British Poultry Science, Volume 55, Issue 2 (2014)

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British Poultry Science, Volume 55, Issue 2 (2014)

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Behaviour, Welfare & Environment

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Factors affecting ranging behaviour in young and adult laying hens
A.-M. Gilani, T. G. Knowles & C. J. Nicol
Pages: 127-135
Published online: 16 Jun 2014
AbstractforFactors affecting ranging behaviour in young and adult laying hens | Full Text | References | PDF (201 KB)
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Genetics

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Molecular cloning and tissue distribution of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPARα) and gamma (PPARγ) in the pigeon (Columba livia domestica)
P. Xie, C. Yuan, C. Wang, X.-T. Zou, Z. Po, H.-B. Tong & J.-M. Zou
Pages: 136-142
Published online: 21 May 2014
AbstractforMolecular cloning and tissue distribution of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPARα) and gamma (PPARγ) in the pigeon (Columba livia domestica) | Full Text | References | PDF (274.5 KB) | Supplemental
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An analysis of sexual size dimorphism in goose
P.M. Parés-Casanova
Pages: 143-147
Published online: 22 Apr 2014
AbstractforAn analysis of sexual size dimorphism in goose | Full Text | References | PDF (217 KB) | Supplemental
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Immunology, Health & Disease

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Molecular typing of Iranian field isolates Mycoplasma synoviae and their differentiation from the live commercial vaccine strain MS-H using vlhA gene
Mohammad Ali Bayatzadeh, Seyed Ali Pourbakhsh, Abass Ashtari, Ali Reza Abtin & Mohammad Abdoshah
Pages: 148-156
Published online: 23 Apr 2014
AbstractforMolecular typing of Iranian field isolates Mycoplasma synoviae and their differentiation from the live commercial vaccine strain MS-H using vlhA gene | Full Text | References | PDF (536.1 KB)
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Meat & Egg Science

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Effects of dietary oregano and garlic essential oils on carcass characteristics, meat composition, colour, pH and sensory quality of broiler meat
F. Kirkpinar, H.B. Ünlü, M. Serdaroğlu & G.Y. Turp
Pages: 157-166
Published online: 23 Apr 2014
AbstractforEffects of dietary oregano and garlic essential oils on carcass characteristics, meat composition, colour, pH and sensory quality of broiler meat | Full Text | References | PDF (166.5 KB)
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Absorption and deposition of xanthophylls in broilers challenged with three dosages of Eimeria acervulina oocysts
X. Hernández-Velasco, H.D. Chapman, C.M. Owens, V.A. Kuttappan, B. Fuente-Martínez, A. Menconi, J.D. Latorre, G. Kallapura, L.R. Bielke, T. Rathinam, B.M. Hargis & G. Tellez
Pages: 167-173
Published online: 24 Apr 2014
AbstractforAbsorption and deposition of xanthophylls in broilers challenged with three dosages of Eimeria acervulina oocysts | Full Text | References | PDF (226.7 KB)
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Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of Arcobacter species isolated from poultry meat in Iran
Ebrahim Rahimi
Pages: 174-180
Published online: 16 Jun 2014
AbstractforPrevalence and antimicrobial resistance of Arcobacter species isolated from poultry meat in Iran | Full Text | References | PDF (140.9 KB)
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The occurrence of giant fibres in different muscles of two chicken genotypes
R. Branciari, C. Castellini, A. Dal Bosco, R. Mammoli, S. Rea & D. Ranucci
Pages: 181-185
Published online: 24 Apr 2014
AbstractforThe occurrence of giant fibres in different muscles of two chicken genotypes | Full Text | References | PDF (163.8 KB)
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Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology

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Hormone-mediated maternal stress affects embryonic development during incubation without adverse effect on chick weight and body composition
E. Babacanoğlu & S. Yalçin
Pages: 186-193
Published online: 02 Jun 2014
AbstractforHormone-mediated maternal stress affects embryonic development during incubation without adverse effect on chick weight and body composition | Full Text | References | PDF (173.1 KB)
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Research note: methodology for high-quality RNA extraction from poultry whole blood for further gene expression analysis
J. L. Mewis, X. Sun, M. J. Zuidhof & L. L. Guan
Pages: 194-196
Published online: 16 Jun 2014
AbstractforResearch note: methodology for high-quality RNA extraction from poultry whole blood for further gene expression analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (100.8 KB)
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Nutrition & Metabolism

