Poultry Test Bank

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Poultry Test Bank

What is the preferred skin color in the U.S. for poultry?

1 point

Yellow

White

Blueish- white

Pink

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The color of the earlobes on a chicken can tell us the color of what?

1 point

Skin

Feet

Egg Shell

Eyes

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Which specific structure must be present inside an egg that is fertile?

1 point

Blastoderm

Albumin

Blastodisc

Chalaza

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Choose the option that correctly identifies the four parts of the oviduct:

1 point

Yolk, thin albumin, thick albumin, shell

Infundibulum, Ovary, Magnum, Cloaca

Ovary, Magnum, Large Intestine, Vent

Infundibulum, Magnum, Isthmus, uterus

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What are some biosecurity measures to control a disease?

1 point

Maintain sanitary conditions

Reduce contract between birds and infectious organisms

Strengthen bird's defense against infectious organisms

All of the above

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What are breeder chickens raised on?

1 point

Cement Floors

Slatted Floors

Wood Floors

Dirt Floors

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Stress in poultry can be caused by what?

1 point

Chilling

Poor Ventilation

Overcrowding

All of the Above

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How many broilers are raised in one house o the farm (40x200 example size)

1 point

3,000-4,000

5,000-6,000

7,000-9,000

10,000 and up

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What would most likely be the cause of an infectious disease?

1 point

Nutritional Factor

Injury

Toxic Poisons

Bacteria

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What percentage of poultry growers are under contract with poultry producers?

1 point

90%

94%

97%

99%

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Living vaccines produce worse immunity then dead vaccines

1 point

True

False

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Bird Stress is caused by:

1 point

heat,other birds, too small of environement, no roosters

Inadequate quality of food and water

Chilling, poor ventilation, overcrowding, overmediciation

Both B and C

Clear selection

Consumers prefer white meat over dark meat? True or False?

1 point

True

False

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Rickets in poultry can be caused by a lack of what?

1 point

Calcium

Vitamin C

Protein

Potassium

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What percentage of turkey growers are under a contract form growers?

1 point

90%

93%

95%

97%

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True or False. The Cloaca is the vent and where the egg is laid?

1 point

True

False

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What is the feed conversion for turkeys?

1 point

1 lbs of bird to 1.5 lbs of feed

1 lb of bird to 2lbs of feed

1 lbs of bird to 2.5 lbs of feed

1 lbs of bord to 3 lbs of feed

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Calcium Deficiency in layers can be resolved by feeding:

1 point

Higher Protein

Oyster Shells

Vitamin C

Higher Fiber

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By looking at the feathers, how do you tell a female from a male?

1 point

Female feathers are more rounded whereas make feathers are more pointed

Female feathers are more pointed whereas male feathers are more rounded

Female feathers are shorter whereas male feathers are longer

Male feathers are shorter whereas female feathers are longer

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Which one of the following is an inexpensive way to disinfect?

1 point

Time

Freezing

Thawing

Sunshine

All of the above

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True or False. The function of the comb and wattles are unknown?

1 point

True

False

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True or False. The Pancreas regulates sugar metabolism?

1 point

True

False

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What is the feed conversion for broilers?

1 point

1 lbs of bird to 3lbs of feed

1 lbs of bird to 2.5lbs of feed

1 lbs of bird to 2 lbs of feed

1 lbs of bird to 1.9 lbs of feed

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Birds that have red earlobes lay what color eggs?

1 point

white

Blue

Brown

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True or false. Sternum bone=Keel bone?

1 point

True

False

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What percentage does poultry meat present of the total meat marketed (Fish, beef, pork, etc.)

1 point

35%

40%

45%

50%

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What is the syrinx?

1 point

Voice Box

Another name for the crop

Organ located at the junction of trachea and two primary Bronchi

Both A and C

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What would most likely be a cause of a non-infectious disease

1 point

Nutritional Factors

Viruses

Parasites

Bacteria

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What day during the 21 day embryo development do feathers start to form.

1 point

Day 3

Day 5

Day 14

Day 18

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True or False. Birds have pointed tongues that help force food down?

1 point

True

False

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All poultry belong to Animalia Kingdom, Chordata Phylum and Aves Class? True or False?

1 point

True

False

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Broilers at commercial age (6 weeks) have how many ounces of feathers?

1 point

1 ounce

2 ounces

3 ounces

4 ounces

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All poultry is feathered, biped (two-footed, and have a 4 chamber heart? True or False?

