British Poultry Science, Volume 49, Issue 2 (2008)

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British Poultry Science, Volume 49, Issue 2 (2008)

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Genetics

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Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) at the GHR gene and its associations with chicken growth and fat deposition traits
J.H. Ouyang, L. Xie, Q. Nie, C. Luo, Y. Liang, H. Zeng & X. Zhang
Pages: 87-95
Published online: 17 Aug 2009
AbstractforSingle nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) at the GHR gene and its associations with chicken growth and fat deposition traits | Full Text | References | PDF (146.1 KB)
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Divergent selection for shape of growth curve in Japanese quail. 4. Carcase composition and thyroid hormones
L. Hyánková, B. Novotná & V.M. Darras
Pages: 96-102
Published online: 17 Aug 2009
AbstractforDivergent selection for shape of growth curve in Japanese quail. 4. Carcase composition and thyroid hormones | Full Text | References | PDF (104.6 KB)
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Effect of the naked neck gene on carcase composition and immunocompetence in chicken
M.M. Fathi, A.H. El-Attar, U.M. Ali & A. Nazmi
Pages: 103-110
Published online: 17 Aug 2009
AbstractforEffect of the naked neck gene on carcase composition and immunocompetence in chicken | Full Text | References | PDF (93 KB)
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Immune responses induced by DNA vaccines encoding Newcastle virus haemagglutinin and/or fusion proteins in maternal antibody-positive commercial broiler chicken
Y.S. Rajawat, N.R. Sundaresan, P.V. Ravindra, C. Kantaraja, B. Ratta, M. Sudhagar, A. Rai, V.K. Saxena, S.K. Palia & A.K. Tiwari
Pages: 111-117
Published online: 17 Aug 2009
AbstractforImmune responses induced by DNA vaccines encoding Newcastle virus haemagglutinin and/or fusion proteins in maternal antibody-positive commercial broiler chicken | Full Text | References | PDF (523.1 KB)
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Aspects of meat and eating quality of broiler chickens reared under standard, maize-fed, free-range or organic systems
S.N. Brown, G.R. Nute, A. Baker, S.I. Hughes & P.D. Warriss
Pages: 118-124
Published online: 17 Aug 2009
AbstractforAspects of meat and eating quality of broiler chickens reared under standard, maize-fed, free-range or organic systems | Full Text | References | PDF (88.7 KB)
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Comparative antibacterial activity of avian egg white protein extracts
O. Wellman-Labadie, J. Picman & M.T. Hincke
Pages: 125-132
Published online: 17 Aug 2009
AbstractforComparative antibacterial activity of avian egg white protein extracts | Full Text | References | PDF (601.7 KB)
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Antimicrobial activity of cuticle and outer eggshell protein extracts from three species of domestic birds
O. Wellman-Labadie, J. Picman & M.T. Hincke
Pages: 133-143
Published online: 17 Aug 2009
AbstractforAntimicrobial activity of cuticle and outer eggshell protein extracts from three species of domestic birds | Full Text | References | PDF (235.4 KB)
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Nutrition

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Effects of dietary phytase on performance and nutrient metabolism in chickens
V. Pirgozliev, O. Oduguwa†, T. Acamovic & M.R. Bedford
Pages: 144-154
Published online: 17 Aug 2009
AbstractforEffects of dietary phytase on performance and nutrient metabolism in chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (119.8 KB)
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Production and carcase traits in broiler chickens given diets supplemented with inorganic trivalent chromium and an organic acid blend
S. Samanta, S. Haldar & T.K. Ghosh
Pages: 155-163
Published online: 17 Aug 2009
AbstractforProduction and carcase traits in broiler chickens given diets supplemented with inorganic trivalent chromium and an organic acid blend | Full Text | References | PDF (90.2 KB)
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Polysaccharidase preparations added to a wheat-based diet: effects on performance and digestive parameters of broiler chickens held at three different locations
V. García, P. Catalá, J. Madrid, J. Orengo & F. Hernández
Pages: 164-175
Published online: 17 Aug 2009
AbstractforPolysaccharidase preparations added to a wheat-based diet: effects on performance and digestive parameters of broiler chickens held at three different locations | Full Text | References | PDF (112.8 KB)
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Comparative digestibility of amino acids of maize, sorghum, finger millet and pearl millet in cockerels and Japanese quails
P. Vasan, N. Dutta, A.B. Mandal, K. Sharma & M.M. Kadam
Pages: 176-180
Published online: 17 Aug 2009
AbstractforComparative digestibility of amino acids of maize, sorghum, finger millet and pearl millet in cockerels and Japanese quails | Full Text | References | PDF (59.6 KB)
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The influence of caecectomy on amino acid availability of three feedstuffs for ganders
Z.Y. Wang, S.R. Shi, Q.Y. Zhou, L. Fan, Y.J. Shi & M.J. Xu
Pages: 181-185
Published online: 17 Aug 2009
AbstractforThe influence of caecectomy on amino acid availability of three feedstuffs for ganders | Full Text | References | PDF (67.4 KB)
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Effects of mannanoligosaccharide in broiler chicken diets on growth performance, energy utilisation, nutrient digestibility and intestinal microflora
Y. Yang, P.A. Iji, A. Kocher, E. Thomson, L.L. Mikkelsen & M. Choct
Pages: 186-194
Published online: 17 Aug 2009
AbstractforEffects of mannanoligosaccharide in broiler chicken diets on growth performance, energy utilisation, nutrient digestibility and intestinal microflora | Full Text | References | PDF (94 KB)
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Effect of reducing dietary mineral content on growth performance, water intake, excreta dry matter content and blood parameters of broilers
N. Ziaei, J.H. Guy, S.A. Edwards, P.J. Blanchard, J. Ward & D. Feuerstein
Pages: 195-201
Published online: 17 Aug 2009
AbstractforEffect of reducing dietary mineral content on growth performance, water intake, excreta dry matter content and blood parameters of broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (81.2 KB)
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Effects of different feed additives alone or in combination on broiler performance, gut microflora and ileal histology
B. Owens, L. Tucker, M.A. Collins & K.J. McCracken
Pages: 202-212
Published online: 17 Aug 2009
AbstractforEffects of different feed additives alone or in combination on broiler performance, gut microflora and ileal histology | Full Text | References | PDF (354 KB)
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Dietary conjugated linoleic acid improves antioxidant capacity in broiler chicks
H.J. Zhang, Y.M. Guo, Y.D. Tian & J.M. Yuan
Pages: 213-221
Published online: 17 Aug 2009
AbstractforDietary conjugated linoleic acid improves antioxidant capacity in broiler chicks | Full Text | References | PDF (101.4 KB)
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Physiology, Biochemistry and Neurobiology

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Effects of high CO2 level during early incubation and late incubation in ovo dexamethasone injection on perinatal embryonic parameters and post-hatch growth of broilers
H. Willemsen, K. Tona, V. Bruggeman, O. Onagbesan & E. Decuypere
Pages: 222-231
Published online: 17 Aug 2009
AbstractforEffects of high CO2 level during early incubation and late incubation in ovo dexamethasone injection on perinatal embryonic parameters and post-hatch growth of broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (139.4 KB)
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