Poultry (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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What is a key role of poultry farming in human nutrition?
What is a key role of poultry farming in human nutrition?
Providing high-quality protein
Which management system involves complete control over bird environment and feeding?
Which management system involves complete control over bird environment and feeding?
Intensive system
How many sides should have wire mesh coverage in poultry housing in hotter areas?
How many sides should have wire mesh coverage in poultry housing in hotter areas?
At least two sides
What temperature do day-old chicks require?
What temperature do day-old chicks require?
Around
When should layers be switched to layers mash?
When should layers be switched to layers mash?
After producing their first egg
How much food should be provided per layer bird daily?
How much food should be provided per layer bird daily?
Approximately grams
What must never be used to clean dirty eggs?
What must never be used to clean dirty eggs?
Water
Which toxic substance makes avocado leaves and skins dangerous for poultry?
Which toxic substance makes avocado leaves and skins dangerous for poultry?
Persin
What body shape indicates indigenous egg-producing strains?
What body shape indicates indigenous egg-producing strains?
Elongated bodies
When should vaccination against Newcastle disease particularly target?
When should vaccination against Newcastle disease particularly target?
Beginning of dry seasons
What % of Ireland's agricultural output does the poultry sector account for?
What % of Ireland's agricultural output does the poultry sector account for?
2%
What is a pullet?
What is a pullet?
A young female that has not started laying
Which are the two dominant broiler hybrid strains used in Ireland?
Which are the two dominant broiler hybrid strains used in Ireland?
Ross 308 and Cobb 500
What does Code 1 on an egg stamp indicate?
What does Code 1 on an egg stamp indicate?
Free-range production
What temperature should be provided for day-old chicks at chick height?
What temperature should be provided for day-old chicks at chick height?
32-35°C
How long does it take for a hen to form one complete egg in the oviduct?
How long does it take for a hen to form one complete egg in the oviduct?
24-26 hours
What is the incubation period for chicken eggs?
What is the incubation period for chicken eggs?
21 days
How much calcium does a laying hen deposit in one eggshell every 24 hours?
How much calcium does a laying hen deposit in one eggshell every 24 hours?
2 g
What is the typical FCR (Food Conversion Ratio) for modern commercial broilers?
What is the typical FCR (Food Conversion Ratio) for modern commercial broilers?
1.6
Is Avian Influenza a notifiable disease in Ireland?
Is Avian Influenza a notifiable disease in Ireland?
Yes, must be reported to DAFM