Peter Ferket

Meat quality and sensory attributes of meat produced from broiler chickens fed a high oleic peanut diet

POULTRY SCIENCE, 98(10), 5188–5197.

Dietary amino acids under hypoxic conditions exacerbates muscle myopathies including wooden breast and white stripping

Poultry Science, 98(3), 1517–1527.

Effects of supplemental L-methionine on growth performance and redox status of turkey poults compared with the use of DL-methionine

Poultry Science, 97(1), 102–109.

Enrichment of the amnion with threonine in chicken embryos affects the small intestine development, ileal gene expression and performance of broilers between 1 and 21 days of age

Poultry Science, 98(3), 1363–1370.

Effect of natural betaine and ractopamine HCl on whole-body and carcass growth in pigs housed under high ambient temperatures

Journal of Animal Science, 95(7), 3047–3056.

Effects of dietary coarsely ground corn and 3 bedding floor types on broiler live performance, litter characteristics, gizzard and proventriculus weight, and nutrient digestibility

Poultry Science, 96(7), 2110–2119.

Effects of dietary supplementation of the osmolyte betaine on growing pig performance and serological and hematological indices during thermoneutral and heat-stressed conditions

Journal of Animal Science, 95(11), 5040.

Effects of dietary organic zinc and α-tocopheryl acetate supplements on growth performance, meat quality, tissues minerals, and α-tocopherol deposition in broiler chickens

Poultry Science, 96(5), pew386.

Enzyme supplementation to improve the nutritional value of fibrous feed ingredients in swine diets fed in dry or liquid form

Journal of Animal Science, 94(3), 1031–1040.

Review of the feed industry from a historical perspective and implications for its future

Journal of Applied Animal Nutrition, 4.

Review of the feed industry from a historical perspective and implications for its future – CORRIGENDUM

Journal of Applied Animal Nutrition, 4.

Effect of Dietary Exogenous Enzyme Supplementation on Enteric Mucosal Morphological Development and Adherent Mucin Thickness in Turkeys

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2.

Effect of dietary coarsely ground corn on broiler live performance, gastrointestinal tract development, apparent ileal digestibility of energy and nitrogen, and digesta particle size distribution and retention time

Poultry Science, 94(1), 53–60.

Effect of dietary supplementation of xylanase on apparent ileal digestibility of nutrients, viscosity of digesta, and intestinal morphology of growing pigs fed corn and soybean meal based diet

Animal Nutrition, 1(1), 19–23.

Effects of dietary coarsely ground corn and litter type on broiler live performance, litter characteristics, gastrointestinal tract development, apparent ileal digestibility of energy and nitrogen, and intestinal morphology

Poultry Science, 94(3), 353–361.

Effects of feed form and dietary coarse ground corn on broiler live performance, body weight uniformity, relative gizzard weight, excreta nitrogen, and particle size preference behaviors

Poultry Science, 94(7), 1549–1556.

Effects of feed grade L-methionine on intestinal redox status, intestinal development, and growth performance of young chickens compared with conventional DL-methionine

Journal of Animal Science, 93(6), 2977–2986.

Evaluation of litter type and dietary coarse ground corn inclusion on broiler live performance, gastrointestinal tract development, and litter characteristics

Poultry Science, 94(3), 362–370.

Effects of Clostridium butyricum on growth performance, immune function, and cecal microflora in broiler chickens challenged with Escherichia coli K88

Poultry Science, 93(1), 46–53.

Effects of trypsin inhibitor and particle size of expeller-extracted soybean meal on broiler live performance and weight of gizzard and pancreas

Poultry Science, 93(9), 2245–2252.

By-product of tropical vermicelli waste as a novel alternative feedstuff in broiler diets

Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 26(12), 1732–1741.

Evaluation of soybean meal source and particle size on broiler performance, nutrient digestibility, and gizzard development

Poultry Science, 92(11), 2914–2922.

Loss of function of the melanocortin 2 receptor accessory protein 2 is associated with mammalian obesity

Science, 341(6143), 275–278.

Metabolic profiling of late-term turkey embryos by microarrays

Poultry Science, 92(4), 1011–1028.

Cell Walls of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Differentially Modulated Innate Immunity and Glucose Metabolism during Late Systemic Inflammation

PLoS ONE, 7(1), e30323.

