CPT Flock Management & Production Systems Flashcards
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What is the standard stocking density recommendation for broiler production in the US to maintain bird welfare?
Answer: 6 lbs/sq ft
The standard broiler stocking density is approximately 6 lbs per square foot of floor space to balance welfare and production efficiency.
Which lighting program is most commonly used during the grow-out phase of broiler production to promote feed intake?
Answer: 23 hours light / 1 hour dark
A 23L:1D photoperiod is widely used in broiler grow-out to maximize feed intake while providing a brief dark period for birds to rest.
What internal temperature should a poultry house be maintained at during the first week of broiler chick placement?
Answer: 95-100°F (35-38°C)
Day-old chicks require brooding temperatures of 95-100°F (35-38°C) during the first week because they cannot yet thermoregulate effectively.
Which production system uses a multi-age site arrangement where different flocks of varying ages are housed on the same farm?
Answer: Multi-age production
Multi-age production places flocks of different ages on the same site, increasing disease transmission risk compared to all-in/all-out systems.
What is the primary purpose of litter management in broiler houses?
Answer: Reduce ammonia levels and maintain flock health
Proper litter management reduces ammonia accumulation, controls moisture, and limits pathogen load, all of which directly impact flock health.
In a pullet house, at what age are laying hens typically transferred to the layer house in commercial egg production?
Answer: 14-16 weeks
Pullets are typically moved to the layer house at 14-16 weeks of age to allow them to acclimate before onset of egg production around 18-20 weeks.