Poultry Science Journal 2007 №06 Volume 86

Poultry Science Association. — ISSN: 0032-5791.Poultry Science is an international journal publishing original papers, research notes, symposium papers, and reviews of basic science as applied to poultry. This authoritative source of poultry information is consistently ranked by ISI Impact Factor as one of the top 10 agriculture, dairy and animal science journals to deliver high-caliber research. Currently it is the highest-ranked (by Impact Factor and Eigenfactor) journal dedicated to publishing poultry research. Subject areas include breeding, genetics, education, production, management, environment, health, behavior, welfare, immunology, molecular biology, metabolism, nutrition, physiology, reproduction, processing, and products.Editorial
C.G. Scanes. The Global Importance of PoultryEnvironment, well-being and behavior
Q. Lu, J. Wen, and H. Zhang. Effect of Chronic Heat Exposure on Fat Deposition and Meat Quality in Two Genetic Types of Chicken
I. Bedanova, E. Voslarova, P. Chloupek, V. Pistekova, P. Suchy, J. Blahova, R. Dobsikova, and V. Vecerek. Stress in Broilers Resulting from Shackling
B. Baurhoo, L. Phillip, and C.A. Ruiz-Feria. Effects of Purified Lignin and Mannan Oligosaccharides on Intestinal Integrity and Microbial Populations in the Ceca and Litter of Broiler ChickensGenetics
X.L. Zhang, X. Jiang, Y.P. Liu, H.R. Du, and Q. Zhu. Identification of AvaI Polymorphisms in the Third Intron of GH Gene and Their Associations with Abdominal Fat in Chickens
X. Liu, H. Li, S. Wang, X. Hu, Y. Gao, Q. Wang, N. Li, Y. Wang, and H. Zhang. Mapping Quantitative Trait Loci Affecting Body Weight and Abdominal Fat Weight on Chicken Chromosome OneImmunology, health and disease
L. Star, K. Frankena, B. Kemp, M.G.B. Nieuwland, and H.K. Parmentier. Natural Humoral Immune Competence and Survival in LayersMetabolism and nutrition
M. Chichlowski, J. Croom, B.W. McBride, L. Daniel, G. Davis, and M.D. Koci. Direct-Fed Microbial PrimaLac and Salinomycin Modulate Whole-Body and Intestinal Oxygen Consumption and Intestinal Mucosal Cytokine Production in the Broiler Chick
X.J. Li, X.S. Piao, S.W. Kim, P. Liu, L. Wang, Y.B. Shen, S.C. Jung, and H.S. Lee. Effects of Chito-Oligosaccharide Supplementation on Performance, Nutrient Digestibility, and Serum Composition in Broiler Chickens
O. Gutierrez, C. Zhang, A.L. Cartwright, J.B. Carey, and C.A. Bailey. Use of Guar By-Products in High-Production Laying Hen Diets
M. Chichlowski, W.J. Croom, F.W. Edens, B.W. McBride, R. Qiu, C.C. Chiang, L.R. Daniel, G.B. Havenstein, and M.D. Koci. Microarchitecture and Spatial Relationship Between Bacteria and Ileal, Cecal, and Colonic Epithelium in Chicks Fed a Direct-Fed Microbial, PrimaLac, and Salinomycin
Z. Zdunczyk, J. Juskiewicz, J. Stanczuk, J. Jankowski, and B. Król. Effect of a Kestose and Nystose Preparation on Growth Performance and Gastrointestinal Tract Function of Turkeys
Samadi and F. Liebert. Threonine Requirement of Slow-Growing Male Chickens Depends on Age and Dietary Efficiency of Threonine Utilization
J. Feng, X. Liu, Z.R. Xu, Y.Z. Wang, and J.X. Liu. Effects of Fermented Soybean Meal on Digestive Enzyme Activities and Intestinal Morphology in Broilers
