Carita Schneitz
Author
Publisher
Burleigh Dodds
Publication Date
2017
Edition
Not Supplied
Description
Competitive Exclusion (CE) describes the protective effect of the intestinal microflora against colonization of pathogenic bacteria. This review presents the background and current use of the CE concept to prevent Salmonella infections in poultry, by administration of cultures of intestinal origin to day-old chickens. This approach is...
Author
Publisher
Burleigh Dodds
Publication Date
2017
Edition
Not Supplied
Description
Health and welfare are major issues in poultry production. This collection reviews our understanding of bacterial, viral and other diseases affecting poultry and their effective management. It also discusses ways of managing poultry flocks to optimise their welfare from hatching to slaughter.

