This classic reference for poultry nutrition has been updated for the first time since 1984. The chapter on general considerations concerning individual nutrients and water has been greatly expanded and includes, for the first time, equations for predicting the energy value of individual feed ingredients from their proximate composition. This

Nutrient requirements; Signs of nutritional deficiencies in chickens and turkeys; Toxic levels of inorganic elements; Daily nutrient requirements for egg-type and broiler-type chickens; Feed requirements for poultry of various ages and species; Feeding systems and feed restriction; Standard reference diets for chicks; Average composition of feedstuffs used in poultry diets

Significantly revised and updated, this second edition of the bestselling Handbook of Nutrition and Food welcomes contributions from several new authors, including Elaine B. Feldman and Johanna Dwyer, notable leaders in nutritional science. Retaining the high level of scientific research, accessible language, and attention to detail of the original

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