British Poultry Science, Volume 53, Issue 5 (2012)

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British Poultry Science, Volume 53, Issue 5 (2012)

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Behaviour, Welfare & Environment

Article
Influence of front curtain design on nest choice by laying hens
K. Stämpfli, T. Buchwalder, E.K.F. Fröhlich & B.A. Roth
Pages: 553-560
Published online: 03 Jan 2013
AbstractforInfluence of front curtain design on nest choice by laying hens | Full Text | References | PDF (294.1 KB)
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Bacterial and fungal community composition over time in chicken litter with high or low moisture content
S. Wadud, A. Michaelsen, E. Gallagher, G. Parcsi, O. Zemb, R. Stuetz & M. Manefield
Pages: 561-569
Published online: 03 Jan 2013
AbstractforBacterial and fungal community composition over time in chicken litter with high or low moisture content | Full Text | References | PDF (429.9 KB)
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Comparative mortality and predation in relation to egg production traits of Rhode Island Red, Black Australorp and Hyblack laying hens in scavenging production systems of rural Malawi
F. Mata & B. Mwakifuna
Pages: 570-575
Published online: 15 Oct 2012
AbstractforComparative mortality and predation in relation to egg production traits of Rhode Island Red, Black Australorp and Hyblack laying hens in scavenging production systems of rural Malawi | Full Text | References | PDF (134.2 KB)
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A commercial trial evaluating three open water sources for farmed ducks: effects on health and production.
G. Liste, R.D. Kirkden & D.M. Broom
Pages: 576-584
Published online: 15 Oct 2012
AbstractforA commercial trial evaluating three open water sources for farmed ducks: effects on health and production. | Full Text | References | PDF (103.8 KB)
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Genetics

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Genetic properties of egg quality traits and their correlations with performance traits in Japanese quail
E. Lotfi, S. Zerehdaran & Z. Raoufi
Pages: 585-591
Published online: 03 Jan 2013
AbstractforGenetic properties of egg quality traits and their correlations with performance traits in Japanese quail | Full Text | References | PDF (72.8 KB)
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Divergent selection for shape of growth curve in Japanese quail. 6. Hatching time, hatchability and embryo mortality
L. Hyánková & F. Starosta
Pages: 592-598
Published online: 15 Oct 2012
AbstractforDivergent selection for shape of growth curve in Japanese quail. 6. Hatching time, hatchability and embryo mortality | Full Text | References | PDF (104.7 KB)
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Comparative costs of programmes to conserve chicken genetic variation based on maintaining living populations or storing cryopreserved material
F.G. Silversides, P.H. Purdy & H.D. Blackburn
Pages: 599-607
Published online: 03 Jan 2013
AbstractforComparative costs of programmes to conserve chicken genetic variation based on maintaining living populations or storing cryopreserved material | Full Text | References | PDF (99.9 KB)
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Immunology, Health and Disease

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Sodium hydrosulfide prevents hypoxia-induced pulmonary arterial hypertension in broilers
Y. Yang, B.K. Zhang, D. Liu, W. Nie, J.M. Yuan, Z. Wang & Y.M. Guo
Pages: 608-615
Published online: 03 Jan 2013
AbstractforSodium hydrosulfide prevents hypoxia-induced pulmonary arterial hypertension in broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (609.1 KB)
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Meat and Egg Science

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Sensorial quality and bone strength of female and male broiler chickens are influenced by weight and growth rate
R. Erdal, I. Richardson, K. Ljøkjel & A. Haug
Pages: 616-622
Published online: 15 Oct 2012
AbstractforSensorial quality and bone strength of female and male broiler chickens are influenced by weight and growth rate | Full Text | References | PDF (77.8 KB)
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Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology

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Distribution of chicken cathepsins B and L, cystatin and ovalbumin in extra-embryonic fluids during embryogenesis
N. Cirkvenčič, M. Narat, P. Dovč & D. Benčina
Pages: 623-630
Published online: 03 Jan 2013
AbstractforDistribution of chicken cathepsins B and L, cystatin and ovalbumin in extra-embryonic fluids during embryogenesis | Full Text | References | PDF (318.4 KB)
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Nutrition & Metabolism

