British Poultry Science, Volume 57, Issue 4 (2016)

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British Poultry Science, Volume 57, Issue 4 (2016)

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Genetics

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Genetic variability of two Italian indigenous chicken breeds inferred from microsatellite marker analysis
S. Sartore, P. Sacchi, D. Soglia, S. Maione, A. Schiavone, M. De Marco, S. Ceccobelli, E. Lasagna & R. Rasero
Pages: 435-443
Published online: 15 Jun 2016
AbstractforGenetic variability of two Italian indigenous chicken breeds inferred from microsatellite marker analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (393.7 KB) | Supplemental
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Immunology, Health & Disease

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Cardiac renin-angiotensin system (gene expression) and plasma angiotensin II in chickens with T3-induced pulmonary hypertension
H. Hassanpour, A. Afzali, R. Fatemi Tabatabaie, M. Torabi & Y. Alavi
Pages: 444-450
Published online: 21 Jul 2016
AbstractforCardiac renin-angiotensin system (gene expression) and plasma angiotensin II in chickens with T3-induced pulmonary hypertension | Full Text | References | PDF (189.5 KB)
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Effect of route of inoculation on replication of avian influenza virus (H9N2) and interferon gene expression in guinea fowl (Numida meleagridis)
S. Umar, M. T. Munir, K. Kaboudi, A. Rehman, S. Asif, M. Usman, A. Ali, M. Shahzad, S. Subhan & M. A. A. Shah
Pages: 451-461
Published online: 02 Aug 2016
AbstractforEffect of route of inoculation on replication of avian influenza virus (H9N2) and interferon gene expression in guinea fowl (Numida meleagridis) | Full Text | References | PDF (697.3 KB)
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HSP90 gene expression induced by aspirin is associated with damage remission in a chicken myocardial cell culture exposed to heat stress
X. Zhang, Z. Qian, H. Zhu, S. Tang, D. Wu, M. Zhang, N. Kemper, J. Hartung & E. Bao
Pages: 462-473
Published online: 16 Jun 2016
AbstractforHSP90 gene expression induced by aspirin is associated with damage remission in a chicken myocardial cell culture exposed to heat stress | Full Text | References | PDF (780.7 KB)
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Screening of Lactobacillus isolates from gastrointestinal tract of guinea fowl for probiotic qualities using in vitro tests to select species-specific probiotic candidates
P.G. Vineetha, S. Tomar, V.K. Saxena, C. Susan, S. Sandeep, K. Adil & K. Mukesh
Pages: 474-482
Published online: 29 Jun 2016
AbstractforScreening of Lactobacillus isolates from gastrointestinal tract of guinea fowl for probiotic qualities using in vitro tests to select species-specific probiotic candidates | Full Text | References | PDF (345 KB) | Supplemental
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Abusive use of antibiotics in poultry farming in Cameroon and the public health implications
R. E. Guetiya Wadoum, N. F. Zambou, F. F. Anyangwe, J. R. Njimou, M. M. Coman, M. C. Verdenelli, C. Cecchini, S. Silvi, C. Orpianesi, A. Cresci & V. Colizzi
Pages: 483-493
Published online: 29 Jun 2016
AbstractforAbusive use of antibiotics in poultry farming in Cameroon and the public health implications | Full Text | References | PDF (258.1 KB) | Supplemental
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Characterisation of quinolone-resistant Escherichia coli of 1997 and 2005 isolates from poultry in Mexico
C. Del Rio-Avila, C. Rosario, S. Arroyo-Escalante, E. M. Carrillo-Casas, E. Díaz-Aparicio, F. Suarez-Güemes, J. Silva-Sanchez, J. Xicohtencatl-Cortes, P. Maravilla & R. Hernández-Castro
Pages: 494-500
Published online: 21 Jul 2016
AbstractforCharacterisation of quinolone-resistant Escherichia coli of 1997 and 2005 isolates from poultry in Mexico | Full Text | References | PDF (160.6 KB)
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Meat & Egg Science

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Alteration of fatty acid profile and nucleotide-related substances in post-mortem breast meat of α-lipoic acid-fed broiler chickens
Y. Hamano
Pages: 501-514
Published online: 29 Jun 2016
AbstractforAlteration of fatty acid profile and nucleotide-related substances in post-mortem breast meat of α-lipoic acid-fed broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (188.9 KB)
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Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology

