2021 Area Test

How many feathers does an egg-type hen drop at a time if it is a slow molter? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

a. 1

Handling qualities and abdominal capacity have a _____% emphasis of total importance when evaluating egg-type hens for production. a. 20% b. 15% c. 10% d. 5%

a. 20%

Poultry have a relatively high blood temperature of ______°C. a. 41 b. 98.6 c. 99.9 d. 106

a. 41

After carcasses go through evisceration, what is a more common way for them to be alternatively chilled in Europe and Canada? a. air chilling b. blast chilling c. water immersion d. water immersion & air chilling

a. air chilling

In 2019 company A is the top ranked broiler company in the USA producing broilers with an average live bird weight of 6.80 lbs. Company B is the 2nd ranked broiler company and they produced broilers with an average live bird weight of 6.24 lbs. Company C is the 3rd ranked broiler company and they produced broilers with an average live bird weight of 7.43 lbs. Company A average weekly broiler production, RTC, million lbs: 2018=172.38 and 2019=195.75 Company B average weekly broiler production, RTC, million lbs: 2018=155.20 and 2019=156.13 Company C average weekly broiler production, RTC, million lbs: 2018=85.62 and 2019=91.32 Which company experienced the highest percent change from 2018 to 2019 in the amount of RTC weekly broilers produced? a. company A b. company B c. company C d. none of the above

a. company A

Which disposal method of dead birds involves mixing of dead birds, co-compost material, and water according to a formula? a. composting b. piling c. incinerating d. rendering

a. composting

All of the following are reasons why water is necessary in poultry diets except? a. growth of bones b. digestion of nutrients c. removal of waste d. shaping of cells

a. growth of bones

What affects chickens, peafowl, and pheasants and is caused by a herpesvirus and characterized by rapid spread, sneezing, and gasping? a. infectious laryngotracheitis b. marek's disease c. infectious bronchitis d. avian encephalomyelitis

a. infectious laryngotracheitis

Which carbohydrate group is highly digestible and considered the more soluble form of carbohydrates in poultry? a. nitrogen-free extract b. cellulose-free extract c. crude fiber d. starch fiber extract

a. nitrogen-free extract

All 3 poultry house ventilation setups use negative pressure, but operate at different __________ pressures. a. static b. atmosphere c. differential d. gauge

a. static

Which section of a fowl's alimentary canal serves the function of grinding coarse food? a. ventriculus b. crop c. thoracic esophagus d. proventriculus

a. ventriculus

On average, a broiler will gain one pound of live weight per how many pounds of feed intake? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

b. 2

In 2019 company A is the top ranked broiler company in the USA producing broilers with an average live bird weight of 6.80 lbs. Company B is the 2nd ranked broiler company and they produced broilers with an average live bird weight of 6.24 lbs. Company C is the 3rd ranked broiler company and they produced broilers with an average live bird weight of 7.43 lbs. Company C average weekly broiler liveweight slaughter in 2018, million lbs: 89.21 Approximately how many lbs of broiler liveweight did Company C take to slaughter in 2018? (answer in million lbs) a. 4,452 b. 4,639 c. 5,130 d. 4,749

b. 4,639

Chickens are less susceptible to what color of the light spectrum? a. yellow b. blue c. white d. red

b. blue

In 2019 company A is the top ranked broiler company in the USA producing broilers with an average live bird weight of 6.80 lbs. Company B is the 2nd ranked broiler company and they produced broilers with an average live bird weight of 6.24 lbs. Company C is the 3rd ranked broiler company and they produced broilers with an average live bird weight of 7.43 lbs. Company A average weekly broiler liveweight slaughter, million lbs: 2018=206.78 and 2019=242.85 Company B average weekly broiler liveweight slaughter, million lbs: 2018=175.62 and 2019=166.72 Company C average weekly broiler liveweight slaughter, million lbs: 2018=89.21 and 2019=98.65 Which company experienced the lowest percent change from 2018 to 2019 in the amount of broiler liveweight taken to slaughter? a. company A b. company B c. company C d. none of the above

b. company B

All of the following are trace minerals except: a. selenium b. pyridoxine c. iron d. iodine

b. pyridoxine

Which disinfectant is effective against bacteria and partially effective against fungi and viruses and it is commonly used in commercial hatcheries, but some soaps and soap residues can inactivate it? a. idophors b. quaternary ammonium c. hypochlorites d. oxidizing agents

b. quaternary ammonium

Which muscle in the avian body moves the scapula and draws the head left or right? a. semitendinosus b. trapezius c. satorius d. pterylarum

b. trapezius

Which part of the female reproductive track does egg formation take place longest? a. magnum b. uterus c. isthmus d. cloaca

b. uterus

What is the typical temperature range seen in a composter? a. 100-120 b. 125-135 c. 140-160 d. 170-180

c. 140-160

In 2019 company A is the top ranked broiler company in the USA producing broilers with an average live bird weight of 6.80 lbs. Company B is the 2nd ranked broiler company and they produced broilers with an average live bird weight of 6.24 lbs. Company C is the 3rd ranked broiler company and they produced broilers with an average live bird weight of 7.43 lbs. Company A average weekly broiler liveweight slaughter in 2019, million lbs: 242.85 Approximately how many broilers (in millions) per week did Company A process based off of their liveweight at slaughter in 2019? a. 32.69 b. 38.92 c. 35.71 d. 34.01

c. 35.71

What are the sex chromosomes of a male chicken genotype? a. XX b. XY c. ZZ d. ZW

c. ZZ

Which of the following is a poultry industry occupation related to management and finance? a. feed sales representative b. feed producer c. feed mill supervisor d. ration formulator

c. feed mill supervisor

In 2019 company A is the top ranked broiler company in the USA producing broilers with an average live bird weight of 6.80 lbs. Company B is the 2nd ranked broiler company and they produced broilers with an average live bird weight of 6.24 lbs. Company C is the 3rd ranked broiler company and they produced broilers with an average live bird weight of 7.43 lbs. Company C average weekly broiler liveweight slaughter in 2019, million lbs: 98.65 Approximately how many broilers (in millions) per week did Company C process based off of their liveweight at slaughter in 2019? a. 12.29 b. 14.51 c. 15.81 d. 13.28

d. 13.28

A hard scald in a bird processing plant has a water temperature of 138°F to 140°F for 30 to ______ seconds. a. 40 b. 55 c. 60 d. 75

d. 75

When evaluating shell eggs for exterior quality, localized stains that covers over 1/32 inch of the shell should be given a grade of? a. AA/A b. B c. C d. NG

d. NG

Poultry growers should practice an _________ system with flocks to allow time for periodic clean-up and disinfection to break the cycle of disease. a. rotational b. mixed ages c. incinerating d. all-in/all-out

d. all-in/all-out

The cross between a Cornish male and White Plymouth Rock female is known for its rapid growth, shorter grow-out periods, and deposits a large percentage of ________ muscle. a. wing b. thigh c. drum d. breast

d. breast

During incubation, which membrane forms to serve the purpose of exchanging carbon dioxide and oxygen between the outside of the shell and the embryo? a. chorion b. amnion c. allantois d. chorioallantoic

d. chorioallantoic

Meat-type hybrid birds have been selected for all of the following production characteristics EXCEPT: a. growth rate b. meat yield c. proportion of white meat d. low feed conversion

d. low feed conversion