British Poultry Science, Volume 62, Issue 2 (2021)

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British Poultry Science, Volume 62, Issue 2 (2021)

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Behaviour, Welfare & Housing

Article
Assessing the effect of water deprivation on the efficacy of on-farm euthanasia methods for broiler chickens
B. I. Baker-Cook, S. Torrey, P. V. Turner, T. D. Knezacek, J. Nicholds, S. Gomis & K. Schwean-Lardner
Pages: 157-165
Published online: 04 Jan 2021
AbstractforAssessing the effect of water deprivation on the efficacy of on-farm euthanasia methods for broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (800.2 KB) | EPUB
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Genetics and Genomics

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A variety-specific arrangement of histone H1 subtype (H1.b and H1.z) polymorphic variants in differently plumaged quails
A. Kowalski & S. Knaga
Pages: 166-171
Published online: 11 Jan 2021
AbstractforA variety-specific arrangement of histone H1 subtype (H1.b and H1.z) polymorphic variants in differently plumaged quails | Full Text | References | PDF (645.5 KB) | EPUB
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H-FABP gene expression and genetic association with meat quality traits in domestic pigeons (Columba livia)
H. G. Mao, X. L. Xu, H. Y. Cao, X. Y. Dong, X. T. Zou, N. Y. Xu & Z. Z. Yin
Pages: 172-179
Published online: 08 Feb 2021
AbstractforH-FABP gene expression and genetic association with meat quality traits in domestic pigeons (Columba livia) | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | EPUB
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Polymorphic characterisation of gallinacin candidate genes and their molecular associations with growth and immunity traits in chickens
M. S. Saleh, M. H. Khalil, M. M. Iraqi & A. Camarda
Pages: 180-187
Published online: 14 Dec 2020
AbstractforPolymorphic characterisation of gallinacin candidate genes and their molecular associations with growth and immunity traits in chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (469.1 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Immunology, Health and Disease

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Comparison of antimicrobial resistance in thermophilic Campylobacter strains isolated from conventional production and backyard poultry flocks
T. S. Dias, R. J. Nascimento, L. S. Machado, D. L. C. Abreu, E. R. do Nascimento, V. L. A. Pereira & M. H. C. de Aquino
Pages: 188-192
Published online: 04 Dec 2020
AbstractforComparison of antimicrobial resistance in thermophilic Campylobacter strains isolated from conventional production and backyard poultry flocks | Full Text | References | PDF (336 KB) | EPUB
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Levofloxacin pharmacokinetics and tissue residue concentrations after oral administration in Bilgorajska geese
I. Sartini, B. Łebkowska-Wieruszewska, A. Sitovs, A. Lisowski, A. Poapolathep & M. Giorgi
Pages: 193-198
Published online: 18 Nov 2020
AbstractforLevofloxacin pharmacokinetics and tissue residue concentrations after oral administration in Bilgorajska geese | Full Text | References | PDF (522.6 KB) | EPUB
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Baicalin ameliorates Mycoplasma gallisepticum-induced lung inflammation in chicken by inhibiting TLR6-mediated NF-κB signalling
M. Zou, L. Yang, L. Niu, Y. Zhao, Y. Sun, Y. Fu & X. Peng
Pages: 199-210
Published online: 09 Dec 2020
AbstractforBaicalin ameliorates Mycoplasma gallisepticum-induced lung inflammation in chicken by inhibiting TLR6-mediated NF-κB signalling | Full Text | References | PDF (8.1 MB) | EPUB
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Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology

Article
Proteomic analysis of liver tissue between fat and lean broiler lines
C. Wu, C. Chen, Y. Liu, H. Li & B. Cheng
Pages: 211-218
Published online: 11 Jan 2021
AbstractforProteomic analysis of liver tissue between fat and lean broiler lines | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Nutrition & Metabolism

