"The Health of Poultry," by Mark Pattison, is a unique book
describing the overall concepts of poultry health with the emphasis
on creating the right conditions and environment to minimise the
occurrence of disease. By demonstrating the interrelationships
between husbandry, medicine and nutrition, the author shows how to
prevent diseases and to maximise the genetic potential made
possible with modern breeds of poultry.
Each of the main poultry species - chicken including breeder and
broiler, turkey and duck - is dealt within separate chapters that
each explain the principle of disease control with the emphasis on
preventative medicine. All aspects of care are drawn together to
provide guidance on devising a rigorous health regime that is
controlled by proper management. Chapters on hatchery, nutrition,
environment and housing examine topics such as planning,
ventilation, hygiene, quality control and medication. The important
role of genetics in flock health is discussed encompassing
important issues such as genetic resistance to disease, vertically
transmitted diseases and strategies for disease control.
"The Health of Poultry" provides a holistic view of health and
welfare of poultry. As such, it will be a highly practical addition
to the bookshelves of poultry farmers, specialists and
veterinarians. Agriculture and veterinary students embarked on BSc
and diploma courses in poultry will find the coverage informative
and the style lucid and accessible.
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