Embryo development and hatchery practice in poultry production / edited by Dr. Nick French.
| Other author | French, Nick, (Poultry specialist) |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Cambridge, UK : Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, 2023 |
| Description | xxv, 477 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Series | Burleigh Dodds series in agricultural science ; number 134 Burleigh Dodds series in agricultural science ; no. 134. |
| Contents | Genetic selection to improve reproductive traits in chickens -- Managing breeder poultry flocks to optimise hatchability and chick health -- Advances in understanding the development of defences against pathogens in the chicken egg -- Assessing poultry semen quality -- Key stages of embryo development in poultry -- Chicken egg storage and transport -- In ovo sexing in poultry chicks -- In ovo vaccination of chicken eggs -- Incubator design for poultry eggs: principles and techniques -- Understanding the effects of incubator temperature on embryo and post-hatch chick development -- Understanding the effects of light on embryo and post-hatch chick development -- Understanding the effects of humidity/air composition on embryo and post-hatch chick development -- The role of egg turning in embryo development -- Poultry embryo development and skeletal growth -- Managing the poultry hatcher environment -- Alternative hatching systems for broilers -- Key issues in transportation of broiler and layer chicks |
| Abstract | "It is widely recognised that developments in the chick embryo have a profound effect on hatchability and the subsequent health and productive capacity of poultry. With a stronger focus on welfare, prevention of disease and more sustainable poultry production, understanding these early stages has never been more crucial. Embryo development and hatchery practice in poultry production addresses the key stages and factors in embryo development in poultry to optimise hatchability and chick health. The book reviews the role of parental and environmental factors on embryo development and skeletal growth, as well as the effects of incubation on chick health and development, including factors such as temperature, light exposure and humidity. Through focussed and authoritative discussions, the book details best practices for managing a hatchery environment to ensure that chick welfare, health and productive capacity are optimized. Edited by one of the most notable names in the field, Embryo development and hatchery practice in poultry production will be a standard reference for poultry scientists, breeders, government and private sector agencies supporting sustainable poultry production." -- Back cover |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Issued in other form | ebook version : 9781801462532 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2022949222 |
| ISBN | 1801462526 |
| ISBN | 9781801462525 |
| ISBN | ePub ebook |
| ISBN | PDF ebook |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |