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Skin and Feathers
part of test 1
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Agriculture
Undergraduate 2
02/01/2017

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Remiges
Definition
(rem-a-gees) wing feather-1º, 2º, flight feather
Term
Retrices
Definition
(ret-try-seez) long feathers on tail
Term
functions of the integumentary system
Definition
-Acts as physical boundary between bird internal structures and the external environment
-Provides protection against Injury, Parasites, and Pathogens
-Insulation – Thermoregulation – heating and cooling of the body – regulating blood flow
-Skin provides attachment structure for feathers
-Aids in flight; Acts as receptors for sensory stimuli
Term
the parts of a feather
Definition
-Calamus
-Rachis
-Vane
-Barb
-Barbules
-Barbicels (hooklets)
Term
the parts of a feather
Definition
-Calamus
-Rachis
-Vane
-Barb
-Barbules
-Barbicels (hooklets)
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the different types of feathers
Definition
-Contour
-Plumules
-Filoplumes
-Bristle
-Down
Term
how chickens cool off w/o sweat glands
Definition
-Cool off by evaporation through wattle and comb; there’s increased vascularization there
-Pant and use respiration
Term
how controlling ammonia can be used to address hock burns
Definition
-Days 1-14 most important in lesion development
-Proper ventilation
-Monitor relative humidity (~50-70%).
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how controlling ammonia can be used to address hock burns
Definition
-Days 1-14 most important in lesion development
-Proper ventilation
-Monitor relative humidity (~50-70%).
Term
some nutritional considerations for addressing hock burns
Definition
-Decrease Protein (high protein leads to wet droppings)
-all vegetable diets have been found to have higher incidence and severity of FPD
-Frequent ingredient changes causes bacterial imbalances which leads to wet droppings.
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some nutritional considerations for addressing hock burns
Definition
-Decrease Protein (high protein leads to wet droppings)
-all vegetable diets have been found to have higher incidence and severity of FPD
-Frequent ingredient changes causes bacterial imbalances which leads to wet droppings.
Term
how litter management can be used to address hock burns
Definition
-Deeper litter = drier litter = better paws
-Proper conditions: Dry, remove caked up litter
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how litter management can be used to address hock burns
Definition
-Deeper litter = drier litter = better paws
-Proper conditions: Dry, remove caked up litter
Term
the functions of the uropygial gland
Definition
-Lubricate scales
-Keep feathers pliable
-Provides waterproofing
-Antibacterial/antifungal properties
-Vitamin D precursors
Term
how waterline management can be used to address hock burns
Definition
-Nipple flow rates and pressure
-appropriate nipple height
-leak repair
Term
how waterline management can be used to address hock burns
Definition
-Nipple flow rates and pressure
-appropriate nipple height
-leak repair
Term
some differences between the integumentary system of birds and that of mammals
Definition
-Poultry skin has NO sweat glands
-Poultry have a uropygial gland or preen gland which is a source of oil used to condition (water proof) the birds feathers (a process called preening), and glands in the outer ear canal.
-Skin of a chicken is very thin compared to mammals
Term
some characteristics of plumules
Definition
-Short shafted
-No interlocking hooklets
-Primary function is trapping air for the conservation of heat.
Term
some characteristics of filoplumes
Definition
-a.k.a. “Pin Feathers”
-Hard to remove in processing
-If dark in color, very detrimental to carcass
Term
uropygial gland
Definition
-aka preen gland
-this gland is a source of oil used to condition (water proof) the birds feathers (a process called preening)
Term
the layers of the chicken's skin
Definition
-epidermis
-dermis
-hypodermis
Term
the different contributions that feathers provide for birds
Definition
-flight
-protection
-insulation
-reproduction
Term
What are some management changes that you can introduce to address issues with hock burns occurring in a broiler house?
Definition
-litter management
-control ammonia
-waterline management
-nutritional consideration
Term
What are some management changes that you can introduce to address issues with hock burns occurring in a broiler house?
Definition
-litter management
-control ammonia
-waterline management
-nutritional consideration
Term
the two different pigments that play a role in avian skin color
Definition
-melanin
-carotenoids
Term
the 2 types of contour feathers
Definition
-remiges
-retrices
Term
characteristics of contour feathers that make them ideal for flight
Definition
-rigid
-stiff
-structured
Term
the layers of the epidermis
Definition
-stratum corneum
-stratum spinosum
-stratum germinativum
Term
some characteristics of filoplumes
Definition
-trap air for insulation
-Why do chicks have down, not feathers? Because they cannot thermoregulate
Term
some characteristics of filoplumes
Definition
-trap air for insulation
-Why do chicks have down, not feathers? Because they cannot thermoregulate
Term
What can lead to increased instances of foot pad dermatitis (hock burn)?
