British Poultry Science, Volume 55, Issue 6 (2014)

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Genetics

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Growth performance of crossbred naked neck and normal feathered laying hens kept in tropical villages
K. Adomako, O. S. Olympio, J. K. Hagan & J. A. Hamidu
Pages: 701-708
Published online: 05 Sep 2014
AbstractforGrowth performance of crossbred naked neck and normal feathered laying hens kept in tropical villages | Full Text | References | PDF (170.6 KB)
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Effect of the frizzle gene (F) on egg production and egg quality of laying hens kept in tropical villages
K. Adomako, O.S. Olympio, J.K. Hagan & J.A. Hamidu
Pages: 709-714
Published online: 15 Oct 2014
AbstractforEffect of the frizzle gene (F) on egg production and egg quality of laying hens kept in tropical villages | Full Text | References | PDF (145.5 KB)
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Genetic analysis of production and feed efficiency traits in an Orlopp turkey line (Meleagris gallopavo)
O. W. Willems, N. J. H. Buddiger & B. J. Wood
Pages: 715-719
Published online: 23 Sep 2014
AbstractforGenetic analysis of production and feed efficiency traits in an Orlopp turkey line (Meleagris gallopavo) | Full Text | References | PDF (121.2 KB)
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Molecular cloning, characterisation and tissues expression analysis of the goose (Anser cygnoides) vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) gene
Y. Liu, C. Wang, H. Y. Wang, H. L. Wu, W. H. Chen & D. Q. He
Pages: 720-727
Published online: 27 Oct 2014
AbstractforMolecular cloning, characterisation and tissues expression analysis of the goose (Anser cygnoides) vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) gene | Full Text | References | PDF (644.7 KB)
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Phenotypic and genetic variability for body weight of ostriches (Struthio camelus)
S.B. Ramos, R.P. Savegnago, S.L. Caetano, G.C. Venturini, A.A. Ramos & D.P. Munari
Pages: 728-731
Published online: 30 Oct 2014
AbstractforPhenotypic and genetic variability for body weight of ostriches (Struthio camelus) | Full Text | References | PDF (108.6 KB)
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Immunology, Health & Disease

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Occurrence of Arcobacter in Iranian poultry and slaughterhouse samples implicates contamination by processing equipment and procedures
R. Khoshbakht, M. Tabatabaei, H. Shirzad Aski & S. Seifi
Pages: 732-736
Published online: 02 Oct 2014
AbstractforOccurrence of Arcobacter in Iranian poultry and slaughterhouse samples implicates contamination by processing equipment and procedures | Full Text | References | PDF (122 KB)
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Meat & Egg Science

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An analysis of factors affecting production performance in broiler flocks on Japanese commercial farms
Y. Sasaki, R. Uemura, S. Sekiguchi, T. Takahashi, Y. Fujii & M. Sueyoshi
Pages: 737-744
Published online: 14 Oct 2014
AbstractforAn analysis of factors affecting production performance in broiler flocks on Japanese commercial farms | Full Text | References | PDF (195 KB)
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Nutrition & Metabolism

