British Poultry Science, Volume 54, Issue 1 (2013)

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Gordon Memorial Lecture

Article
Three open issues on Avian Influenza – H5, H7, H9 against all odds
Ilaria Capua
Pages: 1-4
Published online: 28 Feb 2013
AbstractforThree open issues on Avian Influenza – H5, H7, H9 against all odds | Full Text | References | PDF (162.2 KB)
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Behaviour, Welfare & Environment

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Effects of a higher incubation temperature between embryonic day 9 and 12 on growth and meat quality characteristics of turkeys
C. Krischek, M. Gerken & M. Wicke
Pages: 5-11
Published online: 28 Feb 2013
AbstractforEffects of a higher incubation temperature between embryonic day 9 and 12 on growth and meat quality characteristics of turkeys | Full Text | References | PDF (285 KB)
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Prevalence of nematode infection and faecal egg counts in free-range laying hens: relations to housing and husbandry
C.M. Sherwin, M.A.F. Nasr, E. Gale, M. Petek, K. Stafford, M. Turp & G.C. Coles
Pages: 12-23
Published online: 28 Feb 2013
AbstractforPrevalence of nematode infection and faecal egg counts in free-range laying hens: relations to housing and husbandry | Full Text | References | PDF (169.3 KB)
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A commercial trial evaluating three open water sources for farmed ducks: effects on water usage and water quality
G. Liste, R.D. Kirkden & D.M. Broom
Pages: 24-32
Published online: 28 Feb 2013
AbstractforA commercial trial evaluating three open water sources for farmed ducks: effects on water usage and water quality | Full Text | References | PDF (198.8 KB)
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Prevalence of skin lesions in turkeys at slaughter
V. Allain, D. Huonnic, M. Rouina & V. Michel
Pages: 33-41
Published online: 28 Feb 2013
AbstractforPrevalence of skin lesions in turkeys at slaughter | Full Text | References | PDF (506.9 KB)
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Genetics

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Relationship between abdominal fat content and avian uncoupling protein gene expression in skeletal muscle of Japanese quail Coturnix japonica
S. Murata, K. Kawabe, S. Taura, T. Shimogiri & S. Okamoto
Pages: 42-49
Published online: 28 Feb 2013
AbstractforRelationship between abdominal fat content and avian uncoupling protein gene expression in skeletal muscle of Japanese quail Coturnix japonica | Full Text | References | PDF (836.9 KB)
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Nutrient density and slaughter age have differential effects on carcase performance, muscle and meat quality in fast and slow growing broiler genotypes
X.Q. Wang, X. Chen, H.Z. Tan, D.X. Zhang, H.J. Zhang, S. Wei & H.C. Yan
Pages: 50-61
Published online: 28 Feb 2013
AbstractforNutrient density and slaughter age have differential effects on carcase performance, muscle and meat quality in fast and slow growing broiler genotypes | Full Text | References | PDF (109.6 KB)
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Evaluation of breeding objectives for purebred and crossbred selection schemes for adoption in indigenous chicken breeding programmes
T.O. Okeno, A.K. Kahi & K.J. Peters
Pages: 62-75
Published online: 28 Feb 2013
AbstractforEvaluation of breeding objectives for purebred and crossbred selection schemes for adoption in indigenous chicken breeding programmes | Full Text | References | PDF (312.6 KB)
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Immunology, Health & Disease

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Detection and genotyping of Toxoplasma gondii strains isolated from birds in the southwest of Iran
S. Khademvatan, J. Saki, E. Yousefi & R. Abdizadeh
Pages: 76-80
Published online: 28 Feb 2013
AbstractforDetection and genotyping of Toxoplasma gondii strains isolated from birds in the southwest of Iran | Full Text | References | PDF (142.2 KB)
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Pharmacokinetic analysis of cefquinome in healthy chickens
W. Xie, X. Zhang, T. Wang & S. Du
Pages: 81-86
Published online: 28 Feb 2013
AbstractforPharmacokinetic analysis of cefquinome in healthy chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (120.5 KB)
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Viral shedding and emission of airborne infectious bursal disease virus from a broiler room
Y. Zhao, A.J.A. Aarnink, M. Cambra-Lopez & T. Fabri
Pages: 87-95
Published online: 28 Feb 2013
AbstractforViral shedding and emission of airborne infectious bursal disease virus from a broiler room | Full Text | References | PDF (257.1 KB)
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Characteristics of ciprofloxacin and cephalosporin resistant Escherichia coli isolated from turkeys in Great Britain
L.P. Randall, D. Mueller-Doblies, F.L. Lemma, R.A. Horton, C.J Teale & R.H. Davies
Pages: 96-105
Published online: 28 Feb 2013
AbstractforCharacteristics of ciprofloxacin and cephalosporin resistant Escherichia coli isolated from turkeys in Great Britain | Full Text | References | PDF (602.8 KB)
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Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology

