Description
Book SynopsisThis book describes the biological basis of reproduction in poultry and places this information in the context of poultry production. The author has collated and integrated recent information from a variety of sources in order to highlight the principles of the reproductive biology of poultry. This is achieved through a well-illustrated and tabulated text which emphasizes integration rather than comprehensive literature citations. The book begins by considering the egg, proceeds to a brief description of embryonic and chick development as they relate to poultry production, and describes the physiological processes that lead to formation of the fertile egg. It concludes with a discussion of the relationship between measurements of reproductive success that are commonly used in the poultry industry and their ability to reflect the physiological processes that contribute to successful reproduction. The book is aimed at advanced undergraduates or graduate students studying animal reproduct
Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: The egg 3: Embryonic development 4: Growth and sexual maturation 5: Photoperiodism 6: The ovary 7: Egg formation 8: The male 9: Artificial insemination 10: Management of reproduction using photoschedules 11: Nutrition, food consumption and reproduction 12: Monitoring reproductive success
