Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Impacts of Temperature and Salt Concentrations for Thermal Inactivation of Salmonella in Moisture Enhanced Reconstructed Chicken Patties, Alik D. Browning
ELUCIDATION OF THE ROLE OF AGOUTI-SIGNALING PROTEIN THROUGHOUT FOLLICULOGENESIS AND EARLY EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT IN CATTLE, Heather L. Chaney
The Investigation of Novel Bovine Oocyte-Specific Long Non-coding RNAs and Their Roles in Oocyte Maturation and Early Embryonic Development, Jaelyn Zoe Current
Evaluating the Effects of Modifying Mixing and Pelleting Parameters on Feed Quality, Pellet Production Rate, and Broiler Performance, Lucas E. Knarr
Dietary Supplementation and Functional Foods: From Development to Clinical and Public Health Implications, Rachel Grace Newman
Rumen and Urine Amine/Phenol-Metabolome of Beef Steers with Divergent Residual Feed Intake, Taylor S. Sidney
Exploring the biological basis of residual feed intake in beef cattle using multi-Omics analysis., Godstime Ayobami Taiwo
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
The Effects of Feed Additives and the Use of a Novel Wood Boiler Heat Exchanger on Litter Quality, Broiler Performance, and Immune Status, Victoria Ayres
FEED CONDITIONING EFFECTS ON ENZYMES, AMINO ACIDS, AND SUBSEQUENT BROILER PERFORMANCE, Elizabeth Ann Lynch
Impact of Haemonchus contortus on feed efficiency and feeding behavior of Katahdin and Suffolk lambs, Camren L. Maierle
The Process and Case Study Approach to Implementing a Nutrition-Specific Dissemination and Implementation Science Training in Appalachia, Ayron E. Walker
Psychosocial Influences On and Behavioral Characteristics of Young Adult Food Addiction, Rachel A. Wattick
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Effect of Diet, Age, and Genetics on Rainbow Trout Growth and Fillet Quality, Bahareh Adami
Effect of fecal egg count estimated breeding value on antibody production in Katahdin lambs, Kelsey L. Bentley
Improving Broiler Performance and Digestibility Through Feed Enzymes and Production Rate Aids Utilized in Pelleting., Kristina Marie Bowen
Improving Microbial Safety of Locally Grown Produce in West Virginia Area, KaWang Li
The effects of genetic differences in an innate immune receptor on immune responses to Haemonchus contortus in sheep, Denzel Deshawn Middleton
A survey of anthelmintic resistance in Angus bulls participating in centralized performance tests in Appalachia, Roger Tyler Rohrbaugh
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Effect of Western Diet and Caloric Substitution with Apple Pomace on Fatty Acid Composition and Gene Expression in the Hypothalamus of Growing Female Sprague-Dawley Rats, Ayad Abdulhamid Alawadi
Association of Diet Quality with Fall Risk among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in a Fall-Prevention Program, Jae Hyun Kim
Evaluating Inorganic Feed Phosphate Type and Further Potential of Phytase Supplementation using a Commercial Broiler Model, Angela Elsie Lamp
Evaluation of Salmonella Enteritidis and Escherichia coli O157:H7 Volatile Organic Compound Analysis for Food Safety Monitoring: a Preliminary Study, Jessica E. Lemley
Effect of sire breed on grass-based lamb production, Camren L. Maierle
Allopurinol alters the expression of cytokines and mediators of immune cells in the systemic 2 tissue by decreasing plasma urate., Lundrim s. Marku
Haemonchus contortus antigen identification and use of tropomyosin in ovine vaccine development, Brynnan P. Russ
Assessment of Protein Quality, Lipid Metabolism, Hepatic Transcriptome and Safety of a Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) Derived Sarcoplasmic Protein Powder., Derek Cole Warren
Therapeutic Approaches to Recovery in West Virginia, Rachel A. Wattick
Impact of sire selection and breed on parasite resistance in sheep, Andrew Ryan Weaver
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Evaluating the Effects of Exogenous Enzyme Supplementation on Broiler Growth, Victoria E. Ayres
Investigation of bovine conceptus galectins and the effect of bovine conceptus secretory proteins on the endometrial epithelial transcriptome, Heather Lynn Baldwin
The acute effect of propanil on reproductive hormones, ovarian gene expression and splenic cells in C57Bl/6 female mice, Malia Danielle Berg
The Effect of Feed Manufacture Techniques on Pathogen Reduction and Feed Nutrient Value, Timothy Paul Boltz
