Certificate in Animal Health Poultry Production (CAHPP) Practice Exam
Education
1. Poultry Anatomy and Physiology Study of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous, and urinary systems in poultry. Understanding of embryonic development and its impact on poultry health. 2. Poultry Nutrition and Feeding Principles of poultry nutrition, including nutrient requirements and feed formulation. Feeding strategies for different poultry types (layers, broilers, breeders). Management of feeding practices to optimize growth and egg production. 3. Poultry Genetics and Breeding Fundamentals of genetics and inheritance patterns in poultry. Breeding strategies to enhance desirable traits such as disease resistance and productivity. Use of genetic tools and technologies in poultry breeding programs. 4. Poultry Housing and Environmental Management Design and construction of poultry housing systems. Management of environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, ventilation, and lighting. Implementation of biosecurity measures to prevent disease outbreaks. 5. Poultry Health Management Identification and management of common poultry diseases. Vaccination programs and disease prevention strategies. Antimicrobial stewardship and responsible use of medications. 6. Poultry Reproduction and Incubation Reproductive anatomy and physiology of poultry. Artificial insemination techniques and hatchery management. Incubation processes and management of hatching eggs. 7. Poultry Welfare and Ethics Principles of animal welfare and ethical considerations in poultry production. Assessment of poultry well-being and implementation of welfare standards. Regulatory frameworks and compliance with animal welfare laws. 8. Poultry Disease Diagnosis and Control Diagnostic techniques for poultry diseases, including laboratory testing. Epidemiology of poultry diseases and outbreak investigation. Control measures and management of disease outbreaks. 9. Poultry Production Systems and Management Overview of different poultry production systems (free-range, cage-free, conventional). Management practices for optimizing production efficiency. Economic aspects of poultry production, including cost analysis and profitability. 10. Poultry Processing and Food Safety Procedures and standards for poultry slaughter and processing. Food safety protocols to prevent contamination and ensure product quality. Regulatory requirements and compliance in poultry processing. 11. Poultry Industry Regulations and Policies Understanding of national and international poultry industry regulations. Compliance with health and safety standards in poultry production. Impact of policies on poultry health and production practices. 12. Emerging Issues in Poultry Health Impact of climate change on poultry health and production. Emerging diseases and their management. Advancements in poultry health technologies and practices.