tailieunhanh - Good practices in planning and management of integrated commercial poultry production in South Asia

Development initiatives in the past have emphasized genetic improvement, usually through the introduction of exotic genes, arguing that improved feed would have no effect on indigenous birds of low genetic potential. There is a growing awareness of the need to balance the rate of genetic improvement with improvement in feed availability, health care and management. There is also an increased recognition of the potential of indigenous breeds and their role in converting locally available feed resources into sustainable production. This manual aims to provide those involved with poultry development in developing countries with a practical guide and insight. | ISSN 0254-60 9 Good practices in planning and management of integrated commercial poultry production in South Asia FAO ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND HEALTH PAPER 159 Good practices in planning and management of integrated commercial poultry production in South Asia FAO ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND HEALTH PAPER 159 by R. Prabakaran Professor of Poultry Science Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University Tamil Nadu India FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS Rome 2003 The designations employed and the presentation of material in this information product do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations concerning the legal or development status of any country territory city or area or of its authorities or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. ISBN 92-5-105009-0 All rights reserved. Reproduction and dissemination of material in this information product for educational or other non-commercial purposes are authorized without any prior written permission from the copyright holders provided the source is fully acknowledged. Reproduction of material in this information product for resale or other commercial purposes is prohibited without written permission of the copyright holders. Applications for such permission should be addressed to the Chief Publishing Management Service Information Division FAO Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 00100 Rome Italy or by e-mail to copyright@ FAO .