Definition
-“Ammonia burn”
-Combination of Moisture (softens pads and leads to FPD), High ammonia, and Contact with feces
-High stocking densities
-Nutritional concerns: (High protein --> wetter litter)
-all vegetable diets; high density (or high fat) diets)
Term
What can lead to increased instances of foot pad dermatitis (hock burn)?
Definition
-“Ammonia burn”
-Combination of Moisture (softens pads and leads to FPD), High ammonia, and Contact with feces
-High stocking densities
-Nutritional concerns: (High protein --> wetter litter)
-all vegetable diets; high density (or high fat) diets)
Term
the chicken's body temperature
Definition
41ºC (105 to 106ºF)
Term
why you might want deeper litter when addressing hock burns
Definition
Deeper litter = drier litter = better paws
Term
why you might want deeper litter when addressing hock burns
Definition
Deeper litter = drier litter = better paws
Term
how feathers are arranged
Definition
Feathers are arranged in rows within tracts called pterylae. The feather tracts are separated by non-feathered spaces called apteria. There are approximately 13 pterylae and 8 apteria.
Term
the components of the integumentary system
Definition
In animals, the system comprises of the skin and its derivatives (e.g., feathers, beak, claws in birds).
Term
how feathers function in flight
Definition
Light, strong, large surface to weight ratio to generate lift
Term
how you want the litter to be when managing hock burn
Definition
Proper conditions: Dry, remove caked up litter
Term
how you want the litter to be when managing hock burn
Definition
Proper conditions: Dry, remove caked up litter
Term
How are broiler feathers rendered
Definition
Steam pressure cookers with temperatures over 140 °C are used to "cook" and sterilize the feathers. This partially hydrolyzes the proteins, which denatures them. It is then dried, cooled and ground into a powder for use as a nitrogen source for animal feed (mostly ruminants) or as an organic soil amendment.
Term
How are broiler feathers rendered
Definition
Steam pressure cookers with temperatures over 140 °C are used to "cook" and sterilize the feathers. This partially hydrolyzes the proteins, which denatures them. It is then dried, cooled and ground into a powder for use as a nitrogen source for animal feed (mostly ruminants) or as an organic soil amendment.
Term
how feathers function in protection
Definition
Waterproofing, parasites, pathogens, social signaling, camouflage
Term
how many pterylae does a chicken have?
Definition
about 13
Term
how many apteria does a chicken have?
Definition
about 8
Term
how feathers function in insulation
Definition
assist in temperature regulation - the chicken is homothermous (warm-blooded animal) and maintains a body temperature of 41ºC (105 to 106ºF)
-Cold: fluff feathers to trap air
-Hot: hold feathers erect to allow air flow to skin
Term
which part of the feather is number 1?
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Definition
barbicels (hooklets)
Term
which part of the feather is number 1?
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Definition
barbicels (hooklets)
Term
which part of the feather is number 4?
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Definition
barbs
Term
which part of the feather is number 4?
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Definition
barbs
Term
which part of the feather is number 2?
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Definition
barbules
Term
which part of the feather is number 2?
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Definition
barbules
Term
why all vegetable diets are bad for FPD
Definition
because all vegetable diets have been found to have higher incidence and severity of FPD
Term
why all vegetable diets are bad for FPD
Definition
because all vegetable diets have been found to have higher incidence and severity of FPD
Term
why you don't wanna change the ingredients too frequently when addressing hock burns
Definition
because frequent ingredient changes causes bacterial imbalances which leads to wet droppings.
Term
why you don't wanna change the ingredients too frequently when addressing hock burns
Definition
because frequent ingredient changes causes bacterial imbalances which leads to wet droppings.
Term
how are feathers being repurposed?
Definition
being used to make feather meal and some other things, such as microchips and attracting oil, which can be useful in an oil spill
Term
how are feathers being repurposed?
