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POULTRY FARM AND CLASSIFICATION

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Poultry is a term used to refer to all domesticated birds, Difference Birds ,Chickens, Pigeons, Ducks,Turkeys are found to be Widely Spread Across the country Except for Guinea Fowl.Poultry is a major source of consumable animal protein.                                                                                                                        Characteristics Of Poultry
Poultry is derived from the skeletal muscles of various birds and is a good Source of protein,Fat, Vitamins and minerals in the diet.                 
                                                                                                                                                                                         Classification of Birds
Birds bred for poultry production are generally grown for a particular amount of time or until they reach a specific weight. Rock Cornish hens, narrowly defined, are a hybrid cross specifically bred to produce small roasters; in the marketplace, however, the term is used to denote a small bird, five to six weeks old, that is often served whole and stuffed. Seven-week-old chickens are classified as broilers or fryers, and those that are 14 weeks old as roasters.                                                      
  Fat Content
The fat content of poultry differs in several ways from that found in red meat. Poultry has a higher proportion of unsaturated fatty acids compared with saturated fatty acids. Both turkey and chicken contain about 30 percent saturated, 43 percent monounsaturated, and 22 percent polyunsaturated fatty acids. The high levels of unsaturated fatty acids make poultry more susceptible to rancidity through the oxidation of the double bonds in the unsaturated fatty acids. Saturated fatty acids, on the other hand, do not contain double bonds in their hydrocarbon chains and are resistant to oxidation. However, this fatty acid ratio has led to the suggestion that poultry may be a more healthful alternative to red meat.

In birds fat is primarily deposited under the skin or in the abdominal Cavity.Therefore, a significant amount of the fat can be removed from poultry by removing the skin before eating.

Microbial Contamination 
Poultry provides an excellent medium for the growth of microorganisms.The principal spoilage bacteria found on poultry include Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus, Micrococcus, Acinetobacter, and Moraxella. In addition, poultry often supports the growth of certain pathogenic (disease-causing) bacteria, such as Salmonella.

Potential causes of contamination of poultry during the slaughtering and processing procedures include contact of the carcass with body parts that contain a high microbial load (e.g., feathers, feet, intestinal contents), use of contaminated equipment, and physical manipulation of the meat (e.g., deboning, grinding). Prevention of microbial contamination involves careful regulation and monitoring of the slaughtering and processing plants, proper handling and storage, and adequate cooking of raw and processed poultry products.

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