Manual On Avian Production And Management

Avian Production & Management

Description: A practical reference on avian production and management, covering the principles of bird husbandry, housing, feeding, health, and flock management. It is intended to support readers in understanding poultry production practices and improving bird care, productivity, and overall farm management.

Key Features

• Follows the Veterinary Council of India syllabus for veterinary students.
• Provides practical lessons in avian production and management.
• Covers poultry species, breeds, and varieties.
• Explains poultry handling and identification of external body parts.
• Covers digestive and reproductive systems in poultry.
• Explains egg structure, quality, grading, and preservation.
• Discusses poultry housing, farm equipment, and hatchery management.
• Covers incubation, hatching, sexing, and brooding.
• Explains poultry feeding and feed ingredients.
• Covers poultry health management and vaccination.
• Discusses seasonal care of broilers and layers.
• Includes slaughter, dressing, and essential farm records.
• Explains poultry farm economics and feasibility assessment.
• Provides objective questions for practical exam preparation.