The Health of Poultry, by Mark Pattison, is a unique
book describing the overall concepts of poultry health with the emphasis on
creating the right conditions and environment to minimise the occurrence of
disease. By demonstrating the interrelationships between husbandry, medicine
and nutrition, the author shows how to prevent diseases and to maximise the
genetic potential made possible with modern breeds of poultry. Each of the main
poultry species - chicken including breeder and broiler, turkey and duck - is
dealt within separate chapters that each explain the principle of disease
control with the emphasis on preventative medicine. All aspects of care are
drawn together to provide guidance on devising a rigorous health regime that is
controlled by proper management. Chapters on hatchery, nutrition, environment
and housing examine topics such as planning, ventilation, hygiene, quality
control and medication. The important role of genetics in flock health is
discussed encompassing important issues such as genetic resistance to disease,
vertically transmitted diseases and strategies for disease control. The
Health of Poultry provides a holistic view of health and welfare of
poultry. As such, it will be a highly practical addition to the bookshelves of
poultry farmers, specialists and veterinarians. Agriculture and veterinary
students embarked on BSc and diploma courses in poultry will find the coverage
informative and the style lucid and accessible
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