Projects

OPTIMIZING HEAVY BROILER MANAGEMENT AND HOUSING ENVIRONMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 423565

IMPROVING EFFICIENCY OF GROWTH AND NUTRIENT UTILIZATION IN HEAVY BROILERS USING ALTERNATIVE FEED INGREDIENTS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 423762

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Mycoplasma gallisepticum transmission: Comparison of commercial F-strain vaccine versus layer complex-derived field strains in a tunnel ventilated house - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Purswell, J.L., Evans, J.D., Leigh, S.A., Collier, S.D., Olanrewaju, H.A., Kim, E.J., Pharr, G.T., Peebles, E.D., Branton, S.L. 2012. Mycoplasma gallisepticum transmission: Comparison of commercial F-strain vaccine versus layer complex-derived field strains in a tunnel ventilated house. Poultry Science. 91:3072-3079.

Effect of varying light intensity on growth performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens grown to heavy weights - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olanrewaju, H.A., Purswell, J.L., Collier, S.D., Branton, S.L. 2011. Effect of varying light intensity on growth performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens grown to heavy weights. International Journal of Poultry Science. 10(12):921-926.

Influence of environmental temperature and light intensity on growth performance and blood physiological parameters of broilers grown to heavy weight - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olanrewaju, H.A., Branton, S.L. 2011. Influence of environmental temperature and light intensity on growth performance and blood physiological parameters of broilers grown to heavy weight. Feedinfo News Service. 6:1-4.

Effects of elevated carbon dioxide concentrations on broiler chicken performance from 28 to 49 days - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Purswell, J.L., Davis, J.D., Luck, B.D., Kim, E.J., Olanrewaju, H.A., Kiess, A.S., Branton, S.L. 2011. Effects of elevated carbon dioxide concentrations on broiler chicken performance from 28 to 49 days. International Journal of Poultry Science. 10(8):597-602.

Effect of varying light intensity on blood physiological reactions of broiler chickens grown to heavy weights - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olanrewaju, H.A., Purswell, J.L., Collier, S.D., Branton, S.L. 2011. Effect of varying light intensity on blood physiological reactions of broiler chickens grown to heavy weights. International Journal of Poultry Science. 11(2):81-87.

Effect of varying light intensity on welfare indices of broiler chickens grown to heavy weights - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olanrewaju, H.A., Miller, W.W., Maslin, W.R., Purswell, J.L., Collier, S.D., Branton, S.L. 2011. Effect of varying light intensity on welfare indices of broiler chickens grown to heavy weights. International Journal of Poultry Science. 10(8):590-596.

Apparent metabolizable energy needs of male and female broilers from thirty-six to forty-seven days of age - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dozier, W.A., Corzo, A., Olanrewaju, H.A. 2011. Apparent metabolizable energy needs of male and female broilers from thirty-six to forty-seven days of age. Poultry Science. 90:804-814.

Effects of Single and Combined Mycoplasma gallisepticums Vaccination on Blood Electrolytes and Acid-base Balance in Commercial Egg-laying Hens - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (16-Oct-10)

Effect of Ambient Temperature and Light Intensity on Physiological Reactions of Heavy Broiler Chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olanrewaju, H.A., Purswell, J.L., Collier, S.D., Branton, S.L. 2010. Effect of Ambient Temperature and Light Intensity on Physiological Reactions of Heavy Broiler Chickens. Poultry Science. 89:2668-2677.

Effect of Ambient Temperature and Light Intensity on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Heavy Broiler Chickens at 56 days of age - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olanrewaju, H.A., Purswell, J.L., Collier, S.D., Branton, S.L. 2010. Effect of Ambient Temperature and Light Intensity on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Heavy Broiler Chickens at 56 days of age. International Journal of Poultry Science. 9(8):720-725.

A chronicle of serologic response in commercial layer chickens to vaccination with commercial F strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Branton, S.L., Leigh, S.A., Purswell, J.L., Evans, J.D., Collier, S.D., Olanrewaju, H.A., Pharr, G.T. 2010. A chronicle of serologic response in commercial layer chickens to vaccination with commercial F strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum vaccine. Avian Diseases. 54(3):1108-1111.

Age-related Effects of Varying Ammonia Concentrations on Hematophysiological Variables in Broiler Chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olanrewaju, H.A., Purswell, J.L., Collier, S.D., Branton, S.L. 2009. Age-related Effects of Varying Ammonia Concentrations on Hematophysiological Variables in Broiler Chickens. International Journal of Poultry Science. 8(2):138-144.

