Poultry meat is usually the least expensive meat source in most countries and consequently it is the first or second in per capita consumption. Eggs are also relatively inexpensive sources of highly digestible protein and energy. Therefore it is not surprising that over the last 50 years there has been an enormous increase in poultry meat and egg production worldwide. The growth in poultry production has of necessity been accompanied by a large increase in the volume of poultry feed such that the modern poultry industry now accounts for 20-40% of animal feed in most countries. Consequently a knowledge and understanding of poultry nutrition is indispensable for efficient operation of large scale poultry enterprises. Commercial Poultry Nutrition provides extensive information on the nutrient requirements, ingredient evaluation and diet formulation for poultry of all types. This includes layer pullets, laying hens, broilers and broiler breeders, turkeys, ducks, geese. game birds, ratites and pet birds. Feeding programs and examples of diet formulations are clearly presented. Professors Steven Leeson and John Summers from the Department of Animal and Poultry Science of the University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, have international reputations in poultry science. They have made many contributions to poultry science and to poultry production as demonstrated in this 3rd Edition of Commercial Poultry Nutrition.

Commercial Poultry Nutrition

Science & Math

Leeson, S.

Summers, J.D.

Biological Sciences

Context Products

Specialists and managers in the broiler breeder industry will welcome this comprehensive review of all aspects of commercial production systems. Most current poultry production publications pay little attention to broiler breeders, and what data is covered is of little relevance to the modern industry. This is a digital reprint of a book originally published in 2000. It provides a look at all aspects of broiler breeder production and management, starting with specialised genetic programs as developed by the primary breeders and ending with two chapters on very practical, hands-on aspects of breeder management. There is extensive coverage of health management, feeding systems, environmental control, lighting programs and all aspects of male and female reproduction. Recognising the diversity of management systems worldwide, the authors cater for 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.

Broiler Breeder Production

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Pets & Animal Care

Covering a variety of essential topics relating to commercial poultry nutrition and production—including feeding systems and poultry diets—this complete reference is ideal for professionals in the poultry-feed industries, veterinarians, nutritionists, and farm managers. Detailed and accessible, the guide analyzes commercial poultry production at a worldwide level and outlines the importance it holds for maintaining essential food supplies. With ingredient evaluations and diet formulations, the study's compressive models for feeding programs target a wide range of commercially prominent poultry, including laying hens, broiler chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and game birds, among others.

Commercial Poultry Nutrition: 3rd Edition

Nottingham University Press

A comprehensive review of all aspects of commercial production systems, this book provides an up-to-date look at broiler breeder production and management. Starting with specialized genetic programs as developed by the primary breeders and ending with two chapters on practical, hands-on aspects of breeder management, the resource includes extensive coverage of health management, feeding systems, environmental control, lighting programs, and male and female reproduction. Recognizing the diversity of management systems worldwide, it includes breeders in both temperate and warm climates as well as controlled environment versus curtain-sided housing systems.

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Scott's Nutrition of the Chicken

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Medicine

CBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd, India

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Commercial Poultry Nutrition

Broiler Breeder Production

Commercial Poultry Nutrition: 3rd Edition

Broiler Breeder Production

Scott's Nutrition of the Chicken