Small-scale Poultry Production. Technical Guide - Softcover

Sonaiya, Emmanuel Babafunso; Swan, S. E. J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9251050821 ISBN 13: 9789251050828

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org, 2005

Synopsis

This technical guide promotes sustainable small-scale, family-based poultry production. It gives a comprehensive review of all aspects of small-scale poultry production in developing countries and includes sections on feeding and nutrition, housing, general husbandry and flocks health. Regional differences in health practices are also described. The guide provides the technical and scientific "building blocks" needed to develop sustainable programs for small-scale poultry production. It will be of practical value to those keeping or planning to keep poultry and as a valuable technical reference for poultry specialists, researchers, students and those interested in broader rural development issues.--Publisher's description.

Edition details

• Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 9251050821
• ISBN 13: 9789251050828
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 124