EDITORIAL:

C. G. Scanes

Absolute and Relative Standards—The Case of Leptin in Poultry: First Do No Harm
Poult Sci 2008 87: 1927-1928. [Full Text] [PDF]  

INVITED REVIEW:

W. Powers and R. Angel

A Review of the Capacity for Nutritional Strategies to Address Environmental Challenges in Poultry Production
Poult Sci 2008 87: 1929-1938. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ENVIRONMENT, WELL-BEING, AND BEHAVIOR:

R. L. Dennis, R. C. Newberry, H.-W. Cheng, and I. Estevez

Appearance Matters: Artificial Marking Alters Aggression and Stress
Poult Sci 2008 87: 1939-1946. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. G. Fahey and H.-W. Cheng

Effects of Social Disruption on Physical Parameters, Corticosterone Concentrations, and Immune System in Two Genetic Lines of White Leghorn Layers
Poult Sci 2008 87: 1947-1954. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

I. H. Choi and P. A. Moore, Jr.

Effects of Liquid Aluminum Chloride Additions to Poultry Litter on Broiler Performance, Ammonia Emissions, Soluble Phosphorus, Total Volatile Fatty Acids, and Nitrogen Contents of Litter
Poult Sci 2008 87: 1955-1963. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

W. D. Clark, W. R. Cox, and F. G. Silversides

Bone Fracture Incidence in End-of-Lay High-Producing, Noncommercial Laying Hens Identified Using Radiographs
Poult Sci 2008 87: 1964-1970. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

GENETICS:

K. E. Nestor, J. W. Anderson, R. A. Patterson, and S. G. Velleman

Genetics of Growth and Reproduction in the Turkey. 17. Changes in Genetic Parameters Over Forty Generations of Selection for Increased Sixteen-Week Body Weight
Poult Sci 2008 87: 1971-1979. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMMUNOLOGY, HEALTH, AND DISEASE:

F. Z. Xu, H. Ye, J. J. Wang, and W. Y. Yu

The Effect of Site-Directed Mutagenesis of the Ambient Amino Acids of Leucine-Based Sorting Motifs on the Localization of Chicken Invariant Chain
Poult Sci 2008 87: 1980-1986. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE  

T. M. Lyngstad, M. E. Jonsson, M. Hofshagen, and B. T. Heier

Risk Factors Associated with the Presence of Campylobacter Species in Norwegian Broiler Flocks
Poult Sci 2008 87: 1987-1994. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMMUNOLOGY, HEALTH, AND DISEASE: Research Notes:

J. T. Brisbin, J. Gong, C. A. Lusty, P. Sabour, B. Sanei, Y. Han, P. E. Shewen, and S. Sharif

Influence of In-Feed Virginiamycin on the Systemic and Mucosal Antibody Response of Chickens
Poult Sci 2008 87: 1995-1999. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

E. D. Peebles, K. A. Viscione, S. L. Branton, A. M. Vance, P. D. Gerard, and S. K. Whitmarsh

Effects of Prelay 6/85-Strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum Inoculation Alone or in Conjunction with the Inoculation of F-Strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum During Lay on the Blood Characteristics of Commercial Egg-Laying Hens
Poult Sci 2008 87: 2000-2004. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

METABOLISM AND NUTRITION:

W. Jia, B. A. Slominski, W. Guenter, A. Humphreys, and O. Jones

The Effect of Enzyme Supplementation on Egg Production Parameters and Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deposition in Laying Hens Fed Flaxseed and Canola Seed
Poult Sci 2008 87: 2005-2014. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

E. K. D. Nyannor and O. Adeola

Corn Expressing an Escherichia Coli-Derived Phytase Gene: Comparative Evaluation Study in Broiler Chicks
Poult Sci 2008 87: 2015-2022. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

N. Sauer, K. Emrich, H.-P. Piepho, A. Lemme, M. S. Redshaw, and R. Mosenthin

Meta-Analysis of the Relative Efficiency of Methionine-Hydroxy-Analogue-Free-Acid Compared with DL-Methionine in Broilers Using Nonlinear Mixed Models
Poult Sci 2008 87: 2023-2031. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [_Erratum_]  

P. I. P. Ponte, J. A. M. Prates, J. P. Crespo, D. G. Crespo, J. L. Mourão, S. P. Alves, R. J. B. Bessa, M. A. Chaveiro-Soares, L. T. Gama, L. M. A. Ferreira, and C. M. G. A. Fontes

Restricting the Intake of a Cereal-Based Feed in Free-Range-Pastured Poultry: Effects on Performance and Meat Quality
Poult Sci 2008 87: 2032-2042. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

