Projects

REDUCTION OF NUTRIENT LOSSES AND AERIAL EMISSIONS FROM LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION FACILITIES Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409714

CRITICAL EVALUATION OF COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE ENZYMES AND PROCESSING ON NUTRIENT DIGESTIBILITY OF SWINE DIETS CONTAINING DDGS Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 414140

IN VITRO ESTIMATION AND IN VIVO DETERMINATION OF METABOLIZABLE ENERGY IN CORN CO-PRODUCTS Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 413327

APPARENT METABOLIZABLE ENERGY OF CORN CO-PRODUCTS IN BROILERS Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 414411

IMPACT OF FIBEROUS FEEDSTUFF ON MARKER APPEARANCE AND DISAPPEARANCE, AND ON NUTRIENT DIGESTIBILITY IN FINISHING PIGS Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 414442

Publications

Isolation and identification of fiber-utilizing bacteria from pigs - (Abstract) - (20-Feb-09)

Diet modification as a mitigation tool for swine production - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Powers, W.J., Zamzow, S.B., Kerr, B.J. 2008. Diet modification as a mitigation tool for swine production. Proceedings of Eighth International Livestock Symposium (ILES VII), August 31 - September 4, 2008, Iguassu Falls, Brazil. 2008 CDROM.

Crude glycerin for monogastrics - (Popular Publication)

Kerr, B.J., Dozier III, W.A. 2008. Crude glycerin for monogastrics. Render Magazine. 37:10-11.

Impact of the Biofuels Industry on Alternative Ingredients Available to Swine - (Abstract)

Kerr, B.J., Weber, T.E. 2008. Impact of the biofuels industry on alternative ingredients available to swine [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 86(Suppl. 2):606.

Objective and sensory measures of meat quality and fatty acid profile of longissimus intramuscular lipid from pigs fed crude glycerol - (Abstract)

Lammers, P., Kerr, B.J., Weber, T.E., Bregendahl, K., Lonergan, S., Prusa, K., Ahn, D., Stoffregen, W.C., Dozier Iii, W.A., Honeyman, M. 2008. Objective and sensory measures of meat quality and fatty acid profile of longissimus intramuscular lipid from pigs fed crude glycerol [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 86(E-Suppl. 2):317.

Effects of dietary inorganic sulfate levels on growth performance and markers of intestinal inflammation in growing pigs - (Abstract)

Weber, T.E., Spence, C., Whitehead, T.R., Kerr, B.J. 2008. Effects of dietary inorganic sulfate levels on growth performance and markers of intestinal inflammation in growing pigs. Journal of Animal Science. 86(E-Suppl. 2):444.

Growth performance, carcass characteristics, meat quality, and tissue histology of growing pigs fed crude glycerin-supplemented diets - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lammers, P.J., Kerr, B.J., Weber, T.E., Bregendahl, K., Lonergan, S.M., Prusa, K.J., Ahn, D.U., Stoffregen, W.C., Dozier III, W.A., Honeyman, M. 2008. Growth performance, carcass characteristics, meat quality, and tissue histology of growing pigs fed crude glycerin-supplemented diets. Journal of Animal Science. 86(11):2962-2970.

Characteristics of swine feces and manure as a function of diet after 2 and 8 weeks - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (18-Jun-08)

Archaea in the intestinal tract of pigs - (Abstract)

Ziemer, C.J., Weber, T.E., Kerr, B.J. 2008. Archaea in the intestinal tract of pigs [abstract]. 12th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology, August 17-22, 2008, Cairns, Australia. 2008 CDROM.

Affect of corn germ meal inclusion in pig diets bacterial ecology in the cecum and proximal colon - (Abstract)

Ziemer, C.J., Weber, T.E., Kerr, B.J. 2008. Affect of corn germ meal inclusion in pig diets bacterial ecology in the cecum and proximal colon [abstract]. 12th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology, August 17-22, 2008. Cairns, Australia. 2008 CDROM.

Response to Dietary Phosphate Deficiency is Affected by Genetic Background in Growing Pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alexander, L.S., Ou, A., Cutler, S.A., Mahajan, A., Lonergan, S.M., Rothschild, M.F., Weber, T.E., Kerr, B.J., Stahl, C.H. 2008. Response to Dietary Phosphate Deficiency is Affected by Genetic Background in Growing Pigs. Journal of Animal Science. 86(10):2585-2595.

