British Poultry Science, Volume 57, Issue 3 (2016)

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British Poultry Science, Volume 57, Issue 3 (2016)

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Editorial

Editorial
Editorial
Paul Hocking
Page: 287
Published online: 27 Jun 2016
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Genetics

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Agouti signalling protein (ASIP) gene: molecular cloning, sequence characterisation and tissue distribution in domestic goose
J. Zhang, C. Wang, Y. Liu, J. Liu, H.Y. Wang, A.F. Liu & D.Q. He
Pages: 288-294
Published online: 20 Apr 2016
AbstractforAgouti signalling protein (ASIP) gene: molecular cloning, sequence characterisation and tissue distribution in domestic goose | Full Text | References | PDF (714.9 KB)
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Behaviour, Welfare & Environment

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Assessment of the effectiveness of head only and back-of-the-head electrical stunning of chickens
T. J. Gibson, A. H. Taylor & N. G. Gregory
Pages: 295-305
Published online: 21 Apr 2016
AbstractforAssessment of the effectiveness of head only and back-of-the-head electrical stunning of chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (409.8 KB)
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Open Access
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Anti-predator behaviour of adult red-legged partridge (Alectoris rufa) tutors improves the defensive responses of farm-reared broods
C. Sánchez-García, M.E. Alonso, E.J. Tizado, J. A. Pérez, J. A. Armenteros & V. R. Gaudioso
Pages: 306-316
Published online: 21 Apr 2016
AbstractforAnti-predator behaviour of adult red-legged partridge (Alectoris rufa) tutors improves the defensive responses of farm-reared broods | Full Text | References | PDF (521.7 KB)
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Immunology, Health & Disease

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Evaluation of potential probiotic characteristics and antibacterial effects of strains of Pediococcus species isolated from broiler chickens
N. Noohi, G. Ebrahimipour, M. Rohani, M. Talebi & M. R. Pourshafie
Pages: 317-323
Published online: 23 May 2016
AbstractforEvaluation of potential probiotic characteristics and antibacterial effects of strains of Pediococcus species isolated from broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (465.7 KB)
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Vegetative Bacillus amyloliquefaciens cells do not confer protection against necrotic enteritis in broilers despite high antibacterial activity of its supernatant against Clostridium perfringens in vitro
S. Geeraerts, E. Delezie, R. Ducatelle, F. Haesebrouck, B. Devreese & F. Van Immerseel
Pages: 324-329
Published online: 27 Jun 2016
AbstractforVegetative Bacillus amyloliquefaciens cells do not confer protection against necrotic enteritis in broilers despite high antibacterial activity of its supernatant against Clostridium perfringens in vitro | Full Text | References | PDF (243.8 KB)
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Meat & Egg Science

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Increasing persistency in lay and stabilising egg quality in longer laying cycles. What are the challenges?
M. M. Bain, Y. Nys & I.C. Dunn
Pages: 330-338
Published online: 23 May 2016
AbstractforIncreasing persistency in lay and stabilising egg quality in longer laying cycles. What are the challenges? | Full Text | References | PDF (370.4 KB)
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Open Access
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Comparative evaluation of carcass traits and meat quality in native Aseel chickens and commercial broilers
U. Rajkumar, M. Muthukumar, S. Haunshi, M. Niranjan, M. V. L. N. Raju, S. V. Rama Rao & R. N. Chatterjee
Pages: 339-347
Published online: 19 May 2016
AbstractforComparative evaluation of carcass traits and meat quality in native Aseel chickens and commercial broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (637.4 KB)
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Nutrition & Metabolism

