Instant Insights: Bone Health in Poultry

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Dr Martin Johnsson (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences) Prof. Robert F Wideman, Jr (University of Arkansas)

Instant Insights

Bone Health in Poultry

Dr Martin Johnsson (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences), Prof. Robert F Wideman, Jr (University of Arkansas), Dr Christina Rufener (Agroscope) , Dr Michael J. Toscano (University of Bern)

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Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
26 January 2021

Agricultural science; Sustainable agriculture; Poultry farming

Series: Burleigh Dodds Science: Instant Insights

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This collection features four peer-reviewed literature reviews on bone health in poultry.

The first chapter reviews the literature on genetic mapping of skeletal traits in both broilers and layers, including both the genetics of skeletal defects and bone quality. As the chapter shows, linkage mapping and genome-wide association studies have identified promising candidate genes with potential for breeding more robust birds.

The second chapter focuses on bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis (BCO), one of the most common causes of lameness in broilers. The chapter summarizes the pathogenesis of BCO and reviews the efficacy of probiotics as a prophylactic treatment.

The third chapter discusses bone health in laying hens. It reviews bone development, keel and other bone health problems and factors contributing to poor bone health. It also summarises key strategies for improving bone health, including breeding, nutrition, rearing practices and housing.

The final chapter assesses the problem of lameness in intensively-reared broiler flocks. The chapter also discusses skin health in broilers. It summarises key risk factors as well as ways of monitoring and reducing the problem, from breeding programmes and enrichment to sequential feeding regimes.

By: Dr Martin Johnsson (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences), Prof. Robert F Wideman, Jr (University of Arkansas), Dr Christina Rufener (Agroscope), Dr Michael J. Toscano (University of Bern), Dr Gina Caplen (University of Bristol)
Imprint: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 14
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 200g
ISBN: 9781801460125
ISBN 10: 1801460124
Series: Burleigh Dodds Science: Instant Insights
Pages: 140
Publication Date: 26 January 2021
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active