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Physicochemical properties of breast meat from water-stressed naked-neck and Ovambo chickens
N. Chikumba, M. Chimonyo, C. Mapiye & M. E. R. Dugan
Pages: 197-206
Published online: 16 Jun 2014
AbstractforPhysicochemical properties of breast meat from water-stressed naked-neck and Ovambo chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (187.2 KB) | Supplemental
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Ipriflavone reverses the adverse effects of a low-calcium diet on the histology of the tibia in caged layers
W.T. Lv, Y.H. Yang, L.Q. Ma, P. Wang & K. Li
Pages: 207-214
Published online: 24 Apr 2014
AbstractforIpriflavone reverses the adverse effects of a low-calcium diet on the histology of the tibia in caged layers | Full Text | References | PDF (543.5 KB)
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Efficacy of a Brazilian calcium montmorillonite against toxic effects of dietary aflatoxins on broilers reared to market weight
J. C. Eckhardt, J. M. Santurio, R. A. Zanette, A. P. Rosa, A. Scher, M. Dal Pozzo, S. H. Alves & L. Ferreiro
Pages: 215-220
Published online: 22 Apr 2014
AbstractforEfficacy of a Brazilian calcium montmorillonite against toxic effects of dietary aflatoxins on broilers reared to market weight | Full Text | References | PDF (135.1 KB)
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Article
Effect of feeding diets based on coarse maize on productive performance, gizzard development and energy utilisation of laying hens
Y. Singh, S.V. Rama Rao & V. Ravindran
Pages: 221-227
Published online: 16 Jun 2014
AbstractforEffect of feeding diets based on coarse maize on productive performance, gizzard development and energy utilisation of laying hens | Full Text | References | PDF (166.3 KB)
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Effect of different concentrations of ginger root powder and its essential oil on growth performance, serum metabolites and antioxidant status in broiler chicks under heat stress
R. Habibi, GH. Sadeghi & A. Karimi
Pages: 228-237
Published online: 24 Apr 2014
AbstractforEffect of different concentrations of ginger root powder and its essential oil on growth performance, serum metabolites and antioxidant status in broiler chicks under heat stress | Full Text | References | PDF (161.2 KB)
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In vitro versus in situ evaluation of the effect of phytase supplementation on calcium and phosphorus solubility in soya bean and rapeseed meal broiler diets
N. K. Morgan, C. L. Walk, M. R. Bedford & E. J. Burton
Pages: 238-245
Published online: 23 Apr 2014
AbstractforIn vitro versus in situ evaluation of the effect of phytase supplementation on calcium and phosphorus solubility in soya bean and rapeseed meal broiler diets | Full Text | References | PDF (152.4 KB)
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Application of the Taguchi method in poultry science: estimation of the in vitro optimum intrinsic phytase activity of rye, wheat and barley
M. Sedghi, A. Golian, O. Esmaeilipour & M. M. Van Krimpen
Pages: 246-252
Published online: 16 Jun 2014
AbstractforApplication of the Taguchi method in poultry science: estimation of the in vitro optimum intrinsic phytase activity of rye, wheat and barley | Full Text | References | PDF (255 KB)
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Effects of feeding programme and feeder space change at photo-stimulation using maize- or wheat-based diet on growth and reproductive performance of female broiler breeders
P. Eusebio-Balcazar, N. Leksrisompong, J. Brake & E.O. Oviedo-Rondón
Pages: 253-263
Published online: 03 Mar 2014
AbstractforEffects of feeding programme and feeder space change at photo-stimulation using maize- or wheat-based diet on growth and reproductive performance of female broiler breeders | Full Text | References | PDF (366.2 KB)
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Physiology, Endocrinology & Reproduction

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Effects of photoperiod on broodiness, egg-laying and endocrine responses in native laying hens
A.L. Geng, S.F. Xu, Y. Zhang, J. Zhang, Q. Chu & H.G. Liu
Pages: 264-269
Published online: 22 Apr 2014
AbstractforEffects of photoperiod on broodiness, egg-laying and endocrine responses in native laying hens | Full Text | References | PDF (217.9 KB) | Supplemental
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