Biology of breeding poultry
By: edited by P.M. Hocking.
Contributors: Hocking, P. M.
Series: Poultry science symposium series -- v. 29; Poultry science symposium -- no. 29.
Publisher: CABI North American Office; CABI; Oxford University Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Cambridge, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 480
ISBN-13: 9781845933753
Subjects: Poultry -- Breeding -- Congresses; Poultry -- Genetics -- Congresses
Genres: Congresses.
Description: "This book reviews the biological science and background to breeding meat poultry, specifically broiler, turkey and duck. These commercial birds have been changed by genetic selection to such an extent that they are substantially different from traditional breeds and laying hens. Covering science, management and husbandry systems, this book is an essential reference for researchers and students in animal science, as well as technical staff of breeding companies and poultry meat producers. This volume is part of the Poultry Science Symposium Series."--Jacket
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Physiology of the domestic fowl; title: Protein utilization by poultry; title: Environmental control in poultry production; title: Egg quality, a study of the hen's egg; title: The fertility and hatchability of the hen's egg; title: Factors affecting egg grading; title: Aspects of poultry behaviour; title: Poultry disease and world economy; title: Egg formation and production; title: Energy requirements of poultry; title: Economic factors affecting egg production; title: Digestion in the fowl; title: Growth and poultry meat production; title: Avian coccidiosis; title: Food intake regulation in poultry; title: Meat quality in poultry and game birds; title: Avian immunology; title: Reproductive biology of poultry; title: Poultry genetics and breeding; title: Nutrient requirements of poultry and nutritional research; title: Egg quality, current problems and recent advances; title: Recent advances in turkey science; title: Avian incubation; title: Bone biology and skeletal disorders; title: Poultry immunology; title: Poultry meat science; title: Poultry feedstuffs; title: Welfare of the laying hen; title: Avian gut function in health and disease; title: Biology of breeding poultry.