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John H Loughrin (PhD)
Food Animal Environmental Systems Research
Research Chemist

Phone: (270) 781-2579 ext. 235
Fax: (270) 781-7994

2413 NASHVILLE RD - B5
BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101

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Projects
Developing Agronomically and Environmentally Beneficial Management Practices to Increase the Sustainability and Safety of Animal Manure Utilization
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 441096

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Microbiome diversity of anaerobic digesters is enhanced by microaeration and low frequency sound Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Loughrin, J.H., Parekh, R.R., Agga, G.E., Silva, P.J., Sistani, K.R. 2023. Microbiome diversity of anaerobic digesters is enhanced by microaeration and low frequency sound. Microorganisms. 11(9), Article 2349. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11092349.
Effect of continuous in-feed administration of tylosin to feedlot cattle on macrolide and tetracycline resistant enterococci in a randomized field trial Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Agga, G.E., Galloway, H., Appala, K., Mahmoudi, F., Kasumba, J., Loughrin, J.H., Conte, E. 2023. Effect of continuous in-feed administration of tylosin to feedlot cattle on macrolide and tetracycline resistant enterococci in a randomized field trial. Preventive Veterinary Medicine. 215. Article 105930. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2023.105930.
Plant extracts mediated syntheses of nanoparticles and their effectiveness on agricultural pathogens - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Oh, B., Agga, G.E., Ruiz, G., Loughrin, J.H., Sistani, K.R. 2023. Plant extracts mediated syntheses of nanoparticles and their effectiveness on agricultural pathogens. American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting. abstract# 2634.
Methane production from livestock waste covered anaerobic digesters: a potential greenhouse gas reduction and energy production - (Proceedings)
Lovanh, N.C., Ruiz-Aguilar, G.M., Loughrin, J.H., Sistani, K.R. 2023. Methane production from livestock waste covered anaerobic digesters: a potential greenhouse gas reduction and energy production. American Chemical Society Annual Meeting Symposium Proceedings. proceeding# 3827144.
Acoustic stimulation of anaerobic digestion: Effects on biogas production and wastewater malodors Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Loughrin, J.H., Silva, P.J., Lovanh, N.C., Sistani, K.R. 2022. Acoustic stimulation of anaerobic digestion: Effects on biogas production and wastewater malodors. Environments. 9(8). Article 102. https://doi.org/10.3390/environments9080102.
Lagoon, anaerobic digestion, and composting of animal manure treatments impact on tetracycline resistance genes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Agga, G.E., Couch, M., Parekh, R.R., Mahmoudi, F., Appala, K., Kasumba, J., Loughrin, J.H., Conte, E.D. 2022. Lagoon, anaerobic digestion, and composting of animal manure treatments impact on tetracycline resistance genes. Antibiotics. 11(3). Article 391. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics11030391.
Improving anaerobic digestion of brewery and distillery spent grains through aeration across a silicone membrane Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Berry, Z.P., Loughrin, J.H., Burris, S., Conte, E.D., Lovanh, N.C., Sistani, K.R. 2022. Improving anaerobic digestion of brewery and distillery spent grains through aeration across a silicone membrane. Sustainability. 14(5). Article 2755. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14052755.
A model-based exploratory study of sulfur dioxide dispersions from concentrated animal feeding operations in the Southeastern United States Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Winchester, J., Mahmood, R., Rodgers, W., Silva, P.J., Lovanh, N.C., Durkee, J., Loughrin, J.H. 2021. A model-based exploratory study of sulfur dioxide dispersions from concentrated animal feeding operations in the Southeastern United States. Physical Geography. https://doi.org/10.1080/02723646.2021.1875583.
Anaerobic digestion of tetracycline spiked livestock manure and poultry litter increased the abundances of antibiotic and heavy metal resistance genes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Agga, G.E., Kasumba, J., Loughrin, J.H., Conte, E.D. 2020. Anaerobic digestion of tetracycline spiked livestock manure and poultry litter increased the abundances of antibiotic and heavy metal resistance genes. Frontiers in Microbiology. 11. Article 614424. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2020.614424.
In situ sonification of anaerobic digestion: Extended evaluation of performance in a temperate climate Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Loughrin, J.H., Antle, S.W., Simmons, J.R., Sistani, K.R., Lovanh, N.C. 2020. In situ sonification of anaerobic digestion: Extended evaluation of performance in a temperate climate. Energies. 13(20). Article 5349. https://doi.org/10.3390/en13205349.
Evaluation of microaeration and sound to increase biogas production from poultry litter Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Loughrin, J.H., Antle, S.W., Bryant, M.D., Berry, Z.P., Lovanh, N.C. 2020. Evaluation of microaeration and sound to increase biogas production from poultry litter. Environments. 7(8). Article 62. https://doi.org/10.3390/environments7080062.
In situ acoustic treatment of anaerobic digesters to improve biogas yields Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Loughrin, J.H., Antle, S.W., Sistani, K.R., Lovanh, N.C. 2020. In situ acoustic treatment of anaerobic digesters to improve biogas yields. Springer Nature Applied Sciences. 7(2):11. https://doi.org/10.3390/environments7020011.
