Animal & Avian Sciences Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Impacts of Branched Chain Amino Acid Supplementation on Adipocyte Function
(2021)The branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) are three essential amino acids: valine, leucine, and isoleucine. Adipose tissue has high rates of BCAA degradation and this has been shown to fuel normal function. Recent literature ... -
The Effects of Tryptophan and Probiotic Treatment on Behavior and Production Parameters of Laying Hens
(2021)Dietary supplementation can impact behavior expression through microorganism’s activity in the gut microbiome and influence productivity in animal husbandry. Adding supplements to production animals’ diet can impact behaviors ... -
The Importance of Transfer Receptor 1 in Adipose Tissue
(2021)Iron homeostasis is essential for maintaining cellular function in a variety of cell types. Transferrin receptor 1 (TfR1), which is expressed ubiquitously, facilitates cellular iron (Fe) uptake through receptor-mediated ... -
MRP5 AND MRP9 PLAY A CONCERTED ROLE IN MALE REPRODUCTION AND MITOCHONDRIAL FUNCTION
(2021)Heme is an essential iron-containing cofactor in proteins that perform diverse functions in biology. Free heme is not only hydrophobic but also generates cytotoxic peroxide radicals. In eukaryotes, heme synthesis occurs ... -
Characterizing the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis in turkeys genetically selected for increased egg production
(2020)Within the United States, the turkey industry has historically focused on increased meat production. Studies have shown that there is a negative correlation between meat and egg production. Previous research in our laboratory ...