Effect of chito-oligosaccharide on growth performance, intestinal barrier function, intestinal morphology and cecal microflora in weaned pigs

Journal of Animal Science, 90(8), 2671–2676.

Effects of clostridium butyricum on growth performance, nitrogen metabolism intestinal morphology and cecal microflora in broiler chickens

Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 11(15), 2665–2671.

Effects of probiotic, Clostridium butyricum, on growth performance, immune function, and cecal microflora in broiler chickens

Poultry Science, 91(9), 2121–2129.

Mechanistic modeling of turkey growth response to genotype and nutrition

Journal of Animal Science, 89(10), 3170–3188.

Ultrastructural development of the small intestinal mucosa in the embryo and turkey poult: A light and electron microscopy study

Poultry Science, 90(4), 842–855.

Alternative methods for disposal of spent laying hens: Evaluation of the efficacy of grinding, mechanical deboning, and of keratinase in the rendering process

Bioresource Technology, 100(19), 4515–4520.

Determination of nitrogen balance in goats fed a meal produced from hydrolyzed spent hen hard tissues

Journal of Animal Science, 87(3), 1068–1076.

Effects of diets containing different concentrations of mannanoligosaccharide or antibiotics on growth performance, intestinal development, cecal and litter microbial populations, and carcass parameters of broilers

Poultry Science, 88(11), 2262–2272.

Fecal and Salivary Cortisol Concentrations in Woolly (Lagothrix ssp.) and Spider Monkeys (Ateles spp.)

International Journal of Zoology, 2009, 1–9.

Organic trace minerals and 25-hydroxycholecalciferol affect performance characteristics, leg abnormalities, and biomechanical properties of leg bones of turkeys

Poultry Science, 88(1), 118–131.

Prehatch intestinal maturation of turkey embryos demonstrated through gene expression patterns

Poultry Science, 88(12), 2600–2609.

The Effects of Intra-Amnionic Feeding of Arginine And/or ß-Hyroxy-ß-Methylbutyrate on Jejunal Gene Expression in the Turkey Embryo and Hatchling

International Journal of Poultry Science, 8(5), 437–445.

The effects of dietary oxidized fat and selenium source on performance, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione reductase activity in broiler chickens

Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 18(2), 193–202.

Change in the ileal bacterial population of turkeys fed different diets and after infection with Salmonella as determined with denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis of amplified 16S ribosomal DNA

Poultry Science, 87(7), 1415–1427.

Important metabolic pathways in poultry embryos prior to hatch

World's Poultry Science Journal, Vol. 64, pp. 488–499.

Influence of housing system, grain type, and particle size on Salmonella colonization and shedding of broilers fed triticale or corn-soybean meal diets

Poultry Science, 87(3), 405–420.

Selenium Yeast Effect on Broiler Performance

International Journal of Poultry Science, 7(8), 798–805.

Serum chemistry concentrations of captive woolly monkeys (Lagothrix lagotricha)

Zoo Biology, 27(3), 188–199.

Comparison of the immune response of 2003 commercial turkeys and a 1966 randombred strain when fed representative 2003 and 1966 turkey diets

Poultry Science, 86(2), 241–248.

Comparison of the performance of 1966-versus 2003-type turkeys when fed representative 1966 and 2003 turkey diets: Growth rate, livability, and feed conversion

Poultry Science, 86(2), 232–240.

Determination of ileum microbial diversity of broilers fed triticale- or corn-based diets and colonized by Salmonella

Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 16(4), 563–573.

Evaluation of diabetes determinants in woolly monkeys (Lagothrix lagotricha)

Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, 91(11-12), 481–491.

Genotypes, serotypes, and antibiotic resistance profiles of Salmonella isolated from commercial North Carolina Turkey farms

Journal of Food Protection, 70(6), 1328–1333.

Ontogeny of energy and carbohydrate utilisation of the precocial avian embryo and hatchling

Avian and Poultry Biology Reviews, 18(3), 93–101.

The effects of in ovo feeding arginine, beta-hydroxy-beta-methyl-butyrate, and protein on Jejunal digestive and absorptive activity in embryonic and neonatal turkey poults

Poultry Science, 86(11), 2343–2349.

Effect of in ovo feeding egg white protein, beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate, and carbohydrates on glycogen status and neonatal growth of turkeys

Poultry Science, 85(7), 1185–1192.

Factors That Affect Feed Intake of Meat Birds: A Review

International Journal of Poultry Science, 5(10), 905–911.

