Dr. John Thomas Brake
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Dr. John Thomas Brake

Professor
North Carolina State University, USA

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Physiology from North Carolina State University, USA

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Area of Interest:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
100%
Poultry Production
62%
Poultry Breeding
90%
Animal Feeding
75%
Physiology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
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Chapters
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Articles
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Abstracts
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Selected Publications

  1. Xu, Y., C.R. Stark, P.R. Ferket, C.M. Williams, S. Auttawong and J. Brake, 2015. Effects of dietary coarsely ground corn and litter type on broiler live performance, litter characteristics, gastrointestinal tract development, apparent ileal digestibility of energy and nitrogen and intestinal morphology. Poult. Sci., 94: 353-361.
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  2. Xu, Y., C.R. Stark, P.R. Ferket, C.M. Williams, B. Nusairat and J. Brake, 2015. Evaluation of litter type and dietary coarse ground corn inclusion on broiler live performance, gastrointestinal tract development and litter characteristics. Poult. Sci., 94: 362-370.
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  3. Xu, Y., C.R. Stark, P.R. Ferket, C.M. Williams and J. Brake, 2015. Effects of feed form and dietary coarse ground corn on broiler live performance, body weight uniformity, relative gizzard weight, excreta nitrogen and particle size preference behaviors. Poult. Sci., 94: 1549-1556.
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  4. Eusebio-Balcazar, P., E.O. Oviedo-Rondon, M.J. Wineland, J. Osborne and J. Brake, 2015. Effect of broiler breeder feeding programme and feeder space change at photostimulation using maize-or wheat-based diets on broiler progeny growth performance and leg health. Br. Poult. Sci., 56: 345-360.
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  5. Yahav, S. and J. Brake, 2014. Chick embryogenesis: A unique platform to study the effects of environmental factors on embryo development. J. Stem Cells, 9: 1-40.
  6. Xu, Y., C.R. Stark, P.R. Ferket, C.M. Williams, W.J. Pacheco and J. Brake, 2014. Effect of dietary coarsely ground corn on broiler live performance, gastrointestinal tract development, apparent ileal digestibility of energy and nitrogen and digesta particle size distribution and retention time. Poult. Sci., 93: 53-60.
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  7. Pacheco, W.J., C.R. Stark, P.R. Ferket and J. Brake, 2014. Effects of trypsin inhibitor and particle size of expeller-extracted soybean meal on broiler live performance and weight of gizzard and pancreas. Poult. Sci., 93: 2245-2252.
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  8. Leksrisompong, N., H. Romero-Sanchez, E.O. Oviedo-Rondon and J. Brake, 2014. Effects of feeder space allocations during rearing, female strain, and feed increase rate from photostimulation to peak egg production on broiler breeder female performance. Poult. Sci., 93: 1045-1052.
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  9. Leksrisompong, N., H. Romero-Sanchez, E.O. Oviedo-Rondon and J. Brake, 2014. Effect of feeder space during the growing and laying periods and the rate of feed increase at the onset of lay on broiler breeder female reproductive function. Poult. Sci., 93: 1599-1607.
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  10. Eusebio-Balcazar, P., N. Leksrisompong, J. Brake and E.O. Oviedo-Rondon, 2014. Effects of feeding programme and feeder space change at photo-stimulation using maize-or wheat-based diet on growth and reproductive performance of female broiler breeders. Br. Poult. Sci., 55: 253-263.
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  11. Eusebio-Balcazar, P., E.O. Oviedo-Rondon, M.J. Wineland, M.P. Serrano and J. Brake, 2014. Effects of broiler breeder-feeding programme and feeder space change at photostimulation using maize-or wheat-based diets on eggshell properties and progeny bone development. Br. Poult. Sci., 55: 380-390.
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  12. Yahav, S. and J. Brake, 2013. Chick Embryogenesis: A Unique Platform to Study the Effects of Environmental Factors on Embryo Development. In: Embryo Development: Stages, Mechanisms and Clinical Outcomes, Reyes, D. and A. Casales (Eds.). Nova Science Publications, Hauppange, NY., pp: 1-40.
