Poultry Science (4th Edition) [Paperback]

Colin G. Scanes (Author), George Brant (Author), M. E. Ensminger (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0131133756 | ISBN-13: 978-0131133754 | Publication Date: July 17, 2003 | Edition: 4

This unique book explains how changes in poultry and egg production and processing have paced the entire agricultural field. Completely revised to include current information on the North American and global poultry industry, this comprehensive overview brings together the biology and technology of poultry, and includes a complete accounting of all phases of the industry. Topics covered include: poultry biology, incubation, genetics and breeding, nutrition, feeds and additives, management, animal waste, food safety, health, housing and equipment, eggs, layers, and meat production; as well as comprehensive appendices that discussing the raising of poultry, game, and ornamental birds. For employees, managers, and owners of poultry producing businesses.

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From the Back Cover

This is the only true poultry science textbook on the market today. Extensively revised, Poultry Science, 4th edition contains pertinent, balanced information on both the North American and global poultry industry. This new edition includes the biology, production, processing, and business aspects of poultry. It also provides coverage of large-scale commercial production as well as small-scale producers and sustainable production.

Features

• New sections on food safety, animal welfare, and animal waste
• Emerging issues and/or future directions/trends sections are included in most chapters, helping to provoke class discussion
• Photos and figures have been updated
• Units in both U.S. and metric systems
• References to pertinent poultry websites are included

About the Author

Colin G. Scanes is a professor of Animal Science at Iowa State University. He was educated in the UK with a B.S. from Hull University and Ph.D. from the University of Wales. He was formerly on the faculty at the University of Leeds and Rutgers—the State University of New Jersey where he was department chair. He has published extensively in poultry and animal science with 10 books and over 500 papers. He has received numerous awards, including election as a fellow of the Poultry Science Association and Honorary Professor at the Agricultural University of Ukraine.

George Brant is a Professor of Animal Science at Iowa State University. He received his undergraduate education at Oklahoma State University (graduating in 1963). His graduate education was at Oklahoma State University (Master of Science, 1965) and University of California-Davis (Doctor of Philosophy, 1971) . He is a longtime member of the Poultry Science Association. Dr. Brant teaches extensively in animal science: basic concepts of animal science, domestic animal physiology, poultry science, companion animal science, companion animal systems management, agriculture travel course preparation, and agriculture travel course (AnS 496).

M. E. Ensminger (1908-1998) grew up on a Missouri farm. He was educated at the University of Missouri (B.S. and M.S.) and the University of Minnesota (Ph.D.). He was on the staff of the University of Massachusetts, then Minnesota, and finally Washington State University (serving as department head). He was president of the Agriservices Foundation.

Dr. Ensminger authored 22 books on animal, dairy, beef, and sheep science and nutrition (some are translated into several languages) and numerous articles. His international recognition stemmed from his service to the animal industry, and his book, together with his International Stockman's Schools and his International Ag-Tech Schools. He received numerous awards.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 4 edition (July 17, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131133756
• ISBN-13: 978-0131133754
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #143,409 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Poultry Science 4th Edition, August 8, 2011

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Dr. Robert A. Swick (Singapore, Singapore Singapore) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Poultry Science (4th Edition) (Paperback)

This book is out of date in a fast moving industry. For $116, the typeface, paper and binding is extremely cheap. My copy looks like a poor photocopy. My copy is also missing pages 132 and 133. Totally dissatisfied! The publisher should be ashamed of ripping off students with books such as this!