This book is written by international experts in different aspects of avian physiology. For easy reading and searches, this book is structured under a series of themes, beginning with genomic studies, sensory biology and nervous systems, and major organs. The chapters then move on to investigate metabolism, endocrine physiology, reproduction, and finally cross-cutting themes such as stress and rhythms. New chapters on feathers and skin are featured as well.
Sturkie's Avian Physiology, Seventh Edition
is an important resource for ornithologists, poultry scientists, and other researchers in avian studies. It is also useful for students in avian or poultry physiology, as well as avian veterinarians.
Table of Contents
Part I. Undergirding themes 1. Importance of physiology of birds 2. Avian genomics 3. Transcriptomics of physiological systems 4. Avian Proteomics 5. Avian metabolomics 6. Mitochondrial physiology 7. Evolution of birds 8. Domestication of poultry
Part II. Sensory biology and nervous system theme 9. The avian somatosensory system: a comparative view 10. Avian Vision 11. Avian Hearing 12. Avian olfaction and other chemical reception (excluding taste) 13. Avian taste reception 14. Avian nociception and pain 15. Magnetoreception and its use for long distance migration 16. Avian subpallium and autonomic nervous system
Part III. Organ system theme 17. Blood 18. The cardiovascular system 19. Osmoregulatory systems of birds 20. Respiration 21. Gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology 21A. Intestinal villi and crypt organization and function 22. Bone 23. Skeletal muscle 24. The avian immune system
Part IV. Metabolism theme 25. Carbohydrate metabolism 26. Adipose tissue and lipid metabolism 27. Protein metabolism 28. Food intake regulation
Part V. Endocrine theme 29. Overview of avian neuropeptides and peptides 30. Pituitary gland 31. Thyroids 32. The role of hormones in the regulation of bone turnover and eggshell calcification 33. Adrenals Rocco 34. Endocrine pancreas
Part VI. Reproductive theme 35. Reproduction in the female 36. Reproduction in the male 37. The physiology of the avian embryo
Part VI. Cross-cutting themes 38. Stress Eco-physiology 39. Physiology of welfare/wellbeing of poultry 40. Reproductive Behavior 41. Physiology of growth 42. Circadian rhythms 43. Circannual cycles and photoperiodism 44. Annual cycles 45. Regulation of body temperature: patterns and processes 46. Flight 47. Physiological challenges of migration 48. Actions of toxicants and endocrine-disrupting chemicals in birds
Authors
Colin G. Scanes Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.Dr. Colin G. Scanes is Professor Emeritus of Ecology, Evolution & Behavior at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. He obtained his PhD from the University of Wales and his DSc from Hull University. His research interests include anthrozoology; animal physiology, nutrition, and production; and veterinary medicine. He has received numerous awards for his research in animal and agricultural sciences, most recently from the American Society of Animal Science. In addition to faculty positions with the University of Wisconsin, Iowa State University, and Mississippi State University, Dr. Scanes has worked various federal positions with the USDA, SANREM CRSP, DOE, and EPA FQPA. He has led the development of more than a dozen books, including the first edition of Animals and Human Society and seven editions of Sturkie's Avian Physiology.
Sami Dridi Professor, Center of Excellence for Poultry Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, USA. Sami Dridi received his Accreditation to Supervise Research (HDR) in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, and Cell Signaling from the University of Paris XI. He got his PhD and master's degrees in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Poultry Science from the National Polytechnic Institute of Lorraine (INPL) and National Institute for Agronomic Researches (INRA), France. He joined several international teams such as UNC-Chapel Hill, University of Kentucky, University of Leuven (Belgium), ENITA Bordeaux (France), ENV Nantes (France), and West Virginia University as a postdoctoral fellow, contractual professor, or main investigator. He joined the University of Arkansas in 2013. He is currently a full professor in avian endocrinology and molecular genetics. He strives to consistently rise the next generation of poultry scientists and produce significant research that will bring both fundamental understanding as well as practical solutions to ongoing poultry problems.
