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Poultry Science

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

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Poultry Science allows students to discover the importance of the poultry industry and to obtain basic knowledge of the issues and processes involved in poultry production. Topics include safety concerns related to poultry production, history and development, marketing and management, classification of poultry, environmental issues, disease prevention and nutrition, poultry production facilities, and consumer issues.

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to Agriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesFrom Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

Poultry Science allows students to discover of the importance of the poultry industry and to obtain basic knowledge of the issues and processes involved in poultry production. Topics include safety concerns related to poultry production, history and development, marketing and management, classification of poultry, environmental issues, disease prevention and nutrition, poultry production facilities, and consumer issues.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Design and evaluate a biosecurity plan for a poultry production operation to prevent incidents arising from natural circ
  • Research and share information about safe procedures for transporting poultry. and
  • Summarize historical and scientific milestones in the poultry industry, including the development of products
  • Examine potential effects of current trends and possible future developments on production practices
  • Obtain, evaluate, and share information about marketing methods for poultry products and services
  • Research and share information about vertical integration of the poultry industry
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals45-2093.00
  • Animal Scientists19-1011.00
  • Agricultural Inspectors45-2011.00
  • Slaughterers and Meat Packers51-3023.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers45-1011.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Daily feeding and watering routines — perform reliably under a herdsperson's direction on a commercial farm.
  • Animal handling basics (sorting, restraint, low-stress handling) — apply consistently on assigned species.
  • Personal protective equipment and biosecurity (boot baths, dedicated clothing) — follow without prompting.
  • Routine pen and barn cleaning — perform on schedule with documented results.
  • Standard equipment (milking units, automated feeders, scales) — operate safely with training.
  • Animal-observation rounds (lameness, off-feed, distress) — conduct and report to the herd manager.
  • Treatment-record entries — log accurately under a supervisor's verification.
  • Routine vaccinations and injections — administer per the veterinarian's protocol with supervision.
  • Hot- and cold-weather animal-care procedures — apply consistently on the farm.
  • Daily-task logs and shift hand-offs — maintain to the operation's standards.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
49%
Placement Rate
40%