British Poultry Science, Volume 59, Issue 1 (2018)

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Gordon Memorial Lecture

Article
Innovative layer genetics to handle global challenges in egg production
Rudolf Preisinger
Pages: 1-6
Published online: 14 Dec 2017
AbstractforInnovative layer genetics to handle global challenges in egg production | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Behaviour, Welfare & Environment

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Identification of a practical and reliable method for the evaluation of litter moisture in turkey production
L. J. Vinco, S. Giacomelli, L. Campana, M. Chiari, N. Vitale, G. Lombardi, T. Veldkamp & P. M. Hocking
Pages: 7-12
Published online: 27 Oct 2017
AbstractforIdentification of a practical and reliable method for the evaluation of litter moisture in turkey production | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | Supplemental
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Electroencephalographic assessment of concussive non-penetrative captive bolt stunning of turkeys
T. J. Gibson, C. B. Rebelo, T. A. Gowers & N. M. Chancellor
Pages: 13-20
Published online: 19 Dec 2017
AbstractforElectroencephalographic assessment of concussive non-penetrative captive bolt stunning of turkeys | Full Text | References | PDF (894.9 KB)
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Genetics

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Genetic variation in the MITF promoter affects skin colour and transcriptional activity in black-boned chickens
G. Wang, J. Liao, M. Tang & S. Yu
Pages: 21-27
Published online: 17 Oct 2017
AbstractforGenetic variation in the MITF promoter affects skin colour and transcriptional activity in black-boned chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (917.6 KB)
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Genetic parameters for the prediction of abdominal fat traits using blood biochemical indicators in broilers
H. L. Zhang, Z. Q. Xu, L. L. Yang, Y. X. Wang, Y. M. Li, J. Q. Dong, X. Y. Zhang, X. Y. Jiang, X. F. Jiang, H. Li, D. X. Zhang & H. Zhang
Pages: 28-33
Published online: 24 Oct 2017
AbstractforGenetic parameters for the prediction of abdominal fat traits using blood biochemical indicators in broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (626.5 KB)
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Genetic diversity of Jiangsu native chicken breeds assessed with the mitochondrial DNA D-loop region
X. X. Jia, J. X. Lu, X. J. Tang, Y. F. Fan, S. H. Huang, Q. L. Ge & Y. S. Gao
Pages: 34-39
Published online: 13 Nov 2017
AbstractforGenetic diversity of Jiangsu native chicken breeds assessed with the mitochondrial DNA D-loop region | Full Text | References | PDF (696.4 KB)
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Immunology, Health and Disease

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Identification of DNA methylation and transcriptional regulatory regions in the promoter of duck retinoic acid inducible gene I (RIG-I)
Y. Zhang, Y. Chen, Q. Xu, R. Liu, N. Wu & G. Chen
Pages: 40-44
Published online: 22 Nov 2017
AbstractforIdentification of DNA methylation and transcriptional regulatory regions in the promoter of duck retinoic acid inducible gene I (RIG-I) | Full Text | References | PDF (922.5 KB)
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Meat and Egg Science

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Early and 24 h post-mortem thigh (ilio tibialis) muscle metabolism and meat quality in two genetic types of turkeys and their reciprocal crosses, raised under semi-confined conditions
K. Damaziak, D. Pietrzak, M. Michalczuk, L. Adamczak, M. Chmiel, T. Florowski, D. Gozdowski & J. Niemiec
Pages: 45-54
Published online: 01 Nov 2017
AbstractforEarly and 24 h post-mortem thigh (ilio tibialis) muscle metabolism and meat quality in two genetic types of turkeys and their reciprocal crosses, raised under semi-confined conditions | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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The occurrence of deep pectoral myopathy in broilers and associated changes in breast meat quality
S. Yalcin, S. Ozkan, M. Comert Acar & O. Meral
Pages: 55-62
Published online: 28 Nov 2017
AbstractforThe occurrence of deep pectoral myopathy in broilers and associated changes in breast meat quality | Full Text | References | PDF (760.4 KB)
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Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology

