August 2008 Introduction To Poultry Science GA Ag Ed Curriculum Office To accompany the Georgia Agriculture Education Curriculum Lesson July 2001

August 2008 The Student will be able to… Locate and describe the potential employment opportunities in major poultry production areas.Locate and describe the potential employment opportunities in major poultry production areas. List the states that lead in broiler, egg, and turkey production.List the states that lead in broiler, egg, and turkey production. Recall the major poultry enterprises.Recall the major poultry enterprises.

August 2008 The Student will be able to… List some economic advantages in poultry production.List some economic advantages in poultry production. Name three trends in poultry production and consumption.Name three trends in poultry production and consumption.

August 2008 Broiler Production The use of Broilers (chickens) for the production of meat.The use of Broilers (chickens) for the production of meat. This includes whole carcasses as well as parts.This includes whole carcasses as well as parts. GeorgiaGeorgia AlabamaAlabama ArkansasArkansas MississippiMississippi North CarolinaNorth Carolina

August 2008 Gainsville, GA – Top in state and world for broiler production

August 2008 Egg Production The use of chickens, mainly Leghorns or Leghorn crossbreeds for the production of Eggs.The use of chickens, mainly Leghorns or Leghorn crossbreeds for the production of Eggs. Usually the white eggs that you buy in the grocery store.Usually the white eggs that you buy in the grocery store. IowaIowa OhioOhio PennsylvaniaPennsylvania IndianaIndiana CaliforniaCalifornia

August 2008 Turkey Production The use of turkeys to supply meat in whole carcasses and in parts.The use of turkeys to supply meat in whole carcasses and in parts. The are usually White Birds. Wild turkeys are not used.The are usually White Birds. Wild turkeys are not used. MinnesotaMinnesota North CarolinaNorth Carolina ArkansasArkansas MissouriMissouri VirginiaVirginia

August 2008 Poultry Enterprises Broiler ProductionBroiler Production Egg ProductionEgg Production Turkey ProductionTurkey Production DucksDucks Pigeons, Guinea Fowl, GeesePigeons, Guinea Fowl, Geese

August 2008 Supporting Industries Poultry Equipment- Hatching, Brooding, Feeding, Processing, PackagingPoultry Equipment- Hatching, Brooding, Feeding, Processing, Packaging Poultry Supplies- Feed, MedicationsPoultry Supplies- Feed, Medications TransportationTransportation Warehousing and RefrigerationWarehousing and Refrigeration

August 2008 How many eggs do you eat? Estimate the number of eggs you eat in a week.Estimate the number of eggs you eat in a week. Consider breakfast, cakes, etc…Consider breakfast, cakes, etc… Multiply that by 52.Multiply that by 52. The average person eats 261 eggs per yearThe average person eats 261 eggs per year

August 2008 Trends The poultry industry in the U.S. started on family farms in the Midwest where grain production was concentrated.The poultry industry in the U.S. started on family farms in the Midwest where grain production was concentrated. The Southeast gained a competitive edge in the poultry industry because of the mild climate and vast pool of labor in that region.The Southeast gained a competitive edge in the poultry industry because of the mild climate and vast pool of labor in that region.

August 2008 Trends Growth of the poultry industry is predicted to increase at a rate of 2 to 3 percent a year.Growth of the poultry industry is predicted to increase at a rate of 2 to 3 percent a year. Broilers are now the number one meat by volume sold in the United States.Broilers are now the number one meat by volume sold in the United States. Although per capita egg consumption has decreased since 1944, total egg consumption has remained steady.Although per capita egg consumption has decreased since 1944, total egg consumption has remained steady.

August 2008 Trends The turkey industry has changed from a bird production industry to a meat industry and is much more extensively turning the whole carcass into specialized meat products.The turkey industry has changed from a bird production industry to a meat industry and is much more extensively turning the whole carcass into specialized meat products. Boneless roasts, Sausage, Ham, Ground meat, Bologna, Hot dogs, Smoked meats.Boneless roasts, Sausage, Ham, Ground meat, Bologna, Hot dogs, Smoked meats.

August 2008 Economic Advantages Poultry production provides quick returns on the investment.Poultry production provides quick returns on the investment. Poultry is efficient to produce.Poultry is efficient to produce. Poultry income is distributed throughout the year.Poultry income is distributed throughout the year. Poultry production is adaptable to large and small farms.Poultry production is adaptable to large and small farms.

August 2008 Economic Advantages The poultry industry provides for a quick turnover of capital.The poultry industry provides for a quick turnover of capital. Poultry markets are standardized and well established.Poultry markets are standardized and well established. Poultry production may be a full time or part time occupation.Poultry production may be a full time or part time occupation.

August 2008 Career Opportunities Production- Broilers, Eggs, Turkeys, Hatching eggs, Started-ready to lay pullets.Production- Broilers, Eggs, Turkeys, Hatching eggs, Started-ready to lay pullets. Equipment SuppliersEquipment Suppliers HatcheriesHatcheries Feed ManufacturersFeed Manufacturers Processing PlantsProcessing Plants

August 2008 Career Opportunities Packaging PlantsPackaging Plants Veterinary CareVeterinary Care TransportersTransporters

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