The book "Poultry Production and Management: Recent Trends," a comprehensive anthology that showcases the latest advancements, emerging paradigms, and indispensable insights in the field of poultry science and management. As the global demand for poultry products continues to rise, it is essential for industry professionals, researchers, and students to understand and adapt to these evolving trends. This book delves into critical aspects of poultry farming, including genetics, nutrition, housing systems, disease management, and sustainability practices, providing a comprehensive overview of the multifaceted landscape of poultry production. In an era marked by rapid technological progress and shifting consumer preferences, this book serves as a guide, helping readers navigate the complex challenges and opportunities that define contemporary poultry farming.

The  chapters of this book have been expertly crafted by leading researchers and experts, who have conducted a thorough examination of the most recent findings, innovative applications, and forward-looking ideas in the field of poultry production. The purpose of this book is to equip both beginners and experienced professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the current state of poultry farming, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. 

Dr Jeetendra Verma,  Born on 19th March 1966, Dr Jeetendra Verma is an eminent business professional in animal health care and nutrition. He graduated from Jabalpur Veterinary College in 1988, MVSc and PhD in Poultry Science from CARI, Izatnagar and a business management graduate from IIM, Kolkata

Dr Verma started his career as Assistant Professor of Poultry Science at Mhow Veterinary College, JNKVV Jabalpur. Later on, he switched from academics to business and joined poultry industry in 1998. Dr Verma has worked with many national and international companies at leadership positions like Nav Maharashtra, Jubilant Organosys, Eli Lilly (Elanco), Delacon Biotechnik etc. Presently he is Market Access Consultant for Asia region for Addicoo, Czech Republic.

He has more than 29 years of experience in the field of Animal Nutrition and Animal Health Care having excellence in managing and leading the companies, exploring and developing new markets, appointing channel partners, accelerating growth & achieving desired marketing and sales goals.

Dr Verma is an honourable member of National Advisory Committee (NAC) constituted by Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Govt. of India in 2023 and Research Advisory Committee of ICAR-NIANP, Bangalore.

Dr Verma has received many awards like Frost & Sullivan Award (2005), Aftab Recognition Award (2018), Distinguished Alumni Award 2018 by NDVSU, Jabalpur, Star Anis Award (2016, 2017) by Delacon Biotechnik etc.

Dr Girraj Goyal, currently holding the post of Incharge, Department of Poultry Science, College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, NDVSU, Jabalpur. He has obtained his UG degree BVSc. & AH form Mhow Veterinary College, and MVSc & Ph.D degree from Central Avian Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly.

He has more than 13 years of experience in the field of veterinary education, research and extension activities with specialization in Poultry Science. He has established an instructional cum commercial poultry complex at CVSc. & AH, Rewa under ICAR sponsored Experiential Learning Programme. Currently he is associated with ICAR sponsored All India Coordinated Research Project on Poultry Breeding in different capacities including Principal Scientist, Farm Manager etc.

He is working on development of improved varieties of chicken, Japanese quail, Turkey and guinea fowl with special focus on slow growing colour broilers and disease resistance chicken varieties. He is also working on development of development of farmer friendly sustainable technologies for production of enriched meat and eggs with aim to uplift the socio-economic status of the poor and landless farmers, unemployed youth and farm women and to ensure the nutritional security to the deprived classes of the society.

He has published more than 25 research papers in national and international journal. He has authored 5 books & manuals. More than 50 extension & popular articles have been published in his credit in different scientific and social magazines & newspapers. He has been conferred with 5 best paper awards in different international and national conference by reputed scientific societies

1.   Artificial Intelligence (AI): A New Era In Poultry Production D.N. Desai, M.A. Gole, A.S. Ranade and S.S. Gaikwad

2.   Cage-Free Farming:A Pathway to Sustainable Egg Production & Enhanced Animal Welfare Rokade J.J., Prasad Wadajkar, Nagabhushan K., Nagesh Sonale Monika M. and Tiwari A.K.

