British Poultry Science, Volume 50, Issue 4 (2009)

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Behaviour, Welfare, Husbandry & Environment

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Providing laying hens with perches: fulfilling behavioural needs but causing injury?
V. Sandilands, C. Moinard & N.H.C. Sparks
Pages: 395-406
Published online: 04 Sep 2009
AbstractforProviding laying hens with perches: fulfilling behavioural needs but causing injury? | Full Text | References | PDF (133.9 KB)
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Skin lesions in broiler chickens measured at the slaughterhouse: relationships between lesions and between their prevalence and rearing factors
V. Allain, L. Mirabito, C. Arnould, M. Colas, S. Le Bouquin, C. Lupo & V. Michel
Pages: 407-417
Published online: 04 Sep 2009
AbstractforSkin lesions in broiler chickens measured at the slaughterhouse: relationships between lesions and between their prevalence and rearing factors | Full Text | References | PDF (319.3 KB)
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Perch width preferences of laying hens
E. Struelens, F.A.M. Tuyttens, B. Ampe, F. Ödberg, B. Sonck & L. Duchateau
Pages: 418-423
Published online: 04 Sep 2009
AbstractforPerch width preferences of laying hens | Full Text | References | PDF (113.4 KB)
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Embryology, Morphology & Anatomy

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Collagen content and architecture of the puboischiofemoralis muscle in male chicks and broilers with different growth rates on various nutritional planes
C. Das, B.C. Roy, I. Oshima, H. Miyachi, S. Nishimura, H. Iwamoto & S. Tabata
Pages: 424-435
Published online: 04 Sep 2009
AbstractforCollagen content and architecture of the puboischiofemoralis muscle in male chicks and broilers with different growth rates on various nutritional planes | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB)
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Influence of in ovo injection of glutamine and carbohydrates on digestive organs and pectoralis muscle mass in the duck
W. Chen, R. Wang, H.F. Wan, X.L. Xiong, P. Peng & J. Peng
Pages: 436-442
Published online: 04 Sep 2009
AbstractforInfluence of in ovo injection of glutamine and carbohydrates on digestive organs and pectoralis muscle mass in the duck | Full Text | References | PDF (258.9 KB)
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Quantifying genetic (co)variation and effects of genetic selection on tibial bone morphology and quality in 37 lines of broiler, layer and traditional chickens
P.M. Hocking, D.A. Sandercock, S. Wilson & R.H. Fleming
Pages: 443-450
Published online: 04 Sep 2009
AbstractforQuantifying genetic (co)variation and effects of genetic selection on tibial bone morphology and quality in 37 lines of broiler, layer and traditional chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (95.9 KB)
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Genetics

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Divergent selection for shape of growth curve in Japanese quail. 5. Growth pattern and low protein level in starter diet
L. Hyánková & H. Knížetová
Pages: 451-458
Published online: 04 Sep 2009
AbstractforDivergent selection for shape of growth curve in Japanese quail. 5. Growth pattern and low protein level in starter diet | Full Text | References | PDF (182.3 KB)
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Molecular cloning and sequence analysis of Spot 14 α in geese
Shengyan Su, Hongsheng Zhu, Qifa Li & Zhuang Xie
Pages: 459-466
Published online: 04 Sep 2009
AbstractforMolecular cloning and sequence analysis of Spot 14 α in geese | Full Text | References | PDF (870.9 KB)
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Health

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Effects of a multi-species probiotic on biomarkers of competitive exclusion efficacy in broilers challenged with Salmonella enteritidis
K.C. Mountzouris, C. Balaskas, I. Xanthakos, A. Tzivinikou & K. Fegeros
Pages: 467-478
Published online: 04 Sep 2009
AbstractforEffects of a multi-species probiotic on biomarkers of competitive exclusion efficacy in broilers challenged with Salmonella enteritidis | Full Text | References | PDF (552.2 KB)
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Immunology & Microbiology

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Effects of dietary glycine supplementation and fish meal on inflammatory responses in broiler chicks
K. Takahashi, K. Takagi & Y. Akiba
Pages: 479-486
Published online: 04 Sep 2009
AbstractforEffects of dietary glycine supplementation and fish meal on inflammatory responses in broiler chicks | Full Text | References | PDF (213 KB)
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Meat and Egg Science

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Growth, slaughter and gastrointestinal tract traits of three turkey genotypes under barn and free-range housing systems
M. Sarica, N. Ocak, N. Karacay, U. Yamak, C. Kop & A. Altop
Pages: 487-494
Published online: 04 Sep 2009
AbstractforGrowth, slaughter and gastrointestinal tract traits of three turkey genotypes under barn and free-range housing systems | Full Text | References | PDF (93 KB)
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Study on the microbial status of unseasoned ground turkey meat from an EU producer–a new product with risk potential?
K. Remm, K. Koch, T. Von Müffling & B. Nowak
Pages: 495-503
Published online: 04 Sep 2009
AbstractforStudy on the microbial status of unseasoned ground turkey meat from an EU producer–a new product with risk potential? | Full Text | References | PDF (149.7 KB)
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Molecular Biology

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Expression of heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) and transcription of its corresponding mRNA in broilers exposed to high temperature
Lei Lei, Jimian Yu & Endong Bao
Pages: 504-511
Published online: 04 Sep 2009
AbstractforExpression of heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) and transcription of its corresponding mRNA in broilers exposed to high temperature | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Nutrition

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Ascaridia galli infection of pullets and intestinal viscosity: consequences for nutrient retention and gut morphology
S. Dänicke, E. Moors, A. Beineke & M. Gauly
Pages: 512-520
Published online: 04 Sep 2009
AbstractforAscaridia galli infection of pullets and intestinal viscosity: consequences for nutrient retention and gut morphology | Full Text | References | PDF (113.6 KB)
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Effect of reconstitution of wheat with or without enzymes on growth performance and nutrient utilisation in broilers
S.J. Manwar & A.B. Mandal
Pages: 521-527
Published online: 04 Sep 2009
AbstractforEffect of reconstitution of wheat with or without enzymes on growth performance and nutrient utilisation in broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (80.8 KB)
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Performance and bone mineralisation in broiler chicks fed on diets with different concentrations of cholecalciferol at a constant ratio of calcium to non-phytate phosphorus
S.V. Rama Rao, M.V.L.N. Raju, A.K. Panda, G. Shyam Sunder & R.P. Sharma
Pages: 528-535
Published online: 04 Sep 2009
AbstractforPerformance and bone mineralisation in broiler chicks fed on diets with different concentrations of cholecalciferol at a constant ratio of calcium to non-phytate phosphorus | Full Text | References | PDF (88.4 KB)
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Iron content of eggs from hens given diets containing organic forms of iron, serine and methyl group donors, or phytoestogens
D.K. Revell, M.R. Zarrinkalam & R.J. Hughes
Pages: 536-542
Published online: 04 Sep 2009
AbstractforIron content of eggs from hens given diets containing organic forms of iron, serine and methyl group donors, or phytoestogens | Full Text | References | PDF (87.9 KB)
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