Research topics include avian management, nutrition and physiology, environmental management, and modification of egg composition.
Faculty Working in this Area
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Department of Animal Science's Dr. Gregory Martin and John Boney will be part of the research team working to create a sustainable broiler production system by improving bird and human health.
Dr. Robert G. Elkin, Professor of Avian Nutritional Biochemistry, has been named a PSA Fellow, the highest recognition bestowed by PSA.
Research in the Francisco Diaz laboratory focuses on understanding the molecular and functional interactions between oocytes and granulosa cells that promote production of a fertile oocyte.
Alyssa Lyons received a "Certificate of Excellence" for her research findings presented at the International Poultry Scientific Forum (IPSF)
Research in the Paul Bartell laboratory focuses on the regulation of biological clocks in birds at the systems level.
The Extension Poultry Team provides educational information, support and programs for the poultry industry.
The $6 million Poultry Education and Research Center consists of six separate buildings occupying about 50,000 square feet.
R. Michael Hulet, Ph.D., is being recognized for his leadership in agriculture, specifically within the poultry industry.
Molecular Endocrinology
The Regina Vasilatos-Younken laboratory is interested in the biological actions of growth hormone (GH), with emphasis on components of the signal transduction pathway that are essential for GH action.
Animal Science's Kevin Harvatine, associate professor of nutritional physiology, and Robert Elkin, professor of avian nutritional biochemistry, collaborated on study.