EFFECTS OF BROILER REARING ENVIRONMENT ON TRANSMISSION OF F-STRAIN MYCOPLASMA GALLISEPTICUM FROM COMMERCIAL LAYER HENS TO BROILER CHICKENS: ROLE OF ACID-BASE BALANCE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olanrewaju, H.A., Purswell, J.L., Collier, S.D., Branton, S.L. 2009. Effects of Broiler Rearing Environment on Transmission of F-Strain Mycoplasma gallisepticum From Commercial Layer Hens to Broiler Chickens: Role of Acid-Base Balance. Avian Diseases 8(2):145-150.

GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND PHYSIOLOGICAL VARIABLES FOR BROILER CHICKENS SUBJECTED TO SHORT-TERM ELEVATED CARBON DIOXIDE CONCENTRATIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olanrewaju, H.A., Dozier III, W.A., Purswell, J.L., Branton, S.L., Miles, D.M., Lott, B.D., Pescatore, A.J., Thaxton, J.P. 2008. Growth performance and physiological variables for broiler chickens subjected to short-term elevated carbon dioxide concentrations. International Journal of Poultry Science. 7(8):738-742.

Interactive Effects of Ammonia and Light Intensity on Hematochemical Variables in Broiler Chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olanrewaju, H.A., Thaxton, J.P., Dozier III, W.A., Purswell, J.L., Branton, S.L. 2008. Interactive Effects of Ammonia and Light Intensity on Hematochemical Variables in Broiler Chickens. Poultry Science 87:1407-1414.

Effect of Selected Water Temperatures Used in Mycoplasma gallisepticum Vaccine Reconstitution on Titer at Selected Time Intervals - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Branton, S.L., Leigh, S.A., Roush, W.B., Purswell, J.L., Olanrewaju, H.A., Collier, S.D. 2008. Effect of Selected Water Temperatures Used in Mycoplasma gallisepticum Vaccine Reconstitution on Titer at Selected Time Intervals. Avian Diseases. 52(2):291-296.

INTERACTIVE EFFECTS OF AMMONIA AND LIGHT INTENSITY ON OCULAR, FEAR AND LEG HEALTH IN BROILER CHICKENS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olanrewaju, H.A., Miller, W.W., Maslin, W.R., Thaxton, J.P., Dozier III, W.A., Purswell, J.L., Branton, S.L. 2007. Interactive effects of ammonia and light intensity on ocular, fear and leg health in broiler chickens. International Journal of Poultry Science. 6(10):762-769.

Influence of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-infusion on acid-base balance and blood physiological variables in broiler chickens. - (Trade Journal)

Olanrewaju, H.A., Branton, S.L. 2007. Influence of ACTH-infusion on acid-base balance and blood physiological variables in broiler chickens.. Feedinfo News Service. 3:1-4.

Electrolyte Diets, Stress, and Acid-Base Balance in Broiler Chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olanrewaju, H.A., Thaxton, J.P., Dozier III, W.A., Branton, S.L. 2007. Electrolyte Diets, Stress, and Acid-Base Balance in Broiler Chickens. Poultry Science. 86:1363-1371.

STOCKING DENSITY EFFECTS OF MALE BROILERS DESTINED FOR FAST-FOOD MARKETS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dozier III, W.A., Thaxton, J.P., Olanrewaju, H.A., Branton, S.L., Roush, W.B. 2006. Stocking density effects of male broilers destined for fast-food markets. Poultry Science. 85:344-351.

A REVIEW OF LIGHTING PROGRAMS FOR BROILER PRODUCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olanrewaju, H.A., Thaxton, J.P., Dozier III, W.A., Purswell, J.L., Roush, W.B., Branton, S.L. 2006. A review of lighting programs for broiler production. International Journal of Poultry Science. 5(3):301-308, 2006.

STRESS AND ACID-BASE BALANCE IN CHICKENS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olanrewaju, H.A., Wongpichet, S., Thaxton, J.P., Dozier III, W.A., and Branton, S.L. 2006 Stress and Acid-Base Balance in Chickens. Poultry Science 85:1266-1274.

SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE OF ELEVATED CARBON DIOXIDE CONCENTRATIONS ON BROILER GROWTH RESPONSES - (Abstract Only)

Olanrewaju, H.A., Dozier III, W.A., Branton, S.L., Miles, D.M., Lott, B.D., Fairchild, B., Pescatore, A. 2005. Short-term exposure of elevated carbon dioxide concentrations on broiler growth responses. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting. Abstract 213. p. 50.