AP3314 : Applied Poultry Nutrition

Department

Department of Animal Production

Academic Program

Bachelor in Animal Production

Type

Compulsory

Credits

04

Prerequisite

2214 FtAP2304

Overview

The Applied Poultry Nutrition course explains the digestive system in birds and the function of each part of it. It also shows the nutrients in terms of their composition, classification, importance, sources, digestion and absorption. It enables the student to determine the nutritional needs of meat birds, laying eggs, turkeys and mothers, and how to form balanced diets for poultry using a computer. It provides a general idea of the technologies of feed mills and the problems related to them.

Intended learning outcomes

Bypass successfully this course, the student should be able to:

a. Knowledge and understanding:

  • Learn about the parts and components of the digestive system in birds and the function of each.
  • Learn about the nutrients in poultry feed in terms of their composition, classification, importance, sources, digestion and absorption.
  • Remember the nutritional needs of meat birds, laying hens, turkeys, and broilers.
  • Explain how to form balanced relationships using a computer.
  • Describe the elements of managing feed mills and related problems.

b. Mental skills:

  • Connect the parts and components of the digestive system in birds in the digestion and absorption of various nutrients.
  • Compare the different nutrients in terms of their composition, classification, importance, sources, digestion and absorption.
  • Compare the nutritional needs of broiler, laying, and turkey broilers.
  • Apply computer techniques in forming balanced poultry diets.
  • Compare the elements of managing feed mills and the problems related to each of them.

c. Scientific and professional skills:

  • Use the functions of the digestive system in birds to raise the efficiency of poultry performance.
  • Propos fodder materials provide balanced nutritional elements to feed poultry and meet their needs for various nutrients.
  • Determine the nutritional needs of broilers, laying hens, turkeys and broodstock.
  • Formulate balanced diets for poultry.
  • Coordinate between the elements of the feed mills management for the production of poultry feed.

d. Generic and transferable skills:

  • Adhere to the rules of the college and the department.
  • Adhere to work ethics.
  • Communicate with others within a group work team.
  • Solve the problems he faces.
  • Use computer technologies and modern scientific media.

Teaching and learning methods

  • Weekly theoretical lectures based on good diction and the use of data show.
  • Field visits to poultry stations and barns are evaluated within the practical part.
  • Preparing a report on a specific topic, giving a panel discussion, and evaluating the practical part.

Methods of assessments

No.

Assessments methodsAssessments date (week)The grade (%)
11st midterm exam (Written + Practical) After the 5th week of study25%
22nd midterm exam (Written + Practical)After the 10th week of study25%
3Final exam (Written)After the 12th week of study50%
TotalAt the end of the semester100%

The references:-

ReferencePublisherEditionAuthor
Scott’s Nutrition of the ChickenUniversity Books4thLeeson and Summers
Poultry Nutrition and FeedingTrafford Publishing2005G. M. Pesti
Chicken NutritionCONTEXT2015Rick Kleyn

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