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In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the physiology, diseases and farming practices of chickens. Topics discussed include recent trends in the diagnosis and vaccines for poultry diseases; nutrient regulation of intestinal development and function in chickens; the role of selenium in chicken physiology; harvest and post-harvest practices for chickens; organ blood flow in the hen foetal and early postnatal periods; central regulation of physiological and metabolic responses in neonatal chicks; bacteriophages in the control of colibacillosis; and chicken egg size and embryonic development.

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Author:   Iresha Kapur ,  Abdullah Mehra
Publisher:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 23.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 15.50cm
Weight:   0.508kg
ISBN:  

9781620810279

ISBN 10:   1620810271
Pages:   167
Publication Date:   30 August 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Preface; Poultry Diseases: Recent Trends in Diagnosis and Prophylaxis; Nutrient Regulation of Intestinal Development and Function in Chickens; The Role of Selenium in Chicken Physiology: New Insights; Harvest and Post Harvest Practices for Chicken; The Organ Blood Flow in the Hen Fetal and Early Postnatal Periods; Central Regulation of Physiological and Metabolic Responses in Neonatal Chicks; The Role of Bacteriophages in the Control of Colibacillosis in the Poultry Industry; Egg Size and Embryonic Growth; Index.

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