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1 1 Perinatal Adaptation The 2 nd Combined Workshop of Fundamental Physiology of the European Working Group of Physiology and Perinatal Development in Poultry September 23 25, 2005 (Welcome evening 22/09/05) Institute of Biology, Humboldt-University of Berlin Philippstr. 13, Berlin, Germany

2 2 Scientific program Thursday the 22 nd of September 18:00 22:00 Registration and Get together - Museum of Natural History Friday the 23 rd of September. 08:30 08:45 Welcoming Chairman: B. Tzschentke 08:45 09:30 Key note Lecture Breathing in the Chicken Embryo: Metabolic Rate, Pulmonary Ventilation, and its Inter-relation. J.P. Mortola. Session I: Metabolism During Embryogenesis and Post hatch Chairman: E. Decuypere and R. Sharifi 09:30-09:50 Effect of Naked Neck Gene (Na) on Embryonic Metabolism and Embryonic Mortality in a Heavy Broiler Breeder Line. A. R. Sharifi, P. Horst, W. Schlote, H. Simianer and H. P. Piepho. 09:50 10:10 Influence of Genotype and Yolk Size on Gas Exchange and Energy Expenditure of Chicken Embryo. A. Chwalibog and M.H. Shahir. 10:10 10:30 The Dynamics of Sensible Heat Loss in Chicks Exposed to Low Ambient Temperatures at an Early Age. D. Shinder, M. Rusal, Y. Tanny, S. Druyan and S. Yahav. 10:30 10:50 The Role of Sensible Heat Loss in Poultry Its Effect on Development of Thermoregulation and Water Balance. S. Yahav, D. Shinder, M. Rusal and Y. Tanney. 10:50 11:10 Coffee Break Session II: The Cardiovascular System Embryogenesis and Posthatch Chairman: M. Nechaeva and H. Yoneta 11:10 11:30 Does a Sequence of Exposure to Altered Ambient Temperature Affect the Homeothermic Response of Heart Rate in Newly Hatched Chicks? H. Tazawa, H. Yoneta, K. Fukazawa, E. M. Dzialowski, and W. W. Burggren. 11:30 11:50 Strain-difference of Embryonic Heart Rate in the Domestic Fowl. Yoneta, H., Fukuoka, S., Akiyama, R. and Tazawa, H. 11:50 12:10 Effect of Acute Hypoxia on Amnion Rhythmic Contractions and Heart Rate in Chick Embryogenesis. M.V. Nechaeva and H. Tönhardt. 12:10 12:30 Cardiovascular Changes During Hatching in Developing Emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae). E. M. Dzialowski, S. J. Warburton, H. Greyner, J. Copeland, N. Pleanske, and W. W. Burggren.

3 3 12:30 12:50 Expression of Clock Genes in the Heart of Chicken During Embryonic and Postembryonic Life. I. Herichová, M. Zeman and D. Lamošová. 13:00 14:00 Lunch Session III: Different Aspects of Development Chairman: Z. Uni and Zs. Szőke 14:00 14:20 Staging Early Embryos from Poultry: the Why s and How s. M. Bakst. 14:20 14:40 Intestinal Development During the Pre- and Post-hatch Period. Z. Uni. 14:40 15:00 Histological Study of the Coecum in 4-6 Months White Leghorn Chicks. M. Rezaian and S. Hamedi. 15:00 15:20 Developmental Study of the Thymus and Spleen in Local Chicken. N. Alboghobeish and M. Mayahi. 15:20 15:40 Development of the Remnant Kidney in Chick Embryos with Unilateral Renal Agenesis. Z. Zemanová, Z Jirsová. and M.J. Murphy. Session IV: Poster Presentation and Poster Session Cardiovascular System, Different Aspects of Development Chairman: H. Tönhardt and P. Breuer :30 Poster Presentation (see page 6-7). 16:30 17:30 Poster Session and Coffee Break. Session V: Fundamental Physiology Chairman: I. Rozenboim and S. Druyan 17:30 17:50 The Role of the Retinal and Extra Retinal Photoreceptors in Reproductive Activities of Broiler Breeder Hens. I. Rozenboim and N. Mobarkey. 17:50-18:10 The Role of Prolactin in the Reproductive Failure Associated with Heat Stress in Turkey Hens. N. Mobarkey and I. Rozenboim. 18:10 18:30 Ascites-resistant Versus Ascites-susceptible Broiler Chicks: Physiological Parameters and Growth Rate from Hatch to 3 Weeks of Age. S. Druyan, Y. Hadad, S. Yahav, and A. Cahaner. 19:20 Departure for Dinner 20:00 Middle Age Dinner in Zitadelle Spandau, a historical castle

