Chickens Physiology, Diseases and Farming Practices

Chicken Physiology & Health

A comprehensive reference exploring chicken physiology, diseases, and modern farming practices. It covers poultry disease diagnosis and vaccination, intestinal development, selenium's role in physiology, and the use of bacteriophages to control colibacillosis. Additional topics include egg size, embryonic development, poultry processing, and physiological regulation in developing chicks.

Key Features

• Covers chicken physiology and biological functions
• Discusses poultry diseases and diagnostic methods
• Explores vaccination strategies for poultry health
• Examines intestinal development and nutrient regulation
• Explains the role of selenium in chicken physiology
• Covers bacteriophages for controlling colibacillosis
• Discusses egg size and embryonic development
• Examines physiological changes in developing chicks
• Covers blood flow during fetal and early postnatal development
• Explores poultry harvesting and post-harvest practices
• Discusses metabolic and physiological regulation
• Presents current research in poultry science
• Useful for poultry veterinarians and animal scientists
• Supports students, researchers, and poultry producers