Students will acquire a comprehensive understanding of poultry husbandry as growing field of production to be able to work in the field.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Basics of biology and chemistry in animal husbandry
Basic knowledge and practice of animal husbandry
Contents
- Structure and significance of poultry husbandry
- Production, nutrition and care of hens, chicks and meat poultry
- Reproduction and incubation
- Housing conditions
- Health and welfare of poultry
- Building and produciton technology
- Current issues in poultry husbandry according to interest
Recommended or Required Reading
Harrinkari, T. & Rauloka, I. 2009. Siipikarjatuotanto elinkeinona. Helsinki: Opetushallitus. (in Finnish);
Leeson, S. & Summers, J. 2005. Commercial poultry nutrition. Guelph: University Books;
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Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Acceptable level: The student is able to plan feeding of different poultry groups, is able to select animals for breeding, is able to evaluate and discuss technical solutions and is able to participate professional discussions regarding poltry production.
Assessment Methods
- Active participation
- Assignments
- Written examination