Effect of antibiotics on methane gas production during anaerobic digestion of agricultural waste - (Abstract Only)
Bhavsar, V., Kasumba, J., Agga, G.E., Loughrin, J.H., Conte, E.D., Antle, S.W., Parekh, R.R. 2020. Effect of antibiotics on methane gas production during anaerobic digestion of agricultural waste. Meeting Abstract. Paper No. 626-2P.
Anaerobic digestion of livestock and poultry manures spiked with tetracycline antibiotics Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kasumba, J., Appala, K., Agga, G.E., Loughrin, J.H., Conte, E.D. 2019. Anaerobic digestion of livestock and poultry manures spiked with tetracycline antibiotics. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. 55(2):135-147. https://doi.org/10.1080/03601234.2019.1667190.
Improved health and productivity of swine with treatment of ammonia from manure - (Proceedings)
Sound enhances wastewater degradation and improves anaerobic digester performance Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Loughrin, J.H., Lovanh, N.C., Antle, S.W., Bryant, M.D., Berry, Z.P. 2019. Sound enhances wastewater degradation and improves anaerobic digester performance. Springer Nature Applied Sciences. Volume 1/ page 533. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-019-0546-9.
Aeration to improve biogas production by recalcitrant feedstock Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Loughrin, J.H., Lovanh, N.C. 2019. Aeration to improve biogas production by recalcitrant feedstock. Environments. 6(4):44. https://doi.org/10.3390/environments6040044.
Biogenic silica extraction and comparison of agricultural residues for potential adsorbent material - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Agga, G.E., Oh, B., Ruiz-Aguilar, G. 2019. Biogenic silica extraction and comparison of agricultural residues for potential adsorbent material. American Chemical Society Abstracts. Paper No. 3097306.
Abundances of tetracycline resistance genes and tetracycline antibiotics during anaerobic digestion of swine waste Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Couch, M., Agga, G.E., Kasumba, J., Parekh, R.R., Loughrin, J.H., Conte, E.D. 2019. Abundances of tetracycline resistance genes and tetracycline antibiotics during anaerobic digestion of swine waste. Journal of Environmental Quality. 48(1):171-178. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2018.09.0331.
Anaerobic degradation of tetracycline antibiotics in agricultural manure - (Abstract Only)
Kasumba, J., Appala, K., Agga, G.E., Loughrin, J.H., Conte, E.D. 2019. Anaerobic degradation of tetracycline antibiotics in agricultural manure. Proceedings of Pittcon Meeting. Poster No. 890-2P.
Quantification of tylosin antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes in cattle waste - (Abstract Only)
Appala, K., Conte, E., Kasumba, J., Agga, G.E., Loughrin, J.H., Carlisle, A. 2019. Quantification of tylosin antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes in cattle waste. Proceedings of Pittcon Meeting. Poster No. 890-1P.
Quantification of tylosin antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes in cattle waste - (Abstract Only)
Appala, K., Kasumba, J., Conte, E., Agga, G.E., Loughrin, J.H., Carlisle, A. 2018. Quantification of tylosin antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes in cattle waste. Kentucky Academy of Sciences Symposium. Oral Presentation.
Solid phase extraction of tylosin from cattle waste with determination by liquid chromatography mass spectrometry - (Abstract Only)
Carlisle, A., Appala, K., Conte, E., Kasumba, J., Agga, G.E., Loughrin, J.H. 2018. Solid phase extraction of tylosin from cattle waste with determination by liquid chromatography mass spectrometry. Kentucky Academy of Sciences Symposium. Paper No. 59.
High-rate solid-liquid separation coupled with nitrogen and phosphorous treatment of swine manure: Effect on ammonia emission Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ro, K.S., Vanotti, M.B., Szogi, A.A., Loughrin, J.H., Millner, P.D. 2018. High-rate solid-liquid separation coupled with nitrogen and phosphorous treatment of swine manure: Effect on ammonia emission. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2018.00062.
High-rate solid-liquid separation coupled with nitrogen and phosphorus treatment of swine manure: Effect on water quality Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vanotti, M.B., Ro, K.S., Szogi, A.A., Loughrin, J.H., Millner, P.D. 2018. High-rate solid-liquid separation coupled with nitrogen and phosphorus treatment of swine manure: Effect on water quality. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 2:49. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2018.00049.
Evaluation of biochemical factors from mixed animal wastes feedstock in biogas production Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nanh Lovanh, Graciela M. L. Ruiz-Aguilar, John Loughrin. 2018. Evaluation of biochemical factors from mixed animal wastes feedstock in biogas production. Journal of Advanced Agricultural Technologies. 5(3):198-201. https://doi.org/10.18178/joaat.5.3.198-201.
Enzymatic pre-treatment of high content cellulosic feedstock improves biogas production - (Proceedings)
Lovanh, N.C., Ruiz-Aguilar, G., Loughrin, J.H. 2018. Enzymatic pre-treatment of high content cellulosic feedstock improves biogas production. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 1801339.
