Nutrient Requirements of Poultry, 9th Revised Edition

Poultry Nutrient Requirements, 9th Edition (1994)

Published by the National Research Council, this reference provides detailed nutrient recommendations for poultry species, including meat- and egg-type chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, pheasants, and quail. It examines essential nutrients, water requirements, and methods for estimating the energy value of feed ingredients. Expanded scientific data and supporting appendix tables explain the basis for the recommendations, making it a useful resource for poultry nutritionists, researchers, and feed formulation professionals.

Key Features:

• Presents nutrient requirements for a wide range of poultry species
• Covers meat-type and egg-type chickens
• Includes information on turkeys, ducks, geese, and pheasants
• Addresses Japanese quail and Bobwhite quail
• Explains the roles of individual nutrients and water
• Provides equations for estimating feed ingredient energy values
• Examines the relationship between feed composition and energy content
• Includes detailed scientific data supporting nutrient recommendations
• Provides summary tables for the different bird species
• Serves as a reference for poultry nutrition, research, and feed formulation