"Designed for career and technical high school students who require competency in all phases and types of livestock production, the Ninth Edition of MODERN LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PRODUCTION has been revised to include the most up-to-date, comprehensive information in the field. With coverage of basic animal science and livestock industry information as well as current issues in animal agriculture, this engaging text covers everything students need to know about livestock and poultry animals for classroom study and beyond. Through updated visual aids, real-world applications, and comprehensive study tools, the Ninth Edition provides students with a solid understand of the anatomy, physiology, nutrition, feeding, and reproduction of multiple livestock and poultry breeds." --Google Books.

​​​​​Introducing: Modern poultry farming is a blend of traditional practices and advanced technologies designed to meet the growing global demand for poultry products. It involves: 1.Advanced Breeding: Utilizing genetic research to enhance growth, feed efficiency, and disease resistance. 2.Innovative Housing: Climates controlled environments with automated feeding and watering systems. 3.Precision Nutrition: Tailored diets for optimal health and productivity. 4.Health Management: Rigorous biosecurity measures, vaccinations, and early disease detection. 5.Sustainability: Efficient resource management, waste reduction, and renewable energy use. 6.Technology Integration: Real-time monitoring, automation, and data analytics for improved efficiency. 7.Market Responsiveness: Adapting to consumer preferences for organic and free-range products. Dive into Modern poultry farming with confidence. Embrace advancements, adopt sustainable practices, and stay informed about market trends to ensure your farm thrives. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to succeed and become a leader in the industry. Start your journey today and be part of the future of sustainable and innovative poultry farming

Economists have described the upcountry Georgia poultry industry as the quintessential agribusiness. Following a trajectory from Reconstruction through the Great Depression to the present day, Monica R. Gisolfi shows how the poultry farming model of semivertical integration perfected a number of practices that had first underpinned the cotton-growing crop-lien system, ultimately transforming the poultry industry in ways that drove tens of thousands of farmers off the land and rendered those who remained dependent on large agribusiness firms. Gisolfi argues that the inequalities inherent in the structure of modern poultry farming have led to steep human and environmental costs. Agribusiness firms—many of them descended from the cotton-era South’s furnishing merchants—brought farmers into a system of feed-conversion contracts that placed all production decisions in the hands of the poultry corporations but at least half of the capital risks on the farmers. Along the way, the federal government aided and abetted—sometimes unwittingly—the consolidation of power by poultry firms through direct and indirect subsidies and favorable policies. Drawing on USDA files, oral history, congressional records, and poultry publications, Gisolfi puts a local face on one of the twentieth century’s silent agribusiness revolutions.

First published in 1939, this is a vintage handbook on poultry farming, with chapters on selection, breeding, feeding, housing, and more. 'Modern Poultry Management' contains a wealth of timeless, practical information and is highly recommended for modern poultry farmers and keepers. Contents include: 'important Branches of the Industry', 'Up-to-Date Methods of Poultry-keeping', 'Breeds and Crosses for General Poultry-keepers and Backyarders', 'General Management of Stock for Laying and Breeding Purposes', 'Incubation', 'Artificial and Natural', 'Rearing the Chicks', 'Feeding and General Management of Chicks from Shell to Maturity', etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition complete with the original text and images.