Midwest Poultry Research Program (MPRP) Project Reports

REPORTS - 2010 Midwest Poultry Research Program (MPRP)

• Impact of Non-Antibiotic Treatments for Prevention of Coccidiosis on Gut Inflammation and Integrity in Broilers
  - Kolapo Ajuwon, Purdue University ($40,500)
• Does Formulation on a Digestible Basis for Amino Acids Make Productive and Economical Sense for Laying Hens?
  - Todd Applegate, Purdue University ($29,214)
• Modeling Amino Acid Requirements for Turkeys
  - Jeff Firman, University of Missouri ($29,046) || Cash Match ($10,876)
• Fractionated Clostridium Septicum Antigens for Turkey Clostridial Dermatitis Vaccines
  - Doug Foster, University of Minnesota ($54,360)
• Osteoporosis in Egg Laying Strains of Chickens: Early Pre-Pubertal Exposure to Mechanical Loading
  - Patricia (Scotti) Hester, University ($36,900)
• Studies on Pathogenesis and Immunity to Turkey Clostridial Dermatitis
  - Kakambi Nagaraja, University of Minnesota ($33,600) || Cash Match ($27,960)
• Further Evaluation of a New Precision-Fed Chick Assay for Determining Amino Acid Digestibility and Metabolizable Energy of Feed Ingredients for Poultry
  - Carl Parsons, University of Illinois ($31,542)
• Evaluation of Energy Values of Various Oil Sources When Fed to Poultry
  - Mike Persia, Iowa State University ($30,000)
• Regulation of Duck Breast Muscle Growth and Development
  - Sandra Velleman, The Ohio State University ($43,942)
• A Comprehensive Assessment of Aviary Laying-Hen Housing System for Egg Production in the Midwest
  - Hongwei Xin, Iowa State University ($69,241) || Cash Match ($30,000)

REPORTS - 2009 Midwest Poultry Research Program (MPRP)

• Determination of Ileal Digestibility of Amino Acids from Feed Ingredients for Laying Hens
  - Todd Applegate, Purdue University ($38,641)
• Development of Immunogens to Protect Against Turkey Cellulitis, Part II
  - Doug Foster, University of Minnesota ($42,333)
• Coccidiosis in Game Birds: Part III
  - Penelope Gibbs, North Dakota State University ($22,000)
• Comparison of Carcass Appearance, Texture Quality, and Sensory Profile of Broiler Chilled by Air, Evaporative Air or Water Immersion
  - Ike Kang, Michigan State University ($36,318)
• Effects of Feeding Low-Density Diets to Hy-Line W-36 Laying Hens on Production and Profitability
  - Ken Koelkebeck, Carl Parsons, University of Illinois ($45,000)
• Regulation of the Growth of Poultry Skeletal Muscle
  - Doug McFarland, South Dakota State University; Sandra Velleman, The Ohio State University ($25,000)
• Energy Value of Corn Co-Products as Affected by Fat and Fiber Components
  - Sally Noll, University of Minnesota ($49,111)
• Development of Evaluation of a New Precision-Fed Chick Assay for Determining Amino Acid Digestibility and Metabolizable Energy of Feed Ingredients
  - Carl Parsons, University of Illinois ($31,687)
• Enhancing Foaming Properties of Egg Albumen By Using Modified Soy and Egg Proteins
  - Tong Wang, Iowa State University ($37,396)
• Anti-Salmonella and Anti-Camp. Properties of Sodium Metasilicate on Comm. Available Ready-to-Cook Broiler Breast Meat and Carcasses Stored at 4±1°C for 12 Days
  - Sally Williams, University of Florida ($27,466)
• Assessing Hen Response to Ammonia and Thermal Comfort Combinations via Preference Test
  - Hongwei Xin, Iowa State University ($44,155)