Animal Emissions Analyzed by both Chemical and Odor Panel Methods - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Trabue, S.L., Kerr, B.J., Ziemer, C.J., Bearson, B.L. 2008. Animal Emissions Analyzed by both Chemical and Odor Panel Methods. Proceedings of the Air & Waste Management Association Annual Meeting, June 24-27, 2008, Portland, OR. 2008 CDROM.

Comparative sulfur analysis using thermal combustion or inductively coupled plasma methodology and mineral composition of common livestock feedstuffs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kerr, B.J., Ziemer, C.J., Weber, T.E., Trabue, S.L., Bearson, B.L., Shurson, G.C., Whitney, M.H. 2008. Comparative sulfur analysis using thermal combustion or inductively coupled plasma methodology and mineral composition of common livestock feedstuffs. Journal of Animal Science. 86(9):2377-2384.

Effects of adding fibrous feedstuffs to the diet of young pigs on growth performance, intestinal cytokines, and circulating acute phase proteins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Weber, T.E., Ziemer, C.J., Kerr, B.J. 2008. Effects of adding fibrous feedstuffs to the diet of young pigs on growth performance, intestinal cytokines, and circulating acute phase proteins. Journal of Animal Science. 86:871-881.

Ideal ratios of isoleucine, methionine, methionine plus cystine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine relative to lysine for white leghorn-type laying hens of twenty-eight to thirty-four weeks of age - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bregendahl, K., Roberts, S.A., Kerr, B.J., Hoehler, D. 2008. Ideal ratios of isoleucine, methionine, methionine plus cystine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine relative to lysine for white leghorn-type laying hens of twenty-eight to thirty-four weeks of age. Poultry Science. 87:744-758.

Digestable and Metabolizable Energy of Crude Glycerol in Growing Pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lammers, P.J., Kerr, B.J., Weber, T.E., Dozier III, W.A., Kidd, M.T., Bregendahl, K., Honeyman, M.S. 2008. Digestable and metabolizable energy of crude glycerol in growing pigs. Journal of Animal Science. 86:602-608.

Nutritional Value of Crude Glycerin for Nonruminants - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kerr, B.J., Dozier III, W.A., Bregendahl, K. 2007. Nutritional Value of Crude Glycerin for Nonruminants. In: Proceedings of 23rd Annual Carolina Swine Nutrition Conference, November 13, 2007, Raleigh, North Carolina. p. 6-18.

Impact of Fibrous Coproducts From the Ethanol Industry on Pig Growth, Feed Efficiency, Health, and Carcass Characteristics - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kerr, B.J., Weber, T.E. 2007. Impact of Fibrous Coproducts From the Ethanol Industry on Pig Growth, Feed Efficiency, Health, and Carcass Characteristics. In: Proceedings of 15th Annual Swine Disease Conference for Practitioners, November 8-9, 2007, Ames, Iowa. p. 87-90.

Effect of Sodium Butyrate on Growth Performance and Response to Lipopolysaccharide in Weanling Pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Weber, T.E., Kerr, B.J. 2008. Effect of sodium butyrate on growth performance and response to lipopolysaccharide in weanling pigs. Journal of Animal Science. 86:442-450.

Apparent Metabolizable Energy of Glycerin for Broiler Chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dozier III, W.A., Kerr, B.J., Corzo, A., Kidd, M.T., Weber, T.E., Bregendal, K. 2008. Apparent Metabolizable Energy of Glycerin for Broiler Chickens. Poultry Science. 87:317-322.

Effects of space allocation within a deep bedded finishing system on swine growth performance, fatty acid composition and pork quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Patton, B.S., Huff-Lonergan, E., Honeyman, M.S., Kerr, B.J., Lonergan, S.M. 2008. Effects of space allocation within a deep bedded finishing system on swine growth performance, fatty acid composition and pork quality. Animal. 2:471-478.

Effects of deep bedded finishing system on market swine performance, composition and pork quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Patton, B.S., Huff-Lonergan, E., Honeyman, M.S., Crouse, J.D., Kerr, B.J., Lonergan, S.M. 2008. Effects of deep bedded finishing system on market swine performance, composition and pork quality. Animal. 2:459-470.

