Download or read book Functional Avian Endocrinology written by Alistair Dawson and published by Alpha Science Int'l Ltd.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a review of the research into all aspects relating to hormones in birds - wild birds, how they respond and adapt to their natural environment, and domestic poultry, aimed at improving commercial production and breeding. This book illustrates the way this technology is being used to open up new opportunities for avian endocrinologists.