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WASHING
-Wash every surface in the building, especially window sills, ceiling trusses,
wall sills and any surface where dirt and dust may accumulate. The washing
solution can be either a neutral detergent (ph between 6 and 8) or an alkaline
detergent (ph above 8). Alkaline substances vary in their strength with the
strongest causing burns and internal injuries if swallowed.
RINSING
-A final rinse immediately after washing is recommended to remove any harmful
residues and to obtain a spotless building. Mop up puddles as they can rapidly
become breeding grounds for salmonellae.
DRYING
-Thoroughly air-dry the building if disinfection cannot immediately follow rinsing.
Open all windows and ventilation openings. Use a blower or fan if available.
Cleaning on a dry, sunny day helps in the drying process.
REPAIRS
-Make any repairs to the structure prior to the final disinfection step. Seal any
rodent entry holes at the outside and inside of the building. Apply a small amount
of spray foam insulation into the hole, then pack in fine steel wool and top with
more spray foam.
DISINFECTING
-This is a crucial step which the small flock owner might
normally overlook. Disinfectants should be applied only after
the building and equipment have been thoroughly cleaned,
ideally right after rinsing. Disinfectants can be applied by
sprays, aerosols or fumigation.
BROOD AND GROWING CHICKS
Brooding chicks
Poultry housing should provide clean, dry, comfortable quarters for birds
throughout the year. To brood chicks, you need adequate heat and space. The house
and equipment should be clean and in good repair. Set up and warm the brooding
area before the chicks arrive. Chicks will need a warm, draft-free location with
proper ventilation and access to clean water, appropriate feed and protection.
Growing chicks
Requirements
Controlling moisture becomes a larger concern with larger
birds, which eat and drink more than chicks and produce
more moisture in the house. Again, drafts may not be
comfortable for the birds, although more ventilation is
required to supply fresh air for the birds and remove
moisture. Allowing larger birds to go outside is an option
for the farm poultry flock during periods of moderate
weather.
PERFORM PRE-LAY AND LAY
ACTIVITIES
Perform preparatory activities
Transfer layers in laying house Apply
feeding activities Perform health care
Perform harvesting and post-laying
activities
TOPICS:
• TRIM BEAK
• BREED CHICKEN
• ANIMAL BY-
PRODUCTS OF
SWINE FACILITATOR: MS. LAURON
ANDREA
TRIM BEAK
Beak trimming is the removal of part of the top
and bottom beak of a bird. It is also called
“debeaking”, although this term is inaccurate as
only part of the beak is removed. It is an animal
husbandry practice commonly carried out in the
poultry industry.
MATERIALS OF TRIM BREAK
MECHANICAL
HOT-BLADE
ELECTRIC
INFRARED
BREED CHICKEN
Breeding refers to mating poultry for
either maintaining/increasing the current
flock or for selecting specific individuals
for improvement in one or more
characteristic
COCHI
POLISH
BRAHMA
LANGSHAN
ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS
OF SWINE
Pigs are raised to produce pork, which is a very
commonly eaten meat product. Pork products include
bacon, pork chops, ribs, pork loins, tenderloins, and
ham. Some byproducts of hog production include
fabric dyes, plastics, candles, chewing gum, brushes,
upholstery, heart valves, drum heads, and more.
TOPICS:
• POULTRY FARMER
• BROILER RAISER
• POULTRY FARM
WORKER
FACILITATOR: MS. SOSING
ALLEN
POULTRY FARMER