  13. Piestun, Y., S. Druyan, J. Brake and S. Yahav, 2013. Thermal treatments prior to and during the beginning of incubation affect phenotypic characteristics of broiler chickens posthatching. Poult. Sci., 92: 882-889.
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  14. Piestun, Y., S. Druyan, J. Brake and S. Yahav, 2013. Thermal manipulations during broiler incubation alter performance of broilers to 70 days of age. Poult. Sci., 92: 1155-1163.
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  15. Pacheco, W.J., C.R. Stark, P.R. Ferket and J. Brake, 2013. Evaluation of soybean meal source and particle size on broiler performance, nutrient digestibility and gizzard development. Poult. Sci., 92: 2914-2922.
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  16. Gucbilmez, M., S. Ozlu, R. Shiranjang, O. Elibol and J. Brake, 2013. Effects of preincubation heating of broiler hatching eggs during storage, flock age and length of storage period on hatchability. Poult. Sci., 92: 3310-3313.
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  17. Hu, B., C.R. Stark and J. Brake, 2012. Evaluation of crumble and pellet quality on broiler performance and gizzard weight. J. Anim. Vet. Adv., 11: 2453-2458.
  18. Brake, J. and S. Yahav, 2012. Responses of Poultry to Environmental Challenges. In: Environmental Physiology of Livestock, Collier, R.J. and J.L. Collier (Eds.). John Wiley and Sons, Oxford, UK., pp: 309-335.
  19. Leandro, N.M., R. Ali, M. Koci, V. Moraes and P.E. Eusebio-Balcazar et al., 2011. Maternal antibody transfer to broiler progeny varies among strains and is affected by grain source and cage density. Poult. Sci., 90: 2730-2739.
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  20. Zakaria, A.H., P.W. Plumstead, H. Romero-Sanchez, N. Leksrisompong and J. Brake, 2009. The effects of oviposition time on egg weight loss during storage and incubation, fertility and hatchability of broiler hatching eggs. Poult. Sci., 88: 2712-2717.
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  21. Leksrisompong, N., H. Romero-Sanchez, P.W. Plumstead, K.E. Brannan, S. Yahav and J. Brake, 2009. Broiler incubation. 2. Interaction of incubation and brooding temperatures on broiler chick feed consumption and growth. Poult. Sci., 88: 1321-1329.
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  22. Romero-Sanchez, H., P.W. Plumstead, N. Leksrisompong, K.E. Brannan and J. Brake, 2008. Feeding broiler breeder males. 4. Deficient feed allocation reduces fertility and broiler progeny body weight. Poult. Sci., 87: 805-811.
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  23. Plumstead, P.W., A.B. Leytem, R.O. Maguire, J.W. Spears, P. Kwanyuen and J. Brake, 2008. Interaction of calcium and phytate in broiler diets: 1. Effects on apparent prececal digestibility and retention of phosphorus. Poult. Sci., 87: 449-458.
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  24. Piestun, Y., D. Shinder, M. Ruzal, O. Halevy, J. Brake and S. Yahav, 2008. Thermal manipulations during broiler embryogenesis: Effect on the acquisition of thermotolerance. Poult. Sci., 87: 1516-1525.
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  25. Leytem, A.B., P.W. Plumstead, R.O. Maguire, P. Kwanyuen, J.W. Burton and J. Brake, 2008. Interaction of calcium and phytate in broiler diets: 2. Effects on total and soluble phosphorus excretion. Poult. Sci., 87: 459-467.
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  26. Leytem, A.B., P. Kwanyuen, P.W. Plumstead, R.O. Maguire and J. Brake, 2008. Evaluation of phosphorus characterization in broiler ileal digesta, manure and litter samples: 31-P NMR vs. HPLC. J. Environ. Qual., 37: 494-500.
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  27. Elibol, O. and J. Brake, 2008. Effect of egg weight and position relative to incubator fan on broiler hatchability and chick quality. Poult. Sci., 87: 1913-1918.
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  28. Elibol, O. and J. Brake, 2008. Effect of egg position during three and fourteen days of storage and turning frequency during subsequent incubation on hatchability of broiler hatching eggs. Poult. Sci., 87: 1237-1241.