4 4 Saturday the 24 th of September Session VI: Epigenetic Adaptation Chairman: M. Zeman and L. De Smit 09:00 09:20 Imprinting and Critical Periods in Early Development. B. Tzschentke and A. Plagemann The Effects of a Gradual Increase of CO 2 Concentration During the First 10 Days of Incubation on Embryonic Growth, Hatching and Post-hatch Growth. L. De Smit, V. Bruggeman, M. Debonne, K. Tona, O. Onagbesan, B. Kamers, L. Arckens, J. De Baerdemaker and E. Decuypere. 09:40 10:00 Effect of Thermal Manipulations During Embryogenesis on Body Temperature, Breast Yield and Muscle Metabolism in the Growing Chicken. A. Collin, M. Picard, C. Berri, F. Requena, S. Tesseraud, S. Cassy, S. Crochet, M. J. Duclos, N. Rideau, K. Tona, V. Bruggeman, J. Buyse, E. Decuypere and S. Yahav. 10:00 10:20 Hypoxic Preconditioning Enhances Adaptive Metabolic Changes in Myocard of Chicken Embryo. H. Tönhardt, V.U. Stuhrberg and B. Etschmann. 10:20 10:40 Effect of Experimentally Increased Content of Testosterone and Melatonin in Egg on Postembryonic Development and Behaviour of Japanese Quail. M. Zeman, M. Okuliarová, D. Slobodová and L. Kostal. 10:40-11:00 Coffee Break Session VII: Muscle Development Chairman: O. Halevy and Y. Piestun 11:00 11:20 Enhancement of Meat Production by Environmental Manipulations in the Embryo and Young Broilers. O. Halevy, I. Rozenboim and S. Yahav. 11:20 11:40 The Effect of In-Ovo Feeding on Skeletal Muscle Development in Chicken. R. Kornasio, Z. Uni and O. Halevy. 11:40 12:00 Prenatal Heating Manipulation Affects Satellite Cell Proliferation and Increases Muscle Growth Potential in Broilers. Y. Piestun S. Yahav and O. Halevy. 12:00-13:00 Lunch Session VIII: Cellular and Molecular Aspects of Early Development and Epigenetic Adaptation Chairman: S. Dragon and N. Sallagundala 13:00 13:20 Characterization of Neuronal Hypothalamic Plasticity in Chicken: a Comparative Analysis. N. Sallagundala, K. Yakimova and B. Tzschentke. 13:20 13:40 Hypothalamic Plasticity: Molecular Correlate of Thermal Adaptation in the Critical Period of Thermal Control Establishment. G. Labunsky, A. Shruster, S. Tirosh, S. Yahav and N. Meiri.

5 5 13:40 14:00 C-fos Expression in the Brain of Temperature Experienced Chick Embryos After Acute Heat Exposure. O. Janke and B. Tzschentke. 14:00 14:20 Regulated Translation in Chicken Embryonic Red Cells by camp-induced TOB and IFR1 Epression. S. Steiner and S. Dragon. 14:20 14:30 Break Session IX: Poster Presentation and Poster Session Fundamental Physiology, Epigenetic Adaptation, Muscle Development, Cellular and Molecular Aspects of Early Development and Epigenetic Adaptation. Chairman: O. Janke and J. Copeland 14:30 15:10 Poster Presentation (see page 7). 15:10 16:00 Poster Session and Coffee reak Session X: Round Table Discussion Chairman: B. Tzschentke, M. Boerjan and H. Hafez 16:00-18:00 Alterations During Chick Embryogenesis Does it Meet the Poultry Industry Needs? Does? 18:00-18:15 Closing Remarks Short Contributions to the Discussion: - Development of Heat Production and Body Temperature in Precocial Bird Embryos a Comparative Analysis. O. Janke, Y. Teklu M. Boerjan and B. Tzschentke. - Critical Periods During Embryogenesis the Plasticity of the Nervous System. N. Meiri. - Manipulations During Perinatal Period is it Only a Question of Fine Tuning. S. Yahav - Genetic Aspects of Ascites Syndrome. A. Cahaner. - Hypoxia and Hypercapnia During Embryogenesis, its Effect on Ascites Syndrome Development. E. Decuypere - The Industry Expectations from Embryogenesis Manipulations - how far the Industry is Ready to go? M. Boerjan. Sunday the 25 th of September All-day Post-meeting Tour to Potsdam (Park Sanssouci, New Garden with Castle Cecilienhof)

