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Research Project: Physiological, Microbiological, and Nutritional Mechanisms to Maintain Animal Productivity in the Absence of Antibiotics

Location: Agroecosystems Management Research

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

Effects of dietary protein level on intestinal function and inflammation in growing pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Energy and ether extract digestibility of commercially available lipids fed to broilers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kerr, B.J., Dozier III, W.A., Lee, D.T. 2024. Energy and ether extract digestibility of commercially available lipids fed to broilers. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 33(2). Article e100406. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japr.2024.100406.

Growth performance and digestibility comparison of 3 soybean oils and an animal-based highly saturated fat fed to broilers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Elmore, K.M., Kerr, B.J., Bobeck, E.A. 2023. Growth performance and digestibility comparison of 3 soybean oils and an animal-based highly saturated fat fed to broilers. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 32(4). Article 100376. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japr.2023.100376.

Challenges and opportunities for improving nitrogen utilization efficiency for more sustainable pork production Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Shurson, G.C., Kerr, B.J. 2023. Challenges and opportunities for improving nitrogen utilization efficiency for more sustainable pork production. Frontiers in Animal Science. 4. Article 1204863. https://doi.org/10.3389/fanim.2023.1204863.

Hypoxia exacerbates heat stress effects on the porcine intestinal epithelium in vitro Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pearce, S.C., Gabler, N.K. 2023. Hypoxia exacerbates heat stress effects on the porcine intestinal epithelium in vitro. Frontiers in Animal Science . 4. https://doi.org/10.3389/fanim.2023.1204152.

Feeding thermally processed spray-dried egg whites, singly or in combination with 15-acetyldeoxynivalenol or peroxidized soybean oil on growth performance, digestibility, intestinal morphology, and oxidative status in nur... Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilson, V.C., McCormick, S.P., Kerr, B.J. 2023. Feeding thermally processed spray-dried egg whites, singly or in combination with 15-acetyldeoxynivalenol or peroxidized soybean oil on growth performance, digestibility, intestinal morphology, and oxidative status in nursery pigs. Journal of Animal Science. 101. Article skac429. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac429.

Swine nutrition and environment - (Book / Chapter)
Fan, M.Z., Kerr, B.J., Trabue, S.L., Yin, X., Yang, Z., Wang, W. 2022. Swine nutrition and environment. In: Chiba, L.I., editor. Sustainable Swine Nutrition. 2nd edition. Hoboken, NJ. Wiley. p.547-601.

Evaluation of digestively resistant or soluble fibers, short- and medium-chain fatty acids, trace minerals, and antibiotics in nonchallenged nursery pigs on performance, digestibility, and intestinal integrity Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kerr, B.J., Trachsel, J.M., Bearson, B.L., Loving, C.L., Bearson, S.M., Byrne, K.A., Pearce, S.C., Ramirez, S.M., Gabler, N.K., Schweer, W.P., Helm, E.T., De Mille, C.M. 2022. Evaluation of digestively resistant or soluble fibers, short- and medium-chain fatty acids, trace minerals, and antibiotics in nonchallenged nursery pigs on performance, digestibility, and intestinal integrity. Journal of Animal Science. 100(11). Article skac282. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac282.