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One of the purposes of practical housing and equipment is to provide for the biological, economic and welfare needs of the birds. Fortunately, the scientific literature contains a great deal of information on these needs, so that a recommended approach to practical problems is to start with an appraisal of the requirements and responses of the birds. Then, designers and engineers can provide for these needs. This book provides information on the needs and responses of poultry to aspects of the climatic environment, by means of reviews of the scientific literature. Biological responses to environmental factors are discussed, as well as some principles of the movement of air through and within buildings. Many of the principles apply to both indoor production and to the housing attached to free range systems.

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<b>David Charles</b> worked for ADAS from 1965 until 1996, mostly in poultry and livestock consultancy, though with a brief spell as a team manager, and latterly in ADAS Marketing. Overseas assignments were in 25 countries. In the 1970s he was associated with the development of the Gleadthorpe Poultry Research Unit, and in 1977 won the prestigious BPF/BOCM PAULS Poultry Industry Award for contributions to research and consultancy. Since 1996 he has been working freelance. Other posts include Special Lecturer at Nottingham University Sutton Bonington Campus and Chairman of the UK Poultry Research Liaison Group. Other interests include researching the history of food, agriculture and the countryside.</p>

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