V. Rezar, T. Frankič, M. Narat, A. Levart, and J. Salobir. Dose-Dependent Effects of T-2 Toxin on Performance, Lipid Peroxidation, and Genotoxicity in Broiler ChickensMetabolism and nutrition: Research Note
P. Biggs and C.M. Parsons. The Effects of Several Oligosaccharides on True Amino Acid Digestibility and True Metabolizable Energy in Cecectomized and Conventional RoostersMolecular, cellular, and developmental biology
M. Inafuku, T. Toda, T. Okabe, A. Shinjo, H. Iwasaki, and H. Oku. Expression of Cell-Cycle-Regulating Genes in the Development of Atherosclerosis in Japanese Quail (Coturnix japonica)
B. Leclerc, D. Zadworny, G. Bédécarrats, and U. Kühnlein. Ontogenesis of the Expression of Prolactin Receptor Messenger Ribonucleic Acid During Late Embryogenesis in Turkeys and ChickensPhysiology, endocrinology and reproduction
J.H. Kim, J. Hwangbo, N.-J. Choi, H.G. Park, D.-H. Yoon, E.-W. Park, S.-H. Lee, B.-K. Park, and Y.J. Kim. Effect of Dietary Supplementation with Conjugated Linoleic Acid, with Oleic, Linoleic, or Linolenic Acid, on Egg Quality Characteristics and Fat Accumulation in the Egg Yolk
B. König, H. Kluge, K. Haase, C. Brandsch, G.I. Stangl, and K. Eder. Effects of Clofibrate Treatment in Laying Hens
Y.S. Kim, N.K. Bobbili, Y.K. Lee, H.J. Jin, and M.A. Dunn. Production of a Polyclonal Anti-Myostatin Antibody and the Effects of In Ovo Administration of the Antibody on Posthatch Broiler Growth and Muscle Mass
S.T. Ding, C.F. Yen, P.H. Wang, H.W. Lin, J.C. Hsu, and T.F. Shen. The Differential Expression of Hepatic Genes Between Prelaying and Laying GeesePhysiology, endocrinology and reproduction: Research Note
D.G. Satterlee, M. Tong, S.A. Castille, and R.H. Marin. Cloacal Gland Growth Differences in High and Low Plasma Corticosterone Stress Response Line Male Quail Reared Under Short DaylengthsProcessing, products and food safety
C. Voidarou, D. Vassos, T. Kegos, A. Koutsotoli, A. Tsiotsias, J. Skoufos, A. Tzora, V. Maipa, A. Alexopoulos, and E. Bezirtzoglou. Aerobic and Anaerobic Microbiology of the Immersion Chilling Procedure During Poultry Processing
J. Sulonen, R. Kärenlampi, U. Holma, and M.-L. Hänninen. Campylobacter in Finnish Organic Laying Hens in Autumn 2003 and Spring 2004
M.E. Berrang, S.R. Ladely, R.J. Meinersmann, and P.J. Fedorka-Cray. Subtherapeutic Tylosin Phosphate in Broiler Feed Affects Campylobacter on Carcasses During Processing
I.A. Emiola, A.D. Ologhobo, and R.M. Gous. Performance and Histological Responses of Internal Organs of Broiler Chickens Fed Raw, Dehulled, and Aqueous and Dry-Heated Kidney Bean Meals
D.P. Smith, J.K. Northcutt, J.A. Cason, A. Hinton, Jr., R.J. Buhr, and K.D. Ingram. Effect of External or Internal Fecal Contamination on Numbers of Bacteria on Prechilled Broiler CarcassesProduction, modeling and education
Q. Zhou, C.Q. Gu, X.Y. Hu, D.H. Wang, X.M. Li, S.Q. Zhou, and G.F. Cheng. Role of Interleukin-6 in the Pathogenesis of an Avian Model of Staphylococcus aureus ArthritisPoultry welfare symposium
K.E. Anderson and K.W. Koelkebeck. Realistic Views Concerning Poultry Welfare
A.B. Webster. Animal Care Guidelines and Future Directions
K.W. Koelkebeck and K.E. Anderson. Molting Layers — Alternative Methods and Their Effectiveness
I. Estevez. Density Allowances for Broilers: Where to Set the Limits?
W.J. Kuenzel. Neurobiological Basis of Sensory Perception: Welfare Implications of Beak TrimmingAssociation notes: Errata