Nitrogen-Corrected Apparent Metabolizable Energy Value of Crude Glycerol for Laying Hens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lammers, P.J., Kerr, B.J., Honeyman, M.S., Stalder, K., Dozier III, W.A., Weber, T.E., Kidd, M.T., Bregendahl, K. 2008. Nitrogen-Corrected Apparent Metabolizable Energy Value of Crude Glycerol for Laying Hens. Poultry Science. 87:104-107.

Nutritional Value of Glycerin for Nonruminants - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kerr, B.J., Dozier III, W.A., Bregendahl, K. 2007. Nutritional Value of Glycerin for Nonruminants. In: Proceedings of Minnesota Nutrition Conference, September 18, 2007, Minneapolis, MN. p. 220-234.

The Lysine and Total Sulfur Amino Acid Requirements of Six- to Twelve-kilogram Pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dean, D.W., Southern, L.L., Kerr, B.J., Bidner, T.D. 2007. The Lysine and Total Sulfur Amino Acid Requirements of Six- to Twelve-kilogram Pigs. The Professional Animal Scientist. 23(2007):527-535.

Regulation of hepatic peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPAR-a) expression but not adiponectin by dietary protein in finishing pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Weber, T.E., Kerr, B.J., Spurlock, M.E. 2008. Regulation of hepatic peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-alpha (PPAR-a) expression but not adiponectin by dietary protein in finishing pigs. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition. 92(5):569-577.

True ileal digestible trypotophan to lysine ratios in 90 to 125 kg barrows - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kendall, D.C., Gaines, A.M., Kerr, B.J., Allee, G.L. 2007. True ileal digestible trypotophan to lysine ratios in 90 to 125 kg barrows. Journal of Animal Science. 85:3004-3012.

Performance and carcass characteristics of growing pigs fed crude glycerol - (Abstract)

Lammers, P.J., Honeyman, M.S., Kerr, B.J., Weber, T.E., Bregendahl, K. 2007. Performance and carcass characteristics of growing pigs fed crude glycerol [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 85(Suppl. 1):508(Abstr.).

Metabolizable energy value of crude glycerin for laying hens - (Abstract)

Bregendahl, K., Lammers, P.J., Kerr, B.J., Honeyman, M.S., Stalder, K., Weber, T.E., Dozier III, W.A., Dion, K., Neal, M., Mottet, S. 2007. Metabolizable energy value of crude glycerin for laying hens [abstract]. Poultry Science. 86(Suppl.2):69(Abstr.).

Effects of aging on microbial ecology in swine manure - (Abstract)

Ziemer, C.J., Kerr, B.J., Trabue, S.L., Bearson, B.L. 2007. Effects of aging on microbial ecology in swine manure [abstract]. 107th ASM General Meeting, May 21-25, 2007, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 2007 CDROM.

Effects of Dietary Fiber and Reduced Crude Protein on Nitrogen Balance and Egg Production in Laying Hens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Roberts, S.A., Xin, H., Kerr, B.J., Russell, J.R., Bregendahl, K. 2007. Effects of Dietary Fiber and Reduced Crude Protein on Nitrogen Balance and Egg Production in Laying Hens. Poultry Science. 86:1716-1725.

Reduced Crude Protein Effects on Aerial Emissions from Swine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Powers, W.J., Zamzow, S.B., Kerr, B.J. 2007. Reduced Crude Protein Effects on Aerial Emissions from Swine. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 23(4):539-546.

Effects of biological pit additives on microbial ecology of stored pig manure - (Abstract)

Ziemer, C.J., Coate, E.A., Kerr, B.J., Trabue, S.L. 2007. Effects of biological pit additives on microbial ecology of stored pig manure [abstract]. In: Proceedings of Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease, Conference on Gastrointestinal Function, April 17-18, 2007, Chicago, Illinois. 19:38.

Effects of dietary fiber and low crude protein on ammonia emission from laying-hen manure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Roberts, S.A., Xin, H., Kerr, B.J., Russell, J.R., Bregendahl, K. 2007. Effects of dietary fiber and low crude protein on ammonia emission from laying-hen manure. Poultry Science. 86:1625-1632.

Apparent digestible energy value of crude glycerol fed to pigs - (Abstract)

Lammers, P.J., Kerr, B.J., Weber, T.E., Dozier III, W.A., Kidd, M.T., Bregendahl, K., Honeyman, M.S. 2007. Apparent digestible energy value of crude glycerol fed to pigs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 85(Suppl. 2):87.

