British Poultry Science, Volume 49, Issue 4 (2008)

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British Poultry Science, Volume 49, Issue 4 (2008)

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Article
Perching behaviour and perch height preference of laying hens in furnished cages varying in height
E. Struelens, F.A.M. Tuyttens, L. Duchateau, T. Leroy, M. Cox, E. Vranken, J. Buyse, J. Zoons, D. Berckmans, F. Ödberg & B. Sonck
Pages: 381-389
Published online: 14 Aug 2008
AbstractforPerching behaviour and perch height preference of laying hens in furnished cages varying in height | Full Text | References | PDF (387.1 KB)
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Different soil media for free-range laying hens
E.N. Sossidou, S.P. Rose, S.S.P. Silva, N.W. Hall, A. Tserveni-Goussi & V. Christodoulou
Pages: 390-395
Published online: 14 Aug 2008
AbstractforDifferent soil media for free-range laying hens | Full Text | References | PDF (76.7 KB)
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Pecking behaviour of laying hens in single-tiered aviaries with and without outdoor area
T. Shimmura, T. Suzuki, S. Hirahara, Y. Eguchi, K. Uetake & T. Tanaka
Pages: 396-401
Published online: 14 Aug 2008
AbstractforPecking behaviour of laying hens in single-tiered aviaries with and without outdoor area | Full Text | References | PDF (86.4 KB)
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Effect of cross-wise perch designs on perch use in laying hens
E. Struelens, E. Van Poucke, L. Duchateau, F. Ödberg, B. Sonck & F.A.M. Tuyttens
Pages: 402-408
Published online: 14 Aug 2008
AbstractforEffect of cross-wise perch designs on perch use in laying hens | Full Text | References | PDF (439 KB)
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Ontogeny of copulatory behaviour in male Japanese quail classified by their T-maze performance as hatchlings
M.C. Lábaque, J.M. Kembro, D.A. Guzmán, F.N. Nazar & R.H. Marin
Pages: 409-417
Published online: 14 Aug 2008
AbstractforOntogeny of copulatory behaviour in male Japanese quail classified by their T-maze performance as hatchlings | Full Text | References | PDF (105.3 KB)
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Effect of a dried Bacillus subtilis culture on gosling growth performance
L.Y. Wu, R.B. Tan & K.J. Shi
Pages: 418-422
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AbstractforEffect of a dried Bacillus subtilis culture on gosling growth performance | Full Text | References | PDF (120 KB)
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Effect of ultrasonic treatment during cleaning on the microbiological condition of poultry transport crates
V.M. Allen, R.T. Whyte, C.H. Burton, J.A. Harris, R.D.L. Lovell, R.J. Atterbury & D.B. Tinker
Pages: 423-428
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AbstractforEffect of ultrasonic treatment during cleaning on the microbiological condition of poultry transport crates | Full Text | References | PDF (646.7 KB)
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Nutrient digestibility and energy utilisation of diets based on wheat, sorghum or maize by the newly hatched broiler chick
D.V. Thomas, V. Ravindran & G. Ravindran
Pages: 429-435
Published online: 14 Aug 2008
AbstractforNutrient digestibility and energy utilisation of diets based on wheat, sorghum or maize by the newly hatched broiler chick | Full Text | References | PDF (80.1 KB)
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Influence of enzyme supplementation of maize–soyabean meal diets on carcase composition, whole-body nutrient accretion and total tract nutrient retention of broilers
O.A. Olukosi, A.J. Cowieson & O. Adeola
Pages: 436-445
Published online: 14 Aug 2008
AbstractforInfluence of enzyme supplementation of maize–soyabean meal diets on carcase composition, whole-body nutrient accretion and total tract nutrient retention of broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (97.9 KB)
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Role of a family 11 carbohydrate-binding module in the function of a recombinant cellulase used to supplement a barley-based diet for broiler chickens
C.I.P.D. Guerreiro, T. Ribeiro, P.I.P. Ponte, M.M.S. Lordelo, L. Falcão, J.P.B. Freire, L.M.A. Ferreira, J.A.M. Prates & C.M.G.A. Fontes
Pages: 446-454
Published online: 14 Aug 2008
AbstractforRole of a family 11 carbohydrate-binding module in the function of a recombinant cellulase used to supplement a barley-based diet for broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (244.5 KB)
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Influence of particle size and xylanase supplementation on the performance, energy utilisation, digestive tract parameters and digesta viscosity of broiler starters
A.M. Amerah, V. Ravindran, R.G. Lentle & D.G. Thomas
Pages: 455-462
Published online: 14 Aug 2008
AbstractforInfluence of particle size and xylanase supplementation on the performance, energy utilisation, digestive tract parameters and digesta viscosity of broiler starters | Full Text | References | PDF (117.6 KB)
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Lack of relationship between either specific weight or presence of the 1B1R gene and nutritive value of wheat in broiler diets
K.J. McCracken, B. Owens, R. Park & J. McNab
Pages: 463-474
Published online: 14 Aug 2008
AbstractforLack of relationship between either specific weight or presence of the 1B1R gene and nutritive value of wheat in broiler diets | Full Text | References | PDF (154.7 KB)
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Effect of retinyl palmitate supplementation on egg yolk retinol and cholesterol concentrations in quail
H.M.M. Ramalho, K.H. Dias da Silva, V.V. Alves dos Santos, J. dos Santos Cavalcanti & R. Dimenstein
Pages: 475-481
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AbstractforEffect of retinyl palmitate supplementation on egg yolk retinol and cholesterol concentrations in quail | Full Text | References | PDF (208 KB)
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Dietary selenium increases vitamin E contents of egg yolk and chicken meat
M. Skřivan, M. Marounek, G. Dlouhá & S. ŠevčÍková
Pages: 482-486
Published online: 14 Aug 2008
AbstractforDietary selenium increases vitamin E contents of egg yolk and chicken meat | Full Text | References | PDF (72 KB)
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Corticosterone administration and high-energy feed results in enhanced fat accumulation and insulin resistance in broiler chickens
L. Yuan, H. Lin, K.J. Jiang, H.C. Jiao & Z.G. Song
Pages: 487-495
Published online: 14 Aug 2008
AbstractforCorticosterone administration and high-energy feed results in enhanced fat accumulation and insulin resistance in broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (93 KB)
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