Poultry Behaviour and Welfare

by Barry O. Hughes, Michael C. Appleby, Joy A. Mench

This authoritative textbook provides an introduction and guide to poultry behavior and welfare. It describes the origin and biology of the various species of bird that are of agricultural importance, as well as giving a succinct overview of their key behavior patterns. There is careful discussion of the many factors that influence their welfare, and detailed consideration of the ways in which legislation and commercial interests interact in an attempt...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0851996671
• ISBN13: 9780851996677
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Cabi
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.8" x 9.4"