Purpose and focus of the module: Poultry Definition Domestication Classification. Basic Anatomy & Physiology

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1 Module: Poultry Production Code: AP21 Purpose and focus of the module: It aims at providing students with adequate knowledge and skills in poultry husbandry techniques and farm management. Skill Objectives Units At the end of the course, trainees should be able to: Module/Information Elements Credit Hours Remarks CR PR AS SS Explain process of domestication and incorporation of poultry into the production system, and classify poultry. Explain basic avian anatomy and physiology Introduction Introduction Poultry Definition Domestication Classification Basic Anatomy & Physiology

2 Identify the characteristics various poultry breeds and lines Breed & Selection Understanding terms Class Breeds Varieties Strain Select birds for breeding and for meat purpose, and differentiate layers from non-layers. Characteristics of popular poultry breeds Exotic breeds in Bhutan & around the world o 380 BV Strain o WLH o RIR o Some Broiler Breeds & Strains Native breeds of Bhutan Practical will be conducted in NRTI poultry farm Selection of poultry birds for breeding and broiler purposes Identifying layers & non-layers Describe different poultry development initiatives taken by the Royal Government of Bhutan Identify constraints and potentials of poultry development in Bhutan Poultry Development in Bhutan History of poultry development in Bhutan Development programmes taken by RGoB Constraints & Potentials Students will be required to read review paper published in scientific journals

3 Explain egg production cycle, process of egg formation and composition of eggs. Explain the effect of light on egg production. Egg Production Egg Production Egg production cycle Egg formation Egg composition Lighting & egg production Selection of eggs for incubation Practical using egg from NRTI farm Determine quality of egg Egg Quality Egg Quality Grading of eggs Assessment of egg quality Egg storage for marketing and incubation

4 Manage natural and artificial hatching Explain and perform simple methods of chick sexing Hatching Natural hatching Management of hatching eggs & hen Artificial hatching Preparation of incubator Management of incubator Trainees will perform hatching practical using forced air egg incubator. Chicks sexing Explain the concept of brooding chicks Prepare artificial brooder and brood day old chicks Brooding Natural brooding Brooding of chicks by hen Artificial Brooding Artificial brooding & its temperature Preparation of brooding house Preparation of artificial brooder Trainees will perform practical in NRTI poultry farm Construct artificial brooder

5 Explain the main concept of feeding Categorize different types of poultry feeds and describe their nutrient content. Formulate feed using various feed formulation methods Feeds & Feeding Principles of feeding Nutrients in poultry feeds Types of feeds & feeding regime Chick starter Broiler starter Chick growers Layers or breeders ration Broiler feeds (starter & finisher) Poultry feed formulation Poultry feed ingredients Principles of feed formulation Pearson square method Computation of Poultry feeds hours of feed formulation using computer simulation Describe different types of rearing system and their requirements Layout and design simple deep litter system of poultry housing Poultry Rearing & Housing System Poultry rearing & housing Introduction to poultry housing Scavenging system Battery cage system Free range system Deep litter system management Floor space requirement of different categories of birds Construction of conventional poultry Construction of backyard poultry house 1 0 0

6 Describe slaughtering procedures, identify different meat cuts Meat Processing Processing Slaughtering Procedures Meat cuts & Products Student will slaughter broiler and market it as a part of the practical Marketing 30 minutes video show Video Show Explain the importance of health and sanitation in poultry farm Poultry Health Management Poultry Healthcare Importance of health & sanitation Draw up de-worming and vaccinate schedule Describe common poultry diseases including nutrient deficiency diseases. Prevent cannibalism in poultry birds Explain adverse effect of stress on animal production Preventive Health Measures Sanitation Identification & segregation Deworming & Vaccination schedules Fumigation Poultry Diseases Causes, symptoms & treatment of some common poultry diseases Nutrient Deficiency Diseases in Poultry Cannibalism & debeaking Welfare and stress management Common poultry diseases, their aetiology, symptoms and treatment will be covered in depth in preventive veterinary module Students will be required to read at least two scientific papers on stress related production.

7 Explain the importance and keep adequate production records Carry out simple cost benefit analysis of poultry farming Record Keeping & Economics of Poultry Farming Record Keeping & Farm Economics Importance of record keeping and economics Types of records Eggs production records Feed issue records Stock & mortality record Sale record (egg & meat) Health record Overall record maintenance Economics of Poultry Farming Cost benefit analysis

8 Provide advise to the farmers on village pig rearing Village Chickens Management Village Chicken Development Village poultry management Village poultry housing Village poultry feeding Village poultry selection and breed Disease and health management of village poultry Profitability and marketing of village poultry products Seminar Conduct farmers training Farmers Training Farmers training on backyard poultry production Adjusted Hours