British Poultry Science, Volume 48, Issue 4 (2007)

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British Poultry Science, Volume 48, Issue 4 (2007)

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Effect of nutrient dilution on feed intake, eating time and performance of hens in early lay
M.M. van Krimpen, R.P. Kwakkel, G. André, C.M.C. van der Peet-Schwering, L.A. den Hartog & M.W.A. Verstegen
Pages: 389-398
Published online: 10 Sep 2007
AbstractforEffect of nutrient dilution on feed intake, eating time and performance of hens in early lay | Full Text | References | PDF (119.1 KB)
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Ammonia emissions from broiler litter: response to bedding materials and acidifiers
A.S. Tasistro, C.W. Ritz & D.E. Kissel
Pages: 399-405
Published online: 10 Sep 2007
AbstractforAmmonia emissions from broiler litter: response to bedding materials and acidifiers | Full Text | References | PDF (122.5 KB)
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Controlled atmosphere stunning of broiler chickens. I. Effects on behaviour, physiology and meat quality in a pilot scale system at a processing plant
S.M. Abeyesinghe, D.E.F. McKeegan, M.A. McLeman, J.C. Lowe, T.G.M. Demmers, R.P. White, R.W. Kranen, H. van Bemmel, J.A.C. Lankhaar & C.M. Wathes
Pages: 406-423
Published online: 10 Sep 2007
AbstractforControlled atmosphere stunning of broiler chickens. I. Effects on behaviour, physiology and meat quality in a pilot scale system at a processing plant | Full Text | References | PDF (359.7 KB)
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Illuminance and UV-A exposure during rearing affects egg production in broiler breeders transferred to open-sided adult housing
P.D. Lewis, W. Ghebremariam & R.M. Gous
Pages: 424-429
Published online: 10 Sep 2007
AbstractforIlluminance and UV-A exposure during rearing affects egg production in broiler breeders transferred to open-sided adult housing | Full Text | References | PDF (83.8 KB)
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Controlled atmosphere stunning of broiler chickens. II. Effects on behaviour, physiology and meat quality in a commercial processing plant
D.E.F. McKeegan, S.M. Abeyesinghe, M.A. McLeman, J.C. Lowe, T.G.M. Demmers, R.P. White, R.W. Kranen, H. van Bemmel, J.A.C. Lankhaar & C.M. Wathes
Pages: 430-442
Published online: 10 Sep 2007
AbstractforControlled atmosphere stunning of broiler chickens. II. Effects on behaviour, physiology and meat quality in a commercial processing plant | Full Text | References | PDF (134.8 KB)
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Heritabilities and genetic correlations of economic traits in Iranian native fowl and estimated genetic trend and inbreeding coefficients
M.A. Kamali, S.H. Ghorbani, M. Moradi Sharbabak & M.J. Zamiri
Pages: 443-448
Published online: 10 Sep 2007
AbstractforHeritabilities and genetic correlations of economic traits in Iranian native fowl and estimated genetic trend and inbreeding coefficients | Full Text | References | PDF (87.4 KB)
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Antioxidant effects of the water-soluble fraction of baked sponge cake made with silky fowl egg: comparison with White Leghorn egg
T. Toyosaki & M. Koketsu
Pages: 449-453
Published online: 10 Sep 2007
AbstractforAntioxidant effects of the water-soluble fraction of baked sponge cake made with silky fowl egg: comparison with White Leghorn egg | Full Text | References | PDF (199.3 KB)
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Effect of feeding silages or carrots as supplements to laying hens on production performance, nutrient digestibility, gut structure, gut microflora and feather pecking behaviour
S. Steenfeldt, J.B. Kjaer & R.M. Engberg
Pages: 454-468
Published online: 10 Sep 2007
AbstractforEffect of feeding silages or carrots as supplements to laying hens on production performance, nutrient digestibility, gut structure, gut microflora and feather pecking behaviour | Full Text | References | PDF (130.6 KB)
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Effects of citric acid and microbial phytase on amino acid digestibility in broiler chickens
C. Centeno, I. Arija, A. Viveros & A. Brenes
Pages: 469-479
Published online: 10 Sep 2007
AbstractforEffects of citric acid and microbial phytase on amino acid digestibility in broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (108.7 KB)
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The effects of xylanase supplementation on growth, digestion, circulating hormone and metabolite levels, immunity and gut microflora in cockerels fed on wheat-based diets
F. Gao, Y. Jiang, G.H. Zhou & Z.K. Han
Pages: 480-488
Published online: 10 Sep 2007
AbstractforThe effects of xylanase supplementation on growth, digestion, circulating hormone and metabolite levels, immunity and gut microflora in cockerels fed on wheat-based diets | Full Text | References | PDF (94.9 KB)
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Influence of dietary tannic acid and polyethylene glycol on growth and intestinal D-xylose absorption of broiler cockerels and activity of serum enzymes
B. Mansoori, H. Nodeh, M. Modirsanei, M.M. Kiaei & M. Farkhoy
Pages: 489-495
Published online: 10 Sep 2007
AbstractforInfluence of dietary tannic acid and polyethylene glycol on growth and intestinal D-xylose absorption of broiler cockerels and activity of serum enzymes | Full Text | References | PDF (83.2 KB)
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The effect of herbs and their associated essential oils on performance, dietary digestibility and gut microflora in chickens from 7 to 28 days of age
D.E. Cross, R.M. McDevitt, K. Hillman & T. Acamovic
Pages: 496-506
Published online: 10 Sep 2007
AbstractforThe effect of herbs and their associated essential oils on performance, dietary digestibility and gut microflora in chickens from 7 to 28 days of age | Full Text | References | PDF (106.1 KB)
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Evaluation of an intestinal Lactobacillus reuteri strain expressing rumen fungal xylanase as a probiotic for broiler chickens fed on a wheat-based diet
J.R. Liu, S.F. Lai & B. Yu
Pages: 507-514
Published online: 10 Sep 2007
AbstractforEvaluation of an intestinal Lactobacillus reuteri strain expressing rumen fungal xylanase as a probiotic for broiler chickens fed on a wheat-based diet | Full Text | References | PDF (85.8 KB)
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Alkaline phosphatase reactivity in the vagina and uterovaginal junction sperm-storage tubules of turkeys in egg production: implications for sperm storage
M.R. Bakst & V. Akuffo
Pages: 515-518
Published online: 10 Sep 2007
AbstractforAlkaline phosphatase reactivity in the vagina and uterovaginal junction sperm-storage tubules of turkeys in egg production: implications for sperm storage | Full Text | References | PDF (398.1 KB)
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Sexual difference in ascorbic acid synthesis, tissue ascorbic acid and plasma total antioxidant capacity in mature chickens
D.V. Maurice & S.F. Lightsey
Pages: 519-523
Published online: 10 Sep 2007
AbstractforSexual difference in ascorbic acid synthesis, tissue ascorbic acid and plasma total antioxidant capacity in mature chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (68.5 KB)
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