Energy value of crude glycerol in 11 and 110 kg pigs - (Abstract)

Lammers, P.J., Kerr, B.J., Weber, T.E., Dozier III, W.A., Kidd, M.T., Bregendahl, K., Honeyman, M.S. 2007. Energy value of crude glycerol in 11 and 110 kg pigs [abstract]. Energy and Protein Metabolism and Nutrition. EAAP Publication No. 124, pp. 623-624.

THE EFFECT OF BUTYRATE ON CYTOKINE PRODUCTION AND PROLIFERATION BY PORCINE MONOCYTES - (Abstract)

Weber, T.E., Chitko Mckown, C.G., Kerr, B.J. 2006. The effect of butyrate on cytokine production and proliferation by porcine monocytes. Journal of Animal Science. 89(1):308.

INSULIN, GLUCOSE, CORTISOL, GROWTH HORMONE AND PROLACTIN RESPONSES TO ORAL L-ARGININE SUPPLEMENTATION TO LACTATING SOWS UNDER HEAT STRESS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Laspius, J.P., Farmer, C., Ku, P.K., Zanella, A., Kerr, B.J., Trottier, N.L. 2006. Insulin, glucose, cortisol, growth hormone and prolactin responses to oral l-arginine supplementation to lactating sows under heat stress. Journal of Animal Science. 86:373-377.

BUTYRATE DIFFERENTIALLY REGULATES CYTOKINES AND PROLIFERATION IN PORCINE PERIPHERAL BLOOD MONONUCLEAR CELLS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Weber, T.E., Kerr, B.J. 2006. Butyrate differentially regulates cytokines and proliferation in porcine peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology. p. 139-147.

LYSINE REQUIREMENT OF FINISHING PIGS TREATED WITH PORCINE SOMATOTROPIN BY SUSTAINED-RELEASE IMPLANTS - (Popular Publication)

Klindt, J.M., Kerr, B.J., Buonomo, F.C., Yen, J. 2006. Lysine requirement of finishing pigs treated with porcine somatotropin by sustained-release implants. Feedinfo News Service. Available: http://www.feedinfo.com/console/PageViewer.aspx?page=396533&str=KLINDT.

DIETARY TRYPTOPHAN EFFECTS ON PLASMA AND SALIVARY CORTISOL AND MEAT QUALITY IN PIGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Guzik, A.C., Matthews, J.O., Kerr, B.J., Bidner, T.D., Southern, L.L. Dietary tryptophan effects on plasma and salivary cortisol and meat quality in pigs. Journal of Animal Science.84:2251-2259.

MANURE COMPOSITION OF SWINE AS AFFECTED BY DIETARY PROTEIN AND CELLULOSE CONCENTRATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kerr, B.J., Ziemer, C.J., Trabue, S.L., Crouse, J.D., Parkin, T.B. 2006. Manure composition of swine as affected by dietary protein and cellulose concentration. Journal of Animal Science. 84:1584-1592.

NITROGEN EXCRETION AND AMMONIA EMISSIONS FROM PIGS FED REDUCED CRUDE PROTEIN DIETS OR YUCCA EXTRACT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Panetta, D.M., Powers, W.J., Xin, H., Kerr, B.J., Stalder, K.J. 2006. Nitrogen excretion and ammonia emissions from pigs fed reduced crude protein diets or yucca extract. Journal of Environmental Quality. 35:1297-1308.

SUPPLEMENTAL L-TRYPTOPHAN EFFECTS ON SEROTONIN, CORTISOL, INTESTINAL INTEGRITY, AND BEHAVIOUR IN WEANLING PIGLETS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Koopmans, S.J., Guzik, A.C., Van Der Meulen, J., Dekker, R., Kogut, J., Kerr, B.J., Southern, L.L. 2006. Supplemental l-tryptophan effects on serotonin, cortisol, intestinal integrity, and behaviour in weanling piglets. Journal of Animal Science. 84:963-971.

LYSINE REQUIREMENT OF FINISHING PIGS ADMINISTERED PORCINE SOMATOTROPIN BY SUSTAINED-RELEASE IMPLANT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yen, J., Klindt, J.M., Kerr, B.J., Buonomo, F.C. 2005. Lysine requirement of finishing pigs administered porcine somatotropin by sustained-release implant. Journal of Animal Science. 83:2789-2797.