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  29. Romero-Sanchez, H., P.W. Plumstead, N. Leksrisompong and J. Brake, 2007. Feeding broiler breeder males. 2. Effect of cumulative rearing nutrition on body weight, shank length, comb height and fertility. Poult. Sci., 86: 175-181.
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  30. Romero-Sanchez, H., P.W. Plumstead and J. Brake, 2007. Feeding broiler breeder males. 3. Effect of feed allocation program from sixteen to twenty-six weeks and subsequent feed increments during the production period on body weight and fertility. Poult. Sci., 86: 775-781.
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  31. Romero-Sanchez, H., P.W. Plumstead and J. Brake, 2007. Feeding broiler breeder males. 1. Effect of feeding program and dietary crude protein during rearing on body weight and fertility of broiler breeder males. Poult. Sci., 86: 168-174.
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  32. Plumstead, P.W., H. Romero-Sanchez, R.O. Maguire, A.G. Gernat and J. Brake, 2007. Effects of phosphorus level and phytase in broiler breeder rearing and laying diets on live performance and phosphorus excretion. Poult. Sci., 86: 225-231.
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  33. Plumstead, P.W., H. Romero-Sanchez, N.D. Paton, J.W. Spears and J. Brake, 2007. Effects of dietary metabolizable energy and protein on early growth responses of broilers to dietary lysine. Poult. Sci., 86: 2639-2648.
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  34. Leytem, A.B., P.W. Plumstead, R.O. Maguire, P. Kwanyuen and J. Brake, 2007. What aspect of dietary modification in broilers controls litter water-soluble phosphorus. J. Environ. Qual., 36: 453-463.
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  35. Leksrisompong, N., H. Romero-Sanchez, P.W. Plumstead, K.E. Brannan and J. Brake, 2007. Broiler incubation. 1. Effect of elevated temperature during late incubation on body weight and organs of chicks. Poult. Sci., 86: 2685-2691.
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  36. Maguire, R.O., P.W. Plumstead and J. Brake, 2006. Impact of diet, moisture, location and storage on soluble phosphorus in broiler breeder manure. J. Environ. Qual., 35: 858-865.
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  37. Elibol, O. and J. Brake, 2006. Effect of flock age, cessation of egg turning and turning frequency through the second week of incubation on hatchability of broiler hatching eggs. Poult. Sci., 85: 1498-1501.
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  38. Elibol, O. and J. Brake, 2006. Effect of egg turning angle and frequency during incubation on hatchability and incidence of unhatched broiler embryos with head in the small end of the egg. Poult. Sci., 85: 1433-1437.
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  39. Maguire, R.O., J. Brake and P.W. Plumstead, 2006. Impact of Diet Modification on Manure Phosphorus as Fertilizer. In: Encyclopedia of Soil Science, Lal, R. (Ed.). CRC Press, USA., ISBN: 9780849350535, pp: 1285-1287.
  40. Zakaria, A.H., P.W. Plumstead, H. Romero-Sanchez, N. Leksrisompong, J. Osborne and J. Brake, 2005. Oviposition pattern, egg weight, fertility and hatchability of young and old broiler breeders. Poult. Sci., 84: 1505-1509.
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  41. Chen, J., X. Li, D. Balnave and J. Brake, 2005. The influence of dietary sodium chloride, arginine:lysine ratio and methionine source on apparent ileal digestibility of arginine and lysine in acutely heat-stressed broilers. Poult. Sci., 84: 294-297.
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  42. Brake, J., 2005. Rearing nutrition and feeding for female broiler breeders. Poult. Professional Magaz., 3: 4-6.
  43. Borwornpinyo, S., J. Brake, P.E. Mozdziak and J.N. Petitte, 2005. Optimal hatchability of cultured chicken embryos from freshly laid eggs in surrogate eggshells. Poult. Sci, 84: 1477-1482.
  44. Balnave, D. and J. Brake, 2005. Nutrition and management of heat-stressed pullets and laying hens. World’s Poult. Sci. J., 61: 399-406.
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  45. Elibol, O. and J. Brake, 2004. Identification of critical periods for turning broiler hatching eggs during incubation. Br. Poult. Sci., 45: 631-637.