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Expression profiles and associations of muscle regulatory factor (MRF) genes with growth traits in Tibetan chickens
R. Zhang, R. Li, L. Zhi, Y. Xu, Y. Lin & L. Chen
Pages: 63-67
Published online: 25 Oct 2017
AbstractforExpression profiles and associations of muscle regulatory factor (MRF) genes with growth traits in Tibetan chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (824.1 KB) | Supplemental
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Nutrition & Metabolism

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Effect of particle size distribution of maize and soybean meal on the precaecal amino acid digestibility in broiler chickens
W. Siegert, C. Ganzer, H. Kluth & M. Rodehutscord
Pages: 68-75
Published online: 17 Oct 2017
AbstractforEffect of particle size distribution of maize and soybean meal on the precaecal amino acid digestibility in broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (834.7 KB)
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The temperature of storage of a batch of wheat distillers dried grains with solubles samples on their nutritive value for broilers
I. Whiting, V. Pirgozliev, S. P. Rose, F. Karadas, M. W. Mirza & A. Sharpe
Pages: 76-80
Published online: 24 Jan 2018
AbstractforThe temperature of storage of a batch of wheat distillers dried grains with solubles samples on their nutritive value for broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (481 KB)
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Effects of different dietary sources and levels of selenium supplements on growth performance, antioxidant status and immune parameters in Ross 308 broiler chickens
R. Bakhshalinejad, R. Akbari Moghaddam Kakhki & E. Zoidis
Pages: 81-91
Published online: 16 Jan 2018
AbstractforEffects of different dietary sources and levels of selenium supplements on growth performance, antioxidant status and immune parameters in Ross 308 broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Effects of a blend of essential oils and overcrowding stress on the growth performance, meat quality and heat shock protein gene expression of broilers
S. M. Hosseini, H. Farhangfar & R. Nourmohammadi
Pages: 92-99
Published online: 19 Jan 2018
AbstractforEffects of a blend of essential oils and overcrowding stress on the growth performance, meat quality and heat shock protein gene expression of broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (1,014.5 KB)
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The effect of dietary energy:protein ratio, protein quality and food allocation on the efficiency of utilisation of protein by broiler chickens
R. M. Gous, A. S. Faulkner & H. K. Swatson
Pages: 100-109
Published online: 24 Jan 2018
AbstractforThe effect of dietary energy:protein ratio, protein quality and food allocation on the efficiency of utilisation of protein by broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (1,011.3 KB) | Supplemental
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Inclusion levels and modes of whole grain incorporation into wheat-based rations differentially influence the performance of broiler chickens
A. F. Moss, H. H. Truong, S. Y. Liu & P. H. Selle
Pages: 110-120
Published online: 22 Nov 2017
AbstractforInclusion levels and modes of whole grain incorporation into wheat-based rations differentially influence the performance of broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (889.1 KB)
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Effects of essential oils from Liquidambar orientalis Mill. leaves on growth performance, carcass and some organ traits, some blood metabolites and intestinal microbiota in broilers
A. Altop, G. Erener, M. E. Duru & K. Isik
Pages: 121-127
Published online: 07 Dec 2017
AbstractforEffects of essential oils from Liquidambar orientalis Mill. leaves on growth performance, carcass and some organ traits, some blood metabolites and intestinal microbiota in broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (611.1 KB)
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Pharmacology

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Pharmacokinetics of tapentadol in laying hens and its residues in eggs after multiple oral dose administration
V. De Vito, H. Owen, M. Marzoni, T.W. Kim, A. Poapolathep & M. Giorgi
Pages: 128-133
Published online: 19 Dec 2017
AbstractforPharmacokinetics of tapentadol in laying hens and its residues in eggs after multiple oral dose administration | Full Text | References | PDF (858.7 KB)
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