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Biology of Breeding Poultry

By: Paul School of Veterinary Studies, UK) Hocking (Editor)

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Hardcover | 28 May 2009

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This book reviews the biological science and background to breeding meat poultry, specifically broiler, turkey and duck. These commercial birds have been changed by genetic selection to such an extent that they are substantially different from traditional breeds and laying hens. Covering science, management and husbandry systems, this comprehensive text provides the most up to date collection of papers on the topic from a range of international experts.

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Non-Fiction Engineering & Technology Agriculture & Farming Animal Husbandry Animal Breeding Poultry Farming Aquaculture & Fish-Farming Practice & Techniques

Contributors	p. viii
Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgements	p. xiii
Introduction
The Genetics of Modern Commercial Poultry	p. 3
Breeder Management: How Did We Get Here?	p. 10
Genetic Improvement	p. 27
Developments in Quantitative Genetics and Genomics Relevant for Poultry Breeding	p. 29
Genetic Modification of the Chicken: New Technologies with Potential Applications in Poultry Production	p. 45
Prospects for Sex Determination in Poultry	p. 54
Physiology of Reproduction	p. 59
Endocrinology and Genetics of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal Axis	p. 61
Control of Follicular Development: Intra-ovarian Actions of Transforming Growth Factor-ß (TGF-ß) Superfamily-Members	p. 89
Mating Behaviour and Fertility	p. 109
Mating Behaviour and Fertility	p. 111
Sperm Competition and Fertilization Success	p. 133
Semen Quality and Semen Storage	p. 151
Incubation and Hatching	p. 179
Broodiness and Broody Control	p. 181
Incubation and Hatching	p. 206
Hatching Egg and Chick Quality	p. 224
Managing the Environment	p. 241
Photoperiod and Control of Breeding	p. 243
Behaviour and Environmental Enrichment in Broiler Breeders	p. 261
Ratites, Game Birds and Minor Poultry Species	p. 284
Nutrition of Breeding Poultry	p. 305
Feed Restriction	p. 307
Protein and Amino Acid Responses	p. 331
Vitamins, Minerals and Micronutrients	p. 361
Health and Welfare	p. 375
Vaccination: Theory and Practice	p. 377
Immune Protection of the Hatchling	p. 391
Managing Current Disease Challenges in Breeders	p. 414
Abstracts	p. 435
Poster Abstracts	p. 437
Index	p. 455
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