Quantification of tylosin and tylosin antibiotic resistance genes in cattle waste - (Abstract Only)
Appala, K., Conte, E., Kasumba, J., Agga, G.E., Loughrin, J.H. 2018. Quantification of tylosin and tylosin antibiotic resistance genes in cattle waste. Meeting Abstract. Paper No. 17, p. 7.
Quantifying tetracycline resistance genes in swine waste anaerobic digester over a period of 100 days - (Abstract Only)
Couch, M., Agga, G.E., Loughrin, J.H., Parekh, R.R., Antle, S.W., Kasumba, J., Couch, B., Conte, E.D. 2018. Quantifying tetracycline resistance genes in swine waste anaerobic digester over a period of 100 days. American Chemical Society Abstracts. Paper No. 276.
A gas chromatographic method for the determination of bicarbonate and dissolved gases Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Loughrin, J.H., Antle, S.W., Polk, J. 2017. A gas chromatographic method for the determination of bicarbonate and dissolved gases. Frontiers in Environmental Science. 5:65. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2017.00065.
Evaluation of biochemical factors from mixed animal wastes feedstock in biogas production - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Ruiz-Aguilar, G., Loughrin, J.H. 2017. Evaluation of biochemical factors from mixed animal wastes feedstock in biogas production. Meeting Abstract. CDROM H1004.
Biogas production from livestock waste anaerobic digesters: evaluation and optimization - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Ruiz-Aguilar, G., Ryzs, M. 2017. Biogas production from livestock waste anaerobic digesters: evaluation and optimization. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. Poster No. 1239.
Improved water quality and reduction of odorous compounds in anaerobic lagoon columns receiving pre-treated pig wastewater - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Szogi, A.A., Loughrin, J.H., Vanotti, M.B. 2017. Improved water quality and reduction of odorous compounds in anaerobic lagoon columns receiving pre-treated pig wastewater. Environmental Technology. https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09593330.2017.1363294.
Evaluation of a single-stage carbon oxidation-nitrification process for treating high TAN effluent from anaerobic digestion of poultry rendering wastewater - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Cook, K.L., Silva, P.J., Sistani, K.R. 2017. Evaluation of a single-stage carbon oxidation-nitrification process for treating high TAN effluent from anaerobic digestion of poultry rendering wastewater. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 1327.
Effect of biochemical factors from mixed animal wastes feedstock in biogas production - (Proceedings)
Lovanh, N.C., Ruiz-Aguilar, G., Loughrin, J.H. 2017. Effect of biochemical factors from mixed animal wastes feedstock in biogas production. Air and Waste Management Annual Conference Proceedings. Paper No. 264742.
Aeration to improve biogas production by recalcitrant feedstock - (Proceedings)
Biogas production from poultry rendering plant anaerobic digesters: systems comparison - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Ruiz-Aguilar, G. 2016. Biogas production from poultry rendering plant anaerobic digesters: systems comparison. Meeting Proceedings. Paper No. 0289.
Trends and the effect of management on macronutrients in fractionated particulate matter in rooster house - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Silva, P.J. 2016. Trends and the effect of management on macronutrients in fractionated particulate matter in rooster house. American Association for Aerosol Research. Paper No. 8.CA.27.
The effect of system parameters on the biogas production from anaerobic digestion of livestock wastes - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Ruiz-Aguilar, G., Loughrin, J.H. 2016. The effect of system parameters on the biogas production from anaerobic digestion of livestock wastes. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 2461428.
Methane generation during swine manure windrows: a case study - (Proceedings)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Cook, K.L., Silva, P.J., Sistani, K.R. 2016. Methane generation during swine manure windrows: a case study. Florida Section - Air and Waste Management Association Annual Conference. 1121.
The effect of aged litter materials on polyatomic ion concentrations in fractionated suspended particulate matter from broiler house - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Silva, P.J. 2016. The effect of aged litter materials on polyatomic ion concentrations in fractionated suspended particulate matter from broiler house. Journal of Air and Waste Management Association. 66(7):707-714.
Inorganic PM in poultry house using rice hull bedding - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Silva, P.J. 2015. Inorganic PM in poultry house using rice hull bedding. American Association for Aerosol Research. 434.
Ammonium and inorganic species in fractionated suspended particulate matters from broiler house with rice hull beddings - (Proceedings)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Silva, P.J. 2015. Ammonium and inorganic species in fractionated suspended particulate matters from broiler house with rice hull beddings. Air and Waste Management Annual Conference Proceedings. Manuscript # 305.
Sulfur compound concentrations at swine and poultry facilities - (Proceedings)
Silva, P.J., Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H. 2015. Sulfur compound concentrations at swine and poultry facilities. Air and Waste Management Annual Conference Proceedings. 171:1-5.
Neural network analysis on the effect of heat fluxes on greenhouse gas emissions from anaerobic swine waste treatment lagoon - (Proceedings)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Rysz, M., Quintanar, A., Mahmood, R. 2015. Neural network analysis on the effect of heat fluxes on greenhouse gas emissions from anaerobic swine waste treatment lagoon. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper 152123798.
