1. Biology of Breeding Poultry
- Author
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Paul M. Hocking and Paul M. Hocking
- Subjects
- Biology, Domestic animals, Agriculture, Animal culture, Meat, Birds, Reproductive technology, Food, Life sciences, Physical sciences, Poultry--Breeding--Congresses, Poultry--Genetics--Congresses, Vertebrates, Livestock, Breeding, Livestock--Breeding, Chordata, Poultry, Animal breeding
- Abstract
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.
- Published
- 2009