USE OF SUPPLEMENTARY TRYPTOPHAN TO MODIFY THE BEHAVIOR OF PIGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, Y.Z., Kerr, B.J., Kidd, M.T., Gonyou, H.W. 2005. Use of supplementary tryptophan to modify the behavior of pigs. Journal of Animal Science. 84:212-220.

ISOLEUCINE REQUIREMENT OF 80- TO 120-KILOGRAM BARROWS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dean, D.W., Southern, L.L., Kerr, B.J., Bidner, T.D. 2005. Isoleucine requirement of 80- to 120-kilogram barrows. Journal of Animal Science. 83:2543-2553.

MANURE COMPOSITION AS AFFECTED BY DIETARY PROTEIN AND CELLULOSE CONCENTRATION - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ziemer, C.J., Kerr, B.J., Trabue, S.L., Crouse, J.D., Powers, W. 2005. Manure composition as affected by dietary protein and cellulose concentration. Meeting Proceedings.

GASEOUS EMISSIONS FROM SWINE FACILITIES FOLLOWING FEEDING OF LOW CRUDE PROTEIN DIETS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Powers, W., Bastyr, S.B., Harmon, J., Kerr, B.J. 2005. Gaseous emissions from swine facilities following feeding of low crude protein diets. In: Proceedings of the Air and Waste Management Annual Conference , June 21, 2005, Minneapolis, Minnesota. p. 117.

THE USE OF SPME AND MULTIDIMENSIONAL GC-MS-OLFACTOMETRY SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFICATION OF KEY ODORANTS FROM SWINE MANURE - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Koziel, J.A., Lo, Y., Wright, D.D., Nielsen, L., Trabue, S.L., Kerr, B.J. 2005. The use of spme and multidimensional gc-ms-olfactometry system for identification of key odorants from swine manure. In: Proceedings of the Air and Waste Management Annual Conference, June 21, 2005, Minneapolis, Minnesota, p. 11.

EFFECT OF REDUCED CRUDE PROTEIN DIETS ON GASEOUS EMISSIONS AND SWINE PERFORMANCE - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Powers, W.J., Bastyr, S.B., Kerr, B.J. 2005. Effect of reduced crude protein diets on gaseous emissions and swine performance. Proceedings of International Workshop on Green Pork Production. p. 61-62.

EFFECT OF SUPPLEMENTARY TRYPTOPHAN PRIOR TO MARKETING ON CARCASS QUALITY IN BROILERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kerr, B.J., Moran Jr, E.T., Kidd, M.T. 2005. Effect of supplementary tryptophan prior to marketing on carcass quality in broilers. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 14:306-314.

THE TRYPTOPHAN REQUIREMENT OF GROWING AND FINISHING BARROWS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Guzk, A.C., Shelton, J.L., Southern, L.L., Kerr, B.J., Bidner, T.D. 2005. The tryptophan requirement of growing and finishing barrows. Journal of Animal Science. 83:1303-1311.

EFFECT OF DIETARY TRYPTOPHAN ON GROWTH AND STRESS RESPONSES OF MALE BROILER CHICKS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Corzo, A., Kidd, M.T., Thaxton, J.P., Kerr, B.J. 2005. Effect of dietary tryptophan on growth and stress responses of male broiler chicks. British Poultry Science. 46:478-484.

RESPONSE OF BROILER CHICKS TO ESSENTIAL AND NON-ESSENTIAL AMINO ACID SUPPLEMENTATION OF LOW CRUDE PROTEIN DIETS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Corzo, A., Fritts, C.A., Kidd, M.T., Kerr, B.J. 2005. Response of broiler chicks to essential and non-essential amino acid supplementation of low crude protein diets. Animal Feed Science And Technology. 118:319-327.

PERFORMANCE OF SINGLE POINT MONITORS IN MEASURING AMMONIA AND HYDROGEN SULFIDE GASES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liang, Y., Xin, H., Hoff, S.J., Richard, T.L., Kerr, B.J. 2004. Performance of single point monitors in measuring ammonia and hydrogen sulfide gases. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 20:863-872.