The effectiveness of flocculants on inorganic and metallic species removal during aerobic digestion of wastewater from poultry processing plant - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Cook, K.L., Sistani, K.R., Silva, P.J. 2015. The effectiveness of flocculants on inorganic and metallic species removal during aerobic digestion of wastewater from poultry processing plant. American Chemical Society Annual Meeting Symposium Proceedings. Paper #152123798.
Effect of turning frequency and season on composting materials from swine high-rise facilities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cook, K.L., Ritchey, E.L., Loughrin, J.H., Haley, M.A., Sistani, K.R., Bolster, C.H. 2015. Effect of turning frequency and season on composting materials from swine high-rise facilities. Waste Management. 39:86-95.
The effectiveness of flocculants on inorganic and metallic species removal during aerobic digestion of wastewater from poultry processing plant - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Cook, K.L., Sistani, K.R., Silva, P.J. 2015. The effectiveness of flocculants on inorganic and metallic species removal during aerobic digestion of wastewater from poultry processing plant. American Chemical Society National Meeting. Abstract.
On-line measurements of emissions and atmospheric fate of compounds from agricultural waste management - (Abstract Only)
Silva, P.J., Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H. 2014. On-line measurements of emissions and atmospheric fate of compounds from agricultural waste management. American Chemical Society SE/SW Regional Meeting. Abstract.
Effect of windrow management on ammonia and nitrous oxide emissions from swine manure composting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Cook, K.L., Silva, P.J., Oh, B. 2014. Effect of windrow management on ammonia and nitrous oxide emissions from swine manure composting. International Journal of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. 8(6):369-373.
Modeling the effect of heat fluxes on ammonia and nitrous oxide emissions from an anaerobic swine waste treatment lagoon using artificial neural network - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Quintana, A., Rysz, M., Loughrin, J.H., Mahmood, R., Oh, B. 2014. Modeling the effect of heat fluxes on ammonia and nitrous oxide emissions from an anaerobic swine waste treatment lagoon using artificial neural network. American Chemical Society National Meeting. Abstract.
Generation 3 treatment technology for diluted swine wastewater using high-rate solid-liquid separation and nutrient removal processes - (Proceedings)
Vanotti, M.B., Hunt, P.G., Rice, J., Kunz, A., Loughrin, J.H., Williams, C. 2014. Generation 3 treatment technology for diluted swine wastewater using high-rate solid-liquid separation and nutrient removal processes. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting. p. 2-10.
Effect of windrow management on ammonia and nitrous oxide emissions from swine manure composting - (Proceedings)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Cook, K.L., Silva, P.J., Oh, B. 2014. Effect of windrow management on ammonia and nitrous oxide emissions from swine manure composting. CAEE 2014 : International Conference on Agricultural and Environmental Engineering. 65-69.
The effect of heat fluxes on ammonia emission from swine waste lagoon based on neural network analyses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lovanh, N.C., Quintana, A., Rysz, M., Loughrin, J.H., Mahmood, R. 2014. The effect of heat fluxes on ammonia emission from swine waste lagoon based on neural network analyses. Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 7(1):16-29.
Improvement of anaerobic digester performance by wastewater recirculation through an aerated membrane. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Loughrin, J.H., Lovanh, N.C., Cook, K.L. 2013. Improvement of anaerobic digester performance by wastewater recirculation through an aerated membrane. Transactions of the ASABE. 56(5):1675-1681.
Ammonia and nitrous oxide fluxes from a novel swine housing - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Sistani, K.R. 2013. Ammonia and nitrous oxide fluxes from a novel swine housing. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Abstract.
Estimating greenhouse gas emissions from a waste lagoon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Quintanar, A., Mahmood, R., Lovanh, N.C., Rawley, J.M., Becerra-Acosta, E., Loughrin, J.H. 2013. Estimating greenhouse gas emissions from a waste lagoon. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 29(4):511-519.
Evaluation of generation 3 treatment technology for swine waste - A North Carolina's clean water management trust fund project - Technical environmental performance report - (Research Technical Update)
Vanotti, M.B., Hunt, P.G., Rice, M., Kunz, A., Loughrin, J.H. 2013. Evaluation of generation 3 treatment technology for swine waste - A North Carolina's clean water management trust fund project - Technical environmental performance report. Electronic Publication [on line]. Available: http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/waste_mgt/smithfield_projects/CWMTF-Report.pdf. 1-50.
Microbial populations associated with agricultural wastewaters and wastewater treatment - (Abstract Only)
Cook, K.L., Loughrin, J.H., Sistani, K.R. 2013. Microbial populations associated with agricultural wastewaters and wastewater treatment. Water Research. Abstract.
Ammonia and nitrous oxide emission profile in an enclosed high-rise swine barn during winter months. - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Silva, P.J. 2012. Ammonia and nitrous oxide emission profile in an enclosed high-rise swine barn during winter months.. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract.
