Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Investigation of Microbiota in Health and Disease of Poultry, Bishnu Adhikari
Optimization of the Light Environment for Broiler Chickens, Douglas J. Aldridge
Broiler Breeder Amino Acid Levels and Progeny Nutritional Status, Leasea Butler
Prediction and Evaluation of Breast Myopathy, Barbara de Almeida Mallmann
Rescue and Reestablishment of Chicken Models for Spontaneously Occurring Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Systemic Sclerosis/Scleroderma, Joseph Zolton Hiltz
Hormone Signaling, Gene Expression, and Mitochondrial Hormone Receptor Expression in Avian Muscle (Cells), Kentu Rushadd Lassiter
The Impacts of Administering Metabolites of Saccharomyces cerevisiae on Broiler Performance, Yields and Salmonella Content of Component Portions, Bill Douglas Potter
Understanding the Molecular Strategies of Campylobacter jejuni for Survival in Amoeba and Chicken., Deepti Pranay Samarth
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Effect of Cooking Method on Meat Texture in Normal and Woody Broiler Breast Fillets Using Instrumental Analysis and Descriptive Sensory Analysis, Lynda D. Combs
The Evaluation of Genetic and Phenotypic Differences Associated with Short Term Selection of Four Different Feed Efficiency Strategies in Japanese Quail, Alex David Gilley
Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Candidate Turkey Dermatitis/Cellulitis Oil Emulsion Vaccine on Immune Response, Morbidity, and Mortality under Laboratory and Commercial Conditions, Brittany Danielle Graham
Evaluation of the Effects of Formaldehyde on Growth Parameters of Broiler Chicks, Paula Johnson
Genomic Approaches to Identify Important Traits in Avian Species, Bhuwan Khatri
Immunostimulatory Effects of Antigen-Conjugated InP/ZnS Quantum Dot Nanoparticles in an Avian Model, Christopher Lyle
Responsiveness of Cobb MV × 700 Broilers to Dietary Amino Acid and Energy Density, Craig William Maynard
Evaluation of Genetic and Environmental Influences on Broiler Meat Quality, Sara Katherine Orlowski
Efficacy of Natural Compounds with Novel Carrier Systems for Controlling Campylobacter jejuni in Post-harvest Poultry, Sandip Shrestha
Investigating the Potential of Plant-derived Antimicrobials for Controlling Campylobacter jejuni in Poultry and Poultry Products, Basanta Raj Wagle
Optimizing Methods to Determine Metabolizable Energy Values of Feed Ingredients for Broilers, Skyler P. West
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Characterization of the Thermal Environment during Transport of Commercial Broiler Chickens, Douglas J. Aldridge
Evaluation of the Correlation Between the Oxidation Reduction Potential and Free Chlorine Residual for Different Chlorine Sources Used in Poultry Drinking Water Sanitation, Samantha Renee Cox
Influence of Exogenous Phytase Level and Interaction with Supplmental Xylanase on Live Performance and Phosphorus Retention of Broilers, Peyton Gilbert
The Use of Probiotics to Control the Microbial Load Present in Commercial Broiler Chicken Hatch Cabinets as an Alternative to Formaldehyde Fumigation, Lucas Elzie Graham
Central Role of Vasotocin in the Neuroendocrine Regulation of Stress Responses and Food Intake in Chickens, Gallus gallus, Gurueswar Nagarajan
Identification of Molecular Signatures of Environmental and Nutritional Stress Responses in Poultry, Phuong Hieu Nguyen
Noninvasive Measures of Stress and Lameness in Broilers, Shawna L. Weimer
Experimental Approaches to Understand and Control Salmonella Infection in Poultry, Yichao Yang
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Assessment of the Level of Protection against Coccidiosis in Broiler Breeders Conferred by a Live Anticoccidial Vaccine, and its Influence on Early Growth and Development., Muhammed Shameer Abdul Rasheed
Innate Immunity in Chickens: In Vivo Responses to Different Pathogen Associated Molecular Patterns, Kristen Alicia Byrne
Identification of Biomarkers Associated with Rous Sarcoma Virus-induced Tumors in Two Divergently Selected Chicken Lines, Ashley Hayden
