British Poultry Science, Volume 62, Issue 4 (2021)

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British Poultry Science, Volume 62, Issue 4 (2021)

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Behaviour, Welfare & Housing

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A comparison of white/red and white/blue LED light fixtures on Pekin duck production, stress and behaviour
G. M. House, E. B. Sobotik, J. R. Nelson & G. S. Archer
Pages: 467-473
Published online: 24 Mar 2021
AbstractforA comparison of white/red and white/blue LED light fixtures on Pekin duck production, stress and behaviour | Full Text | References | PDF (341.9 KB) | EPUB
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Genetics & Genomics

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Exploring the use of residual variance for uniformity of body weight in meat quail lines using Bayesian inference
A. A. Silva, D. A. Silva, C. R. M. Pereira, C. P. Abreu, G. Caetano, J. T. Paiva, F. F. Silva, P. S. Lopes & R. Veroneze
Pages: 474-484
Published online: 07 Apr 2021
AbstractforExploring the use of residual variance for uniformity of body weight in meat quail lines using Bayesian inference | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Immunology, Health and Disease

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Comparative pharmacokinetics of metronidazole in healthy and Trichomonas gallinae infected pigeons (Columba livia, var. domestica)
M. A. Tabari, B. Poźniak, M. R. Youssefi, M. R. Roudaki Sarvandani & M. Giorgi
Pages: 485-491
Published online: 16 Apr 2021
AbstractforComparative pharmacokinetics of metronidazole in healthy and Trichomonas gallinae infected pigeons (Columba livia, var. domestica) | Full Text | References | PDF (527.8 KB) | EPUB
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Dietary Lactobacillus casei can be used to influence intraepithelial lymphocyte migration and modulate mucosal immunity in chicks
F. Tian, C. Y. Shao, Y. Y. Wang, X. L. Liu, Y. F. Ma & D. P. Han
Pages: 492-498
Published online: 29 Mar 2021
AbstractforDietary Lactobacillus casei can be used to influence intraepithelial lymphocyte migration and modulate mucosal immunity in chicks | Full Text | References | PDF (3.7 MB) | EPUB
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Management and biosecurity practices by small to medium egg producers in Scotland
C. Correia-Gomes, M. K. Henry, A. Reeves & N. Sparks
Pages: 499-508
Published online: 17 Mar 2021
AbstractforManagement and biosecurity practices by small to medium egg producers in Scotland | Full Text | References | PDF (439.3 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Nutrition & Metabolism