Recirculating waste through a silicone membrane in an aerobic chamber improves biogas quality and wastewater malodors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Loughrin, J.H., Cook, K.L., Lovanh, N.C. 2012. Recirculating waste through a silicone membrane in an aerobic chamber improves biogas quality and wastewater malodors. Transactions of the ASABE. 55(5):1229-1237.
Volatile fatty acids in suspended particulate matter from a poultry house using rice hulls as bedding materials—a profile of first flock after total cleanout - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Sistani, K.R. 2012. Volatile fatty acids in suspended particulate matter from a poultry house using rice hulls as bedding materials—a profile of first flock after total cleanout. Journal Civil & Environmental Engineering. 2(4)114:1-4. doi: 10.4172/2165-784X.1000114.
Ammonia emission from swine manure windrows: a case study of biomass reduction vs. potential nutrient loss - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Cook, K.L., Silva, P.J., Ritchey, E. 2012. Ammonia emission from swine manure windrows: a case study of biomass reduction vs. potential nutrient loss. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Abstract Only.
Seasonal variation in heat fluxes, predicted emissions of malodorants, and wastewater quality of an anaerobic swine waste lagoon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Loughrin, J.H., Quintanar, A.I., Cook, K.L., Lovanh, N.C., Mahmood, R., Bexerra-Acosta, E. 2012. Seasonal variation in heat fluxes, predicted emissions of malodorants, and wastewater quality of an anaerobic swine waste lagoon. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution. 223:3611–3618.
Turning schedules effect nutrient content of composted swine manure - (Abstract Only)
Ritchey, E., Cook, K.L., Loughrin, J.H., Sistani, K.R. 2012. Turning schedules effect nutrient content of composted swine manure. American Society of Agronomy Branch Meeting. Abstract.
Initial ammonia and nitrous oxide emission from land application of different livestock wastes and nitrogen-base fertilizers - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Sistani, K.R., Loughrin, J.H. 2011. Initial ammonia and nitrous oxide emission from land application of different livestock wastes and nitrogen-base fertilizers. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract Only.
Remediation of swine slurry odor and methane using a partitioning bioreactor - (Abstract Only)
Cook, K.L., Loughrin, J.H., Lovanh, N.C. 2011. Remediation of swine slurry odor and methane using a partitioning bioreactor. Conference on Gastrointestinal Function. Abstract Only.
Ammonium and skatole biodegradation by swine waste microflora in a flow-through bioreactor - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Cook, K.L., Loughrin, J.H. 2011. Ammonium and skatole biodegradation by swine waste microflora in a flow-through bioreactor. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Abstract.
Seasonal variation in water quality and dissolved methane of Barren River Lake - (Proceedings)
Loughrin, J.H., Bolster, C.H. 2011. Seasonal variation in water quality and dissolved methane of Barren River Lake. Kentucky Water Resources Research Institute Symposium. 13-15. http://www.uky.edu/WaterResources/2011_Proceedings.pdf
Heat flux measurements and modeling of malodorous compounds above an anaerobic swine lagoon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Loughrin, J.H., Quintanar, A., Mahmood, R., Lovanh, N.C. 2010. Heat flux measurements and modeling of malodorous compounds above an anaerobic swine lagoon. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution. 217(1-4):463-471.
Profile of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Swine Lagoon: Implication on the Influence of Heat Fluxes - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Quintanar, A., Loughrin, J.H., Mahmood, R. 2010. Profile of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Swine Lagoon: Implication on the Influence of Heat Fluxes. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. No page numbers.
Reduction of malodors from swine lagoons through influent pre-treatment - (Proceedings)
Szogi, A.A., Loughrin, J.H., Vanotti, M.B. 2010. Reduction of malodors from swine lagoons through influent pre-treatment. In: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Air Quality and Manure Management for Agriculture, September 13-16, 2010, Dallas, Texas. 6 pp. 2010 CDROM.
Effect of Feeding Schedule on Fractionated Particulate Matter Distribution in Rooster House - (Proceedings)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Silva, P.J. 2010. Effect of Feeding Schedule on Fractionated Particulate Matter Distribution in Rooster House. International Symposium on Air Quality and Waste Management for Agriculture. 711:0510cd.
A simple device for the collection of water and dissolved gases at defined depths - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Loughrin, J.H., Bolster, C.H., Lovanh, N.C., Sistani, K.R. 2010. A simple device for the collection of water and dissolved gases at defined depths. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 26(4):559-564.
Abiotic and Biotic Effect of Poultry Litter Biochar on Ammonia Removal - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Sistani, K.R. 2010. Abiotic and Biotic Effect of Poultry Litter Biochar on Ammonia Removal. U.S. Biochar Initiative Conference. Abstract.
Effect of Poultry Litter on Biomethanation from Swine Slurry - (Proceedings)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Ruiz-Aguilar, G., Sistani, K.R. 2010. Effect of Poultry Litter on Biomethanation from Swine Slurry. Waste to Fuels Conference. No page number.
A system for estimating bowen ratio And evaporation from waste lagoons - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Quintanar, A.I., Mahmood, R., Loughrin, J.H., Lovanh, N.C., Motley, M.V. 2009. A system for estimating bowen ratio And evaporation from waste lagoons. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 25(6):923-932.
