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Editorial Vol. 51
Prof. Dr. Werner Bessei
Editorial Vol. 51

Avian Influenza remains the most important threat of poultry production worldwide. After disastrous outbreaks in the US in 2014/15, Europe…

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Making worst case scenarios real: The introduction of highly pathogenic avian influenza of subtype H5N8 led to the largest fowl plague outbreak ever recorded in Germany
Franz J. Conraths, DVM, PhD
Making worst case scenarios real: The introduction of highly pathogenic avian influenza of subtype H5N8 led to the largest fowl plague outbreak ever recorded in Germany

Abstract Between 8th November 2016 and 31th May 2017, more than 1,150 cases of HPAI H5N8 in wild birds and…

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Double-yolk eggs in commercial laying hens and parent flocks
Prof. Dr. Dietmar K. Flock
Double-yolk eggs in commercial laying hens and parent flocks

Abstract Mature hens typically ovulate in precise daily cycles, adding albumen and shell within 24 hours and depositing the egg…

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Selection on beak shape to reduce feather pecking in laying hens
Dr. Wiebke Icken
Selection on beak shape to reduce feather pecking in laying hens

Abstract Feather pecking and mortality due to cannibalism in laying hens are of economic and welfare concern in all housing…

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Uncovering causal relationships between feather pecking and related behaviours using structural equation models (SEM)
Jörn Bennewitz
Uncovering causal relationships between feather pecking and related behaviours using structural equation models (SEM)

Abstract Feather pecking is a serious problem in poultry production. It causes high economical losses and suffering in the affected…

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Applied research to support cooperative breeding programs
Kay-Uwe Götz
Applied research to support cooperative breeding programs

Abstract Cooperative forms of animal breeding are still dominating in Southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The breeding organizations are supported…

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150 years Gregor Mendel – from counting peas to gene editing
Professor Dr. Dr. h.c. Gottfried Brem
150 years Gregor Mendel – from counting peas to gene editing

Preface The present article is based on the introductory lecture of the author “150 Jahre Mendel’sche Regeln: vom Erbsenzählen zum…

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