M. Murugan – författare

Scientific Fodder Production is a book designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts related to agriculture and its allied sciences, including agro-meteorology, agronomic practices, manures and fertilizers, and farm machinery. The book primary focus is on fodder production, which covers a range of topics such as inventory management, package of practices, preservation techniques, organic fodder production, and integrated farming systems. The content is presented in a clear and concise manner, with subheadings for easy comprehension, and exercises are provided at the end of each chapter for practical application. The book also covers important topics such as labor management in farms and the economics of fodder and fodder seed production, which are critical for effective farm management. This book serves as a valuable resource, providing an up-to-date scientific knowledge base for the target audience and acting as a teacher and trainer guide for efficient fodder production.

The principal objectives of this book are to provide an introduction to commercial broiler production in Indian farming conditions, its scientific base and economic perspective. In this book, subject starts from history and development, going thorough systems of rearing, feeding and health management, and ends in economics of commercial broiler production. It also throws some light on application of Good Husbandry Practices(GHP) in improving the broiler welfare in commercial production environments. Moreover, each chapter is provided with activity module for the readers to practice the exercises, to boost up their confidence while execution in the field. The book is intended to be a guide for under graduate and post graduate students of veterinary and animal science, broiler farm managers and entrepreneurs, and farming aspirants.