Now in its sixth edition, Poultry Diseases is once again fully revised with the addition of vital new material. It remains the standard reference work on health and disease for those involved in the poultry industry, government and veterinary education.
Following a familiar structure, readers of the sixth edition gain concise but major reviews on current knowledge of general and disease-specific topics discussed over 45 (5 new) chapters in seven sections.
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Early mortality in a flock can have several causes or contributing factors. One of the most common reasons is a bacterial infection of the navel (omphalitis) or yolk sac. In this article, poultry vet Tom Inglis discusses omphalitis and other factors that can impact early mortality rates and overall chick quality.» Read more
Tina Widowski has had a long and distinguished career studying farm animal welfare. In 2018, she won the Poultry Science Association Poultry Welfare Research Award. We asked her five questions.» Read more