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Record Nr.

UNINA9910455528603321

Autore

Leeson Steven

Titolo

Broiler breeder production [[electronic resource] /] / by Steven Leeson and John D. Summers

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Nottingham, : Nottingham University Press, 2009, c2000

ISBN

1-904761-10-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (338 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

SummersJohn D

Disciplina

636.513

Soggetti

Broilers (Chickens)

Broilers (Chickens) - Health

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Reprint.

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

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

Sommario/riassunto

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 b