Definition
being used to make feather meal and some other things, such as microchips and attracting oil, which can be useful in an oil spill
Term
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Definition
bristle feather
Term
[image]
Definition
contour feather
Term
the most important days in lesion development regarding hock burns
Definition
days 1-14
Term
the most important days in lesion development regarding hock burns
Definition
days 1-14
Term
Why have chicken feet and paws become important to poultry integrators?
Definition
demand for it in China
Term
Why have chicken feet and paws become important to poultry integrators?
Definition
demand for it in China
Term
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Definition
down feather
Term
[image]
Definition
down feather
Term
Plumules
Definition
feathers that are found under the contour feathers and form a soft, downy-like undercoat.

they are
-Short shafted
-No interlocking hooklets
-Primary function is trapping air for the conservation of heat.
Term
[image]
Definition
filoplume
Term
what chicken feathers do when the chicken is cold
Definition
fluff feathers to trap air
Term
Down feathers
Definition
fluffy or plumulaceous; these feathers have a less organized structure
-trap air for insulation
-Why do chicks have down, not feathers? Because they cannot thermoregulate
Term
how feathers function in reproduction
Definition
helping to attract a mate
Term
why you want to decrease the protein when addressing hock burns
Definition
high protein leads to wet droppings
Term
why you want to decrease the protein when addressing hock burns
Definition
high protein leads to wet droppings
Term
what chicken feathers do when the chicken is hot
Definition
hold feathers erect to allow air flow to skin
Term
Stratum germinativum
Definition
innermost layer of the epidermis, where epidermis cells are formed
Term
the function of the down part of contour feathers
Definition
insulation
Term
the use of oil from uropygial/preen gland
Definition
it is used to condition (water proof) the bird's feathers
Term
what bristle feathers are comparable to
Definition
mammalian eyelashes
Term
Stratum spinosum
Definition
middle layer of the epidermis, transition layer where new live cells transform into outer layer dead cells
Term
How could you increase the pigmentation of a chicken’s skin/yolk?
Definition
more carotenoids, which come from mostly corn diet
Term
Stratum corneum
Definition
outermost layer of the epidermis, made up of dead, flattened, dehyrated hard or horny cells
Term
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Definition
plumule
Term
which part of the feather is number 3?
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Definition
rachis
Term
which part of the feather is number 3?
[image]
Definition
rachis
Term
How can you tell the difference between a remiges and rectrices?
Definition
remiges have one side bigger than the other while retrices are symmetrical
Term
How can you tell the difference between a remiges and rectrices?
Definition
remiges have one side bigger than the other while retrices are symmetrical
Term
What part of the feather is used in rendering?
Definition
the barbs
Term
What part of the feather is used in rendering?
Definition
the barbs
Term
pteryla
Definition
the feathered areas
Term
hypodermis
Definition
the innermost tissue or layer of the skin
Term
dermis
Definition
the middle tissue of the skin
Term
apteria
Definition
the non-feathered areas
Term
What is the integumentary system?
Definition
the organ system that protects the body from various kinds of damage (e.g., external temperature, internal water loss).
Term
epidermis
Definition
the outermost skin tissue (3 separate layers)
Term
thickness of the chicken's skin
Definition
the skin of a chicken is very thin compared to mammals
Term
bristle feathers
Definition
they are found around the mouth and eyes of poultry and are believed to aid in sensory ability and protect sensitive areas.
-Comparable to mammalian eyelashes
Term
contour (body) feathers
Definition
typical contour feathers are the flight quills on the wings and tail. They cover the body of the bird and have more down at the lower part of the feather. Down part of feathers trap air (insulate).
Term
preening
Definition
using oil from uropygial/preen gland to condition (water proof) the bird's feathers
Term
Filoplumes
Definition
very small, hair-like feathers with rudimentary barbs and barbules which are located at the apex.
-a.k.a. “Pin Feathers”
-Hard to remove in processing
-If dark in color, very detrimental to carcass
Term
homothermous
Definition
warm-blooded
Term
How could you tell if a hen is a highly productive hen just by sight?
Definition
yellow pigment is removed from the birds own body in the production of eggs as well as coming from the feed. Can be used for judging hens for egg production.
Term
depiction of a down feather
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of a down feather
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of filoplume
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of a bristle feather
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of the different parts of a feather
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of the different parts of a feather
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of a contour feather
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of plumule
Definition
[image]
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the ideal relative humidity for a broiler house
Definition
~50-70%
Term
the ideal relative humidity for a broiler house
Definition
~50-70%
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