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Author:   Paul Hocking (formerly The Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, UK) ,  Paul Hocking (The Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Midlothian, UK)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Volume:   v. 29
Dimensions:   Width: 17.20cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   1.220kg
ISBN:  

9781845933753

ISBN 10:   1845933753
Pages:   480
Publication Date:   28 May 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

I: State of the Art 1: Genetic Progress and Achievements 2: Breeder Husbandry II: Genetic Improvement 3: Quantitative Genetics and QTL 4: Potential of Transgenics, ESTs and PGCs 5: Sex Determination III: Physiology of Reproduction 6: Endocrinology and Genetics of the HPA Axis 7: Control of Follicular Development 8: Endocrinology of Male Reproduction IV: Mating Behaviour and Fertility 9: Sperm Competition and Female Fertility 10: Semen Quality and Semen Storage V: Incubation and Hatching 11: Broodiness and Broody Control 12: Hatching Egg and Chick Quality VI: Managing the Environment 13: Photoperiod and Control of Breeding 14: Behaviour in Meat Breeding Birds 15: Ratites and minor Poultry Species VII: Nutrition of Breeding Birds 16: Feed Restriction 17: Protein and Amino Acid Responses 18: Practical Breeder Nutrition 19: Vitamins, Minerals and Micronutrients VIII: Health and Welfare 20: Vaccination: Theory and Practice 21: Immune Protection of the Hatchling 22: Managing Current Disease Challenges

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