UGA
Which college is the Department of Poultry Science apart of?
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
What bird (breed) did all birds originate from and what is the scientific name?
Red Jungle Fowl; Gallus gallus
Are brown eggs healthier than white eggs?
No
Are their hormones in my chicken?
No
What environmental condition determines the age of sexual maturity in birds?
Photostimulation (light)
How many schools offer a Poultry Science degree and who is ranked the best?
7; University of Georgia
Who was the first person to grow chickens for a profit?
Cecile Steele
How many eggs does a hen lay per year?
265-295
What does NAE stand for?
No Antibiotics Ever
How long does it take a fertile egg to hatch?
21 days
What is the employment rate for students graduating from UGA with a Poultry Science degree?
100%
Who is known for industry establishment and what did he/she get credit for?
Jesse Jewell; vertical integration
What are the grades of eggs?
AA, A, B
What are the top three largest poultry production companies?
1. Pilgrims (JBS)
2. Tyson
3. Sanderson
What is ACRB and where are they located?
Athens-Candian Random Bred; Athens, Georgia
What class is offered to the Department of Poultry Science students that is not offered anywhere else in the nation?
Undergraduate Surgery Course
How many pounds of chicken are produced in Georgia on a single day?
30.4 million
What part of the egg contains the most protein?
Yolk
How long is a chicken in a grow-out house?
4-6 weeks
What is a breeder bird called that is less than 21 weeks? What is a breeder bird called that is 22-68 weeks?
Pullet; Broiler Breeder
Who is the department head of the Poultry Science Department at UGA?
Dr. Todd Applegate
Who were the first people to mass produce chickens?
Egyptians
What is the most used and popular layer breed?
White Leghorn
What is the most common breed of bird for broiler production?
Cornish cross
What are the top broiler breeding companies?
Cobb, Aviagen, Ross