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In vitro bile acid-binding capacity of dietary fibre sources and their effects with bile acid on broiler chicken performance and lipid digestibility
H.R. Hemati Matin, F. Shariatmadari, M.A. Karimi Torshizi & L.I. Chiba
Pages: 348-357
Published online: 27 Jun 2016
AbstractforIn vitro bile acid-binding capacity of dietary fibre sources and their effects with bile acid on broiler chicken performance and lipid digestibility | Full Text | References | PDF (183.4 KB)
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Effects of medium-chain fatty acids on performance, carcass characteristics, blood biochemical parameters and immune response in Japanese quail
E. Saeidi, B. Shokrollahi, K. Karimi & M. Amiri-Andi
Pages: 358-363
Published online: 23 May 2016
AbstractforEffects of medium-chain fatty acids on performance, carcass characteristics, blood biochemical parameters and immune response in Japanese quail | Full Text | References | PDF (130.3 KB)
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Influence of graded inclusion of white lupin (Lupinus albus) meal on performance, nutrient digestibility and intestinal morphology of broiler chickens
S. A. Kaczmarek, M. Hejdysz, M. Kubiś & A. Rutkowski
Pages: 364-374
Published online: 27 Jun 2016
AbstractforInfluence of graded inclusion of white lupin (Lupinus albus) meal on performance, nutrient digestibility and intestinal morphology of broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (478.5 KB)
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Rapid Communication
Effects of trehalose supplementation on the growth performance and intestinal innate immunity of juvenile chicks
M. Kikusato, F. Nanto, K. Mukai & M. Toyomizu
Pages: 375-380
Published online: 19 May 2016
AbstractforEffects of trehalose supplementation on the growth performance and intestinal innate immunity of juvenile chicks | Full Text | References | PDF (227.2 KB)
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Characterisation of caecum and crop microbiota of Indian indigenous chicken targeting multiple hypervariable regions within 16S rRNA gene
S. Saxena, V. K. Saxena, S. Tomar, D. Sapcota & G. Gonmei
Pages: 381-389
Published online: 27 Jun 2016
AbstractforCharacterisation of caecum and crop microbiota of Indian indigenous chicken targeting multiple hypervariable regions within 16S rRNA gene | Full Text | References | PDF (694.6 KB) | Supplemental
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Effect of protein source and protease addition on performance, blood metabolites and nutrient digestibility of turkeys fed on low-protein diets from 28 to 55 d post hatch
M. H. Shahir, R. Rahimi, H. R. Taheri, A. Heidariniya, N. Baradaran & Z. Asadi Kermani
Pages: 390-396
Published online: 27 Jun 2016
AbstractforEffect of protein source and protease addition on performance, blood metabolites and nutrient digestibility of turkeys fed on low-protein diets from 28 to 55 d post hatch | Full Text | References | PDF (151.9 KB)
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Gender-related amino acid intake of adult wild Red-legged Partridge (Alectoris rufa)
I. Fernández-Fígares & M. Lachica
Pages: 397-402
Published online: 27 Jun 2016
AbstractforGender-related amino acid intake of adult wild Red-legged Partridge (Alectoris rufa) | Full Text | References | PDF (135.1 KB)
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Effect of digestible methionine + cystine concentration on performance, egg quality and blood metabolites in laying hens
R. Akbari Moghaddam Kakhki, A. Golian & H. Zarghi
Pages: 403-414
Published online: 27 Jun 2016
AbstractforEffect of digestible methionine + cystine concentration on performance, egg quality and blood metabolites in laying hens | Full Text | References | PDF (158.8 KB)
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Health status and potential uptake of transgenic DNA by Japanese quail fed diets containing genetically modified plant ingredients over 10 generations
A. Korwin-Kossakowska, K. Sartowska, G. Tomczyk, B. Prusak & G. Sender
Pages: 415-423
Published online: 20 Apr 2016
AbstractforHealth status and potential uptake of transgenic DNA by Japanese quail fed diets containing genetically modified plant ingredients over 10 generations | Full Text | References | PDF (330.1 KB)
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Effect of glycine supplementation in low protein diets with amino acids from soy protein isolate or free amino acids on broiler growth and nitrogen utilisation
W. Siegert, K.J. Wild, M. Schollenberger, A. Helmbrecht & M. Rodehutscord
Pages: 424-434
Published online: 20 Apr 2016
AbstractforEffect of glycine supplementation in low protein diets with amino acids from soy protein isolate or free amino acids on broiler growth and nitrogen utilisation | Full Text | References | PDF (280.6 KB)
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