British Poultry Science, Volume 58, Issue 5 (2017)

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British Poultry Science, Volume 58, Issue 5 (2017)

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Behaviour, Welfare & Environment

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Seasonal and daily changes in the behaviour of the adult emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) under farm conditions
M. Bucław & D Szczerbińska
Pages: 471-479
Published online: 16 Jul 2017
AbstractforSeasonal and daily changes in the behaviour of the adult emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) under farm conditions | Full Text | References | PDF (835.2 KB)
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Evaluating the effects of bedding materials and elevated platforms on contact dermatitis and plumage cleanliness of commercial broilers and on litter condition in broiler houses
E. Kaukonen, M. Norring & A. Valros
Pages: 480-489
Published online: 20 Jul 2017
AbstractforEvaluating the effects of bedding materials and elevated platforms on contact dermatitis and plumage cleanliness of commercial broilers and on litter condition in broiler houses | Full Text | References | PDF (1,006.4 KB)
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Genetics

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Genetic diversity of mtDNA D-loop sequences in four native Chinese chicken breeds
H. W. Guo, C. Li, X. N. Wang, Z. J. Li, G. R. Sun, G. X. Li, X. J. Liu, X. T. Kang & R. L. Han
Pages: 490-497
Published online: 13 Jun 2017
AbstractforGenetic diversity of mtDNA D-loop sequences in four native Chinese chicken breeds | Full Text | References | PDF (889 KB)
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Dominance genetic and maternal effects for genetic evaluation of egg production traits in dual-purpose chickens
M. Jasouri, P. Zamani & S. Alijani
Pages: 498-505
Published online: 23 Jun 2017
AbstractforDominance genetic and maternal effects for genetic evaluation of egg production traits in dual-purpose chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (661.7 KB)
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The muscular dystrophic chicken is hypernatremic
N. Saito, H. Hirayama, K. Yoshimura, Y. Atsumi, M. Mizutani, K. Kinoshita, A. Fujiwara & T. Namikawa
Pages: 506-511
Published online: 17 Jul 2017
AbstractforThe muscular dystrophic chicken is hypernatremic | Full Text | References | PDF (982.7 KB)
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Immunology, Health and Disease

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Influence of probiotic supplementation on immune response in broilers raised under hot climate
M. M. Fathi, T. A. Ebeid, I. Al-Homidan, N. K. Soliman & O. K. Abou-Emera
Pages: 512-516
Published online: 06 Jun 2017
AbstractforInfluence of probiotic supplementation on immune response in broilers raised under hot climate | Full Text | References | PDF (475 KB)
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Meat and Egg Science

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Quality assessment of chicken eggshell cuticle by infrared spectroscopy and staining techniques: a comparative study
N. Dominguez-Gasca, A. Muñoz & A. B. Rodriguez-Navarro
Pages: 517-522
Published online: 20 Jul 2017
AbstractforQuality assessment of chicken eggshell cuticle by infrared spectroscopy and staining techniques: a comparative study | Full Text | References | PDF (904.1 KB)
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Nutrition & Metabolism

