A review on the impact of integrating nutritional programmes with housing systems, and genotypes on the performance and profitability of an organic poultry farming system was presented in this chapter.

This chapter will focus on the production aspects of nutrition experiments, discussing how a practical diet can be formulated that will support animal performance relevant to commercial targets known as indices or parameters in different classes of animals, in broiler chickens and growing pigs,...

This chapter will discuss the areas of measurements that require rethinking. The topic will be covered in two subsections: in vitro and in vivo measurements. Topics include: proximate analyses; fibre and carbohydrates in feed; determining the nutritive value of ingredients; determining the...

The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of poultry is equipped to perform several important functions. One of these functions is the protection of the underlying structures of the entire digestive tract and minimization of the translocation of materials that may be inimical to the health of the bird. The...

To maintain an acceptable level of animal welfare, animals or poultry must be fit for transport. The OIE has guidelines for transport. Animals that can barely walk or are likely to become nonambulatory should not be transported. A number of different factors can reduce fitness for transport, such...

Housing and management of layer breeders has to be done in an optimal way otherwise farmers waste their genetic potential and high economic value. A good start secured by optimal brooding conditions, excellent feed quality and appropriate management in the early life of chicks is a prerequisite....

The second edition of this book contains 6 chapters on the endocrinology and effects of hormones on the metabolism, physiology, nutrition, reproduction, immunity, behaviour, health, welfare, production performance and product quality of domestic animals.

Legislative and assurance scheme requirements for standard and alternative indoor and outdoor broiler and turkey production systems are described. Generally, health and welfare are protected to various extents by a series of input requirements, largely related to stocking density, light,...

This book contains chapters that discuss the history, biology, duck raising for meat and egg production, housing, growth, feeding, breeding, health and fertility. This book is intended as a practical guide for technical and advisory staff involved in both commercial and subsistence-level duck...

This chapter describes the characteristics and world standards of organic poultry production in terms of regulatory, feeding and animal health and welfare aspects.