The long-term profitability of a poultry enterprise in today's competitive market requires optimisation of resources, control of costs and innovative marketing.... » 

The long-term profitability of a poultry enterprise in today's competitive market requires optimisation of resources, control of costs and innovative marketing. Nutrition represents the largest proportion of costs, attaining some 70% in pre-harvest broiler, turkey and egg production. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract are frequently significant detractors from least-cost production under commercial conditions. This is especially the case where diseases occur due to inadequate preventive measures.All aspects of those poultry diseases that have a digestive or nutritional aetiology are covered. Beginning with the fundamentals of poultry nutrition and feeding, brought right up to date and viewed from a practical perspective, the author all major nutritional and digestive disorders of poultry, incorporating essential diagnostic information, treatment and prevention strategies. «