Poultry Diseases Influenced by Gastrointestinal Health: Traditional Treatments and Innovative Soluti

G Lorenzoni

In this book poultry diseases that are directly related to the gastrointestinal tract, as well as diseases that are not directly but that could be influenced by the intestinal health are covered. In addition, the impact of human pathogens harboured by poultry is also discussed. As a background to understand the covered topics, basic insights in poultry anatomy, plysiology and immunology are given. The book also contains pictures that aid in the description of poultry anatomy, digestive physiology and poultry diseases.

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ISBN 978-1-907284-15-1
Price £30.00
Publisher Nottingham University Press
Stock Status In Stock

 

Contents:

  • Introduction to Gut Health
  • Basic introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the digestive systems
  • Immune functions of the gastrointestinal tract
  • Modulating the gastrointestinal ecosystem
  • Diseases in poultry directly influenced by gut health
  • Diseases in poultry indirectly influenced by gut health
  • Diseases in humans caused by bacterial infections vectored by poultry
  • Conclusions