Acidifiers In Animal Nutrition

£25.00

This book provides an overview on the use of acidifiers in animal nutrition & their beneficial effects on livestock and aquaculture. It contains a compilation of papers from research institutes and the industry worldwide related to that topic. The editor and authors who contributed to this book hope that further scientific development in this area will boost discussions on future research, leading to more in-depth knowledge on the mode of action and benefits of acidifiers in animal nutrition.

Avian Gut Function In Health And Disease

£70.00

Derived from the 28th Poultry Science Symposium of the World's Poultry Science Association (UK), this book focuses on the current interest of the phasing out of antibiotic use in poultry and covers in-depth interactions between the bird, its diet and potential pathogens. It also demonstrates the understanding of the gut health in the 21st century of commercial poultry and flocks and the ultimate safety of poultry product in the human food chain.

Broiler Breeder Production - Digital Reprint

£25.00

** This is a digital reprint of a book originally published in 2000** Specialists and managers in the broiler breeder industry will welcome this comprehensive review of all aspects of commercial production systems. Most current poultry production publications pay little attention to broiler breeders, and what data is covered is of little relevance to the modern industry.

Commercial Poultry Nutrition - 3

£40.00

Poultry meat is usually the least expensive meat source in most countries and consequently it is the first or second in per capita consumption. Eggs are also relatively inexpensive sources of highly digestible protein and energy. Therefore it is not surprising that over the last 50 years there has been an enormous increase in poultry meat and egg production worldwide.

Growth Of Farm Animals

£29.50

An understanding of the processes that change the shape and composition of farm animals is fundamental to all aspects of production. The book provides a comprehensive picture of how animals grow, change in shape and in composition, and of the factors which affect growth processes and dictate the extent and direction of changes within the animal.

Interfacing Immunity, Gut Health And Performance

£30.00

This book aims to give an overview of key elements of related disciplines, some highly technical, whilst relating the science back to practical animal production. It is intended as an update on the status of specialised topics such as digestive physiology, gut microbiology and immunology. As animal science becomes more 'multi-factorial' in its nature, understanding across disciplines will become crucial in adapting animal production practices to meet both economic and welfare demands.

Livestock And Wealth Creation

£42.50

This unique textbook is the product of a south/north, east/west collaboration, involving 105 contributors from 26 countries. It will be invaluable to all concerned with livestock keeping and poverty alleviation in developing countries, especially lecturers, students, NGOs, policy makers and those working with resource-poor livestock-keepers.

Mycotoxin Blue Book

£55.00

Once thought to be only a problem in tropical regions, moulds and the mycotoxins they produce have wide-ranging economic impact on animal agriculture on every continent of the globe. Mould growth robs feed nutritive value and reduces intake, which lowers efficiency. Mycotoxins, even when present at levels previously considered 'trace', have negative effects on performance and health, particularly in the context of today's more highly productive modern livestock genetics.

New Insights Into Fundamental Physiology And Peri-natal Adaptation Of Domestic Fowl

£25.00

New Insights into Fundamental and Peri-natal Adaptation of Domestic Fowl is a compilation of 19 manuscripts from different topics presented in the symposium on Fundamental Physiology of the European Working Group of Physiology and Peri-natal Development in Poultry which was held in Berlin.

Niche And Organic Chicken Products: Their Technology And Scientific Principles

£45.00

This book describes the key recent findings in the science of extensive and organic chicken and egg production. These growing markets demand new production methods, a new approach to husbandry and the adherence to ethical and technical standards such as those laid down by the Soil Association for organic poultry farmers. Such developments require a sound understanding on the part of producers, managers and advisers, of the underlying science.

Nutrition And Feeding Of Poultry

£42.50

This is both a scientific document and practical manual which will be valuable to academic staff in higher education establishments whilst at the same time appealing to students and commercial technical personnel. Two internationally-renowned research workers have presented current information on the nutrition and feeding of poultry in a clear and concise fashion. The authors have called upon their considerable experience in this subject and have offered their own opinions whenever necessary.

Nutritional And Digestive Disorders Of Poultry

£35.00

This text has been prepared to guide veterinarians, laboratory diagnosticians, nutritionists and students in their professional activities relating to diseases, parasites and malfunction of the digestive tract of commercial poultry. The interrelationship of intrinsic and environmental factors in the context of intensive production systems requires an appreciation of the multifactorial etiology resulting in dysfunction.

