Biology of Breeding Poultry (Poultry Science Symposium Series) PDF

Biology of Breeding Poultry Poultry Science Symposium Series

Biology Of Breeding Poultry Poultry Science Symposium Series

By P. Hocking

This book reviews the biological science and background to breeding meat poultry, specifically broiler, turkey and duck. These commercial birds have been changed by genetic selection to such an extent that they are substantially different from traditional breeds and laying hens. Covering science, management and husbandry systems, this comprehensive text provides the most up to date collection of papers on the topic from a range of international experts.

Table of Contents

I: State of the Art

1: Genetic Progress and Achievements

2: Breeder Husbandry

II: Genetic Improvement

3: Quantitative Genetics and QTL

4: Potential of Transgenics, ESTs and PGCs

5: Sex Determination

III: Physiology of Reproduction

6: Endocrinology and Genetics of the HPA Axis

7: Control of Follicular Development

8: Endocrinology of Male Reproduction