The Small Scale Poultry Production: Technical Guide is a comprehensive resource designed to assist smallholder farmers and poultry enthusiasts in establishing and managing sustainable poultry operations. Published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), this guide offers practical advice on various aspects of poultry farming, including housing, feeding, disease management, and record-keeping.
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Dr. E.B. Sonaiya is a renowned expert in poultry science, particularly known for his contributions to small-scale poultry production. He has authored and co-authored several technical guides and research papers aimed at improving poultry farming practices in developing countries. His work often focuses on sustainable and low-cost poultry management systems suitable for smallholder farmers. Dr. Sonaiya's expertise has been instrumental in shaping poultry production strategies that are both economically viable and environmentally sustainable. His publications are widely used by agricultural extension services, NGOs, and educational institutions to train farmers and practitioners in effective poultry management.
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Contents 1. Introduction. 2. Species and breeds. 3. Feed resources. 4. General management. 5. Incubation and hatching. 6. Health. 7. Breed improvement. 8. Production economics. 9. Marketing. 10. Research and development for family poultry. Bibliography. 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 flock health. Regional differences in production practices are also described. The guide provides the technical and scientific building blocks needed to develop sustainable programmes 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. 119 pp. Seller Inventory # 64900