Ammonium Ion Distribution in Suspended Particulate Matter from a Poultry House Using Rice Hulls as Bedding Materials - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Quintanar, A., Mahmood, R. 2009. Ammonium Ion Distribution in Suspended Particulate Matter from a Poultry House Using Rice Hulls as Bedding Materials. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
Spatial and Temporal Changes in the Microbial Community in an Anaerobic Swine Waste Treatment Lagoon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cook, K.L., Rothrock Jr, M.J., Sorrell, J., Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H. 2010. Spatial and Temporal Changes in the Microbial Community in an Anaerobic Swine Waste Treatment Lagoon. Anaerobe. 16:74-82.
Volatile Organic Carbons in Suspended Particulate Matter from Broiler House: Examination of Filtration Conditions and Materials. - (Proceedings)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Sistani, K.R. 2009. Volatile Organic Carbons in Suspended Particulate Matter from Broiler House: Examination of Filtration Conditions and Materials.. ASABE Annual International Meeting.
Volatile Organic Carbons in Suspended Particulate Matter from Broiler House: Examination of Filtration Conditions and Materials. - (Proceedings)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Sistani, K.R. 2009. Volatile Organic Carbons in Suspended Particulate Matter from Broiler House: Examination of Filtration Conditions and Materials.. ASABE Annual International Meeting.
Development of designer biochar to remediate specific chemical and physical aspects of degraded soils - (Abstract Only)
Novak, J.M., Busscher, W.J., Schomberg, H.H., Lima, I.M., Loughrin, J.H., Watts, D.W., Gaskins, J., Das, K.C., Steiner, C., Ahmedna, M., Rehrah, D., Bae, S., Xing, B. 2009. Development of designer biochar to remediate specific chemical and physical aspects of degraded soils [abstract]. Proceedings of the 2009 North American Biochar Conference, August 9-12, 2009, Boulder, Colorado.
Simulation of boundary layer trajectory dispersion sensitivity to soil moisture conditions: MM5 and noah-based investigation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Quintanar, A., Mahmood, R., Motley, M., Yan, J., Loughrin, J.H., Lovanh, N.C. 2009. Simulation of boundary layer trajectory dispersion sensitivity to soil moisture conditions: MM5 and noah-based investigation. Atmospheric Environment. 43:3774-3785.
Evaluation of second-generation multistage wastewater treatment system for the removal of malodorous compounds from liquid swine waste - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Loughrin, J.H., Vanotti, M.B., Szogi, A.A., Lovanh, N.C. 2009. Evaluation of second-generation multistage wastewater treatment system for the removal of malodorous compounds from liquid swine waste. Journal of Environmental Quality. 38:1739-1748.
Developmement of second-generation Environmentally Superior Technology for treatment of swine manure in the USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vanotti, M.B., Szogi, A.A., Millner, P.D., Loughrin, J.H. 2009. Developmement of second-generation Environmentally Superior Technology for treatment of swine manure in the USA. Bioresource Technology 100:5406-5416.
Spatial and Temporal Changes in the Microbial Community in an Anaerobic Swine Waste Treatment Lagoon - (Abstract Only)
Cook, K.L., Rothrock Jr, M.J., Lovanh, N.C., Sorrell, J., Loughrin, J.H. 2009. Spatial and Temporal Changes in the Microbial Community in an Anaerobic Swine Waste Treatment Lagoon. Conference on Gastrointestinal Function.
Gas Emissions from an Anaerobic Swine Waste Treatment Lagoon: Bowen Ratio and Heat Fluxes in Summer Time - (Proceedings)
Lovanh, N.C., Quintanar, A., Loughrin, J.H., Mahmood, R., Motley, M. 2009. Gas Emissions from an Anaerobic Swine Waste Treatment Lagoon: Bowen Ratio and Heat Fluxes in Summer Time. ASABE Annual International Meeting.
Fe(III) stimulates 3-methylindole and 4-methylphenol production in swine lagoon enrichments and Clostridium scatologenes ATCC 25775 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Doerner, K., Mason, B., Kridelbaugh, D., Loughrin, J.H. 2009. Fe(III) stimulates 3-methylindole and 4-methylphenol production in swine lagoon enrichments and Clostridium scatologenes ATCC 25775. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 48 118-124
The Effect of Stratification and Seasonal Variability on the Profile of an Anaerobic Swine Waste Treatment Lagoon. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Cook, K.L., Rothrock Jr, M.J., Sistani, K.R. 2009. The Effect of Stratification and Seasonal Variability on the Profile of an Anaerobic Swine Waste Treatment Lagoon. Bioresource Technology. 100:3706-3712
Sampling of Malodorous Compounds in Air Using Stir Bar Sorbtive Extraction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Loughrin, J.H., Lovanh, N.C., Arturo, Q., Rezaul, M. 2008. Sampling of Malodorous Compounds in Air Using Stir Bar Sorbtive Extraction. Transactions of the ASABE. Vol. 51(5): 1747-1752
A Coupled MM5-Noah Land Surface Model-based assessment of Sensitivity of Planetary Boundary Variables to Anomalous Soil Moisture Conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Quintanar, A., Mahmood, R., Loughrin, J.H., Lovanh, N.C. 2008. A coupled mm5-noah land surface model-based assessment of sensitivity of planetary boundary variables to anomalous soil moisture conditions. Physical Geography. 29(1):54-78
Profile of volatile Fatty Acids in Suspended Particulate Matter from a Poultry House Using Rice Hulls as Bedding Materials - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Sistani, K.R. 2008. Profile of volatile Fatty Acids in Suspended Particulate Matter from a Poultry House Using Rice Hulls as Bedding Materials. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
Evaluation of Methane Potential from Swine Slurry with Poultry Litter Amendments - (Proceedings)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Ruiz-Aguilar, G., Sistani, K.R. 2008. Evaluation of Methane Potential from Swine Slurry with Poultry Litter Amendments. ASABE Annual International Meeting.
