British Poultry Science, Volume 53, Issue 6 (2012)

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British Poultry Science, Volume 53, Issue 6 (2012)

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Behaviour, Welfare & Environment

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Impact of stocking density on broiler growth performance, meat characteristics, behavioural components and indicators of physiological and oxidative stress
P.E. Simitzis, E. Kalogeraki, M. Goliomytis, M.A. Charismiadou, K. Triantaphyllopoulos, A. Ayoutanti, K. Niforou, A.L. Hager-Theodorides & S.G. Deligeorgis
Pages: 721-730
Published online: 11 Feb 2013
AbstractforImpact of stocking density on broiler growth performance, meat characteristics, behavioural components and indicators of physiological and oxidative stress | Full Text | References | PDF (163.7 KB)
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Total loss and distribution of nitrogen and phosphorus in the outdoor run of organic laying hens
S.E.M. Dekker, A.J.A. Aarnink, I.J.M. De Boer & P.W.G. Groot Koerkamp
Pages: 731-740
Published online: 11 Feb 2013
AbstractforTotal loss and distribution of nitrogen and phosphorus in the outdoor run of organic laying hens | Full Text | References | PDF (230.4 KB)
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Genetics

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Molecular cloning, expression and regulation analysis of the interleukin-6 (IL-6) gene in goose adipocytes
F. Wang, Y. Tian, G. Li, X. Chen, H. Yuan, D. Wang, J. Li, J. Shen, Z. Tao, Y. Fu & L. Lu
Pages: 741-746
Published online: 11 Feb 2013
AbstractforMolecular cloning, expression and regulation analysis of the interleukin-6 (IL-6) gene in goose adipocytes | Full Text | References | PDF (340.7 KB)
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Genetic characterisation of extended-spectrum β-lactamases in Escherichia coli isolated from retail chicken products including CTX-M-9 containing isolates: a food safety risk factor
N. Silva, L. Costa, A. Gonçalves, M. Sousa, H. Radhouani, F. Brito, G. Igrejas & P. Poeta
Pages: 747-755
Published online: 11 Feb 2013
AbstractforGenetic characterisation of extended-spectrum β-lactamases in Escherichia coli isolated from retail chicken products including CTX-M-9 containing isolates: a food safety risk factor | Full Text | References | PDF (220.7 KB)
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Genetic evaluation of meat quality traits and their correlation with growth and carcase composition in Japanese quail
S. Zerehdaran, E. Lotfi & Z. Rasouli
Pages: 756-762
Published online: 11 Feb 2013
AbstractforGenetic evaluation of meat quality traits and their correlation with growth and carcase composition in Japanese quail | Full Text | References | PDF (81.9 KB)
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Bone mineral density QTL at sexual maturity and end of lay
B.K. Podisi, S.A. Knott, I.C. Dunn, D.W. Burt & P.M. Hocking
Pages: 763-769
Published online: 11 Feb 2013
AbstractforBone mineral density QTL at sexual maturity and end of lay | Full Text | References | PDF (81.1 KB)
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Association study of polymorphisms inside the miR-1657 seed region with chicken growth and meat traits
H. Li, G.R. Sun, S.J. Lv, Y. Wei, R.L. Han, Y.D. Tian & X.T. Kang
Pages: 770-776
Published online: 11 Feb 2013
AbstractforAssociation study of polymorphisms inside the miR-1657 seed region with chicken growth and meat traits | Full Text | References | PDF (231.9 KB)
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Immunology, Health & Disease

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Adverse effects associated with high-dose acetylsalicylic acid and sodium salicylate treatment in broilers
B. Poźniak, M. Świtała, K. Bobrek, S. Graczyk & S. Dzimira
Pages: 777-783
Published online: 11 Feb 2013
AbstractforAdverse effects associated with high-dose acetylsalicylic acid and sodium salicylate treatment in broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (82.6 KB)
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Pharmacokinetics of levofloxacin in Japanese quails (Coturnix japonica) following intravenous and oral administration
M. Aboubakr
Pages: 784-789
Published online: 11 Feb 2013
AbstractforPharmacokinetics of levofloxacin in Japanese quails (Coturnix japonica) following intravenous and oral administration | Full Text | References | PDF (108 KB)
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Inter-batch contamination and potential sources of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium on broiler farms
D.S. Jansson, O. Nilsson, J. Lindblad, C. Greko & B. Bengtsson
Pages: 790-799
Published online: 11 Feb 2013
AbstractforInter-batch contamination and potential sources of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium on broiler farms | Full Text | References | PDF (232 KB)
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Nutrition & Metabolism

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Effects of ascorbic acid and α-lipoic acid on performance and meat quality of broilers subjected to heat stress
H. Imik, H. Ozlu, R. Gumus, M. Aydemir Atasever, S. Urcar & M. Atasever
Pages: 800-808
Published online: 11 Feb 2013
AbstractforEffects of ascorbic acid and α-lipoic acid on performance and meat quality of broilers subjected to heat stress | Full Text | References | PDF (227 KB)
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Effects of a mono-component endo-xylanase supplementation on the nutritive value of wheat-based broiler diets
M. Francesch, A.M. Pérez-Vendrell & J. Broz
Pages: 809-816
Published online: 11 Feb 2013
AbstractforEffects of a mono-component endo-xylanase supplementation on the nutritive value of wheat-based broiler diets | Full Text | References | PDF (123.9 KB)
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The role of selenium in cadmium toxicity: interactions with essential and toxic elements
A. Al-Waeli, A.C. Pappas, E. Zoidis, C.A. Georgiou, K. Fegeros & G. Zervas
Pages: 817-827
Published online: 11 Feb 2013
AbstractforThe role of selenium in cadmium toxicity: interactions with essential and toxic elements | Full Text | References | PDF (104.1 KB)
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Chromium histidinate protects against heat stress by modulating the expression of hepatic nuclear transcription factors in quail
C. Orhan, F. Akdemir, N. Sahin, M. Tuzcu, J.R. Komorowski, A. Hayirli & K. Sahin
Pages: 828-835
Published online: 11 Feb 2013
AbstractforChromium histidinate protects against heat stress by modulating the expression of hepatic nuclear transcription factors in quail | Full Text | References | PDF (336.9 KB)
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Kaempferol improves carcase characteristics in broiler chickens by regulating ANGPTL3 gene expression
H.-B. Xiao, J. Fang, X.-Y. Lu & Z.-L. Sun
Pages: 836-842
Published online: 11 Feb 2013
AbstractforKaempferol improves carcase characteristics in broiler chickens by regulating ANGPTL3 gene expression | Full Text | References | PDF (573.9 KB)
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Book Review

Book Review
Alternative Systems for Poultry – Health, Welfare and Productivity. Poultry Science Symposium Series Volume 30. Edited by Victoria Sandilands and Paul M. Hocking
Barry O. Hughes
Pages: 843-845
Published online: 11 Feb 2013
First Page PreviewforAlternative Systems for Poultry – Health, Welfare and Productivity. Poultry Science Symposium Series Volume 30. Edited by Victoria Sandilands and Paul M. Hocking | Full Text | PDF (40.8 KB)
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