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Multiphasic poultry growth models: method and application by Zuidhof, M.J.

“…Growth and development are complex phenomena. To date, most growth modeling research has focused on a single growth phase, which is sufficient and useful for…”
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Growth, efficiency, and yield of commercial broilers from 1957, 1978, and 2005 by Zuidhof, M J, Schneider, B L, Carney, V L, Korver, D R, Robinson, F E

“…The effect of commercial selection on the growth, efficiency, and yield of broilers was studied using 2 University of Alberta Meat Control strains unselected…”
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Precision livestock feeding: matching nutrient supply with nutrient requirements of individual animals by Zuidhof, M.J.

“…Precision livestock feeding aims to match nutrient supply precisely with the nutrient requirements of individual animals, based on real-time feedback from…”
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Is relaxing broiler breeder growth restriction cost-effective? by Afrouziyeh, M., Carney, V.L., Zuidhof, M.J.

“…Broiler breeders are subjected to feed restriction programs to control excessive growth. However, current levels of feed restriction and concomitant growth…”
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Evolution of maternal feed restriction practices over 60 years of selection for broiler productivity by Carney, V.L., Anthony, N.B., Robinson, F.E., Reimer, B.L., Korver, D.R., Zuidhof, M.J., Afrouziyeh, M.

“…The effect of commercial selection by poultry breeders on the growth, efficiency, and sexual maturity of broiler breeders was studied using 2 University of…”
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Post-photostimulation energy intake accelerated pubertal development in broiler breeder pullets by Hadinia, S.H., Carneiro, P.R.O., Fitzsimmons, C.J., Bédécarrats, G.Y., Zuidhof, M.J.

“…The effect of ME intake (MEI) on the reproductive system was evaluated. Ross 308 broiler breeder pullets (n = 140) were assigned to 2 treatments from 22 to…”
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Feeding, feed-seeking behavior, and reproductive performance of broiler breeders under conditions of relaxed feed restriction by Zukiwsky, N.M., Afrouziyeh, M., Robinson, F.E., Zuidhof, M.J.

“…Broiler breeders are feed restricted to optimize reproductive performance. A randomized controlled study was conducted to investigate the effect of increasing…”
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Broiler growth and efficiency in response to relaxed maternal feed restriction by Zukiwsky, N.M., Afrouziyeh, M., Robinson, F.E., Zuidhof, M.J.

“…Broiler growth performance can be influenced by maternal BW, maternal age, and sex. The present study evaluated broiler growth and efficiency in response to…”
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Early photostimulation at the recommended body weight reduced broiler breeder performance by van der Klein, S A S, Bédécarrats, G Y, Robinson, F E, Zuidhof, M J

“…Abstract To synchronize the onset of sexual maturity in the face of high BW variation, the age at photostimulation has been increasing in the broiler breeder…”
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Multiphasic nonlinear mixed growth models for laying hens by van der Klein, S.A.S., Kwakkel, R.P., Ducro, B.J., Zuidhof, M.J.

“…Appropriate evaluation of BW and gain during rearing is required for optimal extended laying performance in laying hens. The objective of this study was to…”
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The effect of quantitative feed restriction on allometric growth in broilers by van der Klein, S A S, Silva, F A, Kwakkel, R P, Zuidhof, M J

“…Feed restriction in broilers is aimed at preventing metabolic disorders, increasing feed efficiency, or manipulating carcass conformation. The purpose of the…”
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Effect of an automated marking system on aggressive behavior of precision-fed broiler breeder chicks by Zukiwsky, N.M., Girard, T.E., Zuidhof, M.J.

“…Precision feeding (PF) technology has been developed to feed individual broiler breeders based on real time BW. Precision-fed broiler breeder chicks undergo…”
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Modeling life-time energy partitioning in broiler breeders with differing body weight and rearing photoperiods by van der Klein, S.A.S., Bédécarrats, G.Y., Zuidhof, M.J.

“…Understanding energy partitioning in broiler breeders is needed to provide efficiency indicators for breeding purposes. This study compared 4 nonlinear models…”
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Comparison of mathematical and comparative slaughter methodologies for determination of heat production and energy retention in broilers by van der Klein, S.A.S., More-Bayona, J.A., Barreda, D.R., Romero, L.F., Zuidhof, M.J.

“…Understanding factors affecting ME availability for productive processes is an important step in optimal feed formulation. This study compared a modelling…”
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Characterization of the n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid enrichment in laying hens fed an extruded flax enrichment source by Nain, S, Renema, R A, Korver, D R, Zuidhof, M J

“…The time required to reach a plateau of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) concentration in plasma and egg yolk and dynamics of the enrichment process were…”
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Omega-3-enriched broiler meat: 3. Fatty acid distribution between triacylglycerol and phospholipid classes by Betti, M, Perez, T.I, Zuidhof, M.J, Renema, R.A

“…Consumers are becoming more aware of the effect of the food they eat on their health. One of the ways they hope to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease…”
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Omega-3-enriched broiler meat: 2. Functional properties, oxidative stability, and consumer acceptance by Betti, M, Schneider, B.L, Wismer, W.V, Carney, V.L, Zuidhof, M.J, Renema, R.A

“…Consumers are becoming more aware of the impact on their health of the food they eat. One of the ways they hope to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease…”
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Effect of holding temperature, shackling, sex, and age on broiler breast meat quality by Schneider, B. L, Renema, R. A, Betti, M, Carney, V. L, Zuidhof, M. J

“…Antemortem holding temperature and flapping can affect broiler pectoralis major (referred to as p. major) meat quality. The influence of environmental…”
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Effect of age at photostimulation on sexual maturation in broiler breeder pullets by Pishnamazi, A., Renema, R. A., Zuidhof, M. J., Robinson, F.

“…Genetic selection programs in broiler stocks have contributed to changes in the responsiveness of the broiler breeder female to nutritional factors. A study…”
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Omega-3-enriched broiler meat: 1. Optimization of a production system by Zuidhof, M.J, Betti, M, Korver, D.R, Hernandez, F.I.L, Schneider, B.L, Carney, V.L, Renema, R.A

“…Consumer awareness of the health benefits of n-3 fatty acids is growing and is driving consumer demand for enriched food products. Enrichment of meat with n-3…”
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