EDITORIAL:

R. G. Elkin

Additional perspectives on analytical techniques and standardization: Cholesterol and fatty acid contents of eggs, tissues, and organs
Poult Sci 2009 88: 249-250. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ENVIRONMENT, WELL-BEING, AND BEHAVIOR:

I. Madec, J.-F. Gabarrou, D. Moulin, L. Bougrat, C. Lecuelle-Lafont, J. Gigante, and P. Pageat

Effects of a semiochemical on feed conversion index and related indicators on fast-growing broilers housed during forty-two days
Poult Sci 2009 88: 251-255. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

R. Singh, K. M. Cheng, and F. G. Silversides

Production performance and egg quality of four strains of laying hens kept in conventional cages and floor pens
Poult Sci 2009 88: 256-264. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

GENETICS:

X. Li and S. G. Velleman

Effect of transforming growth factor-β1 on embryonic and posthatch muscle growth and development in normal and low score normal chicken
Poult Sci 2009 88: 265-275. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

S. E. Aggrey

Logistic nonlinear mixed effects model for estimating growth parameters
Poult Sci 2009 88: 276-280. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

IMMUNOLOGY, HEALTH, AND DISEASE:

D. Pauly, M. Dorner, X. Zhang, A. Hlinak, B. Dorner, and R. Schade

Monitoring of laying capacity, immunoglobulin Y concentration, and antibody titer development in chickens immunized with ricin and botulinum toxins over a two-year period
Poult Sci 2009 88: 281-290. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

H. Bao, R. She, T. Liu, Y. Zhang, K. S. Peng, D. Luo, Z. Yue, Y. Ding, Y. Hu, W. Liu, and L. Zhai

Effects of pig antibacterial peptides on growth performance and intestine mucosal immune of broiler chickens
Poult Sci 2009 88: 291-297. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Color figure]  

IMMUNOLOGY, HEALTH, AND DISEASE: Research Notes:

T. R. Callaway, S. E. Dowd, R. D. Wolcott, Y. Sun, J. L. McReynolds, T. S. Edrington, J. A. Byrd, R. C. Anderson, N. Krueger, and D. J. Nisbet

Evaluation of the bacterial diversity in cecal contents of laying hens fed various molting diets by using bacterial tag-encoded FLX amplicon pyrosequencing
Poult Sci 2009 88: 298-302. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. G. Lorenzoni, G. F. Erf, N. C. Rath, and R. F. Wideman, Jr.

Cellular component of lavage fluid from broilers with normal versus aerosol-primed airways
Poult Sci 2009 88: 303-308. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

METABOLISM AND NUTRITION:

K.-L. Chen, W.-L. Kho, S.-H. You, R.-H. Yeh, S.-W. Tang, and C.-W. Hsieh

Effects of Bacillus subtilis var. natto and Saccharomyces cerevisiae mixed fermented feed on the enhanced growth performance of broilers
Poult Sci 2009 88: 309-315. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Y. Zhou, Z. Jiang, D. Lv, and T. Wang

Improved energy-utilizing efficiency by enzyme preparation supplement in broiler diets with different metabolizable energy levels
Poult Sci 2009 88: 316-322. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE  

J. C. Han, X. D. Yang, T. Zhang, H. Li, W. L. Li, Z. Y. Zhang, and J. H. Yao

Effects of 1-hydroxycholecalciferol on growth performance, parameters of tibia and plasma, meat quality, and type IIb sodium phosphate cotransporter gene expression of one- to twenty-one-day-old broilers
Poult Sci 2009 88: 323-329. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Y. Li, H. Y. Cai, G. H. Liu, X. L. Dong, W. H. Chang, S. Zhang, A. J. Zheng, and G. L. Chen

Effects of stress simulated by dexamethasone on jejunal glucose transport in broilers
Poult Sci 2009 88: 330-337. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. L. Saunders-Blades, J. L. MacIsaac, D. R. Korver, and D. M. Anderson

The effect of calcium source and particle size on the production performance and bone quality of laying hens
Poult Sci 2009 88: 338-353. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

T. J. Applegate, C. Troche, Z. Jiang, and T. Johnson

The nutritional value of high-protein corn distillers dried grains for broiler chickens and its effect on nutrient excretion
Poult Sci 2009 88: 354-359. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

MOLECULAR, CELLULAR, AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY:

L. P. Yarru, R. S. Settivari, E. Antoniou, D. R. Ledoux, and G. E. Rottinghaus

Toxicological and gene expression analysis of the impact of aflatoxin B₁ on hepatic function of male broiler chicks
Poult Sci 2009 88: 360-371. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

L. Kannan, N. C. Rath, R. Liyanage, and J. O. Lay, Jr.

Direct screening identifies mature β-defensin 2 in avian heterophils
Poult Sci 2009 88: 372-379. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

PHYSIOLOGY, ENDOCRINOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION:

I. Peralta, M. C. Romano, and P. N. Velázquez

Signaling pathways involved in the effect of follicle-stimulating hormone on chick embryo testis cell proliferation
Poult Sci 2009 88: 380-386. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

X. Li and S. G. Velleman

Effect of transforming growth factor-β1 on decorin expression and muscle morphology during chicken embryonic and posthatch growth and development
Poult Sci 2009 88: 387-397. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

PROCESSING, PRODUCTS, AND FOOD SAFETY:

Y. J. Kim, S. K. Jin, and H. S. Yang

Effect of dietary garlic bulb and husk on the physicochemical properties of chicken meat
Poult Sci 2009 88: 398-405. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

K. Y. Ko, A. F. Mendoncam, H. Ismail, and D. U. Ahn

Ethylenediaminetetraacetate and lysozyme improves antimicrobial activities of ovotransferrin against Escherichia coli O157:H7
Poult Sci 2009 88: 406-414. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Saha, Y. Lee, J. F. Meullenet, and C. M. Owens

Consumer acceptance of broiler breast fillets marinated with varying levels of salt
Poult Sci 2009 88: 415-423. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

C. Marin, A. Hernandiz, and M. Lainez

Biofilm development capacity of Salmonella strains isolated in poultry risk factors and their resistance against disinfectants
Poult Sci 2009 88: 424-431. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Corzo, M. W. Schilling, R. E. Loar, II, V. Jackson, S. Kin, and V. Radhakrishnan

The effects of feeding distillers dried grains with solubles on broiler meat quality
Poult Sci 2009 88: 432-439. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

PRODUCTION, MODELING, AND EDUCATION:

S. Demirel and K. Kirikçi

Effect of different egg storage times on some egg quality characteristics and hatchability of pheasants (Phasianus colchicus)
Poult Sci 2009 88: 440-444. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

L. F. Romero, R. A. Renema, A. Naeima, M. J. Zuidhof, and F. Robinson

Effect of reducing body weight variability on the sexual maturation and reproductive performance of broiler breeder females
Poult Sci 2009 88: 445-452. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ASSOCIATION NOTES:

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Poult Sci 2009 88: 453-454. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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