Member Olaiya Oluseyi
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Diet cannot increase the size of breasts, which are primarily composed of fat, glandular tissue, and ligaments determined by genetics and hormones.
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New technologies for poultry farms include AI, IoT, and automation to improve monitoring, feeding, and environmental control. These innovations use sensors and data analytics to provide real-time insights, optimize resource use, detect diseases early, and enable remote farm management. Key examples are smart sensors for environmental control, automated feeding systems, computer vision for behavioral analysis and weight tracking,
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Local zoning for poultry farming typically requires specific distances from populated areas, highways, and other farms to manage potential nuisances like smell and waste. Regulations vary, but examples include a minimum 1,000 meters from built-up areas for commercial farms and 500 meters for backyard farms. Commercial farms also need to be at least 1 kilometer from the center of the national highway.
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Emerging poultry diseases include novel viral infections like Astroviruses Causing Fatal Gout in Goslings and chicken circovirus, as well as re-emerging viruses such as Infectious Laryngotracheitis and Avian Influenza. Other emerging threats include multi-drug resistant bacteria (“superbugs”) and new serotypes of existing diseases like Hydropericardium Syndrome caused by Fowl Adenovirus, according to sources like Frontiers, ResearchGate, and The Pharma Innovation Journal.
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Yes, you can and should use IB vaccines during breeder production, as it’s essential for providing the long-term immunity needed to protect against the devastating effects of infectious bronchitis (IB). A common and effective strategy is a two-part vaccination program that includes live-attenuated vaccines for priming during the rearing period, followed by an inactivated (killed) vaccine before the birds begin laying eggs to ensure a strong and lasting immune response.
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Good discussion
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Good Job
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To prevent fungal growth in raw material silos or godowns, focus on controlling moisture by drying materials before storage, maintaining low humidity (below 60%), and using good ventilation to expel moist air. Additionally, regular cleaning and inspection of storage facilities, proper handling to minimize breakage, and pest control are crucial for inhibiting mold development.
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Feed formulation and analysis are crucial for ensuring animal health, optimizing production, and maximizing economic efficiency. They ensure animals receive the correct balance of nutrients for growth and reproduction, which boosts productivity and reduces costs. Analysis provides the data to create these balanced feeds, verify their quality, and make informed decisions to reduce waste and increase profitability.
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Solvent-extracted soybean meal (SBM) uses hexane to remove oil, resulting in a meal with higher protein and lower fat content, while expeller-pressed soybean meal is produced by mechanical pressure, leaving a higher residual oil content. The processing method affects the physical and chemical characteristics, with solvent-extracted SBM being the most common and benchmarked product. Expeller-pressed meal can sometimes show better performance, potentially due to higher amino acid digestibility, but improper heat during processing can negatively impact it.
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Introducing Plan-Do-Check-Act for Quality Management. You might have heard the phrase ‘Plan-Do-Check-Act’. The Deming cycle (also known as the PDCA model) is very commonly used in organizational settings, continuous improvement initiatives, and quality management.
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Using protease enzymes in animal feed benefits protein sources by improving digestibility, which leads to better nutrient absorption, a reduction in feed costs, and enhanced animal performance. They also help by breaking down anti-nutritional factors, allowing for the use of lower-quality and alternative protein sources, and can even support gut health.
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Commonly used enzymes to enhance non-starch polysaccharide (NSP) digestibility in animal feed include xylanase, glucanase, cellulase, and beta-mannanase. These are often included in a single “NSP enzyme” complex to break down various NSPs in cereal grains like wheat and barley, improving nutrient availability and animal performance.
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The term “pellet b” refers to the California POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLET B), a language aptitude test for aspiring police officers. There is no “pellet b” length in the sense of a physical measurement; instead, the test itself consists of 120 questions that must be completed within a two-hour time limit, though study guides and practice tests often feature different question counts. The test is designed to evaluate writing clarity, spelling, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and logical reasoning.
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Critical control points (CCPs) for batching, mixing, and pelleting under a HACCP plan focus on preventing and controlling hazards like cross-contamination and foreign material. Key CCPs include controlling the accurate addition of ingredients, verifying ingredient quality, monitoring mixing times and temperatures, and implementing checks to prevent physical contaminants and ensure the finished product is free from post-pelleting issues.
