Poultry Production
- Agricultural Sciences
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 132 pages
- 13 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ANP313, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ANP313 · UNIT 2 INCUBATION
For poultry farmers constructing housing under tropical environmental conditions, certain requirements must be met if the house is to provide an adequate environment. Considerations for the following factors will avoid pit falls later.
What you should be able to do
- Describe different types of poultry housing and equipment.
- Explain the principles of incubation and hatchery management.
- Formulate poultry diets based on nutrient requirements.
- Identify and manage common poultry diseases.
- Apply effective health management practices in poultry production.
- Implement strategies for processing and marketing poultry products.
What it prepares you for
- Poultry Farm Manager
- Hatchery Manager
- Poultry Nutritionist
- Poultry Health Inspector
- Poultry Processing Supervisor
- Poultry Farming
- Hatchery Operations
- Feed Production
- Poultry Processing
- Veterinary Services
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Fundamentals for Successful Poultry Production
Unit 2: Nutrient Requirements of Poultry
Understanding the specific nutrient requirements for different stages of poultry growth requires careful analysis and precise calculations to ensure optimal health and productivity.
- Module 4: Poultry Management, Diseases and Effects
Unit 2: Diseases of Poultry
Correctly diagnosing poultry diseases requires recognizing subtle symptoms and understanding the complex interactions between different pathogens and environmental factors.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 42 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Facilities for Poultry Production
Unit 1: Building and Equipment · 3 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 2Module 1: Facilities for Poultry Production
Unit 2: Incubation · 3 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 3Module 1: Facilities for Poultry Production
Unit 3: Hatchery Management of Poultry Eggs · 3 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 4Module 2: Fundamentals for Successful Poultry Production
Unit 1: Principles for Successful Poultry Production · 3 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 5Module 2: Fundamentals for Successful Poultry Production
Unit 2: Nutrient Requirements of Poultry · 3 hours
Read Unit 2: Understand the nutrient requirements of poultry.. List and explain the nutrient requirements of chickens.. Identify factors affecting nutrient requirements..
- Week 6Module 2: Fundamentals for Successful Poultry Production
Unit 3: Breeds and Breeding · 3 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 7Module 3: Raising of Poultry to Obtain Poultry Products
Unit 1: Brooding of Chicks · 3 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 8Module 3: Raising of Poultry to Obtain Poultry Products
Unit 2: Rearing of Chicks · 3 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 9Module 3: Raising of Poultry to Obtain Poultry Products
Unit 3: Production of Egg and Broilers · 3 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 10Module 3: Raising of Poultry to Obtain Poultry Products
Unit 4: Processing and Marketing of Poultry and Poultry Products · 3 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 11Module 4: Poultry Management, Diseases and Effects
Unit 1: Health Management Practices in Poultry · 3 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 12Module 4: Poultry Management, Diseases and Effects
Unit 2: Diseases of Poultry · 3 hours
Read Unit 2: Describe common poultry diseases and parasites, and appropriate preventive or control measures.. Distinguish unhealthy chickens from healthy ones..
- Week 13Module 4: Poultry Management, Diseases and Effects
Unit 3: Nutritional Diseases of Poultry · 3 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 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..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions to reinforce understanding of key concepts.
- Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key terms, definitions, and practical applications.
- Practice feed formulation calculations from Unit 2 using different ingredient combinations to master nutrient balancing.
- Develop a comprehensive disease identification chart based on Unit 2, including symptoms, causes, and control measures.
- Simulate exam conditions by answering past questions within the allotted time to improve time management skills.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ANP313 about?
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.
How many units does ANP313 have?
ANP313, Poultry Production, has 13 units across 4 modules, over 132 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ANP313?
ANP313 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Agricultural Sciences.
Is ANP313 hard?
ANP313 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does ANP313 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 13 units.
How is ANP313 assessed?
ANP313 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with ANP313?
Poultry Farm Manager, Hatchery Manager, Poultry Nutritionist, Poultry Health Inspector and Poultry Processing Supervisor.