{"product_id":"instant-insights-martin-johnsson-9781801460125","title":"Instant Insights: Bone Health in Poultry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis collection features four peer-reviewed literature reviews on bone health in poultry.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Martin Johnsson,Robert F. Jr. Wideman,Christina Rufener\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1801460124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781801460125\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/26\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 140\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.44lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d","brand":"Martin Johnsson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48445763551487,"sku":"9781801460125","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b844494c-553b-452f-8792-88a125356fae.jpg?v=1777220490","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/instant-insights-martin-johnsson-9781801460125","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}