DIETARY THREONINE:LYSINE AND TRYPTOPHAN:LYSINE RATIOS OF NURSERY PIGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Guzik, A.C., Pettitt, M.J., Biltranena, E., Southern, L.L., Kerr, B.J. 2005. Dietary threonine:lysine and tryptophan:lysine ratios of nursery pigs. Animal Feed Science And Technology. 89:297-302.

THE ISOLEUCINE REQUIRMENT OF 80- TO 120-KILOGRAM BARROWS - (Abstract)

Dean, D.W., Southern, L.L., Kerr, B.J., Bidner, T.D. 2004. The isoleucine requirment of 80- to 120-kilogram barrows. Journal of Animal Science. 82(1):296.

EFFECT OF DIETARY TRYPTOPHAN ON GROWTH AND STRESS OF BROILER CHICKS - (Abstract)

Corzo, A., Kidd, M.T., Thaxton, J.P., Kerr, B.J. 2004. Effect of dietary tryptophan on growth and stress of broiler chicks. Poultry Science. 83(1):432.

THREONINE NEEDS FOR BROILER CHICKENS WITH DIFFERENT GROWTH RATES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kidd, M.T., Corzo, A., Hoehler, D., Kerr, B.J., Barber, S.J., Branton, S.L. 2004. Threonine needs for broiler chickens with different growth rates. Poultry Science. 83:1368-1375.

TOTAL PROTEIN AND 2-D GEL ANALYSIS OF ENTEROCOCCUS FAECALIS PROTEINS EXTRACTED BY FOUR METHODS - (Abstract)

Smith, R.A., Kerr, B.J. 2004. Total protein and 2-d gel analysis of enterococcus faecalis proteins extracted by four methods. American Society of Microbiologists Abstracts. American Society of Microbiologists Abstracts. p.344.

THREONINE NEEDS FOR BROILER CHICKENS WITH DIFFERENT GROWTH RATES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kidd, M.T., Corzo, A., Hoehler, D., Kerr, B.J., Barber, S.J., Branton, S.L. 2004. Threonine needs for broiler chickens with different growth rates. Poultry Science. 83: 1368-1375.

COMPARISON OF MICROBIAL COMMUNITIES IN CECAL AND FECAL SAMPLES FROM PIGS FED TWO LEVELS OF CELLULOSE AND PROTEIN. - (Abstract)

Ziemer, C.J., Davidson, S.K., Stahl, D.A., Kerr, B.J. 2004. Comparison of microbial communities in cecal and fecal samples from pigs fed two levels of cellulose and protein.. Meeting Proceedings. p. 267.

DEVELOPMENT OF AN ISOLEUCINE DEFICIENT DIET CONTAINING DRIED BLOOD CELLS IN STARTING PIGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kerr, B.J., Kidd, M.T., Cuaron, J.A., Bryant, K.L., Parr, T.M., Maxwell, C.V., Weaver, E. Development of an isoleucine deficient diet containing dried blood cells in starting pigs. Journal of Animal Science. 82:2397-2404.

DIETARY GLYCINE NEEDS OF BROILER CHICKS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Corzo, A., Kidd, M.T., Burnham, D., Kerr, B.J. 2004. Dietary glycine needs of broiler chicks. Poultry Science. 83:1382-1384.

ISOLEUCINE REQUIREMENTS AND RATIOS IN STARTER (6 TO 11 KG) PIGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kerr, B.J., Kidd, M.T., Cuaron, J.A., Bryant, K.L., Parr, T.M., Maxwell, C.V., Campbell, J.M. 2004. Isoleucine requirements and ratios in starter (6 to 11 kg) pigs. Journal of Animal Science. 82:2333-2342.

DETERMINATION OF THE TRUE ILEAL DIGESTIBLE ISOLEUCINE REQUIRMENT FOR 90 KG BARROWS - (Abstract)

Kendall, D.C., Kerr, B.J., Fent, R.W., Fu, S.X., Usry, J.L., Allee, G.L. 2004. Determination of the true ileal digestible isoleucine requirment for 90 kg barrows. Journal of Animal Science. 82(2):67.

EVALUATION OF THE TRUE ILEAL DIGESTIBLE VALINE:LYSINE RATIO FOR 13 TO 32 KG BARROWS - (Abstract)

Kendall, D.C., Kerr, B.J., Frank, J.W., Usry, J.L., Allee, G.L. 2004. Evaluation of the true ileal digestible valine:lysine ratio for 13 to 32 kg barrows. Journal of Animal Science. 82(2):67.