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  46. Balnave, D. and J. Brake, 2004. Evidence supporting the hypothesis that ambient temperature and dietary composition influence the relative efficacy of methionine and its hydroxy analogues for broilers: A review. J. Applied Poult. Res., 13: 693-700.
  47. Plumstead, P.W. and J. Brake, 2003. Raw material sampling: Managing nutrients and profits. Feed Manage., 54: 21-22, 24.
  48. Elibol, O. and J. Brake, 2003. Effect of frequency of turning from 3 to 11 days of incubation on hatchability of broiler hatching eggs. Poult. Sci., 82: 357-359.
  49. Chen, J., J. Hayat, B. Huang, D. Balnave and J. Brake, 2003. Responses of broilers at moderate or high temperatures to dietary arginine: Lysine ratio and source of supplemental methionine activity. J. Aust. Agric. Res., 54: 177-181.
  50. Elibol, O., S.D. Peak and J. Brake, 2002. Effect of flock age, length of egg storage and frequency of turning during storage on hatchability of broiler hatching eggs. Poult. Sci., 81: 945-950.
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  51. Brake, J., 2002. The role of bile in early gastrointestinal development in poultry. AFMA Matrix (S. Afr.), 11: 17-21.
  52. Balnave, D. and J. Brake, 2002. Re-evaluation of the classical dietary arginine: Lysine interaction for modern poultry diets: A review. World’s Poult. Sci. J., 58: 275-289.
  53. Peebles, E.D., M.R. Burnham, C.W. Gardner, J. Brake, J.J. Bruzual and P.D. Gerard, 2001. Effects of incubational humidity and hen age on embryo composition in broiler hatching eggs from young breeders. Poult. Sci., 80: 1299-1304.
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  54. Burnham, M.R., E.D. Peebles, C.W. Gardner, J. Brake, J.J. Bruzual and P.D. Gerard, 2001. Effects of incubator humidity and hen age on yolk composition in broiler hatching eggs from young breeders. Poult. Sci., 80: 1444-1450.
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  55. Balnave, D. and J. Brake, 2001. Different responses of broilers at low, high, or cyclic moderate-high temperatures to dietary sodium bicarbonate supplementation due to differences in dietary formulations. Aust. J. Agric. Res., 56: 609-613.
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  56. Peebles, E.D., C.W. Gardner, J. Brake, C.E. Benton, J.J. Bruzual and P.D. Gerard, 2000. Albumen height and yolk and embryo compositions in broiler hatching eggs during incubation. Poult. Sci., 79: 1373-1377.
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  57. Peak, S.D., T.J. Walsh, C.E. Benton, J. Brake and P.L.M. van Horne, 2000. Effects of two planes of nutrition on performance and uniformity of four strains of broiler chicks. J. Applied Poult. Res., 9: 185-194.
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  58. Bruzual, J.J., S.D. Peak, J. Brake and E.D. Peebles, 2000. Effects of relative humidity during the last five days of incubation and brooding temperature on performance of broiler chicks from young broiler breeders. Poult. Sci., 79: 1385-1391.
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  59. Hayat, J., D. Balnave and J. Brake, 1999. Sodium bicarbonate and potassium bicarbonate supplements for broilers can cause poor performance at high temperatures. Br. Poult. Sci., 40: 411-418.
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  60. Brake, J., 1999. Recent advances in the feeding and nutrition of broiler breeders. World Poult., 15: 19-24.
  61. Brake, J., 1999. Modern feed management for the male bird. World Poult., 15: 16-18.
  62. Brake, J., 1999. Feeding the modern female broiler breeder. World Poult., 15: 16-18.
  63. Balnave, D., J. Hayat and J. Brake, 1999. The effect of dietary arginine: lysine ratio on the response of broilers to two sources of methionine activity at elevated environmental temperatures. J. Applied Poult. Res., 8: 1-9.
  64. Balnave, D. and J. Brake, 1999. Responses of broilers to sodium bicarbonate supplementation of diets containing varying arginine: Lysine ratios. Aust. J. Agric. Res., 50: 425-430.
