Research AreasResearch efforts in the Department of Animal and Avian Sciences are concentrated in three major focus areas. Overlap exists, with individual faculty members working in more than one focus area. Additional details can be found by following the links to each focus area group.
Nutrient Utilization and Metabolism
Faculty in our Nutrient Utilization and Metabolism Group study the uptake, transport and fate of nutrients in animals, the nutritional requirements of animals, and procedures for minimizing nutrient loss to the environment.
Genetics and Cell Biology
Faculty in our Genetics and Cell Biology Group investigate the genetic basis for animal growth, disease resistance, and nutrient efficiency, and the mechanisms underlying nutrient uptake, cellular differentiation, and lipid secretion.
Reproduction and Development
Faculty in our Reproduction and Development Group study gamete preservation, embryonic development, growth biology, and effects of the environment on reproduction.
