British Poultry Science, Volume 49, Issue 3 (2008)

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British Poultry Science, Volume 49, Issue 3 (2008)

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Behaviour, Welfare, Husbandry & Environment

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Evaluation of the performance of different cleaning treatments in reducing microbial contamination of poultry transport crates
V.M. Allen, C.H. Burton, D.J. Wilkinson, R.T. Whyte, J.A. Harris, M. Howell & D.B. Tinker
Pages: 233-240
Published online: 17 Jun 2008
AbstractforEvaluation of the performance of different cleaning treatments in reducing microbial contamination of poultry transport crates | Full Text | References | PDF (313.4 KB)
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Vocalisations and acoustic parameters of flock noise from feather pecking and non-feather pecking laying flocks
A. Bright
Pages: 241-249
Published online: 17 Jun 2008
AbstractforVocalisations and acoustic parameters of flock noise from feather pecking and non-feather pecking laying flocks | Full Text | References | PDF (256.2 KB)
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Role of loose feathers on the development of feather pecking in laying hens
S.G.A. Ramadan & E. Von borell
Pages: 250-256
Published online: 17 Jun 2008
AbstractforRole of loose feathers on the development of feather pecking in laying hens | Full Text | References | PDF (98.4 KB)
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Survey of chicken rearing conditions in Italy: effects of litter quality and stocking density on productivity, foot dermatitis and carcase injuries
A. Meluzzi, C. Fabbri, E. Folegatti & F. Sirri
Pages: 257-264
Published online: 17 Jun 2008
AbstractforSurvey of chicken rearing conditions in Italy: effects of litter quality and stocking density on productivity, foot dermatitis and carcase injuries | Full Text | References | PDF (107 KB)
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Embryology, Morphology & Anatomy

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Structural heterogeneity of yolk spheres in hierarchical follicles from hen ovary: a histochemical study
R.K. Parshad, R. Kaur & J.K. Natt
Pages: 265-272
Published online: 17 Jun 2008
AbstractforStructural heterogeneity of yolk spheres in hierarchical follicles from hen ovary: a histochemical study | Full Text | References | PDF (915.5 KB)
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Breed differentiation among Japanese native chickens by specific skull features determined by direct measurements and computer vision techniques
Y. Ino, T. Oka, K. Nomura, T. Watanabe, S. Kawashima, T. Amano, Y. Hayashi, A. Okabe, Y. Uehara, T. Masuda, J. Takamatsu, A. Nakazawa, K. Ikeuchi, H. Endo, K. Fukuta & F. Akishinonomiya
Pages: 273-281
Published online: 17 Jun 2008
AbstractforBreed differentiation among Japanese native chickens by specific skull features determined by direct measurements and computer vision techniques | Full Text | References | PDF (990.5 KB)
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Genetics

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Similar improvements in reproductive performance of male line, female line and parent stock broiler breeders genetically selected in the UK or in South America
P.M. Hocking & C.C. Mccorquodale
Pages: 282-289
Published online: 17 Jun 2008
AbstractforSimilar improvements in reproductive performance of male line, female line and parent stock broiler breeders genetically selected in the UK or in South America | Full Text | References | PDF (318.4 KB)
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Meat and Egg Science

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Transfer of fat-soluble pesticides from contaminated feed to poultry tissues and eggs
D.J. MacLachlan
Pages: 290-298
Published online: 17 Jun 2008
AbstractforTransfer of fat-soluble pesticides from contaminated feed to poultry tissues and eggs | Full Text | References | PDF (139.1 KB)
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Regulation of taste-active components of meat by dietary branched-chain amino acids; effects of branched-chain amino acid antagonism
M. Imanari, M. Kadowaki & S. Fujimura
Pages: 299-307
Published online: 17 Jun 2008
AbstractforRegulation of taste-active components of meat by dietary branched-chain amino acids; effects of branched-chain amino acid antagonism | Full Text | References | PDF (90.8 KB)
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Comparison of proteolysis in native, heat-treated and aged proteins from turkey meat
V.S. Santé-Lhoutellier, L. Théron, M. Cepeda, A. Grajales & P. Gatellier
Pages: 308-314
Published online: 17 Jun 2008
AbstractforComparison of proteolysis in native, heat-treated and aged proteins from turkey meat | Full Text | References | PDF (182.2 KB)
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Modelling

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Predicting performance of broiler chickens from dietary nutrients using group method of data handling-type neural networks
H. Ahmadi, M. Mottaghitalab, N. Nariman-Zadeh & A. Golian
Pages: 315-320
Published online: 17 Jun 2008
AbstractforPredicting performance of broiler chickens from dietary nutrients using group method of data handling-type neural networks | Full Text | References | PDF (88.7 KB)
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Nutrition

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Nutrient retention and growth performance of chicks given low-phytate conventional or hull-less barleys
M. Salarmoini, G.L. Campbell, B.G. Rossnagel & V. Raboy
Pages: 321-328
Published online: 17 Jun 2008
AbstractforNutrient retention and growth performance of chicks given low-phytate conventional or hull-less barleys | Full Text | References | PDF (84.5 KB)
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The effects of fructo-oligosaccharides or whole wheat on the performance and digestive tract of broiler chickens
J. Williams, S. Mallet, M. Leconte, M. Lessire & I. Gabriel
Pages: 329-339
Published online: 17 Jun 2008
AbstractforThe effects of fructo-oligosaccharides or whole wheat on the performance and digestive tract of broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (113.9 KB)
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Sensitivity of broiler starters to three doses of an enzyme cocktail in maize-based diets
A.J. Cowieson & V. Ravindran
Pages: 340-346
Published online: 17 Jun 2008
AbstractforSensitivity of broiler starters to three doses of an enzyme cocktail in maize-based diets | Full Text | References | PDF (78.8 KB)
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Crop β-glucanase activity limits the effectiveness of a recombinant cellulase used to supplement a barley-based feed for free-range broilers
P.I.P. Ponte, M.M.S. Lordelo, C.I.P.D. Guerreiro, M.C. Soares, J.L. Mourão, J.P. Crespo, D.G. Crespo, J.A.M. Prates, L.M.A. Ferreira & C.M.G.A. Fontes
Pages: 347-359
Published online: 17 Jun 2008
AbstractforCrop β-glucanase activity limits the effectiveness of a recombinant cellulase used to supplement a barley-based feed for free-range broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (587.1 KB)
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Effects of fungal (Aspergillus niger or Ceriporiopsis subvermispora) fermentation on the nutritive value of shea nut (Vitellaria paradoxa) meal for broiler chicks
H.K. Dei, S.P. Rose & A.M. Mackenzie
Pages: 360-367
Published online: 17 Jun 2008
AbstractforEffects of fungal (Aspergillus niger or Ceriporiopsis subvermispora) fermentation on the nutritive value of shea nut (Vitellaria paradoxa) meal for broiler chicks | Full Text | References | PDF (87.2 KB)
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Naked oats: metabolisable energy yield from a range of varieties in broilers, cockerels and turkeys
M.G. Macleod, J. Valentine, A. Cowan, A. Wade, L. McNeill & K. Bernard
Pages: 368-377
Published online: 17 Jun 2008
AbstractforNaked oats: metabolisable energy yield from a range of varieties in broilers, cockerels and turkeys | Full Text | References | PDF (103.4 KB)
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Published online: 17 Jun 2008
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