NITROGEN EXCRETION AND AMMONIA EMISSIONS FROM PIGS FED REDUCED CRUDE PROTEIN DIETS - (Abstract)

Panetta, D., Powers, W.J., Xin, H., Kerr, B.J., Lorimor, J.C. 2004. Nitrogen excretion and ammonia emissions from pigs fed reduced crude protein diets. Journal of Animal Science. 82(2):84.

DIETARY GLYCINE NEEDS OF BROILER CHICKS - (Abstract)

Corzo, A., Kidd, M.T., Burnham, D.J., Branton, S.L., Kerr, B.J. 2004. Dietary glycine needs of broiler chicks. Poultry Science Association Meeting. v. 83(Suppl. 1). p. 314. Abstract W6.

INTERRELATIONSHIP OF THREONINE AND GLYCINE IN GROWING BROILERS - (Abstract)

Corzo, A., Kidd, M.T., Burnham, D.J., Branton, S.L., Kerr, B.J. 2004. Interrelationship of threonine and glycine in growing broilers. Poultry Science Association Meeting. v. 83(Suppl. 1). Abstract W6. p. 314.

DIETARY THREONINE RESPONSES IN THREE COMMERCIAL BROILER STRAINS - (Abstract)

Kidd, M.T., Corzo, A., Barber, S.J., Branton, S.L., Kerr, B.J., Hoehler, D., Locatelli, M.L. 2004. Dietary threonine responses in three commercial broiler strains. Poultry Science. p.1770.

ISOLEUCINE NEEDS OF FEMALE BROILERS: GROWTH AND PROCESSING MEASUREMENTS - (Abstract)

Hale, L.L., Barber, S.J., Corzo, A., Kidd, M.T., Kerr, B.J. 2004. Isoleucine needs of female broilers: growth and processing measurements. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting Abstracts. p. 1768.

ISOLEUCINE REQUIREMENT FOR LATE-FINISHING (87 TO 100 KG) PIGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Parr, T.M., Kerr, B.J., Baker, D.H. 2004. Isoleucine requirement for late-finishing (87 to 100 kg) pigs. Journal of Animal Science. 82:1334-1338.

DIFFERENCE IN RATES OF NET PORTAL ABSORPTION BETWEEN CRYSTALLINE AND PROTEIN-BOUND LYSINE AND THREONINE IN GROWING PIGS FED ONCE DAILY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

YEN, J., KERR, B.J., EASTER, R.A., PARKHURST, A.M. DIFFERENCE IN RATES OF NET PORTAL ABSORPTION BETWEEN CRYSTALLINE AND PROTEIN-BOUND LYSINE AND THREONINE IN GROWING PIGS FED ONCE DAILY. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2004. v. 82. p. 1079-1090.

ISOLEUCINE REQUIREMENT FOR LATE-FINISHING (87 TO 100 KG) PIGS - (Research Notes)

Parr, T.M., Kerr, B.J., Baker, D.H. 2003. Isoleucine requirement for late-finishing (87 to 100 kg) pigs. Illinois Swine Day Report. p. 10-19.

SYNTHETIC AMINO ACID OPTION NOT BEST FOR GESTATING SOWS - (Popular Publication)

YEN, J., KERR, B.J., EASTER, R.A., PARKHURST, A.M. SYNTHETIC AMINO ACID OPTION NOT BEST FOR GESTATING SOWS. NATIONAL HOG FARMER. 2003. v. 48. p. 33-34.

THREONINE NEED OF GROWING FEMALE BROILERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Corzo, A., Kidd, M.T., Kerr, B.J. 2003. Threonine need of growing female broilers. International Journal of Poultry Science. 2 (6): 367-371.

UPDATE ON AMINO ACID NUTRITION OF SWINE AND POULTRY - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kerr, B.J. 2003. Update on amino acid nutrition of swine and poultry. Nutrition Conference Proceedings. P. 172-198.

INFLUENCE OF DIETARY PROTEIN LEVEL, AMINO ACID SUPPLEMENTATION, AND DIETARY ENERGY LEVELS ON GROWING-FINISHING PIG PERFORMANCE, AND CARCASS COMPOSITION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kerr, B.J., Southern, L.L., Bidner, T.D., Friesen, K.G., Easter, R.A. 2003. Influence of dietary protein level, amino acid supplementation, and dietary energy levels on growing-finishing pig performance, and carcass composition. Journal of Animal Science. 81:3075-3087.