1 point

False

True

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When birds molt (loosing of feathers; similar to shedding) what decrease?

1 point

Energy

Feed consumption

Egg production

Water consumption

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Poultry manure is comprised of what percent (%) moisture?

1 point

15%

35%

55%

75%

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Most broilers go to the processing plant at what age?

1 point

5 weeks

6 weeks

7 weeks

8 weeks

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The function of the comb and wattles are unknown?

1 point

True

False

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In order for a poultry product to be labelled as "Fresh", it must never fall below what temperature?

1 point

0 degrees

26 Degrees

32 Degrees

40 Degrees

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Birds with red earlobes lay what color eggs?

1 point

White

Blue

Brown

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In order for a poultry d as "frozen", it must be held below what temperature?

1 point

0 Degrees

26 Degrees

32 Degrees

40 Degrees

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What percentage of body weight does the pectoral muscles make up?

1 point

5-10%

15-25%

27-30%

33-35%

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What does the myoglobin pigment do to the meat?

1 point

Makes meat more tender

Makes meat more tough

Makes meat more red in color

Makes meat more white in color

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This is a disease affecting birds as well as many other animals and is caused by the multiplication of a single celled protozoa primarily in the digestive tract:

1 point

Newcastle Disease

Infectious Bronchitis

Fowl Pox

Coccidiosis

Clear selection

Clavicle= Wishbone?

1 point

True

False

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The most effective type of cleaner for cleaning surfaces in a poultry processing facility are:

1 point

Industrial Cleaners

Detergents

Acetic Acid

Chlorione-based Compounds

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Sternum bone= keel bone?

1 point

True

False

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This disease can affect chickens, turkeys, pheasants, quail, ducks, geese, and guinea fowl as well as a variety of other birds. It is caused by a virus and is a reportable disease with many different subtypes being highly contagious.

1 point

Newcastle Disease

Avian Influenze

Infectious Coryza

Marek's Disease

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What is the syrinx?

1 point

Voice box

Another name for the crop

Organ located at the junction of trachea and two primary bronchi

Both A and C

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This disease is a highly acute and contagious viral disease that primarily affects the respiratory system and is characterized by rales, coughing and sneezing:

1 point

Newcastle Disease

Infectious Bronchitis

Fowl Pox

Coccisiosis

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Air sacs are unique in birds. How many do birds have?

1 point

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Birds have pointed tongues that help force down food?

1 point

True

False

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This is a breed of bird that makes up a large majority of the white egg layers in the United States.

1 point

Orpington

Red Rock

Leghorn

White Rock

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What is the function of the glandular stomach?

1 point

Secretes growth hormones

Secretes sex hormones

Secretes digestive enzymes

Secretes gastric juices

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In poultry anatomy, this is the glandular stomach:

1 point

Gall Bladder

Proventriculus

Gizzard

Liver

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This structure in poultry anatomy that starts the digestive system.

1 point

Liver

Esophagus

Crop

Gizzard

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What is the function of the gizzard?

1 point

Storage place for food

Is the muscular stomach that grinds down the food

Helps manage hormone balance in the body

All of the above

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What is the normal body temperature range of a chicken?

1 point

96-98

99-101

102-104

105-107

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The cloaca is the vent and where the egg is laid?

1 point

True

False

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What is the function of the liver?

1 point

To circulate blood

To store bile

To create bile

to circulate oxygen

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How long is the oviduct?

1 point

10 inches

20 inches

30 inches

40 inches

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How does the urinary system differ in poultry?

1 point

Birds do not have a bladder

Uric acid is secreted in bird feces

Both a and c

The urinary does not differ in poultry

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What does the endocrine system do?

1 point

Digest food

secrete hormones

circulate blood

None of the above

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Where is the hypothalamus gland located?

1 point

In the Thyroid

In the brain at the base

At the base of the first cervical vertibrae

At the base of the second cervical vertebrae

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What doe the thyroid gland regulate?

1 point

Metabolism

Oxytocin

Molting of feathers

Both a and b

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The pancreas regulates sugar metabolism

1 point

True

False

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How many broilers are raised in one house on the farm (40 x 200 example size)

1 point

3000-4000

5000-6000

7000-9000

10000 and up

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What percentage of poultry growers are under contract with poultry producers?

1 point

90%

94%

97%

99%

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What percent of turkey growers are under a contract from growers?

