British Poultry Science, Volume 56, Issue 6 (2015)

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British Poultry Science, Volume 56, Issue 6 (2015)

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Genetics

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Genetic parameters for egg production traits in purebred and hybrid chicken in a tropical environment
S. Tongsiri, M.G. Jeyaruban & J.H.J. Van Der Werf
Pages: 613-620
Published online: 02 Dec 2015
AbstractforGenetic parameters for egg production traits in purebred and hybrid chicken in a tropical environment | Full Text | References | PDF (145.4 KB) | Supplemental
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Three indel variants in chicken LPIN1 exon 6/flanking region are associated with performance and carcass traits
R. Wang, T. Wang, W. Lu, W. Zhang, W. Chen, X. Kang & Y. Huang
Pages: 621-630
Published online: 13 Jan 2016
AbstractforThree indel variants in chicken LPIN1 exon 6/flanking region are associated with performance and carcass traits | Full Text | References | PDF (273.5 KB) | Supplemental
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Comparison of different models for genetic evaluation of egg weight in Mazandaran fowl
P. Zamani, M. Jasouri & M.R. Moradi
Pages: 631-638
Published online: 13 Jan 2016
AbstractforComparison of different models for genetic evaluation of egg weight in Mazandaran fowl | Full Text | References | PDF (151.8 KB)
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Functional identification of an exon 1 substitution in the myostatin gene and its expression in breast and leg muscle of the Bian chicken
G.X. Zhang, T. Zhang, Y. Wei, F.X. Ding, L. Zhang & J.Y. Wang
Pages: 639-644
Published online: 13 Jan 2016
AbstractforFunctional identification of an exon 1 substitution in the myostatin gene and its expression in breast and leg muscle of the Bian chicken | Full Text | References | PDF (139.4 KB)
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Estimation of genetic parameters related to eggshell strength using random regression models
J. Guo, M. Ma, L. Qu, M. Shen, T. Dou & K. Wang
Pages: 645-650
Published online: 13 Jan 2016
AbstractforEstimation of genetic parameters related to eggshell strength using random regression models | Full Text | References | PDF (374.1 KB) | Supplemental
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Immunology, Health & Disease

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Induced systemic listeriosis in Alectoris chukar chicks: clinical, histopathological and microbiological findings
H. Tavakkoli, M. Rahmani, R. Ghanbarpoor & R. Kheirandish
Pages: 651-657
Published online: 13 Jan 2016
AbstractforInduced systemic listeriosis in Alectoris chukar chicks: clinical, histopathological and microbiological findings | Full Text | References | PDF (764.2 KB)
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Multilocus sequence analysis for Mycoplasma synoviae molecular genotyping
I. Cizelj, R. L. Berčič, B. Slavec, M. Narat, P. Dovč & D. Benčina
Pages: 658-665
Published online: 13 Jan 2016
AbstractforMultilocus sequence analysis for Mycoplasma synoviae molecular genotyping | Full Text | References | PDF (344.7 KB)
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Meat & Egg Science

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Effect of starting body fat content and genotype of laying hens on the changes in their live weight, body fat content, egg production and egg composition during the first egg-laying period
G. Milisits, E. Szentirmai, T. Donkó, Z. Budai, J. Ujvári, S. Áprily, G. Bajzik & Z. Sütő
Pages: 666-672
Published online: 02 Dec 2015
AbstractforEffect of starting body fat content and genotype of laying hens on the changes in their live weight, body fat content, egg production and egg composition during the first egg-laying period | Full Text | References | PDF (126.6 KB)
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Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology

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Functional characteristics of the growth factor receptor family and some ligands in the oropharyngeal cavity of the Chukar partridge (Alectoris chukar)
Berna G. Saruhan, Hakan Sağsöz, Mehmet E. Akbalik & Serkan Erdoğan
Pages: 673-686
Published online: 16 Nov 2015
AbstractforFunctional characteristics of the growth factor receptor family and some ligands in the oropharyngeal cavity of the Chukar partridge (Alectoris chukar) | Full Text | References | PDF (2.5 MB)
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Nutrition & Metabolism

