British Poultry Science, Volume 32, Issue 4 (1991)

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British Poultry Science, Volume 32, Issue 4 (1991)

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Behaviour, welfare, husbandry and environment

Article
Design of nest boxes for laying cages
M. C. Appleby & S. F. Smith
Pages: 667-678
Published online: 08 Nov 2007
AbstractforDesign of nest boxes for laying cages | References | PDF (689.8 KB)
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Embryology, morphology and anatomy

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Morphological study of the caecal epithelium of the chicken (Gallus Gallus domesticus L.)
R. Ferrer, Juana M. Planas, M. Durfort & M. Moretó
Pages: 679-691
Published online: 08 Nov 2007
AbstractforMorphological study of the caecal epithelium of the chicken (Gallus Gallus domesticus L.) | References | PDF (1,009.6 KB)
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Histological and histochemical studies on the chicken lingual glands
A. M. Gargiulo, S. Lorvik, P. Ceccarelli & V. Pedini
Pages: 693-702
Published online: 08 Nov 2007
AbstractforHistological and histochemical studies on the chicken lingual glands | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Genetics

Article
Long‐term goose breeding for egg production and crammed liver weight
B. A. Shalev, A. Dvorin, R. Herman, Z. Katz & S. Bornstein
Pages: 703-709
Published online: 08 Nov 2007
AbstractforLong‐term goose breeding for egg production and crammed liver weight | References | PDF (339.6 KB)
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Chromosome analysis of early embryonic mortality in layer and broiler chickens
M. H. Thorne, R. K. Collins & B. L. Sheldon
Pages: 711-722
Published online: 08 Nov 2007
AbstractforChromosome analysis of early embryonic mortality in layer and broiler chickens | References | PDF (669.4 KB)
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Meat and egg science

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Compensation for seasonal changes in eggshell conductance and hatchability of goose eggs by dynamic control of egg water loss
Moshe Meir & Amos Ar
Pages: 723-732
Published online: 08 Nov 2007
AbstractforCompensation for seasonal changes in eggshell conductance and hatchability of goose eggs by dynamic control of egg water loss | References | PDF (547.7 KB)
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Original Articles

Article
Rate of decline in hatchability with preincubation storage of chicken eggs depends on genetic strain
B. H. Yoo & E. Wientjes
Pages: 733-740
Published online: 08 Nov 2007
AbstractforRate of decline in hatchability with preincubation storage of chicken eggs depends on genetic strain | References | PDF (433.9 KB)
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Meat and egg science

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Effect of argon stunning, rapid chilling and early filleting on texture of broiler breast meat
A. B. Mohan Raj & N. G. Gregory
Pages: 741-746
Published online: 08 Nov 2007
AbstractforEffect of argon stunning, rapid chilling and early filleting on texture of broiler breast meat | References | PDF (360.3 KB)
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Nutrition

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Effect of method and phase of nutrient restriction during rearing on productive performance of light hybrid pullets and hens
R. P. Kwakkel, F. L. S. M. de Koning, M. W. A. Verstegen & G. Hof
Pages: 747-761
Published online: 08 Nov 2007
AbstractforEffect of method and phase of nutrient restriction during rearing on productive performance of light hybrid pullets and hens | References | PDF (870.3 KB)
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Article
Metabolic differences between white leghorns selected for high and low residual food consumption
P. Luiting, J. W. Schrama, W. van der Hel & E. M. Urff
Pages: 763-782
Published online: 08 Nov 2007
AbstractforMetabolic differences between white leghorns selected for high and low residual food consumption | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Article
The possible prediction of fatness in broiler chickens by biochemical measurements on adipose tissue
Y. Pinchasov & A. Cahaner
Pages: 783-787
Published online: 08 Nov 2007
AbstractforThe possible prediction of fatness in broiler chickens by biochemical measurements on adipose tissue | References | PDF (265.1 KB)
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Article
Further investigations on protein requirement of genetically lean and fat chickens
B. Leclercq & G. Guy
Pages: 789-798
Published online: 08 Nov 2007
AbstractforFurther investigations on protein requirement of genetically lean and fat chickens | References | PDF (523.3 KB)
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Physiology, biochemistry and neurobiology