1 point

90%

93%

95%

97%

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What is the feed conversion for broilers?

1 point

1 lbs. bird= 3 lbs. feed

1 lbs. bird= 2.5 lbs feed

1 lbs. bird= 2 lbs feed

1 lbs bird= 1.9 lbs feed

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What percentage does poultry meat represent of the total meat marketed? (fish,beef, pork etc...)

1 point

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All poultry is feathered, biped, warm blooded, and have a 4 chambered heart

1 point

True

False

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Which specific structure must be present inside an egg that is fertile?

1 point

Blastoderm

Albumin

Blastodisc

Chalaza

Clear selection

Oxytocin is a hormone produced in laying hens and helps in what process?

1 point

Yellow pigmentation of skin

Yolk development in oviduct

Physical process of egg laying

Growth of wattles and comb

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How much feed does it take to get 1 dozen of eggs?

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2-2.5 lbs.

3-3.5 lbs.

4-4.5 lbs

5-5.5 lbs

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What is the goal hatchability rate for breeders.

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75%

80%

85%

87%

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How many flocks a year do most poultry operations have.

1 point

1-4

5-7

8-10

10-13

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Consumers prefer white meat over dark meat? True or False?

1 point

True

False

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What is the feed conversion for turkeys?

1 point

1 lbs. bird to 1.5 lbs. of feed

1 lbs of bird to 2 lbs of feed

1lbs of bird to 2.5 lbs. of feed

1 lbs. of bird to 3 lbs of feed

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In 2005, how much money did the poultry industry contribute to the U.S. economy?

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15 billion

17 billion

19 billion

20 billion

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All poultry belong to animalia Kingdom, chordata phylum & Aves Class? True or False?

1 point

True

False

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What is the average respiration rate for poultry?

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10-13 exchanges per minute

14-22 exchanges per minute

23-35 exchanges per minute

36-48 exchanges per minute

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What is the outer and inner layer of skin called?

1 point

Epidermis and Hypodermis

Dermis and Hypodermis

Epidermis and Dermis

Hypodermis and connective tissue

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True or false. By day ten in the embryo all muscles are developed and all parts of the chicken are formed?

1 point

True

False

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Malposition and malformation decrease hatchability by how much? (malformation = birth defects)

1 point

20%

10%

15%

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Which of the following options best describes a broiler chicken?

1 point

7 weeks old, dressed weight of 5-7 pounds

6 weeks old dressed weight of 3.5-4.5 pounds

8 weeks old dressed weight of 7.5-9 pounds

9 weeks old, dressed weight of 5-7 pounds

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Which one of the following describes fowl cholera?

1 point

Caused by pasteurella multocida, in acute infections dies from no visible signs, usually birds have ruffled feathers, nasal discharge, reluctance to walk and anorexia

Disease caused by one of the two poultry-adapted strains of Salmonella bacteria, this usually only causes mortality in birds up to 3 weeks of age

An acute rapidly-spreading, contagious disease of birds of all ages characterized by lesions in the respiratory, visceral organ, and brain causing mortality. 3 forms

Is spread bird to bird through the bites of blood-sucking insects, through wound and scratches, or by inhalation. Two forms can be vaccinated.

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Living vaccines produce worse immunity then dead vaccines.

1 point

True

False

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What are the most useful practices in prevention of certain diseases?

1 point

Housing

Clean pen

Clean water

Vaccines

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Which one of the following is an inexpensive way to disinfect?

1 point

Time

Freezing

Thawing

Sunshine

All of the above

Clear selection

What is the most effective compound in cleaning surfaces?

1 point

Bleach

Ammonia

Hypochlorite

Hypochlorous acid

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Quaternary ammonium is used to sanitize threat what?

1 point

Feed

Litter

Water

Chickens

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Purchasing young birds is a way to reduce infection.

1 point

True

False

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What are some biosecurity measures to control a disease?

1 point

Maintain sanitary conditions

Reduce contract between birds and infectious organisms

Strengthen bird's defense against infectious organisms

All of the above

Clear selection

Bird stress is caused by:

1 point

Heat, other birds, too small of environment, no roosters

Inadequate quality of food and water

Chilling, poor ventilation, overcrowding, overmedication

Both b and c

Clear selection

How many different nutrients is important in embryonic development?

1 point

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This is breed of bird that makes up a large majority of the white egg layers in the United States.