Effects of Acute Heat and Oxidative Stress on the Hepatic Expression of Orexin and Its Related Receptors, Stephanie Khaldi
Evaluation and Selection of a Bacillus based Direct-Fed Microbial Candidate for In situ Enzyme Production to Improve Gut Health Integrity, Bone Quality and Growth Performance in Poultry, Juan David Latorre Cardenas
Development of a Biofilm Model for Evaluating Poultry Drinking Water Sanitation Procedures, Pramir Maharjan
Proteomic Characterization of Eggshell Membranes and Their Effect on Poultry Physiology and Immunity, Sarbjeet Kaur Makkar
Genetic Determinants of Salmonella and Campylobacter Required for In Vitro Fitness, Rabindra Kumar Mandal
Characterization of Broiler Lines Divergently Selected for Breast Muscle Color, Sara Katherine Orlowski
Effect of Light Intensity on Production Parameters and Feeding Behavior of Broilers, Maurice Raccoursier Frost
Meat Quality and Sensory Analysis of Broiler Breast Fillets with Woody Breast Muscle Myopathy, Jessica Solo
Phenotypic Analysis and Localization of Leukocytes at the Site of Intradermal Injection of Phytohemagglutinin in Chickens, Kallie Alyce Sullivan
Use of a Blunt Version of Meullenet-Owens Razor Shear to Analyze Meat Qualities of Broilers with Woody Breast Myopathy and Reared to Various Ages, Famous Lue Yang
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Effect of Feeding Regimen and Age on Lipid Metabolism in Broiler Breeder Hens and Progeny, Nirun Boonsinchai
Calorimetry and Body Composition Research in Broilers and Broiler Breeders, Justina Victoria Caldas Cueva
Responses of Two Strains of Broilers to Diets Varying in Essential Amino Acid Density and Energy Levels, Tyler James Clark
Evaluation of the Impact of Meat and Bone Meal Nutritional Variability on Broiler Performance, Christopher Caleb Eagleson
Evaluation of Bacillus spp Candidates for Aflatoxin B1 Biodegradation in Broiler Chickens, Rosario Galarza Seeber
Leptin Regulates the Expression of Autophagy-related Genes in Chickens, Peter Olawale Ishola
Broiler Breeder Mating Behavior and the Effects of Pre-Incubation Embryo Integrity Modifications on Broiler Performance, Emily Kathryn Lhamon
Novel Biomarkers for Calcium and Phosphorus Metabolism in Breeder Hens and Broilers, Andrew Dick Magnuson
Divergent Selection for Four-Day Relative Breast Yield and the Effect of Thermal Manipulations on Growth Characteristics on Lines Selected for Different Processing Dates., James Grant Mason
Water Consumption Behavior in Broilers, David Harold McCreery
The Ability of Select Probiotics to Reduce Enteric Campylobacter Colonization in Broiler Chickens, Sandip Shrestha
Meat Quality of Broiler Breast Fillets with White Striping and Woody Breast Muscle Myopathies, Vishwesh Vijay Tijare
Intestinal Inflammation Model Inducing Gut Leakage by Different Methods in Broiler Chickens Using FITC-d as a Marker, Eduardo Vicuna
Efficacy of beta-resorcylic Acid to Reduce Campylobacter jejuni in Pre-harvest and Post-harvest Poultry, Basanta Raj Wagle
Reduction of Campylobacter jejuni on Chicken Wingettes by Treatment with Caprylic Acid, Chitosan or Protective Cultures of Lactobacillus spp., Ann Nicole Woo-Ming
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Chitosan Reduces Enteric Colonization of Campylobacter in Young Chickens, but Not on Post-Harvest Chicken Skin Samples, Hanna Royce Arambel
The Efficacy of Probiotic Bacterial Isolates in Reducing Cecal Camylobacter Colonization in Broiler Chickens, Komala Arsi
Evaluation of Betaine and Methionine Replacement for Improving Performance and Meat Quality for Broilers reared under Higher Temperature Conditions, Malea Graham Frank
Central Administration of Neuropeptide Y (NPY) and Vasotocin 4 Receptor (VT4R/V1aR) Antagonists on Food Intake and a Stress Response in Chicks, Megan Ann Hancock
Correlated Response to Selection and Effects of Pre-Slaughter Environment on Meat Quality in Broilers Divergently Selected for Muscle Color, Isaac David Harford