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Effects of thymol and isoeugenol feed supplementation on quail adult performance, egg characteristics and hatching success
A. Luna, J.S. Dambolena, J.A. Zygadlo, R.H. Marin & M.C. Labaque
Pages: 631-639
Published online: 03 Jan 2013
AbstractforEffects of thymol and isoeugenol feed supplementation on quail adult performance, egg characteristics and hatching success | Full Text | References | PDF (102.6 KB)
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Influence of L–threonine supplementation on goblet cell numbers, histological structure and antioxidant enzyme activities of laying hens reared in a hot and humid climate
M.M.M. Azzam, X.Y. Dong, P. Xie & X.T. Zou
Pages: 640-645
Published online: 03 Jan 2013
AbstractforInfluence of L–threonine supplementation on goblet cell numbers, histological structure and antioxidant enzyme activities of laying hens reared in a hot and humid climate | Full Text | References | PDF (75.6 KB)
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Effects of biotin on growth performance and foot pad dermatitis of starter White Pekin ducklings
Y.W. Zhu, M. Xie, W. Huang, L. Yang & S.S. Hou
Pages: 646-650
Published online: 03 Jan 2013
AbstractforEffects of biotin on growth performance and foot pad dermatitis of starter White Pekin ducklings | Full Text | References | PDF (176.6 KB)
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Article
Oral administration of lysine restores food intake and ventromedial hypothalamic dopamine in chicken on a lysine-free diet
M.R. Alam, F. Yoshizawa & K. Sugahara
Pages: 651-657
Published online: 03 Jan 2013
AbstractforOral administration of lysine restores food intake and ventromedial hypothalamic dopamine in chicken on a lysine-free diet | Full Text | References | PDF (474.3 KB)
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Feeding reduced-protein diets to broilers subjected to hypobaric hypoxia is associated with the development of pulmonary hypertension syndrome
N. Behrooj, F. Khajali & H. Hassanpour
Pages: 658-664
Published online: 03 Jan 2013
AbstractforFeeding reduced-protein diets to broilers subjected to hypobaric hypoxia is associated with the development of pulmonary hypertension syndrome | Full Text | References | PDF (83.4 KB)
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Article
Variation in amino acid digestibility of rapeseed meal studied in caecectomised laying hens and relationship with chemical constituents
M. Rezvani, H. Kluth, M. Bulang & M. Rodehutscord
Pages: 665-674
Published online: 03 Jan 2013
AbstractforVariation in amino acid digestibility of rapeseed meal studied in caecectomised laying hens and relationship with chemical constituents | Full Text | References | PDF (99.5 KB)
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Article
Tomato powder in laying hen diets: effects on concentrations of yolk carotenoids and lipid peroxidation
F. Akdemir, C. Orhan, N. Sahin, K. Sahin & A. Hayirli
Pages: 675-680
Published online: 03 Jan 2013
AbstractforTomato powder in laying hen diets: effects on concentrations of yolk carotenoids and lipid peroxidation | Full Text | References | PDF (114 KB)
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Article
Effects of alfalfa meal on carcase quality and fat metabolism of Muscovy ducks
J.F. Jiang, X.M. Song, X. Huang, J.L. Wu, W.D. Zhou, H.C. Zheng & Y.Q. Jiang
Pages: 681-688
Published online: 03 Jan 2013
AbstractforEffects of alfalfa meal on carcase quality and fat metabolism of Muscovy ducks | Full Text | References | PDF (83.6 KB)
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Meat quality of heat stress exposed broilers and effect of protein and vitamin E
H. Imik, M. Aydemir Atasever, S. Urcar, H. Ozlu, R. Gumus & M. Atasever
Pages: 689-698
Published online: 03 Jan 2013
AbstractforMeat quality of heat stress exposed broilers and effect of protein and vitamin E | Full Text | References | PDF (95.6 KB)
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Betaine: a promising antioxidant agent for enhancement of broiler meat quality
M. Alirezaei, H. Reza Gheisari, V. Reza Ranjbar & A. Hajibemani
Pages: 699-707
Published online: 03 Jan 2013
AbstractforBetaine: a promising antioxidant agent for enhancement of broiler meat quality | Full Text | References | PDF (201.7 KB)
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Physiology, Endocrinology & Reproduction

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Vitamin E and organic selenium enhances the antioxidative status and quality of chicken semen under high ambient temperature
T.A. Ebeid
Pages: 708-714
Published online: 03 Jan 2013
AbstractforVitamin E and organic selenium enhances the antioxidative status and quality of chicken semen under high ambient temperature | Full Text | References | PDF (108.1 KB)
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Short Communications

Article
Space use at night and social relationship between roosting partners in a large flock of laying hens
A. Moesta, U. Knierim, A. Briese & J. Hartung
Pages: 715-719
Published online: 03 Jan 2013
AbstractforSpace use at night and social relationship between roosting partners in a large flock of laying hens | Full Text | References | PDF (303.4 KB)
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