1 point

Oprington

Red Rock

Leghorn

White Rock

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This structure in poultry anatomy stores food before it goes into the digestive system.

1 point

Liver

Esophagus

Crop

Gizzard

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What is the normal heart beat range for chickens in beats per minute?

1 point

50 bpm

100 bpm

200 bpm

300 bpm

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This structure in poultry anatomy absorbs nutrients into the bloodstream.

1 point

Small Intestine

Large Intestine

Liver

Proventriculus

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During incubation what day are all the muscles, including all major parts of the chick formed?

1 point

5 days of incubation

10 days of incubation

15 days of incubation

21 days of incubation

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Myoglobin pigments are produced by muscle activity in broiler chickens and show up as what?

1 point

White meat

Dark meat

Yellow skin

White feathers

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True or false. The pancreas regulates sugar metabolism?

1 point

True

False

Clear selection

What does the thyroid gland regulate in poultry?

1 point

Metabolism

Oxytocin

Molting of feathers

Both a and b

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What is the most popular breed of turkey raised in the United States for meat?

1 point

Broad Breasted White

Rio Grande

Bronze

Narragansett

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Where is the hypothalamus gland located?

1 point

In the thyroid

In the brain at the base

At the base of the first cervical vertebrae

At the base of the second cervical vertebrae

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What does the endocrine system do?

1 point

Digest food

Secrete hormones

Circulate blood

Does none of the above

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Which of the following options correctly identifies the possible grades given in the class of “Interior Egg Quality?”

1 point

A-B-C-D

AA-A-B-Loss

A-B-C-No grade

AA-A-B-Dirty

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. What events are occurring when a bird goes through a molt?

1 point

Production Rises and birds lay larger eggs

Production drops and birds lose feathers

Production rises and birds consume higher protein feed

Production Drops and birds lay eggs with thicker shells

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Stress in poultry can be caused by what?

1 point

Chilling

Poor ventilation

Overcrowding

All of the above

Clear selection

In poultry anatomy, the male reproductive system is found where?

1 point

Inside the Bird

Outside the bird

Similar to mammals

System is non-existent

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This disease is a highly acute and contagious viral disease that primarily affects the respiratory system and is characterized by rales, coughing and sneezing:

1 point

Newcastle disease

Infectious bronchitis

Fowl Pox

Coccidiosis

Clear selection

In poultry anatomy, this is the glandular stomach:

1 point

Gallbladder

Proventriculus

Gizzard

Liver

Clear selection

What is the normal body temperature range of a chicken?

1 point

96-98

99-101

102-104

105-107

Clear selection

What is the normal heart beat range for chickens in BPM

1 point

50 BPM

100 BPM

200 BPM

300 BPM

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Calcium deficiency in layers can be resolved by feeding:

1 point

Higher protein

Oyster Shells

Vitamin C

Higher fiber

Clear selection

Most broilers go to the processing plant at what age?

1 point

5 weeks

6 weeks

7 weeks

8 weeks

Clear selection

In order to sell the processed poultry products, who must be present at all times while processing poultry at the processing facility?

1 point

APHIS inspector

USDA inspector

HACCP inspector

FDA inspector

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This is a disease affecting birds as well as many other animals and is caused by the multiplication of a single celled protozoa primarily in the digestive tract:

1 point

Newcastle disease

Infectious bronchitis

Fowl Pox

Coccidiosis

Clear selection

The color of the earlobes can tell us the color of what?

1 point

Skin

Feet

Egg Shell

Eyes

Clear selection

What would most likely be the cause of an non-infectious disease?

1 point

Nutritional factors

Viruses

Parasites

Bacteria

Clear selection

What would most likely be the cause of an infectious disease?

1 point

Nutritional factor

Injury

Toxic poisons

Bacteria

Clear selection

Rickets in poultry can be caused by a lack of what?

1 point

Calcium

Vitamin C

Protein

Potassium

Clear selection

Poultry manure is comprised of what percent moisture?

1 point

Clear selection

In order for a poultry to be labeled as "fresh", it must never fall below what temperature?

1 point

Clear selection

In order for a poultry product to be labeled as "Frozen", it must be held below what temperature?

1 point

Clear selection

The most effective type of cleaner for cleaning surfaces in a poultry processing facilities is?

1 point

Industrial cleaners

detergents

Acetic acid

Chlorine-based compounds

Clear selection

1 point

Newcastle disease

Avian flu

Infectious Coryza

Marek"s disease

Clear selection

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