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Molecular cloning of the SMAD4 gene and its mRNA expression analysis in ovarian follicles of the Yangzhou goose (Anser cygnoides)
Z. Huang, X. Yuan, M. Wang, N. Wu, Y. Song, Y. Chen, Y. Zhang, Q. Xu, G. Chen & W. Zhao
Pages: 515-521
Published online: 14 Jul 2016
AbstractforMolecular cloning of the SMAD4 gene and its mRNA expression analysis in ovarian follicles of the Yangzhou goose (Anser cygnoides) | Full Text | References | PDF (860.6 KB)
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Nutrition & Metabolism

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Effect of catechins on fattening performance, meat quality, some antioxidant and blood parameters and fattening costs in Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica)
K. Kara, M. Şentürk, B. K. Guclu, S. Sariözkan & M. Eren
Pages: 522-530
Published online: 25 Jul 2016
AbstractforEffect of catechins on fattening performance, meat quality, some antioxidant and blood parameters and fattening costs in Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) | Full Text | References | PDF (156.9 KB)
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Growth performance, carcass characteristics and meat composition of Milanino chickens fed on diets with different protein concentrations
F. Mosca, C. A. Kuster, S. Stella, G. Farina, M. Madeddu, L. Zaniboni & S. Cerolini
Pages: 531-537
Published online: 21 Jul 2016
AbstractforGrowth performance, carcass characteristics and meat composition of Milanino chickens fed on diets with different protein concentrations | Full Text | References | PDF (146.9 KB)
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Quantitative estimates of the optimal balance between digestible lysine and the true protein contents of broiler feeds
R. A. Alhotan & G. M. Pesti
Pages: 538-550
Published online: 22 Jul 2016
AbstractforQuantitative estimates of the optimal balance between digestible lysine and the true protein contents of broiler feeds | Full Text | References | PDF (898.2 KB)
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The role of bentonite binders in single or concomitant mycotoxin contamination of chicken diets
A. C. Pappas, E. Tsiplakou, D. I. Tsitsigiannis, M. Georgiadou, M. K. Iliadi, K. Sotirakoglou & G. Zervas
Pages: 551-558
Published online: 02 Aug 2016
AbstractforThe role of bentonite binders in single or concomitant mycotoxin contamination of chicken diets | Full Text | References | PDF (154.3 KB)
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An evaluation of in vitro intestinal absorption of iron, calcium and potassium in chickens receiving gold nanoparticles
I. Sembratowicz, K. Ognik & A. Stępniowska
Pages: 559-565
Published online: 02 Aug 2016
AbstractforAn evaluation of in vitro intestinal absorption of iron, calcium and potassium in chickens receiving gold nanoparticles | Full Text | References | PDF (159.2 KB)
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Investigating potential roles of extruded flaxseed and α-tocopherol acetate supplementation for production of healthier broiler meat
R. Parveen, M. I. Khan, F. M. Anjum & M. A. Sheikh
Pages: 566-575
Published online: 02 Aug 2016
AbstractforInvestigating potential roles of extruded flaxseed and α-tocopherol acetate supplementation for production of healthier broiler meat | Full Text | References | PDF (172.1 KB)
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Pharmacology

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Pharmacokinetics of doxycycline in laying hens after intravenous and oral administration
F. Yang, H. B. Si, Y. Q. Wang, Z. S. Zhao, B. H. Zhou & X. Q. Hao
Pages: 576-580
Published online: 03 Aug 2016
AbstractforPharmacokinetics of doxycycline in laying hens after intravenous and oral administration | Full Text | References | PDF (183.5 KB)
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Book Review

Book Review
The Behavioural Biology of Chickens
Paul M. Hocking
Page: 581
Published online: 06 Jul 2016
CitationforThe Behavioural Biology of Chickens | Full Text | PDF (79.5 KB)
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Obituary

Obituary
In memory of Professor Jack Pearce, BSc PhD CChem FRSC FIFST
Kelvin McCracken
Pages: 582-583
Published online: 01 Aug 2016
CitationforIn memory of Professor Jack Pearce, BSc PhD CChem FRSC FIFST | Full Text | PDF (188.7 KB)
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