Influence of Grain Particle Size and Insoluble Fiber Content on Salmonella Colonization and Shedding of Turkeys Fed Corn-Soybean Meal Diets

International Journal of Poultry Science, 5(8), 731–739.

Mucin gene expression and mucin content in the chicken intestinal goblet cells are affected by in ovo feeding of carbohydrates

Poultry Science, 85(4), 669–673.

Nutritional factors that affect leg problems in broilers and turkeys

Avian and Poultry Biology Reviews, Vol. 17, pp. 89–103.

Response of turkey poults to soybean lectin levels typically encountered in commercial diets. 2. Effect on intestinal development and lymphoid organs

Poultry Science, 85(5), 870–877.

The Effects of Amniotic Nutrient Administration, "In ovo Feeding" of Arginine And/or ß-Hydroxy- Betß-Methyl Butyrate (HMB) on Insulin-like Growth Factors, Energy Metabolism and Growth in Turkey Poults

International Journal of Poultry Science, 5(4), 309–317.

Understanding long bone development in broilers and turkeys

[Review of ]. Avian and Poultry Biology Reviews, 17(3), 77–88.

Changes in chicken intestinal zinc exporter mRNA expression and small intestinal functionality following intra-amniotic zinc-methionine administration

Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 16(6), 339–346.

Early post-hatch fasting induces satellite cell self-renewal

Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. A, Molecular & Integrative Physiology, 142(3), 331–339.

Effects of virginiamycin and a man mannanoligosaccharide-virginiamycin shuttle program on the growth and performance of large white female turkeys

Poultry Science, 84(12), 1967–1973.

Growth responses to dietary energy and lysine at high and low ambient temperature in male turkeys

Poultry Science, 84(2), 273–282.

In ovo feeding improves energy status of late-term chicken embryos

Poultry Science, 84(5), 764–770.

Muscle development in the late embryonic and early post-hatch poult

International Journal of Poultry Science, 4(3), 138.

The effect of early nutrition on satellite cell dynamics in the young turkey

Poultry Science, 84(5), 748–756.

Dietary pentosanase supplementation of diets containing different qualities of wheat on growth performance and metabolizable energy of turkey poults

International Journal of Poultry Science, 3(1), 33.

Dietary supplementation of endoxylanases and phospholipase for turkeys fed wheat-based rations

International Journal of Poultry Science, 3(1), 20.

Effects of different dietary acidifier sources of calcium and phosphorus on ammonia, methane and odorant emission from growing-finishing pigs

Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 17(8), 1131–1138.

Effects of in ovo feeding of carbohydrates and beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate on the development of chicken intestine

Poultry Science, 83(12), 2023–2028.

Glucose and electrolyte supplementation of drinking water improve the immune responses of poults with inanition

Poultry Science, 83(5), 803–809.

In ovo intraperitoneal administration of bromodeoxyuridine to avian fetuses

Biotechniques, 36(1), 50-.

Methods for early nutrition and their potential

World's Poultry Science Journal, 60(1), 101–111.

Response of turkey poults to soybean lectin levels typically encountered in commercial diets. 1. Effect on growth and nutrient digestibility

Poultry Science, 83(9), 1559–1571.

What do we expect and need from our commodities?

Zootecnica International, (1), 50.

Carcass composition and yield of 1957 versus 2001 broilers when fed representative 1957 and 2001 broiler diets

Poultry Science, 82(10), 1509–1518.

Enhancement of development of oviparous species by in ovo feeding

Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Feed intake from A to Z

Broiler Industry, 4(8), 14.

Growth of toms improves substantially

Broiler Industry, 4(7), 38.

Growth responses to dietary lysine at high and low ambient temperature in male turkeys

Poultry Science, 82(11), 1733–1746.

Growth, livability, and feed conversion of 1957 versus 2001 broilers when fed representative 1957 and 2001 broiler diets

Poultry Science, 82(10), 1500–1508.

Nutritional treatment of diarrheoa and enteric problems

World Poultry (Doetinchem, Netherlands), 19, 8.

Strategical changes in poultry diets to decrease the potential for nitrogen and phosphorus pollution in the environment

Zootecnica International, (6), 46.

Turkey breeder hen weight control

Zootecnica International, (11), 18.

A demonstration of postpellet application of dry phytase to broiler diets

Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 11(1), 34–45.

