Egg Anatomy
What is the Germinal Disk?
the site of fertilization on the egg
Which weeks have the highest embryonic mortality?
First and last
In the modern-day broiler, what is the biggest muscle?
Pectoralis major
What types of mills (2) are involved in the grinding process of feed milling?
Must names both mills correct to get points.
Hammer mill and Roller mill
Pterylae
What part of the egg is made of Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) matrix and it allows for gas exchange?
Shell
What position does the chick have to be in to successfully hatch out?
Head under right wing
Chicken finger (tenders), are what muscle in the chicken anatomy?
Pectoralis minor
What is the business objective of an Integrated Feed Mill?
Deliver nutrients to animals for optimal performance or meat production
Where is the PANCREAS located in the chicken anatomy?
In the duodenal loop
As the egg ages and deteriorates the _______ stretches and the egg becomes “flatter”.
Vitelline Membrane
What is the name of the machine that vaccinates eggs?
Inovoject
In a processing plant, what is the purpose of the scalder?
Soften feathers for easy picking
What is the primary goal of nutrition for egg layers?
To provide nutrients for growth, maintenance of the body, and reproduction
How many lobes does a poultry liver have?
3
What is the last component to go on the egg? This is also the protein coating that protects from microbial contamination.
Cuticle
When do limbs begin to form on the embryo during incubation?
Week 2
Haha! You thought this was going to be a question about processing
Why are chickens good models for ovarian cancer research in humans?
Because chickens ovulate more frequently than humans
Can you feed pelleted feed to chicks?
Yes/No, explain.
No, pelleted feed is usually larger particle size and chicks cannot eat it.
What part of the male poultry anatomy serves as a temporary storage for sperm?
Vas deferens
What is the Chalazae's function and what is it composed of?
To anchor the yolk in the albumen, composed of protein
How long is the incubation period for chicken eggs? How long is the incubation period for turkey eggs?
Must answer both questions correctly for points.
Chicken: 21 days
Turkey: 28 days
How are birds euthanized at processing plants?
Exsanguination
Which vitamins are water-soluble?
B, C
What part of the egg is formed in the Isthmus?
Formation of the shell membranes.