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Performance, gut morphology and microbiology effects of a Bacillus probiotic, avilamycin and their combination in mixed grain broiler diets
A. L. Wealleans, M Sirukhi & I. A. Egorov
Pages: 523-529
Published online: 10 Jul 2017
AbstractforPerformance, gut morphology and microbiology effects of a Bacillus probiotic, avilamycin and their combination in mixed grain broiler diets | Full Text | References | PDF (711.5 KB)
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Performance and digestive function of broiler chickens given grit in the diet
B. Svihus, K. Itani, K. Borg, E. C. Larsson, R. Ao, A. Sudubilige, B. Fuerjiafu, H. Liu, H. Hetland, G. Sanson, B. Kierończyk, M. Rawski & D. Józefiak
Pages: 530-535
Published online: 21 Jun 2017
AbstractforPerformance and digestive function of broiler chickens given grit in the diet | Full Text | References | PDF (582.1 KB)
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Effect of purine nucleosides on growth performance, gut morphology, digestive enzymes, serum profile and immune response in broiler chickens
A. Daneshmand, Hassan Kermanshahi, M. Danesh Mesgaran, A. J. King & S. A. Ibrahim
Pages: 536-543
Published online: 12 Jun 2017
AbstractforEffect of purine nucleosides on growth performance, gut morphology, digestive enzymes, serum profile and immune response in broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (655.4 KB)
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Effects of dietary supplementation of resveratrol on performance, egg quality, yolk cholesterol and antioxidant enzyme activity of laying hens
Z. H. Feng, J. G. Gong, G. X. Zhao, X. Lin, Y. C. Liu & K. W. Ma
Pages: 544-549
Published online: 04 Sep 2017
AbstractforEffects of dietary supplementation of resveratrol on performance, egg quality, yolk cholesterol and antioxidant enzyme activity of laying hens | Full Text | References | PDF (542.4 KB)
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Comparison of the effects of dietary supplementation of flavonoids on laying hen performance, egg quality and egg nutrient profile
H. Iskender, G. Yenice, E. Dokumacioglu, O. Kaynar, A. Hayirli & A. Kaya
Pages: 550-556
Published online: 25 Sep 2017
AbstractforComparison of the effects of dietary supplementation of flavonoids on laying hen performance, egg quality and egg nutrient profile | Full Text | References | PDF (785.3 KB)
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Effect of crude protein concentration and dietary electrolyte balance on litter quality, foot pad dermatitis, growth performance and processing yields in two medium heavy turkey hybrids
T. Veldkamp, P. M. Hocking & L. J. Vinco
Pages: 557-568
Published online: 14 Aug 2017
AbstractforEffect of crude protein concentration and dietary electrolyte balance on litter quality, foot pad dermatitis, growth performance and processing yields in two medium heavy turkey hybrids | Full Text | References | PDF (954.4 KB)
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Physiology, Endocrinology & Reproduction

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Oral administration of a medium containing both D-aspartate-producing live bacteria and D-aspartate reduces rectal temperature in chicks
P. H. Do, P. V. Tran, M. A. Bahry, H. Yang, G. Han, A. Tsuchiya, Y. Asami, M. Furuse & V. S. Chowdhury
Pages: 569-577
Published online: 12 Jun 2017
AbstractforOral administration of a medium containing both D-aspartate-producing live bacteria and D-aspartate reduces rectal temperature in chicks | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Spermatozoa DNA and plasma membrane integrity after pellet optimized processing for cryopreservation in meat type chicken breeders
T. M. Gliozzi, L. Zaniboni, N. Iaffaldano & S. Cerolini
Pages: 578-584
Published online: 16 Aug 2017
AbstractforSpermatozoa DNA and plasma membrane integrity after pellet optimized processing for cryopreservation in meat type chicken breeders | Full Text | References | PDF (649 KB)
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Consequence of dopamine D2 receptor blockade on the hyperphagic effect induced by cannabinoid CB1 and CB2 receptors in layers
M. Khodadadi, M. Zendehdel, A. Baghbanzadeh & V. Babapour
Pages: 585-593
Published online: 16 Aug 2017
AbstractforConsequence of dopamine D2 receptor blockade on the hyperphagic effect induced by cannabinoid CB1 and CB2 receptors in layers | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Differential expression of fatty acid transporters and fatty acid synthesis-related genes in crop tissues of male and female pigeons (Columba livia domestica) during incubation and chick rearing
Peng Xie, Xue-ping Wang, Zhu Bu & Xiao-ting Zou
Pages: 594-602
Published online: 12 Sep 2017
AbstractforDifferential expression of fatty acid transporters and fatty acid synthesis-related genes in crop tissues of male and female pigeons (Columba livia domestica) during incubation and chick rearing | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | Supplemental
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Page: 603
Published online: 06 Sep 2017
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