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Isolation of DNA from embryo and chorio-allantoic membranes and sexing by PCR in Japanese quail
F. Bozkaya, Ş. Gürler, M. Yertürk & N. Aydİlek
Pages: 106-111
Published online: 28 Feb 2013
AbstractforIsolation of DNA from embryo and chorio-allantoic membranes and sexing by PCR in Japanese quail | Full Text | References | PDF (533.6 KB)
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Nutrition & Metabolism

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Effects of replacing a dietary antibacterial agent (zinc bacitracin) with copper salts in Cherry Valley Pekin meat ducks
D.W. Wu, L.C. Wang, C. Wen, D.M. Hooge, C. Liang & Y.M. Zhou
Pages: 112-119
Published online: 05 Feb 2013
AbstractforEffects of replacing a dietary antibacterial agent (zinc bacitracin) with copper salts in Cherry Valley Pekin meat ducks | Full Text | References | PDF (94.5 KB)
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Effect of vitamins, probiotics and protein level on semen traits and seminal plasma biochemical parameters of post-moult male broiler breeders
R.U. Khan, Z.U. Rahman, I. Javed & F. Muhammad
Pages: 120-129
Published online: 28 Feb 2013
AbstractforEffect of vitamins, probiotics and protein level on semen traits and seminal plasma biochemical parameters of post-moult male broiler breeders | Full Text | References | PDF (106.3 KB)
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The effect of a diet containing grasshoppers and access to free-range on carcase and meat physicochemical and sensory characteristics in broilers
T. Sun, R.J. Long & Z.Y. Liu
Pages: 130-137
Published online: 28 Feb 2013
AbstractforThe effect of a diet containing grasshoppers and access to free-range on carcase and meat physicochemical and sensory characteristics in broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (91.7 KB)
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The effect of vitamin E on growth performance and meat quality in broilers given diets containing distillers’ dried grain with solubles (DDGS)
Y. Zhang, A. Shan, W. Jiang, C. Bi & Z. Li
Pages: 138-143
Published online: 28 Feb 2013
AbstractforThe effect of vitamin E on growth performance and meat quality in broilers given diets containing distillers’ dried grain with solubles (DDGS) | Full Text | References | PDF (75.1 KB)
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The effect of α-tocopherol, sweet chestnut wood extract and their combination on oxidative stress in vivo and the oxidative stability of meat in broilers
M. Voljč, A. Levart, S. Žgur & J. Salobir
Pages: 144-156
Published online: 28 Feb 2013
AbstractforThe effect of α-tocopherol, sweet chestnut wood extract and their combination on oxidative stress in vivo and the oxidative stability of meat in broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (133.8 KB)
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Physiology, Endocrinology & Reproduction

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Ovarian morphology and internal vis-à-vis non internal laying in relation to triacylglycerol, hormones and their receptors concentration around the age of sexual maturity in broiler breeder hens
R.P. Singh, R.P. Moudgal, R. Agarwal, M. Sirajuddin, J. Mohan, K.V.H. Sastry & J.S. Tyagi
Pages: 157-163
Published online: 28 Feb 2013
AbstractforOvarian morphology and internal vis-à-vis non internal laying in relation to triacylglycerol, hormones and their receptors concentration around the age of sexual maturity in broiler breeder hens | Full Text | References | PDF (88.2 KB)
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Corrigendum

Correction
Corrigendum
Page: 164
Published online: 28 Feb 2013
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