Now in Its Sixth Edition
Now in Its Sixth Edition
Now in Its Sixth Edition
material. It
remains the standard reference work on health and disease for those involved in the poultry industry, government
and veterinary education. Following a familiar structure, readers of the sixth edition gain concise but major
reviews on current knowledge of general and disease-specific topics discussed over 45 (5 new) chapters in
seven sections. With a large international team of contributors led by an authoritative editor team and a Foreword
by Professor Frank Jordan, Poultry Diseases is an invaluable resource for the practicing veterinarian, poultry
inspector, agricultural manager or veterinary student. Covers common and rarer diseases found in all species of
poultry (including chickens, ducks,turkeys, game birds and guinea-fowl).Each chapter outside the General
Overview section identifies clearly Epidemiology, ClinicalSigns and Differential Diagnosis, Pathogenesis,
Treatment and Control. Systems chaptersdiscuss disorders of selected body systems in detail, leading to
differential diagnosis of thespecific disorderComprehensive Appendices of Useful Data, Glossary of Terms, and
Lists of diseases specific toTurkeys and Ducks (cross-referenced to the disease organisms in the main
text)Worldwide coverage from a recognized international team of editors and contributors5 new chapters and
major chapter revisions on biosecurity in poultry management; avianinfluenza; legislation and poultry welfareNew
contributors and 2 new prominent editors make up a 4 strong editorial teamTwo color format with over 60 2colour illustrations highlights key informationViral chapters now include information on zoonoses
Mark Pattison, Paul F. McMullin, Janet M. Bradbury and Dennis J. Alexander