Improvements in environmental quality and animal productivity with advanced manure treatment - (Proceedings)
Vanotti, M.B., Szogi, A.A., Millner, P.D., Loughrin, J.H. 2008. Improvements in environmental quality and animal productivity with advanced manure treatment. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, June 29-July 2, 2008, Providence, Rhode Island, Paper No. 084427. 9 pp.
Improvements in animal productivity and health with a total aerobic manure management system - (Proceedings)
Vanotti, M.B., Szogi, A.A., Loughrin, J.H., Millner, P.D. 2008. Improvements in animal productivity and health with a total aerobic manure management system. p. 250-254. In: Proceedings of Recycling of Agricultural Municipal and Industrial Residues (RAMIRAN) 13th International Conference, June 2008, Albena, Bulgaria.
Bioaugmentation of Treatment System for Skatole Degradation: Bioremediation Potential for Odors Reduction at Livestock Operations. - (Proceedings)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Sistani, K.R. 2008. Bioaugmentation of Treatment System for Skatole Degradation: Bioremediation Potential for Odors Reduction at Livestock Operations.. Mitigating Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations.
In Situ Measurements of Malodors of a Swine Waste Lagoon - (Abstract Only)
Loughrin, J.H., Lovanh, N.C., Mahmood, R. 2007. In Situ Measurements of Malodors of a Swine Waste Lagoon. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper number 701P0907cd.
Monitoring of Malodorous Compounds from a Swine Waste Lagoon by an Equilibrium Technique - (Abstract Only)
Loughrin, J.H., Lovanh, N.C., Quintanar, A., Mahmood, R. 2007. Monitoring of Malodorous Compounds from a Swine Waste Lagoon by an Equilibrium Technique. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Presentation 245:18.
Equilibrium Sampling Used to Monitor Malodors in a Swine Waste Lagoon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Loughrin, J.H., Lovanh, N.C., Mahmood, R. 2008. Equilibrium Sampling Used to Monitor Malodors in a Swine Waste Lagoon. Journal of Environmental Quality. 37:1-6
Effect of Stratification on the Profile of an Anaerobic Swine Waste Treatment Lagoon in Kentucky: A Case Study for Designing Alternative Remediation Options. - (Proceedings)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Cook, K.L., Rothrock Jr, M.J., Sistani, K.R. 2007. Effect of Stratification on the Profile of an Anaerobic Swine Waste Treatment Lagoon in Kentucky: A Case Study for Designing Alternative Remediation Options.. ASABE Annual International Meeting.
Characterization of acetogenic bacteria associated with skatole production in swine lagoon slurry. - (Abstract Only)
Cook, K.L., Loughrin, J.H., Rothrock Jr, M.J. 2007. Characterization of acetogenic bacteria associated with skatole production in swine lagoon slurry.. Conference on Gastrointestinal Function. Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease (2007) V19 pp42
Characterization of skatole-producing microbial populations in enriched swine lagoon slurry. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cook, K.L., Rothrock Jr, M.J., Loughrin, J.H., Doerner, K. Characterization of skatole-producing microbial populations in enriched swine lagoon slurry.Federation of European Microbiological Societies Microbiology Letters. 60:329-340
In Situ Measurements of Malodors in a Swine Waste Lagoon - (Proceedings)
Loughrin, J.H., Lovanh, N.C., Mahmood, R. 2007. In Situ Measurements of Malodors in a Swine Waste Lagoon. ASABE Annual International Meeting.
In Situ Monitoring of Malodors in a Swine Waste Lagoon - (Abstract Only)
Loughrin, J.H., Lovanh, N.C., Way, T.R. 2006. In Situ Monitoring of Malodors in a Swine Waste Lagoon. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
REDUCTION OF MALODOROUS COMPOUNDS FROM LIQUID SWINE MANURE BY A MULTI-STAGED TREATMENT SYSTEM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Loughrin, J.H., Szogi, A.A., Vanotti, M.B. 2006. Reduction of malodorous compounds from liquid swine manure by a multi-staged treatment system. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 22(6):867-873
Characterization of skatole-producing microbial populations in enriched swine lagoon slurry. - (Abstract Only)
Rothrock Jr, M.J., Cook, K.L., Loughrin, J.H., Doerner, K. 2006. Characterization of skatole-producing microbial populations in enriched swine lagoon slurry.. American Society for Microbiology Branch Meeting.
