British Poultry Science, Volume 56, Issue 4 (2015)

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Dr Jules Taylor-Pickard appointed chairperson of British Poultry Science
Page: 389
Published online: 03 Aug 2015
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Genetics

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Early development of gonads in Muscovy duck embryos
Q. Wang, H. Weng, Y. Chen, C. Wang, S. Lian, X. Wu, F. Zhang & A. Li
Pages: 390-397
Published online: 25 Jun 2015
AbstractforEarly development of gonads in Muscovy duck embryos | Full Text | References | PDF (452.8 KB)
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Polymorphism and expression of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) gene and its association with growth traits in chicken
T.K. Bhattacharya, R.N. Chatterjee, K. Dushyanth, C. Paswan, R. Shukla & M. Shanmugam
Pages: 398-407
Published online: 17 Jun 2015
AbstractforPolymorphism and expression of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) gene and its association with growth traits in chicken | Full Text | References | PDF (317.2 KB) | Supplemental
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Immunology, Health & Disease

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Upregulation of NRAMP1 mRNA confirms its role in enhanced host immunity in post-artificial infections of Salmonella enteritidis in chicks
Y. Hu, Y.J. Shan, C.H. Zhu, W.T. Song, W.J. Xu, W.Q. Zhu, S.J. Zhang & H.F. Li
Pages: 408-415
Published online: 03 Aug 2015
AbstractforUpregulation of NRAMP1 mRNA confirms its role in enhanced host immunity in post-artificial infections of Salmonella enteritidis in chicks | Full Text | References | PDF (272.3 KB)
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Antibiotic susceptibility of Lactobacillus strains isolated from domestic geese
M. Dec, A. Wernicki, A. Puchalski & R. Urban-Chmiel
Pages: 416-424
Published online: 26 Jun 2015
AbstractforAntibiotic susceptibility of Lactobacillus strains isolated from domestic geese | Full Text | References | PDF (155.7 KB)
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Meat & Egg Science

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Developing logistic regression models using purchase attributes and demographics to predict the probability of purchases of regular and specialty eggs
M. Bejaei, K. Wiseman & K. M. Cheng
Pages: 425-435
Published online: 26 Jun 2015
AbstractforDeveloping logistic regression models using purchase attributes and demographics to predict the probability of purchases of regular and specialty eggs | Full Text | References | PDF (193 KB)
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Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology

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Differential gene expression of three nitric oxide synthases is consistent with increased nitric oxide in the hindbrain of broilers with cold-induced pulmonary hypertension
H. Hassanpour, Z. Nikoukar, L. Nasiri & S. Bahadoran
Pages: 436-442
Published online: 26 Jun 2015
AbstractforDifferential gene expression of three nitric oxide synthases is consistent with increased nitric oxide in the hindbrain of broilers with cold-induced pulmonary hypertension | Full Text | References | PDF (195.7 KB)
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Endocannabinoid and nitric oxide interaction mediates food intake in neonatal chicken
S. Hassanpour, M. Zendehdel, V. Babapour & S. Charkhkar
Pages: 443-451
Published online: 30 Jun 2015
AbstractforEndocannabinoid and nitric oxide interaction mediates food intake in neonatal chicken | Full Text | References | PDF (396.7 KB)
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The normalisation of CAPN gene expression in M. pectoralis superficialis in broiler lines differing in growth rate and their relationship to breast muscle tenderness
K. Piórkowska, J. Nowak & K. Połtowicz
Pages: 452-458
Published online: 26 Jun 2015
AbstractforThe normalisation of CAPN gene expression in M. pectoralis superficialis in broiler lines differing in growth rate and their relationship to breast muscle tenderness | Full Text | References | PDF (146.2 KB)
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Nutrition & Metabolism

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Efficacy of adsorbents (bentonite and diatomaceous earth) and turmeric (Curcuma longa) in alleviating the toxic effects of aflatoxin in chicks
F. R. Dos Anjos, D. R. Ledoux, G. E. Rottinghaus & M. Chimonyo
Pages: 459-469
Published online: 18 Jun 2015
AbstractforEfficacy of adsorbents (bentonite and diatomaceous earth) and turmeric (Curcuma longa) in alleviating the toxic effects of aflatoxin in chicks | Full Text | References | PDF (169.3 KB)
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L-arginine supplementation of reduced-protein diets improves pulmonary hypertensive response in broiler chickens reared at high altitude
M. R. Sharifi, F. Khajali, H. Hassanpour, J. Pour-Reza & N. Pirany
Pages: 470-476
Published online: 17 Jun 2015
AbstractforL-arginine supplementation of reduced-protein diets improves pulmonary hypertensive response in broiler chickens reared at high altitude | Full Text | References | PDF (132.3 KB)
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The effects of grape seed in the diet of the Penedes chicken, on growth and on the chemical composition and sensory profile of meat
A. Francesch & M. Cartañà
Pages: 477-485
Published online: 03 Aug 2015
AbstractforThe effects of grape seed in the diet of the Penedes chicken, on growth and on the chemical composition and sensory profile of meat | Full Text | References | PDF (153.9 KB)
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Comparative effects of zinc-nano complexes, zinc-sulphate and zinc-methionine on performance in broiler chickens
V. Mohammadi, S. Ghazanfari, A. Mohammadi-Sangcheshmeh & M. H. Nazaran
Pages: 486-493
Published online: 03 Aug 2015
AbstractforComparative effects of zinc-nano complexes, zinc-sulphate and zinc-methionine on performance in broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (138.5 KB)
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Assessment of caecal parameters in layer hens fed on diets containing wheat distillers dried grains with solubles
G. A. White, P. J. Richards, S. Wu, K. H. Mellits & J. Wiseman
Pages: 494-502
Published online: 03 Aug 2015
AbstractforAssessment of caecal parameters in layer hens fed on diets containing wheat distillers dried grains with solubles | Full Text | References | PDF (238 KB)
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Physiology, Endocrinology & Reproduction

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Higher levels of CO2 during late incubation alter the hatch time of chicken embryos
Q. Tong, I. M. McGonnell, N. Roulston, H. Bergoug, C. E. B. Romanini, P. Garain, N. Eterradossi, V. Exadaktylos, C. Bahr, D. Berckmans & T.G.M. Demmers
Pages: 503-509
Published online: 26 Jun 2015
AbstractforHigher levels of CO2 during late incubation alter the hatch time of chicken embryos | Full Text | References | PDF (207.9 KB)
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