Poultry are farmed and are important sources of protein throughout the world. All students of agriculture are likely to be required to study poultry science to at least an introductory level. However, hitherto there has been no suitable textbook serving the needs of students taking a general introductory course in poultry science. This book aims to fill this gap. It explains the science underlying the productive processes of growth, reproduction and incubation. The applications of nutrition and breeding techniques are described. The book covers all the commercially important poultry species, including turkeys, quail, guinea fowls, ducks and geese, but the main emphasis is on the domestic fowl. The overall purpose is to provide the student with an understanding of the characteristics and physiological responses of domesticated poultry, with particular reference to production. The emphasis is on modelling responses rather than on biochemical and hormonal processes. The author stresses basic concepts and models, rather than practical production systems, so that the book should have worldwide applicability. The book represents a key text for degree and advanced diploma courses in agriculture.
Sprache
Verlagsort
Wallingford
Großbritannien
Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Produkt-Hinweis
Broschur/Paperback
Klebebindung
Maße
Höhe: 234 mm
Breite: 156 mm
Dicke: 10 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-0-85199-122-1 (9780851991221)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Herausgeber*in
Harper Adams Agricultural College, Shropshire, UK
1: Domesticated Poultry: A Description 2: Taxonomy 3: Domestication and Improvement of Poultry 4: The Poultry Population and Its Distribution 5: Further reading 6: The Products 7: Poultry Carcasses 8: Eggs 9: Further Reading 10: Growth 11: The Physiology of Growth 12: Models of Growth 13: Further Reading 14: Female Reproduction 15: The Reproductive Tract 16: Egg Laying Patterns 17: Egg Production Characteristics 18: Prediction of Egg Production Characteristics 19: Factors That Stop Egg Laying 20: Lighting Programmes 21: Further Reading 22: Male Reproduction 23: The Male Reproductive Tract 24: Semen 25: Artificial Insemination 26: Further Reading 27: Incubation 28: Development of the Embryo 29: Handling and Storage of Hatching Eggs 30: Physical Conditions Necessary for Incubation 31: Commercial Incubation Methods 32: Further Reading 33: Poultry Breeding and Genetic Improvement 34: Commercial Methods of Poultry Breeding 35: Monogenic Traits 36: Use of Molecular Techniques 37: Further reading 38: Nutrition and Feeding 39: The Digestive Tract 40: Nutrient Allowances 41: Practical Feed Formulation 42: Further Reading 43: Housing and Welfare 44: Housing and Environmental Control 45: Welfare 46: Further Reading
