The book begins with the basics—common terminology, scientific classification of poultry birds, and the evolution of the Indian poultry industry. It also traces policy initiatives and developmental milestones under different Five-Year Plans, highlighting how the sector has transformed from backyard rearing to organized commercial enterprises.

Detailed chapters cover every critical aspect of poultry farming: breeding management, reproductive system and egg formation, incubation and hatching, housing, brooding, and chick rearing. Special emphasis is given to species-specific farming systems, including ducks, quails, and turkeys, which add diversity and economic potential to poultry production. Biosecurity and health care management, feeding and nutrition, and farm economics are presented in a clear and practical way, enabling readers to plan and manage flocks efficiently and profitably.

With a balanced focus on scientific principles and field-level practices, this book is designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students of animal husbandry and veterinary sciences, extension professionals, and aspiring poultry entrepreneurs. It will also serve as a valuable guide for farmers seeking to improve productivity, sustainability, and profitability in poultry farming.

Lakshman Kumar Babu, is a distinguished veterinary professional who’s academic and research journey has significantly advanced in the fields of Livestock Production & Management and Poultry Science, having an impeccable academic career with First Class First Gold Medallist and Best Graduate in B.V.Sc. & A.H. (1989), First Class First Gold Medallist in M.V.Sc. (1991) and in Ph.D (LPM) as Best Student of the Institute from the esteemed Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, (2000) after getting ICAR Senior Fellowship. He is having a flawless 34 years of UG, PG and PhD teaching not only for the students of College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Bhubaneswar but also for the students of College of Agriculture, Bhubaneswar, College of Agriculture Chiplima and College of Forestry, Bhubaneswar. He was adjudged with University Best Teacher Award in 2009. He has guided 39 MV Sc and Ph D students and published 72 research papers in National and International journals. He is honoured with Fellow of ISAPM-FNAPM (2020) and has been awarded with G.D. Narayan Khedkar Memorial Award for significant contribution in Animal Husbandry (2016). He is having administrative experience of statutory Deans such as Dean, Students’ Welfare, Dean, C V Sc and A H and Professor and Head Department of LPM besides Dean, PGF-cum-DRI (I/C) and Dean of Research, (I/C) OUAT, Bhubaneswar.

Arun Kumar Panda is a distinguished veterinary professional who’s academic and research journey has significantly advanced the fields of Animal Nutrition &Poultry Science. A graduate of Odisha Veterinary College, he has earned his gold medal in BVSC &AH (1992). He further distinguished himself by obtaining MVSc (1994) and PhD (2004) degrees in Animal Nutrition also with gold medals from Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar. Dr. Panda is a post-doctoral fellow of Oregon State University, Corvallis, U.S.A., underscoring global academic influence. In 1997, he joined the ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad where he launched groundbreaking research. Currently he serves as Principal Scientist and Head of the Division at ICAR- Central Institute for Women in Agriculture, Bhubaneswar. Dr. Panda has empowered women farmers by integrating livestock& poultry technologies into their livelihoods, reinforcing his commitment to sustainable agriculture practices. He has published over 230 research articles in prestigious journals and authored 10 books. His exceptional contributions to science and society have earned him several prestigious awards, including the Young Scientist Award, ND Kehar Award, DBT Crest Awards, Kerela Chapter Research Award, best paper award and fellowships from leading scientific organisation such as the NAVS, IPSA, ANSI & ANA. He also contributes to the global poultry research community as a member of the International Advisory Board of the Journal of Poultry Science (Japan), where he continues to shape policy and innovation in the field.

Rudra Narayan Babu completed his B.V.Sc. & A.H. from the College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, OUAT in 2020, graduating with First Class and Distinction. As part of his academic enrichment, he participated in a three-month International Internship Programme at the Panhandle Research & Extension Center, University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL), Scottsbluff, Nebraska, USA, focusing on Veterinary and Animal Sciences. He pursued his M.V.Sc. in Livestock Production Management at GADVASU, Ludhiana, Punjab, where he postgraduated in 2022 with First Class and Distinction, and was recognized as the Best Student of the Department. His research was centered on poultry production, particularly broiler litter management. Dr. Babu’s research excellence has earned him multiple accolades, including the Smt. Kadambini Devi Award for Best Oral Presentation at the ISAPM Conference, 2022, and the prestigious Dr. N.S.R. Sastry Young Scientist Award at the ISAPM Conference, 2023. Currently, he is serving as a Veterinary Officer at the Odisha Livestock Resources Development Society (OLRDS), Bhubaneswar, where he is actively involved in strengthening the rural economy through livestock development initiatives across Odisha.

1 Common Terminology Used in Poultry

 2 Indian Poultry Industry

 3 Scientific Classification of Poultry Birds

 4 Rural Poultry Production System

 5 Poultry Development Under Different Five-Year Plans

 6 Breeding Management of Poultry

 7 Reproductive System of Fowl and Formation of Egg

 8 Incubation and Hatching

 9 Poultry Housing Principles and Practices

 10 Brooding and Rearing of Chicks

 11 System of Farming

 12 Duck Farming

 13 Quail Farming

 14 Turkey Farming

 15 Biosecurity and Health Care Management in Poultry

 16  Nutrients and Feeding Management in Poultry

 18 Poultry Economics

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