Biology of Breeding Poultry

Author： Hocking   P.M.  

Publisher： CABI Publishing‎

Publication year： 2009

E-ISBN: 9781845934866

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9781845933753

Subject： F3 Agricultural Economy;Q95 Zoology

Keyword： Science Applied Sciences Science Life Sciences Biology Developmental Biology Animal Husbandry Agriculture and Related Industries Zoology and Animal Sciences

Language： ENG

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Description

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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CONTENTS

CONTRIBUTORS

PREFACE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

PART I: Introduction

CHAPTER 1 The Genetics of Modern Commercial Poultry

CHAPTER 2 Breeder Management: How Did We Get Here?

PART II: Genetic Improvement

CHAPTER 3 Developments in Quantitative Genetics and Genomics Relevant for Poultry Breeding

CHAPTER 4 Genetic Modification of the Chicken: New Technologies with Potential Applications in Poultry Production

CHAPTER 5 Prospects for Sex Determination in Poultry

PART III: Physiology of Reproduction

CHAPTER 6 Endocrinology and Genetics of the Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Gonadal Axis

CHAPTER 7 Control of Follicular Development: Intra-ovarian Actions of Transforming Growth Factor-β (TGF-β) Superfamily Members

PART IV: Mating Behaviour and Fertility

CHAPTER 8 Mating Behaviour and Fertility

CHAPTER 9 Sperm Competition and Fertilization Success

CHAPTER 10 Semen Quality and Semen Storage

PART V: Incubation and Hatching

CHAPTER 11 Broodiness and Broody Control

CHAPTER 12 Incubation and Hatching

CHAPTER 13 Hatching Egg and Chick Quality

PART VI: Managing the Environment

CHAPTER 14 Photoperiod and Control of Breeding

CHAPTER 15 Behaviour and Environmental Enrichment in Broiler Breeders

CHAPTER 16 Ratites, Game Birds and Minor Poultry Species

PART VII: Nutrition of Breeding Poultry

CHAPTER 17 Feed Restriction

CHAPTER 18 Protein and Amino Acid Responses

CHAPTER 19 Vitamins, Minerals and Micronutrients

PART VIII: Health and Welfare

CHAPTER 20 Vaccination: Theory and Practice

CHAPTER 21 Immune Protection of the Hatchling

CHAPTER 22 Managing Current Disease Challenges in Breeders

PART IX: Abstracts

CHAPTER 23 Poster Abstracts

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