British Poultry Science, Volume 47, Issue 3 (2006)

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British Poultry Science, Volume 47, Issue 3 (2006)

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Behaviour, Welfare, Husbandry & Environment

Article
Effect of different non-chloride sodium sources on the performance of heat-stressed broiler chickens
T. Ahmad, T. Mushtaq, Mahr-Un-Nisa, M. Sarwar, D.M. Hooge & M.A. Mirza
Pages: 249-256
Published online: 18 Jan 2007
AbstractforEffect of different non-chloride sodium sources on the performance of heat-stressed broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (108.1 KB)
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Original Articles

Article
Leg health and performance of broiler chickens reared in different light environments
H.H. Kristensen, G.C. Perry, N.B. Prescott, J. Ladewig, A.K. Ersbøll & C.M. Wathes
Pages: 257-263
Published online: 18 Jan 2007
AbstractforLeg health and performance of broiler chickens reared in different light environments | Full Text | References | PDF (91.1 KB)
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Embryology, Morphology & Anatomy

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Skeletal muscle fibre growth and growth associated myopathy in the domestic chicken (Gallus domesticus)
V.E Macrae, M Mahon, S Gilpin, D.A Sandercock & M.A. Mitchell
Pages: 264-272
Published online: 18 Jan 2007
AbstractforSkeletal muscle fibre growth and growth associated myopathy in the domestic chicken (Gallus domesticus) | Full Text | References | PDF (97.5 KB)
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Genetics

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Genetic relationships between feed conversion ratio, growth curve and body composition in slow-growing chickens
A. L. N’Dri, S. Mignon-Grasteau, N. Sellier, M. Tixier-Boichard & C. Beaumont
Pages: 273-280
Published online: 18 Jan 2007
AbstractforGenetic relationships between feed conversion ratio, growth curve and body composition in slow-growing chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (90.7 KB)
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Meat and Egg Science

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Physical and sensory characteristics of marinated broiler drumsticks treated with lactoperoxidase system and thermal treatment
F. J. Tan & H. W. Ockerman
Pages: 281-285
Published online: 18 Jan 2007
AbstractforPhysical and sensory characteristics of marinated broiler drumsticks treated with lactoperoxidase system and thermal treatment | Full Text | References | PDF (73.7 KB)
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Original Articles

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Transmission of Campylobacter spp. in a poultry slaughterhouse and genetic characterisation of the isolates by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis
J. Posch, G. Feierl, G. Wuest, W. Sixl, S. Schmidt, DU. Haas, F.F. Reinthaler & E. Marth
Pages: 286-293
Published online: 18 Jan 2007
AbstractforTransmission of Campylobacter spp. in a poultry slaughterhouse and genetic characterisation of the isolates by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis | Full Text | References | PDF (231.9 KB)
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Nutrition

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Lipid profile in eggs of Araucana hens compared with Lohmann Selected Leghorn and ISA Brown hens given diets with different fat sources
S. Millet, K. De Ceulaer, M. Van paemel, K. Raes, S. De Smet & G.P.J. Janssens
Pages: 294-300
Published online: 18 Jan 2007
AbstractforLipid profile in eggs of Araucana hens compared with Lohmann Selected Leghorn and ISA Brown hens given diets with different fat sources | Full Text | References | PDF (83.5 KB)
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Original Articles

