Avian Gut Function in Health and Disease

by Graham C. Perry

Overview

Derived from the 28th Poultry Science Symposium of the World's Poultry Science Association (UK), this book focuses on the current interest of the phasing out of antibiotic use in poultry and covers in-depth interactions between the bird, its diet and potential pathogens. It also demonstrates the understanding of the gut health in the 21st century of commercial poultry and flocks and the ultimate safety of poultry product in the human food chain.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781845931803
Publisher:	CABI
Publication date:	12/20/2006
Series:	Poultry Science Symposium Series , #28
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.75(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction
Gastrointestinal structure and functional development
Gut flora
Nutritional effects
Pathology
Immunological and pathogen control
Monitoring and practical experience