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Effects of different formulations of α-tocopherol acetate (vitamin E) on growth performance, meat quality and antioxidant capacity in broiler chickens
Z.P. Hu, T. Wang, H. Ahmad, J.F. Zhang, L.L. Zhang & X. Zhong
Pages: 687-695
Published online: 13 Jan 2016
AbstractforEffects of different formulations of α-tocopherol acetate (vitamin E) on growth performance, meat quality and antioxidant capacity in broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (157.5 KB)
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Optimisation of broiler chicken responses from 0 to 7 d of age to dietary leucine, isoleucine and valine using Taguchi and mathematical methods
M. Sedghi, A. Golian, F. Kolahan & A. Afsar
Pages: 696-707
Published online: 13 Jan 2016
AbstractforOptimisation of broiler chicken responses from 0 to 7 d of age to dietary leucine, isoleucine and valine using Taguchi and mathematical methods | Full Text | References | PDF (341.8 KB)
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Effect of high-dose phytase and citric acid, alone or in combination, on growth performance of broilers given diets severely limited in available phosphorus
H.R. Taheri, Z. Jabbari, S. Adibnia, M.H. Shahir & S.A. Hosseini
Pages: 708-715
Published online: 20 Nov 2015
AbstractforEffect of high-dose phytase and citric acid, alone or in combination, on growth performance of broilers given diets severely limited in available phosphorus | Full Text | References | PDF (149.7 KB)
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Effects of dietary garlic scape meal on the growth and meat characteristics of geese
M. J. Lin, S. C. Chang, Y. S. Jea, W. S. Chen & T. T. Lee
Pages: 716-722
Published online: 16 Nov 2015
AbstractforEffects of dietary garlic scape meal on the growth and meat characteristics of geese | Full Text | References | PDF (146.6 KB)
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Evaluation of a Bacillus direct-fed microbial candidate on digesta viscosity, bacterial translocation, microbiota composition and bone mineralisation in broiler chickens fed on a rye-based diet
J. D. Latorre, X. Hernandez-Velasco, L. R. Bielke, J. L. Vicente, R. Wolfenden, A. Menconi, B. M. Hargis & G. Tellez
Pages: 723-732
Published online: 03 Dec 2015
AbstractforEvaluation of a Bacillus direct-fed microbial candidate on digesta viscosity, bacterial translocation, microbiota composition and bone mineralisation in broiler chickens fed on a rye-based diet | Full Text | References | PDF (170.4 KB)
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Effect of dietary inclusion of toasted guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) meal as a source of protein on performance of White Leghorn layers
S.V. Rama Rao, M.V.L.N. Raju, B. Prakash, E. Pradeep Kumar Reddy & A.K. Panda
Pages: 733-739
Published online: 13 Jan 2016
AbstractforEffect of dietary inclusion of toasted guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) meal as a source of protein on performance of White Leghorn layers | Full Text | References | PDF (135.1 KB)
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Dietary supplementation with sodium bicarbonate improves calcium absorption and eggshell quality of laying hens during peak production
M.J. Jiang, J.P. Zhao, H.C. Jiao, X.J. Wang, Q. Zhang & H. Lin
Pages: 740-747
Published online: 13 Jan 2016
AbstractforDietary supplementation with sodium bicarbonate improves calcium absorption and eggshell quality of laying hens during peak production | Full Text | References | PDF (283.1 KB)
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Is it possible to increase the n-3 fatty acid content of eggs without affecting their technological and/or sensorial quality and the laying performance of hens?
E. Baeza, P. Chartrin, M. Lessire, K. Meteau, G. Chesneau, M. Guillevic & J. Mourot
Pages: 748-754
Published online: 13 Jan 2016
AbstractforIs it possible to increase the n-3 fatty acid content of eggs without affecting their technological and/or sensorial quality and the laying performance of hens? | Full Text | References | PDF (161.2 KB)
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Book Review

Book Review
Bones and Cartilage: Developmental and Evolutionary Skeletal Biology. Second Edition
Colin Farquharson
Pages: 755-756
Published online: 13 Jan 2016
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Editorial Board

Editorial Board
Page: ebi
Published online: 13 Jan 2016
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