British Poultry Science, Volume 57, Issue 2 (2016)

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British Poultry Science, Volume 57, Issue 2 (2016)

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Genetics

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Molecular cloning, characterisation and functional analysis of the duck Forkhead box O3 (FOXO3) gene
W. Gan, H. He & L. Li
Pages: 143-150
Published online: 25 Apr 2016
AbstractforMolecular cloning, characterisation and functional analysis of the duck Forkhead box O3 (FOXO3) gene | Full Text | References | PDF (767.3 KB)
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Immunology, Health & Disease

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Polymorphism identification and cardiac gene expression analysis of the calsequestrin 2 gene in broiler chickens with sudden death syndrome
M. Basaki, K. Asasi, M. R. Tabandeh & M. Aminlari
Pages: 151-160
Published online: 25 Apr 2016
AbstractforPolymorphism identification and cardiac gene expression analysis of the calsequestrin 2 gene in broiler chickens with sudden death syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (821.6 KB)
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Isolation of atypical enteropathogenic Escherichia coli from chicken and chicken-derived products
M.Z. Alonso, M.E. Sanz, K. Irino, A. Krüger, P.M.A. Lucchesi & N.L. Padola
Pages: 161-164
Published online: 25 Apr 2016
AbstractforIsolation of atypical enteropathogenic Escherichia coli from chicken and chicken-derived products | Full Text | References | PDF (122.5 KB)
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Comparing the immune responses of two genetically B-complex disparate Fayoumi chicken lines to Eimeria tenella
S.-H. Lee, X. Dong, H. S. Lillehoj, S. J. Lamont, X. Suo, D. K. Kim, K.-W. Lee & Y. H. Hong
Pages: 165-171
Published online: 25 Apr 2016
AbstractforComparing the immune responses of two genetically B-complex disparate Fayoumi chicken lines to Eimeria tenella | Full Text | References | PDF (513.9 KB)
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Isolation, identification and antibiotic resistance of Campylobacter strains isolated from domestic and free-living pigeons
A. Dudzic, R. Urban-Chmiel, D. Stępień-Pyśniak, M. Dec, A. Puchalski & A. Wernicki
Pages: 172-178
Published online: 25 Apr 2016
AbstractforIsolation, identification and antibiotic resistance of Campylobacter strains isolated from domestic and free-living pigeons | Full Text | References | PDF (225 KB)
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Comparative evaluation of therapeutic efficacy of sulfadiazine-trimethoprim, oxytetracycline, enrofloxacin and florfenicol on Staphylococcus aureus–induced arthritis in broilers
N. Mosleh, T. Shomali, F. Namazi, M. Marzban, M. Mohammadi & A. Motamedi Boroojeni
Pages: 179-184
Published online: 25 Apr 2016
AbstractforComparative evaluation of therapeutic efficacy of sulfadiazine-trimethoprim, oxytetracycline, enrofloxacin and florfenicol on Staphylococcus aureus–induced arthritis in broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (126.1 KB)
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Meat & Egg Science

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The effect of production system (barn and free-range), slaughtering age and gender on carcass traits and meat quality of partridges (Alectoris chukar)
U. S. Yamak, M. Sarica, M. A. Boz & A. Ucar
Pages: 185-192
Published online: 25 Apr 2016
AbstractforThe effect of production system (barn and free-range), slaughtering age and gender on carcass traits and meat quality of partridges (Alectoris chukar) | Full Text | References | PDF (139.7 KB)
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Comparison of the mineral and fatty acid profiles of ostrich, turkey and broiler chicken livers
D. Majewska, D. Szczerbińska, M. Ligocki, M. Bucław, A. Sammel, Z. Tarasewicz, K. Romaniszyn & J. Majewski
Pages: 193-200
Published online: 25 Apr 2016
AbstractforComparison of the mineral and fatty acid profiles of ostrich, turkey and broiler chicken livers | Full Text | References | PDF (161.1 KB)
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Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology

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The characterisation and functional β-cell differentiation of duck pancreas-derived mesenchymal cells
S. Zhang, C.Y. Bai, Y.H. Ma, X.C. Li, Y.H. Gao, Y.N. Fan, W.J. Guan & D. Zheng
Pages: 201-210
Published online: 25 Apr 2016
AbstractforThe characterisation and functional β-cell differentiation of duck pancreas-derived mesenchymal cells | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Cloning of the growth hormone receptor and its muscle-specific mRNA expression in black Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata)
W. Ji, G. Sun, X. Duan, B. Dong & Y. Bian
Pages: 211-218
Published online: 25 Apr 2016
AbstractforCloning of the growth hormone receptor and its muscle-specific mRNA expression in black Muscovy duck (Cairina moschata) | Full Text | References | PDF (328.2 KB) | Supplemental
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Histopathological studies of the heart in three lines of broiler chickens
M. Gesek, I. Otrocka-DomagaŁa, R. SokóŁ, K. PaŹdzior-Czapula, B. D. Lambert, A. M. WiŚniewska, M. Żechowicz, M. Mikiewicz & P. Korzeniowska
Pages: 219-226
Published online: 25 Apr 2016
AbstractforHistopathological studies of the heart in three lines of broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (653.3 KB)
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Nutrition & Metabolism

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Influence of an organic acid blend and essential oil blend, individually or in combination, on growth performance, carcass parameters, apparent digestibility, intestinal microflora and intestinal morphology of broilers
H. Basmacioğlu-Malayoğlu, P. Ozdemir & H. A. Bağriyanik
Pages: 227-234
Published online: 25 Apr 2016
AbstractforInfluence of an organic acid blend and essential oil blend, individually or in combination, on growth performance, carcass parameters, apparent digestibility, intestinal microflora and intestinal morphology of broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (164.9 KB)
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Protective effects of Urtica dioica seed extract in aflatoxicosis: histopathological and biochemical findings
A. Uyar, Z. Yener & A. Dogan
Pages: 235-245
Published online: 25 Apr 2016
AbstractforProtective effects of Urtica dioica seed extract in aflatoxicosis: histopathological and biochemical findings | Full Text | References | PDF (842.2 KB)
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Rapid Communication
Exogenous tannase improves feeding value of a diet containing field beans (Vicia faba) when fed to broilers
J. Abdulla, S.P. Rose, A.M. Mackenzie, W. Mirza & V. Pirgozliev
Pages: 246-250
Published online: 25 Apr 2016
AbstractforExogenous tannase improves feeding value of a diet containing field beans (Vicia faba) when fed to broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (130 KB)
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Effects of ionised or chelated water-soluble mineral mixture supplementation on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, blood characteristics, meat quality and intestinal microbiota in broilers
S. D. Upadhaya, B. R. Lee & I. H. Kim
Pages: 251-256
Published online: 25 Apr 2016
AbstractforEffects of ionised or chelated water-soluble mineral mixture supplementation on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, blood characteristics, meat quality and intestinal microbiota in broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (133.2 KB)
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Natural zeolites in diet or litter of broilers
A. F. Schneider, D. S. De Almeida, F. M. Yuri, O. F. Zimmermann, M. W. Gerber & C. E. Gewehr
Pages: 257-263
Published online: 25 Apr 2016
AbstractforNatural zeolites in diet or litter of broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (145.6 KB)
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Physiology, Endocrinology & Reproduction

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Cryopreserving turkey semen in straws and nitrogen vapour using DMSO or DMA: effects of cryoprotectant concentration, freezing rate and thawing rate on post-thaw semen quality
N. Iaffaldano, M. Di Iorio, M. Miranda, L. Zaniboni, A. Manchisi & S. Cerolini
Pages: 264-270
Published online: 25 Apr 2016
AbstractforCryopreserving turkey semen in straws and nitrogen vapour using DMSO or DMA: effects of cryoprotectant concentration, freezing rate and thawing rate on post-thaw semen quality | Full Text | References | PDF (140.8 KB)
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Central histaminergic system interplay with suppressive effects of immune challenge on food intake in chicken
M. Zendehdel, A. Baghbanzadeh, P. Aghelkohan & S. Hassanpour
Pages: 271-279
Published online: 25 Apr 2016
AbstractforCentral histaminergic system interplay with suppressive effects of immune challenge on food intake in chicken | Full Text | References | PDF (452.9 KB)
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Effects of season on the reproductive organs and steroid hormone profiles in guinea hens (Numida meleagris)
I. I. Abdul-Rahman, F. Y. Obese, J. E. Robinson, B. Awumbila & I. A. Jeffcoate
Pages: 280-286
Published online: 25 Apr 2016
AbstractforEffects of season on the reproductive organs and steroid hormone profiles in guinea hens (Numida meleagris) | Full Text | References | PDF (382.3 KB)
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