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Reproductive performance, metabolism and oxidative stress profile in Chinese yellow-feathered broiler breeder hens fed multiple levels of isoleucine
X. J. Lin, L. Li, Z. Y. Gou, Q. L. Fan, Y. B. Wang & S. Q. Jiang
Pages: 509-516
Published online: 12 Apr 2021
AbstractforReproductive performance, metabolism and oxidative stress profile in Chinese yellow-feathered broiler breeder hens fed multiple levels of isoleucine | Full Text | References | PDF (329.4 KB) | EPUB
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Contrasting the effects of phytase and pure myo-inositol on the performance, digestibility, blood and egg yolk inositol levels and digestion physiology of laying hens
E. Herwig, C. L. Walk, M. Bedford, K. Schwean-Lardner & H. L. Classen
Pages: 517-527
Published online: 10 Mar 2021
AbstractforContrasting the effects of phytase and pure myo-inositol on the performance, digestibility, blood and egg yolk inositol levels and digestion physiology of laying hens | Full Text | References | PDF (477.1 KB) | EPUB
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Efficacy of supplemental multi-carbohydrases in broiler diets depends on soluble arabinoxylan-to-total arabinoxylan content
S. Musigwa, P. Cozannet, N. Morgan, S. K. Kheravii, R. A. Swick & S.-B. Wu
Pages: 528-538
Published online: 03 Mar 2021
AbstractforEfficacy of supplemental multi-carbohydrases in broiler diets depends on soluble arabinoxylan-to-total arabinoxylan content | Full Text | References | PDF (405.6 KB) | EPUB
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Comparison of absorption kinetics and utilisation of DL-methionine (DL-Met), Met-Met product (AQUAVI® Met-Met), and protein-bound methionine (PB-Met) by female broiler chickens
M. Zamani, M. Zaghari & F. Ghaziani
Pages: 539-551
Published online: 01 Mar 2021
AbstractforComparison of absorption kinetics and utilisation of DL-methionine (DL-Met), Met-Met product (AQUAVI® Met-Met), and protein-bound methionine (PB-Met) by female broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (760.4 KB) | EPUB
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Influence of Anacardium occidentale leaf supplementation in broiler chicken diet on performance, caecal microbiota, blood chemistry, immune status, carcass, and meat quality
K. Adeyemi, F. Sola-Ojo, J. Ishola, M. Ahmed & M. Lawal
Pages: 552-561
Published online: 28 Apr 2021
AbstractforInfluence of Anacardium occidentale leaf supplementation in broiler chicken diet on performance, caecal microbiota, blood chemistry, immune status, carcass, and meat quality | Full Text | References | PDF (449.8 KB) | EPUB
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Effect of fennel essential oil on performance, serum biochemistry, immunity, ileum morphology and microbial population, and meat quality of broiler chickens fed corn or wheat-based diet
A. R. Ghiasvand, A. Khatibjoo, Y. Mohammadi, M. Akbari Gharaei & H. Shirzadi
Pages: 562-572
Published online: 03 Mar 2021
AbstractforEffect of fennel essential oil on performance, serum biochemistry, immunity, ileum morphology and microbial population, and meat quality of broiler chickens fed corn or wheat-based diet | Full Text | References | PDF (500.6 KB) | EPUB
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Dietary betaine reduces plasma homocysteine concentrations and improves bone strength in laying hens
M. B. M. Maidin, H. A. McCormack, P. W. Wilson, S. D. Caughey, N. Whenham & I. C. Dunn
Pages: 573-578
Published online: 03 Mar 2021
AbstractforDietary betaine reduces plasma homocysteine concentrations and improves bone strength in laying hens | Full Text | References | PDF (322.9 KB) | EPUB
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Open Access
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High levels of copper and zinc supplementation in broiler diets on growth performance, carcase traits and apparent ileal mineral absorption
T. S. dos Santos, K. V. Z. Augusto, Y. Han, M. M. P. Sartori, J. C. Denadai, C. T. Santos, N. C. Sobral, R. O. Roça & J. R. Sartori
Pages: 579-588
Published online: 26 Feb 2021
AbstractforHigh levels of copper and zinc supplementation in broiler diets on growth performance, carcase traits and apparent ileal mineral absorption | Full Text | References | PDF (438.8 KB) | EPUB
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The combination of quillaja and yucca saponins in broilers: effects on performance, nutrient digestibility and ileal morphometrics
K. W. Bafundo, K. Männer & I. Duerr
Pages: 589-595
Published online: 12 Mar 2021
AbstractforThe combination of quillaja and yucca saponins in broilers: effects on performance, nutrient digestibility and ileal morphometrics | Full Text | References | PDF (503.7 KB) | EPUB
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Open Access
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Variability of amino acid digestibility in different field bean cultivars for broilers
J. M. Abdulla, S. P. Rose, A. M. Mackenzie & V. Pirgozliev
Pages: 596-600
Published online: 08 Mar 2021
AbstractforVariability of amino acid digestibility in different field bean cultivars for broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (365.3 KB) | EPUB
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Effects of a modified clinoptilolite zeolite on growth performance, health status and detoxification of aflatoxin B1 and ochratoxin A in male broiler chickens
J. Raj, M. Vasiljević, P. Tassis, H. Farkaš, J. Bošnjak-Neumüller & K. Männer
Pages: 601-610
Published online: 12 Mar 2021
AbstractforEffects of a modified clinoptilolite zeolite on growth performance, health status and detoxification of aflatoxin B1 and ochratoxin A in male broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (360.9 KB) | EPUB
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Physiology, Endocrinology & Reproduction

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Effects of flock age, storage temperature, and short period of incubation during egg storage, on the albumen quality, embryonic development and hatchability of long stored eggs
S. Özlü, A. Uçar, T. Erkuş, S. Yasun, A. D. Nicholson & O. Elibol
Pages: 611-619
Published online: 31 Mar 2021
AbstractforEffects of flock age, storage temperature, and short period of incubation during egg storage, on the albumen quality, embryonic development and hatchability of long stored eggs | Full Text | References | PDF (431.9 KB) | EPUB
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