Article
Effects of dietary metabolisable energy, calcium and phosphorus on bone mineralisation, leg weakness and performance of broiler chickens
E. Venäläinen, J. Valaja & T. Jalava
Pages: 301-310
Published online: 18 Jan 2007
AbstractforEffects of dietary metabolisable energy, calcium and phosphorus on bone mineralisation, leg weakness and performance of broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (95.9 KB)
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Article
Phytase effects on the efficiency of utilisation and blood concentrations of phosphorus and calcium in Pekin ducks
M. Rodehutscord, R. Hempel & P. Wendt
Pages: 311-321
Published online: 18 Jan 2007
AbstractforPhytase effects on the efficiency of utilisation and blood concentrations of phosphorus and calcium in Pekin ducks | Full Text | References | PDF (127 KB)
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Article
Thermoregulatory capacity and muscle membrane integrity are compromised in broilers compared with layers at the same age or body weight
D.A. Sandercock†, R.R. Hunter, M.A. Mitchell & P.M. Hocking
Pages: 322-329
Published online: 18 Jan 2007
AbstractforThermoregulatory capacity and muscle membrane integrity are compromised in broilers compared with layers at the same age or body weight | Full Text | References | PDF (97.7 KB)
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Article
End-weight prediction in broiler growth
Ö. Cangar, J.-M. Aerts, E. Vranken & D. Berckmans
Pages: 330-335
Published online: 18 Jan 2007
AbstractforEnd-weight prediction in broiler growth | Full Text | References | PDF (204.1 KB)
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Comparative apparent metabolisable energy values of high, medium and low tannin varieties of sorghum in cockerel, guinea fowl and quail
A.B. Mandal, Praveen K. Tyagi, A.V. Elangovan, Pramod K. Tyagi, S. Kaur & A.K. Johri
Pages: 336-341
Published online: 18 Jan 2007
AbstractforComparative apparent metabolisable energy values of high, medium and low tannin varieties of sorghum in cockerel, guinea fowl and quail | Full Text | References | PDF (72.8 KB)
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Article
Effect of ambient storage of wheat samples on their nutritive value for chickens
V.R. Pirgozliev, S.P. Rose & P.S. Kettlewell
Pages: 342-349
Published online: 18 Jan 2007
AbstractforEffect of ambient storage of wheat samples on their nutritive value for chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (86.2 KB)
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Physiology, Biochemistry & Neurobiology

Article
Vitamin E supplementation reduces dexamethasone-induced oxidative stress in chicken semen
Y. Eid, T. Ebeid & H. Younis
Pages: 350-356
Published online: 18 Jan 2007
AbstractforVitamin E supplementation reduces dexamethasone-induced oxidative stress in chicken semen | Full Text | References | PDF (99 KB)
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Original Articles

Article
Effects of aflatoxin B1 and fumonisin B1 on body weight, antibody titres and histology of broiler chicks
E.N.C. Tessari, C.A.F. Oliveira, A.L.S.P. Cardoso, D.R. Ledoux & G.E. Rottinghaus
Pages: 357-364
Published online: 18 Jan 2007
AbstractforEffects of aflatoxin B1 and fumonisin B1 on body weight, antibody titres and histology of broiler chicks | Full Text | References | PDF (240.6 KB)
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Comparative study of the photopic spectral sensitivity of domestic ducks (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus), turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo gallopavo) and humans
C.L. Barber, N.B. Prescott, J.R. Jarvis, C. Le Sueur, G.C. Perry & C.M. Wathes
Pages: 365-374
Published online: 18 Jan 2007
AbstractforComparative study of the photopic spectral sensitivity of domestic ducks (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus), turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo gallopavo) and humans | Full Text | References | PDF (145.5 KB)
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Short Communication

Article
DNA test to sex the lesser rhea (Rhea pennata pennata)
H.J. Rossi Fraire & M.B. Martella
Pages: 375-377
Published online: 18 Jan 2007
AbstractforDNA test to sex the lesser rhea (Rhea pennata pennata) | Full Text | References | PDF (217.7 KB)
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Erratum

Correction
Changes in pulmonary arteriole protein kinase cα expression associated with supplemental L-arginine in broilers during cool temperature exposure
X. Tan, W.-D. Sun, J.-CH. LI, J.-Q. Pan & X.-L. Wang
Page: 378
Published online: 18 Jan 2007
CitationforChanges in pulmonary arteriole protein kinase cα expression associated with supplemental L-arginine in broilers during cool temperature exposure | Full Text | PDF (32.7 KB)
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