Lesson Objectives

Learners...

1. Determine the information missing to calculate percentage of live birds produced.

2. Determine the information needed to calculate amount of feed needed to produce one dozen eggs.

3. Determine the information needed to calculate the number of eggs produced per hen during the 52 to 80 week laying period.

4. Determine the information needed to calculate feed conversion of broiler chickens.

5. Determine the information needed to calculate the square footage of space provided per bird in a commercial broiler grow-out operation.

6. Determine the information needed to calculate average daily gain in turkey production.

7. Determine the information needed to calculate the per capita consumption of poultry products.

8. Determine the information needed to convert waste water lagoon measurements into gallons.

9. Determine the information needed to calculate incubation time for chicken eggs.

10. Determine the information needed to determine the percentage of uniformity of a broiler flock.

11. Calculate the amount of lighting needed for normal egg production in laying hens.

12. Calculate dressing percentage and carcass yield of animals commonly used for meat production.

13. Calculate Feed Conversion Ratio(FCR) for different types of animals.

14. Calculate the percentage of heterosis for various traits in differing species of livestock.