H. M. Safaa, M. P. Serrano, D. G. Valencia, M. Frikha, E. Jiménez-Moreno, and G. G. Mateos

Productive Performance and Egg Quality of Brown Egg-Laying Hens in the Late Phase of Production as Influenced by Level and Source of Calcium in the Diet
Poult Sci 2008 87: 2043-2051. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. Yegani and D. R. Korver

Factors Affecting Intestinal Health in Poultry
Poult Sci 2008 87: 2052-2063. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

MOLECULAR, CELLULAR, AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY:

J. Sha, J. Gao, J. Li, Q. Zhao, G. Tao, C. Zhao, H. Han, M. Mori, and Z. Li

Absence of Donor-Derived Zona Pellucida Protein C Homolog in the Inner Perivitelline Layer of Peking Duck (Anas platyrhynchos)-Japanese Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) Chimeras (Duails)
Poult Sci 2008 87: 2064-2072. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

P. Sharma, W. Bottje, and R. Okimoto

Polymorphisms in Uncoupling Protein, Melanocortin 3 Receptor, Melanocortin 4 Receptor, and Pro-Opiomelanocortin Genes and Association with Production Traits in a Commercial Broiler Line
Poult Sci 2008 87: 2073-2086. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [_Erratum_]  

PHYSIOLOGY, ENDOCRINOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION:

F. Z. Lu, X. X. Wang, Q. X. Pan, R. H. Huang, and H. L. Liu

Expression of Genes Involved in the Somatotropic, Thyrotropic, and Corticotropic Axes During Development of Langshan and Arbor Acres Chickens
Poult Sci 2008 87: 2087-2097. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

L. C. Gibson, J. L. Wilson, and A. J. Davis

Impact of Feeding Program After Light Stimulation Through Early Lay on the Reproductive Performance of Broiler Breeder Hens
Poult Sci 2008 87: 2098-2106. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

T. Takahashi and M. Kawashima

Mesotocin Increases the Sensitivity of the Hen Oviduct Uterus to Arginine Vasotocin
Poult Sci 2008 87: 2107-2111. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

PHYSIOLOGY, ENDOCRINOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION: Research Note:

H. Zhang, X. T. Wang, Y. Chamba, Y. Ling, and C. X. Wu

Influences of Hypoxia on Hatching Performance in Chickens with Different Genetic Adaptation to High Altitude
Poult Sci 2008 87: 2112-2116. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

PROCESSING, PRODUCTS, AND FOOD SAFETY:

A. Berardinelli, L. Ragni, A. Giunchi, P. Gradari, and A. Guarnieri

Physical-Mechanical Modifications of Eggs for Food-Processing During Storage
Poult Sci 2008 87: 2117-2125. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

H. L. Lee, V. Santé-Lhoutellier, S. Vigouroux, Y. Briand, and M. Briand

Role of Calpains in Postmortem Proteolysis in Chicken Muscle
Poult Sci 2008 87: 2126-2132. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. Feng, M. Zhang, S. Zheng, P. Xie, and A. Ma

Effects of High Temperature on Multiple Parameters of Broilers In Vitro and In Vivo
Poult Sci 2008 87: 2133-2139. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. J. Zhu, A. Mendonca, H. A. Ismail, and D. U. Ahn

Effects of Irradiation on Survival and Growth of Listeria monocytogenes and Natural Microflora in Vacuum-Packaged Turkey Hams and Breast Rolls
Poult Sci 2008 87: 2140-2145. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

V. Kretzschmar-McCluskey, P. A. Curtis, K. E. Anderson, L. K. Kerth, and W. D. Berry

Influence of Hen Age and Molting Treatments on Shell Egg Exterior, Interior, and Contents Microflora and Salmonella Prevalence During a Second Production Cycle
Poult Sci 2008 87: 2146-2151. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. De Cesare, A. Parisi, V. Bondioli, G. Normanno, and G. Manfreda

Genotypic and Phenotypic Diversity Within Three Campylobacter Populations Isolated from Broiler Ceca and Carcasses
Poult Sci 2008 87: 2152-2159. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

E. Lambooij, H. Reimert, J. W. van de Vis, and M. A. Gerritzen

Head-to-Cloaca Electrical Stunning of Broilers
Poult Sci 2008 87: 2160-2165. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

E. D. van Asselt, W. F. Jacobs-Reitsma, R. van Brakel, H. van der Voet, and H. J. van der Fels-Klerx

Campylobacter Prevalence in the Broiler Supply Chain in the Netherlands
Poult Sci 2008 87: 2166-2172. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ASSOCIATION NOTES:

Erratum
Poult Sci 2008 87: 2173. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Erratum
Poult Sci 2008 87: 2174. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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