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Poultry science / by Edith Powell.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York, NY : Syrawood Publishing House, c2023.Description: viii, 236 pages : col. illus. ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9781647403386
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • Ref 636.5 P87p 2023.
Contents:
Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction. -- Chapter 2. Types of poultry. -- Chapter 3. Poultry farming. -- Chapter 4. Poultry management. -- Chapter 5. Poultry diseases and their management.
Summary: "The domesticated birds that are kept by humans for their feathers, meat or eggs are collectively referred to as poultry. Some of the birds which fall under this category are chickens, geese, ducks and turkeys. Poultry science is a specialization of animal science which is concerned with finding improved and more effective ways of raising poultry that produce healthy eggs and meat. It works to improve poultry production and food safety. It also studies the different diseases which can affect poultry production, their prevention and the ways in which they can be controlled. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of poultry science. Different approaches, evaluations and concepts related to this field have been included herein. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book."-- Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:
Chapter 1. Introduction. --
Chapter 2. Types of poultry. --
Chapter 3. Poultry farming. --
Chapter 4. Poultry management. --
Chapter 5. Poultry diseases and their management.

"The domesticated birds that are kept by humans for their feathers, meat or eggs are collectively referred to as poultry. Some of the birds which fall under this category are chickens, geese, ducks and turkeys. Poultry science is a specialization of animal science which is concerned with finding improved and more effective ways of raising poultry that produce healthy eggs and meat. It works to improve poultry production and food safety. It also studies the different diseases which can affect poultry production, their prevention and the ways in which they can be controlled. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of poultry science. Different approaches, evaluations and concepts related to this field have been included herein. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book."-- Provided by publisher.

Text in English.

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