British Poultry Science, Volume 55, Issue 1 (2014)

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British Poultry Science, Volume 55, Issue 1 (2014)

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Gordon Memorial Lecture

Article
Unexpected consequences of genetic selection in broilers and turkeys: problems and solutions
P.M. Hocking
Pages: 1-12
Published online: 16 Apr 2014
AbstractforUnexpected consequences of genetic selection in broilers and turkeys: problems and solutions | Full Text | References | PDF (363.3 KB)
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Behaviour, Welfare & Environment

Article
Differential serotonergic mediation of aggression in roosters bred for resistance and susceptibility to Marek’s disease
Rachel Lynn Dennis & Heng-Wei Cheng
Pages: 13-20
Published online: 16 Apr 2014
AbstractforDifferential serotonergic mediation of aggression in roosters bred for resistance and susceptibility to Marek’s disease | Full Text | References | PDF (323.3 KB)
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Effect of day length on flock behavioural patterns and melatonin rhythms in broilers
K. Schwean-Lardner, B.I. Fancher, B. Laarveld & H.L. Classen
Pages: 21-30
Published online: 16 Apr 2014
AbstractforEffect of day length on flock behavioural patterns and melatonin rhythms in broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (259 KB)
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Genetics

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A novel 31-bp indel in the paired box 7 (PAX7) gene is associated with chicken performance traits
S. Zhang, R.L. Han, Z.Y. Gao, S.K. Zhu, Y.D. Tian, G.R. Sun & X.T. Kang
Pages: 31-36
Published online: 16 Apr 2014
AbstractforA novel 31-bp indel in the paired box 7 (PAX7) gene is associated with chicken performance traits | Full Text | References | PDF (145.7 KB) | Supplemental
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Effects of polymorphisms and haplotypes within the MSTN gene on duck growth trait
P. Gong, Y. P. Yang, Y. Yang, S. Q. Ye, B. Deng, L. X. Wang, T. Yu, Y. G. Qian & Y. Z. Gong
Pages: 37-43
Published online: 16 Apr 2014
AbstractforEffects of polymorphisms and haplotypes within the MSTN gene on duck growth trait | Full Text | References | PDF (217.5 KB)
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Immunology, Health & Disease

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Pharmacodynamic evaluation of a reference and a generic toltrazuril preparation in broilers experimentally infected with Eimeria tenella or E. acervulina
Y. Alcala-Canto, E. Ramos-Martinez, G. Tapia-Perez, L. Gutierrez & H. Sumano
Pages: 44-53
Published online: 16 Apr 2014
AbstractforPharmacodynamic evaluation of a reference and a generic toltrazuril preparation in broilers experimentally infected with Eimeria tenella or E. acervulina | Full Text | References | PDF (296.6 KB)
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Meat & Egg Science

Article
Chondroitin sulphate distribution in broiler chicken carcasses
T. Nakano & L. Ozimek
Pages: 54-58
Published online: 16 Apr 2014
AbstractforChondroitin sulphate distribution in broiler chicken carcasses | Full Text | References | PDF (193.7 KB)
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Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology

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Influence of age, sex and rearing systems on Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) expression pattern in gut, lung and lymphoid tissues of indigenous ducks
Gautham Kolluri, N. Ramamurthy, R. R. Churchil, G. Dhinakar Raj & T. R. Kannaki
Pages: 59-67
Published online: 16 Apr 2014
AbstractforInfluence of age, sex and rearing systems on Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) expression pattern in gut, lung and lymphoid tissues of indigenous ducks | Full Text | References | PDF (194.3 KB)
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Article
Embryonic development in the ostrich (Struthio camelus) during the first 7 days of artificial incubation
Z. Brand, S.W.P. Cloete, I.A. Malecki & C.R. Brown
Pages: 68-75
Published online: 16 Apr 2014
AbstractforEmbryonic development in the ostrich (Struthio camelus) during the first 7 days of artificial incubation | Full Text | References | PDF (411.1 KB)
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Gene expression profile of IGF1 and MSTN mRNA and their correlation with carcass traits in different breeds of geese at 70 d of age
Q. Tang, C. Song, S. Zhang, Y. Hu, D. Zhao & J. Zou
Pages: 76-80
Published online: 16 Apr 2014
AbstractforGene expression profile of IGF1 and MSTN mRNA and their correlation with carcass traits in different breeds of geese at 70 d of age | Full Text | References | PDF (118.3 KB)
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Nutrition & Metabolism

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The effect of feeding excess arginine on lipogenic gene expression and growth performance in broilers
M. Ebrahimi, A. Zare Shahneh, M. Shivazad, Z. Ansari Pirsaraei, M. Tebianian, C. A. Ruiz-Feria, M. Adibmoradi, K. Nourijelyani & F. Mohamadnejad
Pages: 81-88
Published online: 16 Apr 2014
AbstractforThe effect of feeding excess arginine on lipogenic gene expression and growth performance in broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (147.7 KB)
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Effects of direct-fed microbial supplementation on broiler performance, intestinal nutrient transport and integrity under experimental conditions with increased microbial challenge
G.R. Murugesan, N.K. Gabler & M.E. Persia
Pages: 89-97
Published online: 16 Apr 2014
AbstractforEffects of direct-fed microbial supplementation on broiler performance, intestinal nutrient transport and integrity under experimental conditions with increased microbial challenge | Full Text | References | PDF (215.3 KB)
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Article
Effect of hesperidin dietary supplementation on hen performance, egg quality and yolk oxidative stability
M. Goliomytis, H. Orfanou, E. Petrou, M. A. Charismiadou, P. E. Simitzis & S. G. Deligeorgis
Pages: 98-104
Published online: 16 Apr 2014
AbstractforEffect of hesperidin dietary supplementation on hen performance, egg quality and yolk oxidative stability | Full Text | References | PDF (142 KB)
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Article
Effect of thyme essential oil and selenium on intestine integrity and antioxidant status of broilers
I. Placha, J. Takacova, M. Ryzner, K. Cobanova, A. Laukova, V. Strompfova, K. Venglovska & S. Faix
Pages: 105-114
Published online: 16 Apr 2014
AbstractforEffect of thyme essential oil and selenium on intestine integrity and antioxidant status of broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (160.2 KB)
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Pharmacology

Bioavailability and pharmacokinetic profile of levofloxacin following intravenous, intramuscular and oral administration in turkeys
M. Aboubakr, K. Uney & M. Elmas
Pages: 115-119
Published online: 16 Apr 2014
AbstractforBioavailability and pharmacokinetic profile of levofloxacin following intravenous, intramuscular and oral administration in turkeys | Full Text | References | PDF (161.2 KB)
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Comparative pharmacokinetics of danofloxacin in common pheasants, guinea fowls and Japanese quails after intravenous and oral administration
D. J. Dimitrova, A. M. Haritova, T. D. Dinev, R. G. Moutafchieva & L. D. Lashev
Pages: 120-125
Published online: 16 Apr 2014
AbstractforComparative pharmacokinetics of danofloxacin in common pheasants, guinea fowls and Japanese quails after intravenous and oral administration | Full Text | References | PDF (226.4 KB)
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