry meat.
  • •Explain the storage of eggs and poultry meat before sales.
Week
11

Module 4: Poultry Management, Diseases and Effects

3h

Unit 1: Health Management Practices in Poultry

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: State the general principles of an effective health programme.
  • •Explain the possibility of modifying the general principles of an effective health programme to suit farm peculiarities.
  • •Explain the role of farm management practices, medication and vaccination to ensure both maximum profitability and productivity.
Week
12

Module 4: Poultry Management, Diseases and Effects

3h

Unit 2: Diseases of Poultry

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Describe common poultry diseases and parasites, and appropriate preventive or control measures.
  • •Distinguish unhealthy chickens from healthy ones.
Week
13

Module 4: Poultry Management, Diseases and Effects

6h

Unit 3: Nutritional Diseases of Poultry

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Describe the types of nutritional diseases of poultry as a consequence of dietary inadequacies.
  • •Explain how dietary inadequacies occur.
  • •Explain how to prevent these inadequacies.

Unit 4: Economic Implication of Diseases of poultry

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Explain the severity of poultry diseases on the productivity of birds and profitability.
  • •Explain the need to put an effective health package in place in order to minimize the negative effect of diseases on poultry production.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions to reinforce understanding of key concepts.

2

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key terms, definitions, and practical applications.

3

Practice feed formulation calculations from Unit 2 using different ingredient combinations to master nutrient balancing.

4

Develop a comprehensive disease identification chart based on Unit 2, including symptoms, causes, and control measures.

5

Simulate exam conditions by answering past questions within the allotted time to improve time management skills.

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