Auburn University
From Poultry Hub
The University of Auburn (USA) has a faculty specifically dedicated to poultry research and have developed an interactive learning tool known as the 'Virtual Chicken'. The Department of Poultry Science is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team with expertise in all phases of poultry production and processing. Auburn University is centrally located in the most productive and influential poultry production region in the world.
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Poultry related courses
Undergraduate courses
- POUL 1000 - Introductory Poultry Science(3) LEC. 2, LAB, 2. Introduction to the poultry species and their commercial production, physiology, nutrition and management. Fall.
- POUL 2000 - Poultry and Egg Evaluation and Selection (1) LAB, 2. A hands-on approach to poultry and egg evaluation based on the U.S. Poultry and Egg guidelines and how to properly care for and handle the birds. Fall. Spring.
- POUL 3030 - Commercial Poultry Production (4) LEC. 3, LAB, 3. The organization and management principles of the commercial poultry meat and egg production industries. Fall.
- POUL 3060 - Poultry Breeding, Fertility, and Hatchability (4) LEC. 3, LAB, 2. Pr. BIOL 1030. Breeding systems used in developing modern breeds of poultry. Genetic, physiological and environmental factors affecting fertility, embryonic development, and hatchability. Spring.
- POUL 3150 - Poultry Physiology (4) LEC. 3, LAB, 2. Pr. BIOL 1030. The physiological principles and characteristics of poultry species which directly interact with commercial management systems.
- POUL 4100 - Supervised Investigation (1-4) IND. Pr., senior or graduate standing, departmental approval, cumulative GPA of 2.5 or Pr., higher. Advanced independent invertigation in major field of poultry or avian science. Requirements include review of literature, successful and timely completion of research project, and presentation of results in written and/or oral report. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credit hours. Read full undergraduate course list
Postgraduate courses
Degree Requirements - Graduate study in Poultry Science leads to the degrees Master of Arts (non-thesis), Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy. The program prepares students for careers in teaching, research, extension and technical positions in the industry. Graduate students are able to specialize in various disciplines within Poultry Science. Read more
Poultry research
Practical and Applied
As one of only six remaining poultry science departments in the United States, we aim our programs at the commercial poultry industry, poultry growers, backyard/specialty flock owners and the (poultry) consuming public ... Read more
Live Production
Live production continues to be the cornerstone for all of our program emphasis. Drs. Moran and Roland have continued research into nutritional programs for broilers and commercial egg layers, respectively, with the objective of determining optimal programs relevant to the industry's desired outcome (e.g. yield, performance, cost, etc.) and production and processing conditions ... Read more
Waste Management
Waste management and environmental stewardship remain an important area of emphasis for poultry growers and integrated companies, and efforts in the poultry science department reflect the importance of this topic ... Read more
Poultry Health
Effective poultry health programs are essential to profitable poultry production and processing. Drs. Macklin and Eckman (retired) continue developing practical programs to control coccidiosis. These efforts have included working directly with broiler companies on cocci programs and testing the efficiency of cocci programs in the lab ... Read more
Food Safety & Quality
Given that poultry processors must meet USDA-mandated food safety and quality performance standards, extensive departmental efforts are directed to this area. Recent efforts have centered on control of Salmonella and Campylobacter - both in the field and in the processing plant ... Read more
The University of Auburn's Virtual Chicken
Virtual Chicken is an 3-D animation of the reproductive system of a hen, showing the formation of an egg as it passes through the oviduct. Viewers will see and explore the oviduct and follow the path of the egg.
To obtain access to the interactive learning tool, please click here or contact Ms. Marcia Kloepmo kloepmo@auburn.edu at the University of Auburn.
