Poultry production is critical to the economy and food security of many developing countries because not only is poultry easy to farm and well suited to backyard production, but in many cases, it is a staple food.

-        This Guideline of poultry diseases is a key reference work that poultry production systems across the globe, describing the range of diseases affecting all domesticated bird species, and contains a differential diagnosis to aid in detecting and recognizing specific diseases, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, prevention, and control and treatment.