Poultry Production in Hot Climates

Poultry Production in Hot Climates
Author: N. J. Daghir
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2008
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1845932587

This book gives an overview of the poultry industry in the warm regions of the world and covers research on breeding for heat resistance. And highlights some of the findings on nutrient requirements of chickens and turkeys.

Enzymes in Poultry and Swine Nutrition

Enzymes in Poultry and Swine Nutrition
Author: Ronald R. Marquardt
Publisher: IDRC
Total Pages: 155
Release: 1997
Genre: Enzymes in animal nutrition
ISBN: 088936821X

Enzymes in Poultry and Swine Nutrition: Proceedings of the First Chinese Symposium on Feed Enzymes, Nanjing, PRC

Sustainable Use of Feed Additives in Livestock

Sustainable Use of Feed Additives in Livestock
Author: Georgios Arsenos
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 962
Release: 2023-12-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3031428552

This book offers a comprehensive collection of cutting-edge research on feed additives for a sustainable animal production, including insects and aquaculture. In five clearly structured sections, the sources of feed additives, details on their biochemistry, feed security as well as specific applications for individual farm animal species, livestock health and product characteristics (meat, milk and eggs) find attention. International expert authors provide a full description on the use of aromatic plants, extracts and essential oils as feed additives alone or in combination with functional feeds of different categories. Readers will explore the potential of feed additives to tackle environmental issues. Practical examples include the use of local feedstuffs in combination with herbal additives and enzymes. Emphasis is placed on the consequences of using local feed sources versus imported feedstuffs on global warming potential, primary energy use, nutrient excretion and the feed additive influence on lessening the pollution from animal operations. The results presented will support realization of the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular SDG 12 which stands for Responsible Consumption and Production worldwide. The use of novel and different feed additives can be an important tool to enhance sustainability, support productivity, and match increased food demands around the globe. Animal production depends on feed efficiency to sustain growth and profitability. Along these lines, the present volume is an essential reading for all future-oriented veterinarians, animal nutritionists, agricultural scientists, and moreover the feed, food and plant industry.

Village Chicken Production Systems in Rural Africa

Village Chicken Production Systems in Rural Africa
Author: Aichi J. Kitalyi
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 100
Release: 1998
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789251041604

"The poultry production systems of Africa are mainly based on the scavenging indigenous chickens found in virtually all villages and households in rural Africa. These systems are characterized by low output per bird. Nevertheless, over 70 percent of the poultry products and 20 percent of animal protein intake in most African countries come from this sector. Therefore, increased rural poultry production would result in a positive impact on household food security both in increased dietary intake and in income generation. ... This study coincided with the World Food Summit, held at FAO, Rome, from 13 to 17 November 1996, where delegations committed their governments and civil society to a global attack on food insecurity and poverty. Poultry, like other short-cycle animal stock, is viewed by the FAO Special Programme for Food Security (SPFS) as a crucial element in the struggle for sustained food production and poverty alleviation. The guidelines provided in this study are particularly pertinent to those countries participating in the SPFS where village chicken production will have a substantial impact on increased household food security and gender equity."--Foreword.

Organic Crop Breeding

Organic Crop Breeding
Author: Edith T. Lammerts van Bueren
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2012-02-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0470958588

Organic Crop Breeding provides readers with a thorough review of the latest efforts by crop breeders and geneticists to develop improved varieties for organic production. The book opens with chapters looking at breeding efforts that focus on specific valuable traits such as quality, pest and disease resistance as well as the impacts improved breeding efforts can have on organic production. The second part of the book is a series of crop specific case studies that look at breeding efforts currently underway from around the world in crops ranging from carrots to corn. Organic Crop Breeding includes chapters from leading researchers in the field and is carefully edited by two pioneers in the field. Organic Crop Breeding provides valuable insight for crop breeders, geneticist, crop science professionals, researchers, and advanced students in this quickly emerging field.