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Plasma concentrations of luteinising hormone and body weights during somatic maturation in intact and castrated Australorp cockerels from a line of hens selected for increased ovulation rate
C. B. Gow, R. J. Scaramuzzi, N. B. Carter & P. J. Sharp
Pages: 799-808
Published online: 08 Nov 2007
AbstractforPlasma concentrations of luteinising hormone and body weights during somatic maturation in intact and castrated Australorp cockerels from a line of hens selected for increased ovulation rate | References | PDF (620.7 KB)
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Article
Effect of metyrapone on the timing of oviposition and ovarian steroidogenesis in the laying hen
J. N. Petitte, R. J. Etches & C. E. Anderson‐Langmuir
Pages: 809-819
Published online: 08 Nov 2007
AbstractforEffect of metyrapone on the timing of oviposition and ovarian steroidogenesis in the laying hen | References | PDF (574.6 KB)
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Article
Diurnal variation in heat production related to some physical activities in laying hens
Yuzhi Li, Toshio Ito & Sadaki Yamamoto
Pages: 821-827
Published online: 08 Nov 2007
AbstractforDiurnal variation in heat production related to some physical activities in laying hens | References | PDF (408.6 KB)
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Article
Use of limited daily access to food in measuring the heat production associated with food intake in laying hens
Yuzhi Li, Toshio Ito & Sadaki Yamamoto
Pages: 829-839
Published online: 08 Nov 2007
AbstractforUse of limited daily access to food in measuring the heat production associated with food intake in laying hens | References | PDF (628.2 KB)
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Article
Hepatic 5'‐deiodination in chickens from lines selected for high and low body weight and their Fl cross
F. M. A. McNabb, T. B. Freeman, P. B. Siegel & E. A. Dunnington
Pages: 841-852
Published online: 08 Nov 2007
AbstractforHepatic 5'‐deiodination in chickens from lines selected for high and low body weight and their Fl cross | References | PDF (683.6 KB)
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Article
Role of magnesium in egg shell formation in the domestic hen
A. L. Waddell, R. G. Board, V. D. Scott & S. G. Tullett
Pages: 853-864
Published online: 08 Nov 2007
AbstractforRole of magnesium in egg shell formation in the domestic hen | References | PDF (752.5 KB)
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Short communication

Histamine in egg yolk: Heat resistance and relation to production status
R. P. Moudgal, J. N. Panda & J. Mohan
Pages: 865-869
Published online: 08 Nov 2007
AbstractforHistamine in egg yolk: Heat resistance and relation to production status | References | PDF (263.1 KB)
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Heritability estimates of components of incubation mortality in white leghorns
G. S. Brah, J. S. Sandhu & M. L. Chaudhary
Pages: 871-874
Published online: 08 Nov 2007
AbstractforHeritability estimates of components of incubation mortality in white leghorns | References | PDF (205.3 KB)
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Effect of dietary sorbitol on the performance of broilers
M. Furuse, T. Ishii, S. Miyagawa, J. Nakagawa, T. Shimizu & J. Okumura
Pages: 875-880
Published online: 08 Nov 2007
AbstractforEffect of dietary sorbitol on the performance of broilers | References | PDF (281.3 KB)
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Pilot‐scale testing of the competitive exclusion method in chickens
C. Schneitz, L. Nuotio, T. Kiiskinen & E. Nurmi
Pages: 881-884
Published online: 08 Nov 2007
AbstractforPilot‐scale testing of the competitive exclusion method in chickens | References | PDF (175.1 KB)
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Book Reviews

Book Review
Book reviews
Ron G. Board, M. H. Maxwell & A. H. Sykes
Pages: 885-888
Published online: 08 Nov 2007
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Miscellany

Editorial board
Page: ebi
Published online: 08 Nov 2007
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