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Nutrition
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Nutrition
- Authors: Helen Hodgkin and Ian Mackinson
- From: BSAVA Manual of Backyard Poultry Medicine and Surgery
- Item: Chapter 5, pp 39 - 44
- DOI: 10.22233/9781910443194.5
- Copyright: © 2019 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: September 2019
Abstract
Poultry require a variety of nutrients for maintenance, health, growth, development and reproduction. The level and ratio of nutrients needed differs according to the species, age and productive state. This chapter breaks down the nutritional requirements of poultry, discusses a variety of feeds and feeding methods, and explains feed labels.
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Key ingredients used in complete poultry feeds. (a) Wheat grains. (b) Extracted and toasted soya bean meal. © 2019 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Key ingredients used in complete poultry feeds. (a) Wheat grains. (b) Extracted and toasted soya bean meal.
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Different types of compound poultry feeds. (a) Meal (mash). (b) Crumbs. (c) Pellets. © 2019 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Different types of compound poultry feeds. (a) Meal (mash). (b) Crumbs. (c) Pellets.
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An example of a label for layer pellets. UFAS = Universal Feed Assurance Scheme; VMD = Veterinary Medicines Directorate. © 2019 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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An example of a label for layer pellets. UFAS = Universal Feed Assurance Scheme; VMD = Veterinary Medicines Directorate.