Nutrition and Feeding of Organic Poultry

Nutrition and Feeding of Organic Poultry

Author: R. Blair
ISBN: 9781845934064
Pages: 300
Format: 18 Χ 24
Binding: Paperback
Pub. Year: 2008

Main Description

Organic poultry production Has increased significantly in recent years in response to increasing consumer demand for orgnaic eggs and meat. Nutrition and Feeding of Organic Poultry is the first comrehensive text on feeding organic poultry; presenting advice on selecting suitable ingredients, preparing appropriate feed mixtures and intergrating them into organic poultry production systems.The international standards of organic feeding, the species and breeds of poultry most suitable for organic farming , up-to-date information on the nutritional requirements of poultry, and examples of diets formulated to organic standards are all discussed.

Readership

The book will be of interest to organic producers and agencies and organizations serving them, as well as researchers, students, regulatory agencies, feed manufacturers, feed supply companies, agricultural advisory personnel and veterinarians.


Main Contents

1. Introduction and Background
2. Aims and Principles of Organic Poultry Production
3. Elements of Poultry Nutrition
4. Approved Ingredients for Organic Diets
5. Diets for Organic Poultry Production
6. Choosing the Right Species, Breed and Strain
7. Integrating Feeding Programs into Succesful Organic Production Systems
8. Conclusions and Recommedations for the Future