Course Description
This is an on-line distance learning course designed to educate veterinarians regarding husbandry and health management of poultry breeder flocks.
Athena Title
BREEDER HUSBANDRY
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The objectives focus on understanding the production planning flow of broiler, turkey, and layer breeders as this impacts on many husbandry related health issues. At the conclusion of the course, veterinarians are expected to be proficient in understanding the management of breeder birds in the commercial poultry industry.
Topical Outline
1. Breeder house management from pullet to end of production: Chick placement, brooding, rearing 2. Health issues that affect production - pullet and hen mortality surveys and how to interpret results 3. Production issues that affect health breeders and fertile eggs layer hens and table eggs