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.
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"What an excellent little book this is, handy in size and weight and very readable "
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This guide to the management of poultry under both intensive and extensive systems is still the only text to present the partical aspects of poultry science concisely, conveniently, comprehensively and readably.
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.
Another chapter, on organic poultry production, has also been added to this edition.
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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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In a span of some 50 years there have probably been greater changes in the methods of keeping poultry than in any other sector of the world's livestock agricultural production. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
tier brooders, lymphoid leucosis, commercial egg layers, droppings pit, epidemic tremor, poultry welfare, disinfection programme, malignant oedema, nipple drinkers, laying cages, poultry management, straw yard, poultry health, parental immunity, potentiated sulphonamides, broiler breeders, poultry diseases, poultry units, poultry husbandry, infectious bronchitis, deep litter, laying birds, dry mash, laying houses, necrotic enteritis Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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In a span of some 50 years there have probably been greater changes in the methods of keeping poultry than in any other sector of the world's livestock agricultural production. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
tier brooders, lymphoid leucosis, commercial egg layers, droppings pit, epidemic tremor, poultry welfare, disinfection programme, malignant oedema, nipple drinkers, laying cages, poultry management, straw yard, poultry health, parental immunity, potentiated sulphonamides, broiler breeders, poultry diseases, poultry units, poultry husbandry, infectious bronchitis, deep litter, laying birds, dry mash, laying houses, necrotic enteritis Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- Animal Welfare by Michael C Appleby in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Organic Farming by Nicolas Lampkin in Back Matter
- Animal Nutrition by Peter McDonald in Back Matter
- Livestock Housing by Christopher Wathes in Back Matter
- Farm Animals (First Look Books) (First Look at) by Angela Hart in Back Matter
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- Storey's Guide to Raising Poultry: Breeds, Care, Health by Leonard Mercia on page 237
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