“Best practices” for poultry farmers

References:

1. Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Government of India. National Action Plan for Egg and Poultry – 2022; Guidelines on Poultry Biosecurity and Waste Management.
2. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Animal Feed and Feed Additives Regulations; Safe and Hygienic Practices for Poultry Farming.
3. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). IS 1374: Poultry Feed Specification; IS 7168: Code for Management of Poultry Farms.
4. World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). Terrestrial Animal Health Code – Chapter on Poultry Production Systems.
5. Cobb-Vantress. Broiler Management Guide. Comprehensive manual covering chick placement, brooding, nutrition, health, and welfare.
6. Aviagen. Ross Broiler Management Handbook. Detailed guide on feed protocols, brooding temperature, light schedules, and vaccination.
7. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Handbook of Poultry Production in India. Published through ICAR institutes like CARI and IVRI.
8. CLFMA of India. Guidelines on Feed Manufacturing, Livestock Nutrition, and Quality Control.”