Poultry Health and Management: Chickens, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese and Quail
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Book Overview
Since the third edition was published in 1992 there have been many more developments in the poultry industry, which have made a new edition necessary. These include new systems which are environmentally and welfare 'friendly'; much more emphasis on hygiene and vaccines in disease control and the role of molecular biology and cloning; further advances in management with special reference to feeding, drinking, lighting and egg collection; advances in genetics; developments in housing; nutritional advances; and increasingly restrictive legislation concerning the safety to the public of poultry products (particularly zoonotic diseases and drug residues) and welfare.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0632051728
ISBN13:9780632051724
Release Date:February 2000
Publisher:Wiley-Blackwell
Length:220 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.2" x 9.2"
Customer Reviews
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Understand poultry production in plain English
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
As a practicing Veterinary Surgeon I am often approached by clients about poultry diseases. Although I have a working knowledge of diagnosing and treating the diseases I felt that I had a lack of knowledge in how to manage poultry. After all, most poultry diseases are a physical manifestation of management mistakes. What stock densities are desirable? How far apart should the drinking points be? What mortality rate in broilers is considered average? How do you spot a poor ventilation system? Etc. Etc. This book has been an immense help in helping me understand the issues surrounding poultry management. It is easy and interesting to read and has been written in plain English without insulting the reader's intelligence. The section on diseases is concise and to the point since there are other books that deal with poultry diseases in more depth. At least now I can advise clients on how to avoid diseases or how to increase production by adjusting their management principles. A must read for student, vet and farmer.
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
helpfull studies in the poultry and other animals
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