6 6 Posters (The 1 st day) The Cardiovascular System Embryogenesis and Post-hatch Video Analysis of Body Movements and Relation to the Heart Rate Fluctuations in Chicken Hatchlings. K. Moriya, H. Yoneta, R. Akiyama, W. Nakata and H. Tazawa Possible Mechanisms of Catecholamines for Protecting the Embryonic Heart Against High and Low Temperature. H. Tönhardt, S. Decker and N. Brauch Effect of Reduced Environmental Oxygen Content on the Development of the Myocardium in Chick Embryos S. Lange, H. Bragulla and H. Tönhardt Histomorphological Study of the Avian Ductus Arteriosi. C. Belanger and E. Dzialowski Effects of Hypoxic Incubation on Reactivity and Morphology of Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Chicken Embryo. J. Copeland and E. Dzialowski Different Aspects of Development Continuous, Long-Term Observation of Early Development of Chicken Embryos in ovo. R. Akiyama 1, A. Kanbara, T. Komoro, T. Kataoka, K. Moriya, and H. Tazawa The Prenatal Development of the Avian Digital End Organ - a Model for the Development of Function-Related Modified Skin. R. M. Hirschberg, H. Bragulla and K. D. Budras Ultrastructural Study of the Pre- and Postnatal Development of the Foot Pads of Turkeys Regarding Clinical Implications for Occurrence of Foot Pad Lesions. P. Breuer, S. Buda and K.-D. Budras Novel Methods for Studying of Blastoderms of Domestic Fowl and Duck. A. Varga, K. Liptói, B. Végi, A. Hidas and J. Barna Relationship Between Insemination of Frozen Sperm and Early Embryonic Death in Domestic Fowl. B. Végi, A. Varga, Zs. Szőke, K. Liptói, E. Várkonyi, L. Lennert and J. Barna Effects of Artificial Insemination - as a Handling Stress - on the Egg Weight, the Yolk Corticosterone Content and the Embryonic Mortality (Pilot study). Zs. Szőke, B. Végi, Á. Varga, K. Liptói, E. Várkonyi, L. Lennert, P. Péczely and J. Barna Embryonic Development of Goose During Incubation. K. Liptói

7 7 Posters (The 2 nd day) Fundamental Physiology Using Un-Traditional Sources of Antioxidants to Cope With Stress in Broiler Chickens. Y. Z. Eid, T. A. Ebeid, A. Ohtsuka and K. Hayashi Cortisol in Allantois Liquid and in the Plasma of Chickens` Embryos at Common Temperature and After Cooling. M. Sindt and H. Tönhardt Chemical Communication Between Inside and Outside of Eggshell Detected by a Newly Developed Analytical System with High Sensitivity A. Shimouchi, Y. Chiba, J. T. Pearson, M. Shirai and H. Tazawa Effects of Dealcoholized Beer Replacement for Water on Hatching Traits, Testis and Ovary Weights of Adult Japanese Quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) as a Novel Alternative Approach. S.S. Parlat and İ. Yildirim Statistical Methods for Analyzing of Embryonic Mortality Data in Domestic Chicken. A. R. Sharifi, P. Horst, H. P. Piepho and H. Simianer Effect of Different Levels of Full Fat Canola Seed on Performance and Selected Physiological Parameters of Broilers. M.H. Shahir, M. Mirgozar and Gh. Ghayor Sedigh Epigenetic Adaptation Early-Age Housing Temperature Affects Subsequent Broiler Chicken performance. J.E. Bolhuis, P.J.J. Baarendse, B. Kemp and H. van den Brand The Effects of Low and High Relative Humidity Conditions During the Storage on Hatching Traits of Broiler. I. Yildirim and S.S. Parlat Muscle Development The Regulation of Fast and Slow Skeletal Muscle Development by Myogenic and Neurogenic Factor After Neuromuscular Stimulation During Chick Embryogenesis. G. McEntee, B. Simbi and N. Stickland Cellular and Molecular Aspects of Early Development and Epigenetic Adaptation Development of the Anterior Hypothalamic NO-dependent Structures in the Prenatal Ontogenesis of Ducks and Influence of Temperature Stimuli. V. Dunai and B. Тzschentke

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