2024
Introduction to poultry farming
Name: Introduction to poultry farming
Code: ZOO13998I
3 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/78 hours
Scientific Area:
Animal Science
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Presentation
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Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
The objective of this curricular unit is to provide scientific knowledge on poultry production systems and techniques in order to capacitate students to design, manage and critically evaluate such systems. It is intended to frame and deepen basic previously acquired knowledge on processes and techniques involved in poultry production. The analysis of the different poultry production systems will be developed in terms of biological performance, biological efficiency, profitability, animal welfare and environmental impact.
Contents
Poultry origin and domestication. Types, breeds and strains of poultry. Panorama of the poultry sector in the world (production and consumption of poultry meat and eggs). Physiological particularities of poultry. Organization of poultry industry structure. Classification of poultry activity and assessment of environmental impact: legal requirements. Meat production sector: production systems, management and welfare of poultry breeders; hatchery; production systems, management and welfare of broilers. Egg production sector: production systems, management and welfare of pullets and laying hens. Biosecurity in poultry production. Alternative poultry species (turkey, quail, guineafowl, ostrich, waterfowl and game birds: productive objectives and general characterization of production cycles.
Teaching Methods
Teaching:
The introduction of theoretical concepts will be complemented with the visioning of videos to motivate students to participate in the discussion of de presented themes. The analysis of study cases and visits to farms (when possible) performed in practical classes allow the acquisition of specific skills.
Groups of 2-3 students will prepare reports/essays on various themes within poultry production, which will be presented and discussed in class.
Evaluation:
Continuous assessment:
- 2 written examination (70%)
- Reports/essays (30%)
Final examination.
The introduction of theoretical concepts will be complemented with the visioning of videos to motivate students to participate in the discussion of de presented themes. The analysis of study cases and visits to farms (when possible) performed in practical classes allow the acquisition of specific skills.
Groups of 2-3 students will prepare reports/essays on various themes within poultry production, which will be presented and discussed in class.
Evaluation:
Continuous assessment:
- 2 written examination (70%)
- Reports/essays (30%)
Final examination.
