Question

4. Why is it important to classify poultry animals based on their utility potential before going into production starts?

Answer 1

Answer:

The term 'poultry' is applied to birds of several species like fowls or chicken, ducks, turkeys, quails, swan, pigeons, guinea fowl, pea fowl, pheasants etc. Fowls may be classified on the basis of utility, purpose such as meat type, egg type, dual purpose, game, ornamental etc

Answer 2

It is important to classify poultry animals based on their utility potential because:

• The utility potential of poultry animals like chicken is based on the principle of poultry products characterising their food value, processing, and nutritional value, it's critical to classify them based on their utility potential.
• This classification has economic significance for poultry farmers as well as nutritional significance for those who eat poultry products.
• Ducks, chickens, turkeys, and geese are examples of poultry species that are raised for meat and eggs.
• Chicken is classified as follows based on its utility potential:

1. Layer: Domesticated for egg production. Eg. Leghorn
2. Broiler: Domesticated for meat production. Eg. Asil
3. Egg and Meat: Domesticated for the purpose of egg and meat production. Eg. Rhode Island Red