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  65. Van Horne, P.L.M., J. Brake and C.M. Williams, 1998. Economics of ammonia emission control from commercial layer farms. J. Applied Poult. Res., 7: 61-68.
  66. Brake, J., 1998. Optimum dietary arginine: Lysine ratio for broiler chickens is altered during heat stress in association with changes in intestinal uptake and dietary sodium chloride. Br. Poult. Sci., 39: 639-647.
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  67. Brake, J. and T.J. Walsh, 1998. Fertility feeding. Feed Milling Int., 192: 12-16.
  68. Benton, C.E., D. Balnave, J. Brake, L.J. Boyd and M.A. Brown, 1998. The use of dietary minerals during heat stress in broilers. Professional Anim. Sci., 14: 193-196.
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  69. Bains, B.S., J. Brake and S.L. Pardue, 1998. Reducing leg weakness in commercial broilers. World Poult., 14: 24-25, 27.
  70. Gorman, I., D. Balnave and J. Brake, 1997. The effect of altering the dietary arginine to lysine ratio on the breast meat yield of broiler chickens at moderate and high temperatures. Aust. J. Agric. Res., 48: 709-714.
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  71. Brake, J., 1997. Broiler Breeder Management. In: The Poultry Production Guide, Khan, N. (Ed.). Misset International, Doetchem, The Netherlands, pp: 1-37.
  72. Brake, J., 1996. Optimization of egg handling and storage. World Poult.-Misset, 12: 33-39.
  73. Brake, J., 1996. Induced molting an effective tool. Milne's Poult. Digest, 11: 27-30.
  74. Walsh, T.J., R.E. Rizk and J. Brake, 1995. Effects of storage for 7 or 14 days at two temperatures in the presence or absence of carbon dioxide on albumen characteristics, weight loss and early embryonic mortality of broiler hatching eggs. Poult. Sci., 74: 1403-1410.
  75. Bottcher, R.W., J. Brake, G.R. Baughman and J.R. Magura, 1995. Vertically directed mixing fans as an alternative to tunnel ventilation. World Poult.-Misset, 11: 24-29.
  76. Bains, B.S. and J. Brake, 1995. Physiological and Metabolic Functions of Ascorbic Acid in Commercial Chickens. Roche Products Pvt. Ltd., Sydney, Australia, Pages: 146.
  77. Soliman, F.N.K., R.E. Rizk and J. Brake, 1994. Relationship between shell porosity, shell thickness, egg weight loss and embryonic development in Japanese quail eggs. Poult. Sci., 73: 1607-1611.
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  78. Brake, J.T. and B. Rosseland, 1994. Basics of ratite incubation. Aust. Ostrich Assn. J., 24: 11-15.
  79. Brake, J., T.P. Keeley and R.B. Jones, 1994. Effect of age and presence of perches during rearing on tonic immobility fear reactions of broiler breeder pullets. Poult. Sci., 73: 1470-1474.
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  80. Brake, J., 1994. Environmental agents vs layers. Canada Poultryman, 81: 29-32.
  81. Brake, J., T.N. Khamidullin and V.I. Fisinin, 1993. Exclusion of broiler breeder females from male feeders with a male only grill. 1. Behavioral and technical aspects of design and development. Poult. Sci., 72: 429-436.
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  82. Brake, J., T.J. Walsh and S.V. Vick, 1993. Relationship of egg storage time, storage conditions, flock age, eggshell and albumen characteristics, incubation conditions and machine capacity to broiler hatchability-Review and model synthesis. Zootechnica Int., 16: 30-41.
  83. Brake, J., 1992. Mechanisms of and metabolic requirements for complete and rapid reproductive rejuvenation during an induced molt: A brief review. Ornis Scandinavica, 23: 335-339.
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  84. Brake, J., 1991. New Developments in Restricted Feeding. In: New Developments in Poultry Breeder's Restricted Feeding, Cuiping, L. (Ed.). Beijing Poultry Breeding Co., Beijing, pp: 10-14, (In Chinese).
  85. Brake, J.T., 1990. Importance of sanitation for breeding birds. Ostrich News, 3: 20-21.