ISOLEUCINE NEEDS OF ROSS MALE BROILERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kidd, M.T., Burnham, D.J., Kerr, B.J. 2004. Isoleucine needs of ross male broilers. British Poultry Science. 45:67-75.

EVALUATION OF THE TID TRYPTOPHAN:LYSINE RATIO FOR LATE FINISHING BARROWS - (Abstract)

Kendall, D.C., Kerr, B.J., Frank, J.W., Gaines, A.M., Ratliffe, B., Allee, G.L. 2003. Evaluation of the tid tryptophan:lysine ratio for late finishing barrows. Journal of Animal Science. 81 (1):139.

DIETARY MANIPULATION TO REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kerr, B.J. 2003. Dietary manipulation to reduce environmental impact. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Digestive Physiology in Pigs. Volume 1:139-158.

INFLUENCES OF DIETARY PROTEIN LEVEL, AMINO ACID SUPPLEMENTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL TEMPERATURE ON PERFORMANCE, BODY COMPOSITION, ORGAN WEIGHTS AND HEAT PRODUCTION OF GROWING PIGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kerr, B.J., Yen, J.T., Nienaber, J.A., Easter, R.A. Influences of dietary protein level, amino acid supplementation and environmental temperature on performance, body composition, organ weights and total heat production of growing pigs. Journal of Animal Science 2003. v. 81. p. 1998-2007.

PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOLOGICAL LIMITATIONS FOR NUTRIENT UTILIZATION IN FARM ANIMALS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kerr, B.J. 2003. Physiological and biological limitations for nutrient utilization in farm animals. Journal of Animal Science. 81 Suppl.2): 84.

ISOLEUCINE NEEDS OF ROSS MALE BROILERS - (Abstract)

Kidd, M.T., Barber, S.J., Zumwalt, C.D., Burnham, D.J., Kerr, B.J. 2003. Isoleucine needs of ross male broilers. Poultry Science. 81(Suppl. 1):116.

ARGININE AND COCCIDIOSIS RESPONSES IN BROILER CHICKS - (Abstract)

Thornton, S.A., Barber, S.J., Virden, W.S., Thaxton, J.P., Kidd, M.T., Kerr, B.J. 2003. Arginine and coccidiosis responses in broiler chicks. Poultry Science. 82(1):93.

ISOLEUCINE REQUIREMENT OF GROWING (25 TO 45 KG) PIGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Parr, T.M., Kerr, B.J., Baker, D.H. 2003. Isoleucine requirement of growing (25 to 45 kg) pigs. Journal of Animal Science. 81:745-752.

TRYPTOPHAN: EFFECTS ON NEUTOTRANSMITTERS, BEHAVIOR, MEAT QUALITY, AND THE RESULTS OF CURRENT REQUIREMENT STUDIES IN NURSERY PIGS - (Review Article)

Kerr, B.J., Guzik, A.C., Southern, L.L. 2002. Tryptophan: effects on neutotransmitters, behavior, meat quality, and the results of current requirement studies in nursery pigs. Biokyowa Technical Review. p. 1-20.

IMPACT OF ANIMAL NUTRITION AND FEED MANAGEMENT ON THE ENVIRONMENT: SUCCESS, CHALLENGES AND FUTURE DIRECTION - (Abstract)

Kohn, R., Angel, R., Mitchell, R., Weber, G., Kerr, B.J., Sutton, A., Carpenter, G. 2002. Impact of animal nutrition and feed management on the environment: success, challenges and future direction. Animal Residuals Agricultural Animal Manure Management Policy and Technology.

ISOLEUCINE REQUIREMENT OF GROWER (20 TO 50 KG) PIGS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Parr, T.M., Kerr, B.J., Baker, D.H. 2003. Isoleucine requirement of grower (20 to 50 kg) pigs. Illinois Swine Day Report. p. 5-12.

PLASMA UREA NITROGEN AS AN INDICATOR OF THE ISOLEUCINE REQUIREMENT OF GROWER PIGS - (Abstract)

Parr, T.M., Kerr, B.J., Baker, D.H. 2002. Plasma urea nitrogen as an indicator of the isoleucine requirement of grower pigs. Journal of Animal Science. 80(2):72.