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"In fourth edition, has been completely revised, giving latest information on poultry diseases including avian influenza. The basic syllabus pattern of Veterinary Council of India has been retained for students. Information on drugs, disinfectants, sanitisers and vaccines has been almost rewritten. The chapters on Laboratory Procedures has been revised and enlarged. Important chapters such as on Fungal Toxicosis, Marek’s Disease, Gumboro Disease, Coccidiosis Poultry Immune System, have been updated. Diseases of ducks and basics on duck rearing have also been added. Other important additions are on quality of drinking water and problems of egg shell. Appendix 1 on Differential Diagnosis between Lymphoid Leucosis and Marek’s Disease and Appendix 2 on Zoonotic Diseases of Poultry have been added in fifth edition.The book retains its original approach of providing theoretical information, diagnostic methods for accurate diagnosis, treatment by latest drugs available in India and lastly, prevention of diseases by latest vaccines."