3.   Antibiotic Residue in Poultry Meat Kshemankar Shrman and Gyansagar Kushwaha

4.   Phyto-biotics: Effective Strategy to Mitigate Antimicrobial Resistance in Poultry-Linked Foodborne Zoonoses Reshma M.M. and Aswathi P.B.

5.   Turmeric, Amla and Giloy: Alternatives to Antibiotic Growth Promoter in Broiler Farming Gurram Srinivas, Sushmasri, Kandanulu, and Swathi Bora M. Hanumanth Rao, Sai Reddy and Divya Begari

6.   Acidifiers: Feed Additives in Broilers M.G. Nikam, K.K. Khose, G.R. Gangane, A.M. Chappalwar V.K. Munde and Vaishnavi Chormule

7. Bglucans :An Alternative to Antibiotics in Broiler M.G. Nikam, K.K. Khose, G.R. Gangane, A.M. Chappalwar V.K. Munde and Vaishnavi Chormule

8.   Sodium Butyrate: A Novel Feed Additive in Poultry Kadam, M.M., Bhaisare D.B., Pawar, O.K., Aswathi, P.B. and Bokade, H.S.

9.    Recent Advances in Management of Poultry Diseases   Gautham Kolluri, A.K. Tiwari, Shiva Kumar and Sai Siva Kumar

10. Plant-based Edible Vaccines for Poultry: Promises, Challenges and Future Prospects  Vasanthi Balan

11. Cocci Conundrum: A Comprehensive Exploration of Conventional Strategies to Advance Insights for Poultry Coccidiosis Vivek Agrawal, Girraj Goyal, Mukesh Shakya and Nidhi Singh Choudhary

12. Phyto-Adsorbents: Tool for Amelioration of Mycotoxins in Poultry Feed Swathi Bora, Gurram Srinivas, Divya Begari, S. Sai Reddy, M. Hanumanth Rao and Sushma sri Kandanulu

13. Fetal Programming: An Innovative Approach for Management of Heat Stress in Poultry Vaishali Gupta, Amitav Bhattacharyya and Pankaj Kumar Shukla

14. Fly Control in Poultry Production:Best Management Practice M.A. Gole, D.N. Desai, A.S. Ranade and S.S. Gaikwad

15. Combat Wet Litter Issues for A Successful and Profitable Flock Sushil Prasad, Manish K. Singh, S.K. Joshi and Anand Prakash

16. Quality Control for Poultry and Livestock Feed Om Prakash Dinani

17. Rare Earth Elements in Poultry Nutrition Bhaisare D.B., Kadam, M.M., Pawar, O.K., Aswathi, P.B. and Bokade, H.S.

18. Commercial Guar Meal (Cgm):An Alternate Protein Source in Poultry Feeding M. Hanumanth Rao, Gurram Srinivas, Swathi Bora and Sushmasri Kandanulu

19. Role of Poultry Nutrition in Fertility and Hatchability V.D. Lonkar

20. Indigenous Poultry: A Sustainable Tool for Nutrition and Livelihood Security R.C. Kulkarniand K. Sai Siva Kumar

21. Hygiene Management in Hatchety Unit Vinay Singh, Asit Chakrabarti, Mahak Singh, Lopamudra Sahoo, Dinesh Kumar3, K.K. Verma, Anil Shinde, Laxmi Chouhan, Huirem Bharati Chongtham Sonia, Gopi M and B.U. Choudhury

22. Molting: Recycling of Laying Laxmi Chouhan, Anil Shinde, Girraj Goyal and Y.A. Rather

23. Chicken Semen Diluents Anil Shinde, Laxmi Chouhan, Girraj Goyal and S.H. Khan

24. Organic Poultry Farming: Navigating Opportunities, Challenges and Certification in India Monika. M., Rokade. J.J., Sonale, N.S., Prasad Wadajkar and S. KerKetta

25. Avian Sex Reversal: Current Status and Future Prospects Kurva Shiva Kumar, Sagar Raghunath Khandagale Jagbir Singh Tyagi Matin Ansari, Sirjauddin and Gautham Kolluri