Abstract (English):
The textbook describes the issues of origin, constitution, exterior, interior and productivity of various species of domestic fowl. The characteristics of modern breeds and crosses, the genetic basis of breeding, the organization and technology of breeding, the essentials of feeding habits in poultry are considered. The techniques and technologies for slaughter and processing of poultry products are described. Theoretical and practical techniques for incubating eggs are presented. The peculiarity of this textbook is that the authors described theoretical and practical problems not only for the main types of poultry, but also for the use of quails, meat pigeons and ostriches, as well as veterinary and sanitary measures in the poultry industry. One of the sections of the book is devoted to methods of obtaining organic poultry products.