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Poultry Feathers and Skin: The Poultry Integument in Health and Welfare

Poultry Feathers and Skin: The Poultry Integument in Health and Welfare

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ISBN

978-1786395115

Authors

Dr Oluyinka A Olukosi (Editor), Dr Ariane Helmbrecht (Editor), Dr Victor Olori (Editor), Nick French (Editor), Dr Sarah Lambton (Editor)

Edition Number

1st

Copyright Year

March 11 2019

File Size

40 MB

Publisher

CAB International

Pages

296

Poultry Feather & Skin Health

A specialized reference exploring the structure, development, and function of poultry feathers and skin in health and welfare. It examines how genetics, nutrition, housing, and management influence feather condition, skin health, temperature regulation, mobility, and bird welfare. The book highlights current research and future opportunities for improving poultry health and management.

Key Features

  • Explores poultry feather and skin structure
  • Covers integument development and embryonic growth
  • Examines the protective functions of feathers and skin
  • Discusses genetics and integument health
  • Explains the role of nutrition in feather development
  • Covers poultry health and welfare assessment
  • Examines temperature regulation and mobility
  • Discusses the impact of management practices
  • Highlights research advances in poultry integument
  • Identifies opportunities for future research
  • Supports improved poultry health and welfare
  • Useful for poultry scientists, researchers, and students
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