Dietary factors affecting enteric health and nutrient absorption

World Poultry (Doetinchem, Netherlands), 18, 4.

Effect of intermittent feed deprivation on plasma insulin-like growth factor-1 and tibial dyschondroplasia in broiler chicks

International Journal of Poultry Science, 1(1), 22.

Effect of mannan-endo-1,4-beta-mannosidase on the growth performance of turkeys fed diets containing 44 and 48% crude protein soybean meal

Poultry Science, 81(9), 1322–1331.

Effect of wheat enzyme preparation on the performance characteristics of tom turkeys fed wheat-based rations

Poultry Science, 81(7), 987–994.

Impact of ambient temperature and age on dietary lysine and energy in turkey production

World's Poultry Science Journal, 58(4), 475–491.

An evaluation of co-extruded poultry silage and culled jewel sweet potatoes as a feed ingredient for hybrid Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus x O-mossambicus)

Aquaculture, 198(3-4), 269–280.

Effect of level of acidification by phosphoric acid, storage temperature, and length of storage on the chemical and biological stability of ground poultry mortality carcasses

Poultry Science, 80(8), 1144–1153.

Growth and digestive function of turkeys surviving the poult enteritis and mortality syndrome

Poultry Science, 80(8), 1223–1230.

The effect of ethoxyquin on the quality of ground poultry mortality carcasses preserved by lactic acid fermentation and phosphoric acid stabilization

Poultry Science, 80(8), 1154–1163.

The effect of mannanoligosaccharides, bambermycins, and virginiamycin on performance of large white male market turkeys

Poultry Science, 80(6), 718–723.

Alternative methods of carcass disposal

Pig Journal, 46, 104.

Effects of ambient temperature, arginine-to-lysine ratio, and electrolyte balance on performance, carcass, and blood parameters in commercial male turkeys

Poultry Science, 79(11), 1608–1616.

Interaction between ambient temperature and supplementation of synthetic amino acids on performance and carcass parameters in commercial male turkeys

Poultry Science, 79(10), 1472–1477.

Phytase in broiler rations - Effects on carcass yields and incidence of tibial dyschondroplasia

Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 9(4), 468–475.

The case for mannanoligosaccharides in poultry diets. An alternative to growth promotant antibiotics?

Biotechnology in the Feed Industry. Proceedings of Alltech's 16th Annual Symposium: the Future of Food, 45.

The use of poultry mortalities as an alternative bait for the harvesting of blue crabs Callinectes sapidus (Rathbun, 1885)

Journal of Shellfish Research, 19(2), 723–729.

Turkey hen zinc source affects progeny immunity and disease resistance

Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 9(3), 414–423.

Enhancement of cellular and humoral immunity in young broilers by the dietary supplementation of beta-hydroxy-beta- methylbutyrate

Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology, 21(2), 307–330.

In vitro exposure with beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate enhances chicken macrophage growth and function

Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology, 67(1), 67–78.

Automated system for preparing animal carcasses for lactic acid fermentation and/or further processing

Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Dietary threonine responses in growing turkey toms

Poultry Science, 77(10), 1550–1555.

Relationship between long bone distortion and tibial dyschondroplasia in male turkeys

Poultry Science, 77(9), 1300–1302.

Effect of dietary vitamin E on the oxidative stability, flavor, color, and volatile profiles of refrigerated and frozen turkey breast meat

Poultry Science, 76(4), 634–641.

Enzyme supplementation to enhance wheat utilization in starter diets for broilers and turkeys

Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 6(2), 147–154.

Nutritional and osmoregulatory functions of betaine

World's Poultry Science Journal, 53(2), 125–139.

Organic zinc sources and performance and health in poultry

Proceedings of the Maryland Nutrition Conference for Feed Manufacturers, (1997), 37–43.

Method for treating diarrhea and a composition therefor

Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Zinc metabolism with special reference to its role in immunity

World's Poultry Science Journal, 52(3), 309–324.

Dietary Calcium and Phosphorus Effects on Broiler Performance and the Incidence of Sudden Death Syndrome Mortality

Poultry Science, 74(12), 2011–2018.

Effect of Extrusion on Feed Characteristics and Broiler Chicken Performance

Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 4(3), 300–309.

Relationship of Sex, Strain, and Body Weight to Carcass Yield and Offal Production in Turkeys

Poultry Science, 74(1), 161–168.

The effect of vitamin E on turkey performance

Misset World Poultry, 11(2), 11.