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Variation in the chemical composition and the nutritive quality of different field bean UK-grown cultivar samples for broiler chicks
J. M. Abdulla, S. P. Rose, A. M. Mackenzie & V. R. Pirgozliev
Pages: 219-226
Published online: 04 Nov 2020
AbstractforVariation in the chemical composition and the nutritive quality of different field bean UK-grown cultivar samples for broiler chicks | Full Text | References | PDF (364.5 KB) | EPUB
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Lycopene supplementation does not change productive performance but lowers egg yolk cholesterol and gene expression of some cholesterol-related proteins in laying hens
C. Orhan, O. Kucuk, N. Sahin, M. Tuzcu & K. Sahin
Pages: 227-234
Published online: 11 Nov 2020
AbstractforLycopene supplementation does not change productive performance but lowers egg yolk cholesterol and gene expression of some cholesterol-related proteins in laying hens | Full Text | References | PDF (851.8 KB) | EPUB
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The effect of selenium source on the oxidative status and performance of broilers reared at standard and high ambient temperatures
S. L. Woods, S. P. Rose, I. M. Whiting, D. G. Yovchev, C. Ionescu, A. Blanchard & V. Pirgozliev
Pages: 235-243
Published online: 28 Oct 2020
AbstractforThe effect of selenium source on the oxidative status and performance of broilers reared at standard and high ambient temperatures | Full Text | References | PDF (438.8 KB) | EPUB
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Additivity of apparent and standardised ileal digestibility of phosphorus in corn and canola meal mixed diets; basal endogenous loss of phosphorus responses to phytase and age in broiler chickens
O. O. Babatunde & O. Adeola
Pages: 244-250
Published online: 02 Nov 2020
AbstractforAdditivity of apparent and standardised ileal digestibility of phosphorus in corn and canola meal mixed diets; basal endogenous loss of phosphorus responses to phytase and age in broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (398.8 KB) | EPUB
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Agaricus subrufescens and Pleurotus ostreatus mushrooms as alternative additives to antibiotics in diets for broilers challenged with Eimeria spp.
G. A. Lima, B. F. S. Barbosa, R. G. A. C. Araujo, B. R. Polidoro, G. V. Polycarpo, D. C. Zied, J. D. Biller, G. Ventura, I. M. Modesto, A. M. B. N. Madeira & V. C. Cruz-Polycarpo
Pages: 251-260
Published online: 14 Dec 2020
AbstractforAgaricus subrufescens and Pleurotus ostreatus mushrooms as alternative additives to antibiotics in diets for broilers challenged with Eimeria spp. | Full Text | References | PDF (438.6 KB) | EPUB
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Article
Qualitative market segmentation of broiler grillers by using alternative proteins to soybeans and lipid sources in feeding programmes
E. Baéza, M. Lessire, P. Chartrin, H. Juin, K. Méteau, M. Guillevic & G. Chesneau
Pages: 261-269
Published online: 09 Dec 2020
AbstractforQualitative market segmentation of broiler grillers by using alternative proteins to soybeans and lipid sources in feeding programmes | Full Text | References | PDF (361.7 KB) | EPUB
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Impact of feeding n-3 fatty acids to layer breeders and their offspring on concentration of antibody titres against infectious bronchitis, and Newcastle diseases and plasma fatty acids in the offspring
R. Akbari Moghaddam Kakhki, D. W. L. Ma, K. R. Price, J. Moats, N. A. Karrow & E. G. Kiarie
Pages: 270-277
Published online: 28 Jan 2021
AbstractforImpact of feeding n-3 fatty acids to layer breeders and their offspring on concentration of antibody titres against infectious bronchitis, and Newcastle diseases and plasma fatty acids in the offspring | Full Text | References | PDF (493.1 KB) | EPUB
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Open Access
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Investigation of the effects of substitution levels, assay methods and length of adaptation to experimental diets on determined metabolisable energy value of maize, barley and soya bean meal
O. A. Olukosi
Pages: 278-284
Published online: 14 Dec 2020
AbstractforInvestigation of the effects of substitution levels, assay methods and length of adaptation to experimental diets on determined metabolisable energy value of maize, barley and soya bean meal | Full Text | References | PDF (371.5 KB) | EPUB
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Influence of sunflower meal utilisation on growth performance and digestive tract traits of white strain pullets fed from 29 to 112 d of age
A. E. Tüzün, B. Koçer, G. Ege & M. Bozkurt
Pages: 285-292
Published online: 14 Dec 2020
AbstractforInfluence of sunflower meal utilisation on growth performance and digestive tract traits of white strain pullets fed from 29 to 112 d of age | Full Text | References | PDF (355.7 KB) | EPUB
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True ileal calcium digestibility in soybean meal and canola meal, and true ileal phosphorous digestibility in maize-soybean meal and maize-canola meal diets, without and with microbial phytase, for broiler growers and finishers
L. S. David, M. R. Abdollahi, M. R. Bedford & V. Ravindran
Pages: 293-303
Published online: 16 Dec 2020
AbstractforTrue ileal calcium digestibility in soybean meal and canola meal, and true ileal phosphorous digestibility in maize-soybean meal and maize-canola meal diets, without and with microbial phytase, for broiler growers and finishers | Full Text | References | PDF (402.9 KB) | EPUB
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Physiology, Endocrinology & Reproduction

Brief Report
Metabolomic evaluation of serum metabolites of geese reared at different stocking densities
S. Ying, Z. Dai, Y. Xi, M. Li, J. Yan, J. Yu, Z. Chen & Z. Shi
Pages: 304-309
Published online: 26 Feb 2021
AbstractforMetabolomic evaluation of serum metabolites of geese reared at different stocking densities | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB) | EPUB
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