CPT CPT Flock Management & Production Systems

Question 1

What is the standard stocking density recommendation for broiler production in the US to maintain bird welfare?

Accepted Answer

6 lbs/sq ft

Answer

The standard broiler stocking density is approximately 6 lbs per square foot of floor space to balance welfare and production efficiency.

Question 2

Which lighting program is most commonly used during the grow-out phase of broiler production to promote feed intake?

Accepted Answer

23 hours light / 1 hour dark

Answer

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.

Question 3

What internal temperature should a poultry house be maintained at during the first week of broiler chick placement?

Accepted Answer

95-100°F (35-38°C)

Answer

Day-old chicks require brooding temperatures of 95-100°F (35-38°C) during the first week because they cannot yet thermoregulate effectively.

Question 4

Which production system uses a multi-age site arrangement where different flocks of varying ages are housed on the same farm?

Accepted Answer

Multi-age production

Answer

Multi-age production places flocks of different ages on the same site, increasing disease transmission risk compared to all-in/all-out systems.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of litter management in broiler houses?

Accepted Answer

Reduce ammonia levels and maintain flock health

Answer

Proper litter management reduces ammonia accumulation, controls moisture, and limits pathogen load, all of which directly impact flock health.

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