Vitamin E affects performance, immunity, and meat quality

Misset World Poultry, 11(2), 10.

Administration of Propionate to Day-Old Turkeys

Poultry Science, 73(8), 1249–1253.

Blood Clearance of Escherichia coli and Evaluation of Mononuclear-Phagocytic System as Influenced by Supplemental Dietary Zinc Methionine in Young Turkeys

Poultry Science, 73(9), 1381–1389.

Carcass Composition and Yield of 1991 vs 1957 Broilers When Fed “Typical” 1957 and 1991 Broiler Diets

Poultry Science, 73(12), 1795–1804.

Dietary zinc-methionine enhances mononuclear-phagocytic function in young turkeys

Biological Trace Element Research, 42(3), 217–229.

Effect of Protein Restriction during Brooding on Spontaneous Turkey Cardiomyopathy

Avian Diseases, 38(2), 366.

Growth, Livability, and Feed Conversion of 1957 vs 1991 Broilers When Fed “Typical” 1957 and 1991 Broiler Diets

Poultry Science, 73(12), 1785–1794.

The Effect of β-Hydroxy-β-Methylbutyrate on Growth, Mortality, and Carcass Qualities of Broiler Chickens

Poultry Science, 73(1), 137–155.

Additive Amelioration of Tibial Dyschondroplasia in Broilers by Supplemental Calcium or Feed Deprivation

Poultry Science, 72(5), 798–805.

Early Dietary Protein Restriction and Intermittent Lighting.

Poultry Science, 72(11), 2144–2151.

Early Dietary Protein Restriction and Intermittent Lighting.

Poultry Science, 72(11), 2131–2143.

Practical use of feed enzymes for turkeys and broilers

Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 2(1), 75.

Relationship of Sex, Age, and Body Weight to Broiler Carcass Yield and Offal Production

Poultry Science, 72(6), 1137–1145.

Performance and immunity of heat-stressed broilers fed vitamin- and electrolyte-supplemented drinking water

Poultry Science, 71(1), 88.

Posthatch Carbohydrate Feeding and Subsequent Performance of Turkey Poults

Poultry Science, 71(1), 128–132.

Effect of Overcooked Soybean Meal on Turkey Performance

Poultry Science, 70(12), 2509–2515.

Effect of diet on gut microflora of poultry

Zootecnica International, (7), 44.

Technological advances could make extrusion an economically feasible alternative to pelleting

Feedstuffs, 63(9), 1.

Effect of early protein and energy restriction of large turkey toms fed high-fat or low-fat realimentation diets. 2. Carcass characteristics

Poultry Science, 69(11), 1982.

Influence of Dietary Supplementation with Streptococcus faecium M-74 on Broiler Body Weight, Feed Conversion, Carcass Characteristics, and Intestinal Microbial Colonization

Poultry Science, 69(8), 1257–1264.

Effect of Severity of Early Protein Restriction on Large Turkey Toms.

Poultry Science, 68(5), 687–697.

Effect of Severity of Early Protein Restriction on Large Turkey Toms.

Poultry Science, 68(5), 676–686.

Growth Performance and Carcass Composition of Turkey Hens Fed Corn Gluten Feed

Poultry Science, 67(4), 585–589.

Impact of High Dietary Vomitoxin on Yolk Yield and Embryonic Mortality

Poultry Science, 66(6), 977–982.

Effect of Plane of Nutrition from Starting to and Through the Breeder Period on Reproductive Performance of Hen Turkeys

Poultry Science, 65(8), 1581–1590.

Effect of Plane of Nutrition from Starting Through the Breeder Period on the Reproductive Performance of Tom Turkeys

Poultry Science, 64(11), 2110–2118.

Response of Large Tom Turkeys Differing in Growth Characteristics to Divergent Feeding Systems: Performance, Carcass Quality, and Sensory Evaluation

Poultry Science, 63(9), 1778–1792.

Influence of a Low Plane of Nutrition During Sexual Development on Subsequent Reproductive Performance of Small White Breeder Toms

Poultry Science, 62(6), 1093–1100.

Maintenance Nitrogen Requirement of the Turkey Breeder Hen with an Estimate of Associated Essential Amino Acid Needs

Poultry Science, 62(9), 1823–1829.

High Tolerance of Broilers to Vomitoxin from Corn Infected with Fusarium graminearum

Poultry Science, 61(9), 1828–1831.