Nutritional Approaches To Arresting The Decline In Fertility Of Pigs And Poultry

£68.00

Continued genetic development of pigs and poultry has been the foundation of profitable production within a competitive market. However, the challenges of these production increases have undoubtedly taken their toll on reproductive function in all breeding livestock, with the incidence of infertility increasing at an alarming rate. For example, it has recently been estimated that over 40% of sows are culled due to fertility problems, compared to just 2% with feet and leg issues.

Optimum Egg Quality - A Practical Approach

£15.95

The Optimum Egg Quality Handbook describes 15 shell defects and 9 internal defects, each illustrated with a colour photograph. It explains the possible causes and corresponding control measures for each defect. Egg producers and anyone else interested in poultry management will find this book a comprehensive, yet clear, simple and practical guide to improving egg quality.

Phytogenics In Animal Nutrition: Natural Concepts To Optimize Gut Health And Performance

£35.00

This compendium represents a review of existing knowledge, as well as a basis for future research and development for scientists and the feed industry in order to develop efficacious phytogenic preparations for animal nutrition.

Pocket Guide To Poultry Health And Disease

£25.00

This new paperback pocket guide has been written specifically as a quick reference guide to poultry health and disease. The book, which has 278 pages, provides quick and easy reference to identifying and treating poultry diseases, in addition to providing advice on management issues.

Poultry Diseases Influenced by Gastrointestinal Health: Traditional Treatments and Innovative Solutions

£30.00

In this book poultry diseases that are directly related to the gastrointestinal tract, as well as diseases that are not directly but that could be influenced by the intestinal health are covered. In addition, the impact of human pathogens harboured by poultry is also discussed. As a background to understand the covered topics, basic insights in poultry anatomy, plysiology and immunology are given. The book also contains pictures that aid in the description of poultry anatomy, digestive physiology and poultry diseases.

Poultry Environment Problems

£20.00

Practical housing and equipment aims to provide for birds' biological, economic and welfare needs. Using the scientific principles behind the biological responses of poultry to their environment, many of the needs and responses discussed in this book are applicable to indoor and free range systems.

Poultry Inspection - Anatomy & Physiology 2nd Edition

£40.00

The full colour photographs make this an invaluable tool for all those for whom a knowledge of poultry anatomy, diseases and other conditions is required, including veterinary surgeons and meat inspectors within the abattoir, and also poultry producers who will be receiving condemnation data from these establishments.

Poultry Lighting: The Theory And Practice

£40.00

The first book dedicated to lighting for poultry, this user-friendly book covers the science and practice of lighting for poultry: describing the physics of light, the physiology and mechanisms by which poultry react to light and the responses of all classes of poultry to photoperiods, light intensity, colour or source, and the pathological and behavioural consequences of extremes of illumination and describes practical lighting for all types of commercial poultry.

Poultry Welfare Issues - Beak Trimming

£35.00

This book covers welfare and production issues associated with beak-trimming in poultry and reasons for it, it's history and new methods under development. Its focus is welfare issues associated with the practice. Ethics of beak-trimming and cannibalism are assessed. Beak anatomy, acute and chronic pain and the physiological changes in the bird are examined. Other areas include evaluation of production, egg quality and health of birds relative to the severity and method of beak-trimming.

Recent Advances In Animal Nutrition - 2001

£15.00

This book contains the proceedings of the 35th University of Nottingham Feed Conference. The general theme of the conference was meeting consumer demands for safe food produced from healthy animals.

Recent Advances In Animal Nutrition - 2002

£15.00

This book contains the proceedings of the 36th University of Nottingham Feed Conference. The general themes of the conference were international food safety, feed standards, environmental concerns and animal health. In all chapters the authors have translated scientific principles into practical recommendations.

Recent Advances In Animal Nutrition - 2003

£15.00

This book contains the proceedings of the 37th University of Nottingham Feed Conference. Authors of all chapters are international experts in their fields and have provided comprehensive analyses of the issues together with practical applications. This book is essential reading for all involved in animal production science / practice, including researchers, consultants, animal science students, legislators and practitioners.

Recent Advances In Animal Nutrition - 2004

£35.00

This book contains the proceedings of the 38th University of Nottingham Feed Conference, where topical issues facing the animal feed industry were addressed. Current trends in the feed industry are towards increasing globalisation, as highlighted in a paper on the Asian livestock industry, and tighter legislation, as discussed in several papers on aspects of legislation and analysis of raw materials.