Poultry Performance and Food Safety Impacts of Selected Organic Acids and Probiotics, Anita Menconi
Development of a Turkey Coccidiosis Vaccine Candidate: an Attenuated Line of the Protozoan Parasite, Eimeria meleagrimitis, Thilakar Rathinam
Evaluation of Low-Tannin Grain Sorghum in Broiler Chicken Diets, Samantha Aniecia Shelton
Antibacterial Activity of Commercially Available Plant Extracts on Selected Campylobacter jejuni Strains, Divya Oppath Sivasankaran
Protein Turnover in Broiler, Layers, and Broiler Breeders, Karen Vignale Lake
Evaluation of Phytate and Phytase Interactions and Phytase Phase-Feeding on Bird Performance, Bone Characteristics and Meat Quality in Young Growing Broilers, Chance L. Williams
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Efficacy Of Selected Disinfectants Against Salmonella Isolates From Broiler Breeders, Arslan Aslam
Effects of Using Canola Meal as a Protein Source in Broiler Diets, Charles Danny Bradley Jr
Physical and Biochemical Factors Affecting Breast Fillet Tenderness in Broilers Reared For Divergent Market Demands, Valerie Belle Brewer
Characterization of Host Immune Responses to Eimeria adenoeides Infection in Turkey Poults, Ujvala Deepthi Gadde
Evaluating the Formation of Bacterial Chondronecrosis with Osteomyelitis in Broilers Raised on Portable Wire Floor Models, Alex David Gilley
Comparison of Potential Salmonella Portals of Entry and Tissue Distribution Following Challenge of Poultry, Gopala Krishna Kallapura Sheshagiri
Evaluation of Water Sanitation Options for Poultry Production, Pramir Maharjan
The Use of Non-Traditional Technologies to Improve the Efficiency and Sustainability of Modern Poultry Production, Christopher Pixley
Identification of Biomarkers Associated with Ascites Incidence in Broilers, Kaylee Rowland
Efficacy of Probiotics for Reducing the Incidence of Lameness in Broilers Grown on Wire Flooring, John Matthew Stark
Development of a Predictive Modeling System for Validation of the Cumulative Mirobial Inactivation of the Salmonellae in Pepperoni Utilizing a Non-Pathogenic Surrogate Microorganism (Enterococcus faecalis), Scott Donald Stillwell
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Characterization and Consumer Acceptance of White Striping in Broiler Breast Fillets, Vivek Ayamchirakkunnel Kuttappan
Response of Broiler Chickens to Variation in Dietary Nutrient Content, Sarah Diane Goodgame
The Impact of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) on World Protein Supply, Jarrod Kersey
Stress-Adaptation and Stress-Induced Changes in Campylobacter Jejuni, Geetha Sanal Kumar-Phillips
Determination of methionine and lysine requirements of growing broilers using the Ideal Protein Concept, Changji Lu
Comparative Response of Different Broiler Genotypes to Dietary Nutrient Levels, Franco Javier Mussini
Lameness Associated with a Possible Neural Problem in the Lower Spinal Cord of Chickens, Gallus Gallus, Gurueswar Nagarajan
Cell Bioenergetics in Leghorn Male Hepatoma Cells and Immortalized Chicken Liver Cells in Response to 4-Hydroxynonenal Induced Oxidative Stress, Alissa Laura Piekarski
Recombinant Protein Production in Bacillus Species, Isolation and Methionine Production in Methionine-producing Microorganisms, Suwat Saengkerdsub
Feed Supplementation with Natural Extracts of Cranberry and its Efficacy on Campylobacter Colonization in Poultry, Ann Woo-Ming
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Protein Utilization and Requirements in Broiler Breeders, Ricardo David Ekmay
Detection of Two Pathogens of High Importance to The National Poultry Improvement Plan: Salmonella spp. and Mycoplasma spp., Robin Levi Jarquin
The Incidence of Plexiform Lesion Formation in Lines Divergently Selected for Ascites, James Mason
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of the Blood: Tissue Relationship in Poultry: Screening for Antibiotic Residues in Chicken Muscle, Ixchel Reyes Herrera
Characterization Of Neuronal Groups Regulating Sexual And Agonistic Behavior In Male Chicken (Gallus Gallus), Jingjing Xie