Livestock and Poultry Farm Practices

The “Livestock and Poultry Farm Practices” is the most practical and farming oriented text. In this first edition the title comprises of farm practices for layers and broilers (Chickens) and cattle and buffalo farming in respect of housing, breed choice, breeding, feeding, healthcare, general management, marketing etc. The information in book is consised and in simple language. The text may be useful for veterinary students, farmers and teachers for imparting practical training to incumbents along with educating farmers to adopt practical methodology for efficient, economical and remunerative livestock and poultry farming.

Contents: Preface. Foreword. Section I: Broiler Farm Practices: 1. Rearing and housing. 2. Choice of breed (strain). 3. Equipment. 4. Brooding practices. 5. Feeding and watering practices. 6. Health care and management. 7. General management of broilers. 8. Disinfection programme. 9. Records, economics and project report. 10. Marketing practices. Section II: Commercial Layer Farm Practices: 1. Rearing and housing. 2. Choice of breed (strain). 3. Equipment. 4. Brooding and growing. 5. Feeding and watering practices. 6. Health care management practices (Layers). 7. General management of layers. 8. Disinfection of layer house and cages. 9. Records, economics and project report. 10. Marketing of eggs. 11. Few poultry healthcare formulations.