(N/A) Poultry is the class of domesticated fowl used for food or for their eggs. They typically include chicken,ducks,turkey,and geese.
The word poultry is often used to refer to the meat of only these birds.
Selection of disease-free and suitable breeds,proper and safe farm conditions,proper feed and water,and hygiene and health care are important components of poultry farm management.
In India,poultry farming is practiced on a significant scale,but compared to other countries,less importance is given to the development of the poultry industry.
Due to the poultry farm industry,the consumption of eggs has increased. Eggs are very important for nutrition.
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Based on research conducted by the Imperial Veterinary Research Institute $(IVRI)$,Izzatnagar,it has been shown that eggs have high biotic value,and its usage is recommended.
The breeds developed for egg production are called $Layers$,and breeds nurtured for meat are called $Broilers$.
According to the opinion of Kristine $J$. Nicole,there are about $500$ breeds of poultry seen in the world.
In India,indigenous breeds of chicken like $Asil$,$Chittagong$,and $Basra$,and foreign breeds like $Rhode$ $Island$ $Red$,$Cornish$,and $Mediterranean$ are commonly seen.