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Effects of fermented corni fructus and fermented kelp on growth performance, meat quality, and emission of ammonia and hydrogen sulphide from broiler chicken droppings
S. T. Ahmed, H.-S. Mun, M. M. Islam & C.-J. Yang
Pages: 745-751
Published online: 10 Sep 2014
AbstractforEffects of fermented corni fructus and fermented kelp on growth performance, meat quality, and emission of ammonia and hydrogen sulphide from broiler chicken droppings | Full Text | References | PDF (150.8 KB)
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Effect of reduced dietary protein and supplementation with a docosahexaenoic acid product on broiler performance and meat quality
T. Ribeiro, M. M. Lordelo, P. Costa, S. P. Alves, W. S. Benevides, R. J. B. Bessa, J. P. C. Lemos, R. M. A. Pinto, L. M. A. Ferreira, C. M. G. A. Fontes & J. A. M. Prates
Pages: 752-765
Published online: 03 Oct 2014
AbstractforEffect of reduced dietary protein and supplementation with a docosahexaenoic acid product on broiler performance and meat quality | Full Text | References | PDF (194.9 KB)
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Valine, isoleucine, arginine and glycine supplementation of low-protein diets for broiler chickens during the starter and grower phases
I. C. Ospina-Rojas, A. E. Murakami, C. R. A. Duarte, C. Eyng, C. A. L. Oliveira & V. Janeiro
Pages: 766-773
Published online: 01 Oct 2014
AbstractforValine, isoleucine, arginine and glycine supplementation of low-protein diets for broiler chickens during the starter and grower phases | Full Text | References | PDF (141.9 KB)
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Effect of Melissa officinalis supplementation on growth performance and meat quality characteristics in organically produced broilers
E. Kasapidou, I. Giannenas, P. Mitlianga, E. Sinapis, E. Bouloumpasi, K. Petrotos, A. Manouras & I. Kyriazakis
Pages: 774-784
Published online: 09 Oct 2014
AbstractforEffect of Melissa officinalis supplementation on growth performance and meat quality characteristics in organically produced broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (246.6 KB)
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Effect of hempseed (Cannabis sativa L.) on performance, egg traits and blood biochemical parameters and antioxidant activity in laying Japanese Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica)
Y. Konca, H. Yalcin, M. Karabacak, M. Kaliber & F. Z. Durmuscelebi
Pages: 785-794
Published online: 21 Oct 2014
AbstractforEffect of hempseed (Cannabis sativa L.) on performance, egg traits and blood biochemical parameters and antioxidant activity in laying Japanese Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) | Full Text | References | PDF (170.7 KB)
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Analysis of the intestinal bacterial microbiota in maize- or sorghum-fed broiler chickens using real-time PCR
R. Lunedo, M. F. Fernandez-Alarcon, F. M. S. Carvalho, L. R. Furlan & M. Macari
Pages: 795-803
Published online: 31 Oct 2014
AbstractforAnalysis of the intestinal bacterial microbiota in maize- or sorghum-fed broiler chickens using real-time PCR | Full Text | References | PDF (221.3 KB) | Supplemental
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The effects of boron supplementation of layer diets varying in calcium and phosphorus concentrations on performance, egg quality, bone strength and mineral constituents of serum, bone and faeces
K. Küçükyilmaz, R. Erkek & M. Bozkurt
Pages: 804-816
Published online: 20 Oct 2014
AbstractforThe effects of boron supplementation of layer diets varying in calcium and phosphorus concentrations on performance, egg quality, bone strength and mineral constituents of serum, bone and faeces | Full Text | References | PDF (170.2 KB)
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Carcass yield and meat quality in broilers fed with canola meal
E. Gopinger, E.G. Xavier, J.S. Lemes, P.O. Moraes, M.C. Elias & V.F.B. Roll
Pages: 817-823
Published online: 27 Oct 2014
AbstractforCarcass yield and meat quality in broilers fed with canola meal | Full Text | References | PDF (128.4 KB)
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Pharmacology

Effects of feeding on the plasma disposition kinetics of the anthelmintic albendazole in laying hens
M. Bistoletti, L. Alvarez, C. Lanusse & L. Moreno
Pages: 824-829
Published online: 27 Aug 2014
AbstractforEffects of feeding on the plasma disposition kinetics of the anthelmintic albendazole in laying hens | Full Text | References | PDF (187.2 KB)
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Pharmacokinetics of difloxacin in healthy and E. coli-infected broiler chickens
F.I. Abo El-Ela, A.M. Radi, H.A. El-Banna, A.A.M. El-Gendy & M.A. Tohamy
Pages: 830-836
Published online: 03 Oct 2014
AbstractforPharmacokinetics of difloxacin in healthy and E. coli-infected broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (173.4 KB)
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Physiology, Endocrinology & Reproduction

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Restoration of spermatogenesis in infertile male chickens after transplantation of cryopreserved testicular cells
B. Benesova, J. Mucksova, J. Kalina & P. Trefil
Pages: 837-845
Published online: 11 Nov 2014
AbstractforRestoration of spermatogenesis in infertile male chickens after transplantation of cryopreserved testicular cells | Full Text | References | PDF (230.1 KB)
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Short Communication

Effective, appropriate and simple culture, egg hatching and cryopreserving of the nematode Cheilospirura hamulosa
S. Rouhani, M. Ebrahimi, A. Rostami & SH. Fallahi
Pages: 846-849
Published online: 03 Sep 2014
AbstractforEffective, appropriate and simple culture, egg hatching and cryopreserving of the nematode Cheilospirura hamulosa | Full Text | References | PDF (196.5 KB)
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Editorial Board

Editorial Board
Page: ebi
Published online: 18 Dec 2014
CitationforEditorial Board | Full Text | PDF (56.2 KB)
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