Practical Manual for Commercial Poultry Production and Hatchery Management

by Prof N V Jadhav

ISBN: 9789351304647
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Imprint : Daya Publishing House
Year : 2021
Price : Rs. 4495.00
Biblio : viii+91p.,figs.,tabls.,25 cm

Author Profile

Professor N.V. Jadhav has worked as Associate Professor and Head of Department of LPM at Veterinary College, Bidar for last 16 years. Since recent two years he is shouldering additional responsibility of Professor, Dept. ILFC, with redeployment of his original post of LPM. He has enriched his experience with practical working on large, commercial layer & broiler chicken farms for over 11 years. As an academician for 22 years, he has excelled in teaching , research & extension activities in poultry as well as animal science along with management of demonstration poultry & livestock farm units in which two are in second editions. The present title is 6th of his books and has update information according to VCI syllabus of 2008.

About The Book

The “Commercial Poultry Production and Hatchery Management” is penned as per the VCI curriculum prescribed for undergraduate students of B.V.Sc. and A.H., all over India. The text comprises of 15 chapters and topics have been dealt with in a logical sequence and the concepts explained in a lucid manner. The book is also incorporated with appropriate figures, photographs and charts wherever necessary. <BR> The book serves as the valuable source of information for the undergraduate students of B.V.Sc. and A.H., teachers, scientist and farmers. <BR> Salient Features <BR> 1. A Practical record in compact form with blank pages insertion to write exercise. <BR> 2. Inclusion of latest information on technology in poultry management. <BR> 3. Organised practical information for ease of understanding & utilization <BR> 4. Syllabus covered as per VCI instructions. <BR> 5. Useful for veterinary students, teachers & candidates appearing for competitive examinations in poultry/animal science.

Table of Contents

Preface v <BR> Certificate ix <BR> 1. Male and Female Reproductive System of Poultry 1 <BR> 2. Artificial Insemination (A.I.) in Poultry 6 <BR> 3. Selection of Breeder Stock 12 <BR> 4. Working (Operations) of Hatchery 17 <BR> 5. Handling of Hatching Eggs Prior and during Incubation 23 <BR> 6. Project Report for Setting Up of Hatchery 28 <BR> 7. Hatchery Records and their Maintenance 36 <BR> 8. Commercial Layer and Broiler Farms Demonstration of Litter <BR> and Cage Rearing System 42 <BR> 9. Feed-mill Equipments and their Maintenance 48 <BR> 10. Feed Mill Operation, Premix Preparation, Quality Control of <BR> Raw Materials 54 <BR> 11. Feeders, Waterers, Foggers and Sprinklers 60 <BR> 12. Maintenance of Farm Records 72 <BR> 13. Medication: Methods and Administration of Medicines 79 <BR> 14. Vaccination Practices: Types of Vaccines and Care <BR> during Vaccination 84 <BR> 15. Routes of Vaccination in Poultry 88