Course Description
Interactions between current commercial management practices relative to their effect on poultry diseases. Actual field experiences are used in the identification of health problems and recommendations for improving flock health.
Athena Title
POULTRY DIS MANAGEM
Non-Traditional Format
Class will convene on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
To expose graduate veterinary students to current commercial management practices and study their effect on poultry diseases. Field experiences will be used to identify problems and make appropriate recommendations to maintain and improve flock health.
Topical Outline
Biosecurity Hatchery Management Broiler Management Commercial Egg Management Examination Primary Breeder Management Turkey Management Feedmill/Rendering Contracts & Economics Processing Plants/HACCP Final Exam