Blair, Robert, 1933-

Nutrition and feeding of organic poultry / by Robert Blair. - 2nd edition. - 1 online resource (vii, 268 pages) : illustrations, charts

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction and background -- 2. Aims and principles of organic poultry production -- 3. Elements of poultry nutrition -- 4. Approved ingredients for organic diets -- 5. Diets for organic poultry production -- 6. Choosing the right breed and strain -- 7. Integrating feeding programmes into organic production systems -- 8. Conclusions and recommendations for the future.

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This 268-pages book presents eight chapters that focused on the effect of nutritional programmes and feeding strategies on organic poultry farming. Topics include: introduction and background; aims and principles of organic poultry production; elements of poultry nutrition; approved ingredients for organic diets; diets for organic poultry roduction; choosing the right breed and strain; integrating feeding programmes into organic production systems; and conclusions and recommendations for the future.



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Poultry--Feeding and feeds.
Organic farming.
Feeds--Composition.
Breed differences.
Fowl breeds.
Genotypes.
Nutrition programmes.
Organic farming.
Organic foods.
Poultry farming.
Poultry feeding.
Strain differences.
Strains.

SF494 / .B57 2018eb

636.5/0852