British Poultry Science, Volume 51, Issue 2 (2010)

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Behaviour, Welfare, Husbandry & Environment

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Factors influencing bacterial eggshell contamination in conventional cages, furnished cages and free-range systems for laying hens under commercial conditions
A. Huneau-Salaün, V. Michel, D. Huonnic, L. Balaine & S. Le Bouquin
Pages: 163-169
Published online: 10 May 2010
AbstractforFactors influencing bacterial eggshell contamination in conventional cages, furnished cages and free-range systems for laying hens under commercial conditions | Full Text | References | PDF (106.5 KB)
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Genotype at the PMEL17 locus affects social and explorative behaviour in chickens
A.-C. Karlsson, S. Kerje, L. Andersson & P. Jensen
Pages: 170-177
Published online: 10 May 2010
AbstractforGenotype at the PMEL17 locus affects social and explorative behaviour in chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (376.8 KB)
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Endocrinology

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Assessing the effect of administering probiotics in water or as a feed supplement on broiler performance and immune response
M.A. Karimi Torshizi, A.R. Moghaddam, Sh. Rahimi & N. Mojgani
Pages: 178-184
Published online: 10 May 2010
AbstractforAssessing the effect of administering probiotics in water or as a feed supplement on broiler performance and immune response | Full Text | References | PDF (80 KB)
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Morphology of the cockerel's comb after androgen administration
K. Yoshioka, Y. Watahiki, A. Kanie, M. Tsujio, H. Ikadai, T. Kashimoto & K. Mutoh
Pages: 185-194
Published online: 10 May 2010
AbstractforMorphology of the cockerel's comb after androgen administration | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB)
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Genetics

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Associations between polymorphisms in the chicken VIP gene, egg production and broody traits
M. Zhou, Y. Du, Q. Nie, Y. Liang, C. Luo, H. Zeng & X. Zhang
Pages: 195-203
Published online: 10 May 2010
AbstractforAssociations between polymorphisms in the chicken VIP gene, egg production and broody traits | Full Text | References | PDF (96.8 KB)
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Immunology & Microbiology

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Evaluation of common cleaning and disinfection programmes in battery cage and on-floor layer houses in France
A. Huneau-Salaün, V. Michel, L. Balaine, I. Petetin, F. Eono, F. Ecobichon & S. Le Bouquin
Pages: 204-212
Published online: 10 May 2010
AbstractforEvaluation of common cleaning and disinfection programmes in battery cage and on-floor layer houses in France | Full Text | References | PDF (131.3 KB)
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Article
In vitro effects of plant and mushroom extracts on immunological function of chicken lymphocytes and macrophages
S.H. Lee, H.S. Lillehoj, Y.H. Hong, S.I. Jang, E.P. Lillehoj, C. Ionescu, L. Mazuranok & D. Bravo
Pages: 213-221
Published online: 10 May 2010
AbstractforIn vitro effects of plant and mushroom extracts on immunological function of chicken lymphocytes and macrophages | Full Text | References | PDF (698.7 KB)
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Nutrition

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Influence of nutrient density and lighting regime in broiler chickens: Effect on antioxidant status and immune function
Y.L. Guob, W.B. Li & J.L. Chen
Pages: 222-228
Published online: 10 May 2010
AbstractforInfluence of nutrient density and lighting regime in broiler chickens: Effect on antioxidant status and immune function | Full Text | References | PDF (95.7 KB)
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Article
Solid state fermented potato pulp can be used as poultry feed
T.Y. Wang, Y.H. Wu, C.Y. Jiang & Y. Liu
Pages: 229-234
Published online: 10 May 2010
AbstractforSolid state fermented potato pulp can be used as poultry feed | Full Text | References | PDF (107.9 KB)
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Article
Effect of amount and source of manganese and/or phytase supplementation on productive and reproductive performance and some physiological traits of dual purpose cross-bred hens in the tropics
Y.A. Attia, E.M. Qota, F. Bovera, A.E. Tag El-Din & S.A. Mansour
Pages: 235-245
Published online: 10 May 2010
AbstractforEffect of amount and source of manganese and/or phytase supplementation on productive and reproductive performance and some physiological traits of dual purpose cross-bred hens in the tropics | Full Text | References | PDF (102.1 KB)
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Article
Interactions between xylanase and glucanase in maize-soy-based diets for broilers
A.J. Cowieson, M.R. Bedford & V. Ravindran
Pages: 246-257
Published online: 10 May 2010
AbstractforInteractions between xylanase and glucanase in maize-soy-based diets for broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (123.4 KB)
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Influence of dietary peas and organic acids and probiotic supplementation on performance and caecal microbial ecology of broiler chickens
J. Czerwiński, O. H⊘jberg, S. Smulikowska, R.M. Engberg & A. Mieczkowska
Pages: 258-269
Published online: 10 May 2010
AbstractforInfluence of dietary peas and organic acids and probiotic supplementation on performance and caecal microbial ecology of broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (368.1 KB)
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Effects of different sources of dietary non-starch polysaccharides on the growth performance, development of digestive tract and activities of pancreatic enzymes in goslings
P.H. Lin, B.L. Shih & J.C. Hsu
Pages: 270-277
Published online: 10 May 2010
AbstractforEffects of different sources of dietary non-starch polysaccharides on the growth performance, development of digestive tract and activities of pancreatic enzymes in goslings | Full Text | References | PDF (81.3 KB)
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Physiology, Biochemistry & Neurobiology

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Effects of corticosterone treatment in laying Japanese quail
J.P. Wall & J.F. Cockrem
Pages: 278-288
Published online: 10 May 2010
AbstractforEffects of corticosterone treatment in laying Japanese quail | Full Text | References | PDF (275.6 KB)
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Effect of egg composition on hatchability and on growth and slaughter characteristics of meat-type chicks
G. Milisits, E. Kovács, O. Pőcze, J. Ujvári, Zs. Taraszenkó, G. Jekkel, L. Locsmándi, Gy. Bázár, A. Szabó, R. Romvári & Z. Sütő
Pages: 289-295
Published online: 10 May 2010
AbstractforEffect of egg composition on hatchability and on growth and slaughter characteristics of meat-type chicks | Full Text | References | PDF (135 KB)
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Reproduction

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Changes in the tubular compartment of the testis of Gallus domesticus during development
M.G. González-Morán & E. Soria-Castro
Pages: 296-307
Published online: 10 May 2010
AbstractforChanges in the tubular compartment of the testis of Gallus domesticus during development | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Corrigendum

Influence of temperature stimulation during the last 4 days of incubation on secondary sex ratio and later performance in male and female broiler chicks
B. Tzschentke & I. Halle
Page: 308
Published online: 10 May 2010
CitationforInfluence of temperature stimulation during the last 4 days of incubation on secondary sex ratio and later performance in male and female broiler chicks | Full Text | PDF (41.1 KB)
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Book Review

Book Review
Nutrition and Feeding of Organic Poultry by ROBERT BLAIR
Cliff Nixey
Page: 309
Published online: 10 May 2010
CitationforNutrition and Feeding of Organic Poultry by ROBERT BLAIR | Full Text | PDF (28.8 KB)
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