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Animal Refresher, Poultry Science
Term for Removal of Comb, Wattles and Earlobes in Poultry
Removal of comb, wattles and earlobes in poultry is known as:
- Docking
- Debeaking
- Culling
- Dubbing — Correct Answer
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Dubbing
Dubbing is the surgical removal of the comb, wattles, and earlobes in poultry. It is performed at 3 days of age in chicks.
Purpose of Dubbing
- Reduces frostbite damage to the comb and wattles in cold climates.
- Reduces injuries from fighting (especially in game birds like Aseel).
- Reduces the energy expended in maintaining blood circulation to these large appendages in cold weather.
Related Poultry Management Terminology
- Debeaking: Removal of part of the beak to prevent cannibalism and feather picking; done at day-old.
- Culling: Removal of unproductive, sick, or inferior birds from the flock.
- Docking: Tail removal — applicable in other livestock (dogs, pigs), not a standard poultry term.
- Caponization: Castration of male fowl → produces a Capon (castrated male fowl).
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