British Poultry Standards
British Poultry Standards

Author: Victoria Roberts

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-03-16

Total Pages: 481

ISBN-13: 1444309382

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British Poultry Standards 6th edition is the official reference toall the recognised Poultry Standards in Great Britain. It containscomplete specifications together with judging points for allstandardised breeds and varieties, as compiled by the specialistBreed Clubs and recognised by the Poultry Club of GreatBritain. Breeding and exhibiting poultry is a long-held tradition as well asa popular and rewarding hobby. The work of the Breed Clubs and themany dedicated breeders in preserving the pure breeds is vital inmaintaining our breeds of poultry not only for the culturalheritage of future generations but also as a gene bank for thecommercial world. Under the guardianship of the Poultry Club ofGreat Britain, this book details the authorised standards ofexcellence for each breed. New to this edition: * New and improved colour images for many breeds, now with almost300 colour photographs. * The inclusion of silhouettes to show the perfect shape for eachbreed. * An additional 14 breeds are covered.

Understanding the Behaviour and Improving the Welfare of Chickens
Understanding the Behaviour and Improving the Welfare of Chickens

Author: Christine Nicol

Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Agricultural Sc

Published: 2020-07-28

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 9781786764225

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Part 1 of this volume reviews advances in research on key aspects of poultry behaviour and welfare monitoring. Part 2 discusses particular welfare issues affecting broilers and layers such as housing and environmental enrichment as well as problems such as injurious pecking and bone health.

Poultry Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology
Poultry Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology

Author: W.M. Muir

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 720

ISBN-13: 0359593666

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Annotation. In this comprehensive research book issues associated with poultry breeding are addressed, by examining quantitative and molecular genetics and the uses of transgenic technology. The important area of disease resistance and transmission is also covered in a special section looking at the genetics of disease resistance. This book represents the first complete integration of our current knowledge of biotechnology and quantitative and molecular genetics as applied to poultry breeding.

Sustainable Poultry Production in Europe
Sustainable Poultry Production in Europe

Author: Emily Burton

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2016-04-27

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 1780645309

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Examining sustainable poultry production systems across Europe, this book contains a selected cross section of papers from the 2014 UK Poultry Science Symposium. It reviews essential topics such as resources and supply chains, the global poultry market, risk management, zoonoses and green issues. Providing a compilation of the most current research in the poultry science and production industry, this book is an important resource for both researchers and professionals.

The Agrarian History of England and Wales
The Agrarian History of England and Wales

Author: Edward John T. Collins

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 994

ISBN-13: 9780521329262

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The unifying theme of this volume is the changing role of the countryside in national life, and the impact upon it of the social and economic forces unleashed by industrialisation and the growth of towns.