| Description |
1 online resource (334 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Cover; Copyright; PREFACE; TABLE OF CONTENTS; Chapter 1: Industry development, genetics and breeding programs; Chapter 2: Reproduction; Chapter 3: Lighting; Chapter 4: Health management; Chapter 5: Nutrition and feeding; Chapter 6: Environmental control; Chapter 7: Brooding and management of the growing pullet and rooster; Chapter 8: Management of adult breeders; Index |
| Summary |
A comprehensive review of all aspects of commercial production systems, this book provides an up-to-date look at all aspects of broiler breeder production and management, starting with specialized genetic programs as developed by the primary breeders and ending with two chapters on very practical, hands-on aspects of breeder management, including extensive coverage of health management, feeding systems, environmental control, lighting programs and all aspects of male and female reproduction. Recognizing the diversity of management systems worldwide, the authors have included breeders in both temperate and warm climates and also for controlled environment vs.curtain-sided housing systems. This unique publication is an essential reference for all professionals involved in broiler breeder production |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Broilers (Chickens) -- Breeding
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Poultry -- Breeding.
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PETS -- Birds.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Agriculture -- Animal Husbandry.
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Broilers (Chickens) -- Breeding
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Poultry -- Breeding
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Summers, John D.
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| ISBN |
9781904761105 |
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1904761100 |
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9781907284250 |
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1907284257 |
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1904761798 |
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9781904761792 |
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