Recent Advances In Animal Nutrition - 2005

£35.00

This book contains the proceedings of the 39th University of Nottingham Feed Conference. Authors of all chapters are international experts in their fields and have provided comprehensive analyses of the issues together with practical applications. This book is essential reading for all involved in animal production science/practice, including researchers, consultants, animal science students, legislators and practitioners.

Recent Advances In Animal Nutrition - 2006

£65.00

This book contains the proceedings of the 40th University of Nottingham Feed Conference. Authors of all chapters are international experts in their fields and have provided comprehensive analyses of the issues together with practical applications. This book is essential reading for all involved in animal production science/practice, including researchers, consultants, animal science students, legislators and practitioners.

Recent Advances In Animal Nutrition - 2007

£65.00

This book contains the proceedings of the 41st University of Nottingham Feed Conference held in September 2007. Authors of all chapters are international experts in their fields and have provided comprehensive analyses of the issues together with practical applications. This book is essential reading for all involved in animal production science/practice, including researchers, consultants, animal science students, legislators and practitioners.

Recent Advances In Animal Nutrition - 2008

£65.00

This book contains the proceedings of the 42nd University of Nottingham Feed Conference held in September 2008. Authors of all chapters are international experts in their fields and have provided comprehensive analyses of the issues together with practical applications. This book is essential reading for all involved in animal production science/practice, including researchers, consultants, animal science students, legislators and practitioners.

Recent Developments In Non-Ruminant Nutrition

£55.00

Following demand and the success of previous compendia, it was decided to bring together chapters with the common theme of non-ruminant nutrition under one cover to provide a very convenient reference for a wide range of subjects under this general heading. The book is an extremely informative collection of reviews of high scientific quality, which will appeal to teachers, students, researchers, and the animal feed industry worldwide.

Recent Developments In Poultry Nutrition - 2

£37.50

Developments in poultry science continue at an ever increasing rate. In parallel, poultry production has, from comparatively humble beginnings, little more than 50 years ago, emerged to become one of the world's major livestock enterprises with consumption of poultry meat and eggs increasing in virtually every country. Accordingly it is crucial that those involved in all aspects of the industry are kept informed of relevant issues.

Redefining Mineral Nutrition

£45.00

Featuring papers from some of the world's leading authorities, the aim of this volume is to re-examine the current status of mineral recommendations and to look at how minerals are applied in feeds for poultry, pigs and ruminants. Re-Defining Mineral Nutrition is aimed at nutritionists and animal producers as well as students and researchers studying animal and applied biological sciences.

Scott's Nutrition Of The Chicken - 4th Edition

£20.00

Nutrition of the Chicken is the classic text covering all aspects of nutrition and metabolism of meat and egg-laying birds. The earlier editions were authored by Drs. Scott, Nesheim and Young at Cornell University. Since publication of the 3rd edition in 1982 these authors have retired , and so in cooperation with Dr Scott, this 4th edition is prepared by the Drs. Leeson and Summers at Guelph.

Selenium In Nutrition And Health

£75.00

This book provides information about selenium as an important part of integrated antioxidant systems in animal and human bodies responsible for maintaining health. It contains practical advice in relation to effective usage of selenium supplements, including optimal forms and doses. It also combines fundamental information on selenium biochemistry and metabolism. It also presents the most recent findings, unresolved puzzles and future directions for selenium research.

Tables Of Composition And Nutritional Value Of Feed Materials

£43.75

This book is the result of collaborative work between INRA and the Association Française de Zootechnie (AFZ). The tables in this book present the chemical composition and nutritional values of the feed materials fed to the main farm species. The feed materials included in this publication are used both in the formulation of compound feeds and as straight feedstuffs (concentrates and by-products).

The Living Gut -2nd Edition

£28.50

The Living Gut was first published in 1994 and made a significant contribution to the understanding of the gastrointestinal tract in animal nutrition. This new edition has been thoroughly revised with the assistance of Dr. Lucy Tucker from Massey University, New Zealand.

Yields Of Farmed Species: Constraints And Opportunities In The 21st Century

£70.00

Can we expect the dramatic increases of the last century to continue? What are the yield potentials of the species which are farmed now? How will new technologies affect yields achieved in future decades? To what extent will pests, pathogens, competing demands for resources, or scruples about farming processes, curtail our ability to innovate in the production of food? Solutions to these and other issues are debated in this volume.