AN EQUILIBRIUM SAMPLER FOR MALODORS IN WASTEWATER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Loughrin, J.H., Way, T.R. An equilibrium sampler for malodors in wastewater. Transactions of the ASABE. Vol. 49(4):1167-1172.
CHARACTERIZATION OF MICROBIAL POPULATIONS IN SWINE LAGOON SLURRIES ENRICHED FOR SKATOLE PRODUCTION - (Abstract Only)
Cook, K.L., Loughrin, J.H., Rothrock Jr, M.J. 2006. Characterization of microbial populations in swine lagoon slurries enriched for skatole production. American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting. ISBN 1-55581-389-5 Pg A127
A COMPARISON OF SOLID PHASE MICROEXTRACTION AND STIR BAR SORBTIVE EXTRACTION FOR THE QUANTIFICATION OF MALODORS IN WASTEWATER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Loughrin, J.H. 2006. A comparison of solid phase microextraction and stir bar sorbtive extraction for the quantification of malodors in wastewater. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
CHARACTERIZATION OF SKATOLE-PRODUCING MICROBIAL POPULATIONS IN ENRICHED SWINE LAGOON SLURRY - (Proceedings)
Cook, K.L., Loughrin, J.H. 2006. Characterization of Skatole-Producing Microbial Populations in Enriched Swine Lagoon Slurry. Proceedings of the Workshop on Agricultural Air Quality: State of the Science. pp 547-551
COMPARISON OF SOLID PHASE MICRO-EXTRACTION TECHNIQUES FOR THE QUANTIFICATION OF MALODOROUS COMPOUNDS IN WASTEWATER - (Abstract Only)
Loughrin, J.H. Comparison of solid phase micro-extraction techniques for the quantification of malodorous compounds in wastewater. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. Agronomy Abstracts CD
REDUCTION OF MALODOROUS COMPOUNDS FROM A TREATED SWINE ANAEROBIC LAGOON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Loughrin, J.H., Szogi, A.A., Vanotti, M.B. Reduction of malodorous compounds from a treated swine anaerobic lagoon. Journal of Environmental Quality. 35:194-199.
FREE FATTY ACIDS AND STEROLS IN SWINE MANURE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Loughrin, J.H., Szogi, A.A. Free fatty acids and sterols in swine manure. Journal of Environmental Science and Health part B, 41:31-42, 2006
EVALUATION OF AN ADVANCED WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR REDUCTION OF MALODOROUS COMPOUNDS FROM SWINE WASTE - (Proceedings)
Loughrin, J.H., Szogi, A.A., Vanotti, M.B. Evaluation of an advanced waste treatment system for reduction of malodorous compounds from swine waste . Mississippi Water Resources Research Conference Proceedings. 4/26-4/27/2005
BUTTERBEAN SEED YIELD AND PROTEIN CONTENT ARE AFFECTED BY PHOTOMORPHOGENESIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kasperbauer, M.J., Loughrin, J.H. 2004. Butterbean seed yield and protein content are affected by photomorphogenesis. Crop Science. 44:2123-2126.
REDUCTION OF MALODOROUS COMPOUNDS FROM TREATED ANAEROBIC SWINE LAGOON - (Abstract Only)
Szogi, A.A., Loughrin, J.H., Vanotti, M.B. 2004. Reduction of malodorous compounds from treated anaerobic swine lagoon [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. 2004 CDROM.
REDUCTION OF MALODOROUS COMPOUNDS IN A SWINE WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEM WITHOUT LAGOON - (Abstract Only)
Loughrin, J.H., Szogi, A.A. and Vanotti, M.B. Reduction of Malodorous Compounds in a Swine Waste Treatment System Without Lagoon. ASA/SSSA/CSSA Annual Meetings. Oct 31-Nov 4, 2004.
MORPHOGENIC LIGHT REFLECTED TO DEVELOPING COTTON LEAVES AFFECTS INSECT-ATTRACTING TERPENE CONCENTRATIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kasperbauer, M.J., Loughrin, J.H. 2004. Morphogenic light reflected to developing cotton leaves affects insect-attracting terpene concentrations. Crop Science. 44:198-203.
AROMA CONTENT OF FRESH BASIL (OCIMUM BASILICUM L.) LEAVES IS AFFECTED BY LIGHT REFLECTED FROM COLORED MULCHES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
PHYTOCHROME AND INNOVATION IN CROP PRODUCTION - (Abstract Only)
AROMA OF FRESH STRAWBERRIES IS ENHANCED BY RIPENING OVER RED VERSUS BLACK MULCH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
LIGHT REFLECTED FROM COLORED MULCHES AFFECTS AROMA AND PHENOL CONTENT OF SWEET BASIL (OCIMUM BASILICUM L.) LEAVES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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