Characterization of Major Flavonols in Ramps (Allium tricoccum), Wijdan M. Dabeek
The Effect of Bovine Galectin-1, a Conceptus Secretory Protein, on the Endometrial Transcriptome, Lindsay Faye Grose
WISH4Campus: Evaluating College Food Insecurity and Promoting Solutions for Student Wellbeing, Rebecca L. Hagedorn
Morphological and Functional Evidence of Sexual Dimorphism in the Retrochiasmatic Area Population of NK3R-containing Neurons in Sheep, Justin A. Lopez
The Effect of Sodium Selenate Biofortification on Plant Yield, Mineral Content, and Antioxidant Capacity of Culinary Herb Microgreens, Rachel G. Newman
Service Dogs for Veterans with PTSD: Taxonomy, Work Stress Reduction, and Matching, Lindsay Parenti
Improving Broiler Performance Utilizing Modern Feed Additives, Niles Rourke Ridgeway
Learn First, Practice Second Approach to Increase Health Professionals’ Nutrition-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Self-Efficacy., Madison E. Santella
Apple Pomace as a Novel Aid for Western Diet-Induced Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Young Female Sprague Dawley Rats, R. Chris Skinner
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Protein and Lipid Characterization of Acheta domesticus, Bombyx mori, and Locusta migratoria Dry Flours, Emily N. Brogan
Effects of Pre-Breeding Management on Ewe Lamb Fertility, Sarah Nancy Carr
Characterization of KNDy Neuronal Activity in Gilts: Distribution and Effect of A Progestin, Ashley Nicollette Lindo
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Bioacoustics and Behavior of American Crocodiles in Belize, Miriam Boucher
The effects of skin and seed removal of tomato fruits for the home canning process on texture and nutritional value, Emilie Sjostrom Burgess
The Effects of Conjugated Linoleic Acid and Berberine Supplementation on Markers of Allopurinol Activated Oxidative Stress in Broiler Chickens, Vincent Dartigue
Characterization of the Immune Response to Lipopolysaccharide in Early Pregnant Ewes as a Model to Study Bacterial Infection Induced Embryonic Loss, Jessalyn Marie Hadfield
Ripple Effect Mapping of Youth & Adult Dyad Pairs Demonstrating Community Impact from iCook 4-H Intervention, Sina J.E. King
Influence of Sex and Blood Collection Method on Innate Immune Response following Lipopolysaccharide Administration in Sheep, Hoda Nikpour
The Use of Concentration of Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) as an Indicator of Reproductive Performance in Livestock Species, Adam Karl Russell Redhead
Relationship between Diet Quality and Cardiovascular Risk among Middle-Aged West Virginians, Paige Starrett
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
The Feasibility of a Home Telenutrition Intervention for Weight Reduction in Men in West Virginia, Michelle Campion
Nutritional Consequences of Various Ingredients in Broilers, Turkeys, and Swine, Kolby L. Foltz
The relationship between plasma osmolarity and feed efficiency in beef cattle and effect of feeding cows medicated feed through mineral containing AltosidRTM IGR on the growth of beef calves, Taylor Diane Harrison
Conditioning Thermal Stability and Dose Effects of Commercially Available Phytase Preparations on Performance and Tibia Mineralization of Young Broiler Chickens, Victoria B. Homan
Immunological Response to Haemonchus contortus Antigen in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells of Parasite Resistant and Susceptible Sheep, Jesica Rae Jacobs
Effects of palmitic acid on milk production and insulin sensitivity in mid-lactation dairy cows, Alice Treffry Mathews
Evaluating the Effect of Feed Mixing and Sampling Methodologies on Nutrient Analysis and the Inclusion of a Novel Protease in Broiler Diets, Danielle A. Reese
The Effects of Feed Ingredients and Manufacture Technique on Pellet Quality and Phytase Inclusion Levels on Broiler Performance, Tyler R. Rigby
The effect of ovine peripheral blood mononuclear cells on Haemonchus contortus larval death in vitro, Elizabeth Anne Shepherd
Quality Indicators of Egg Sticks with added Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Lutein Under Different Packaging and Temperature Storage, Elizabeth Smith
Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) preference of aquatic versus terrestrial prey in Appalachian Headwater Streams, Erin E. Thayer
Gender-specific motivators and barriers to adopting healthful diets and losing weight among middle-aged West Virginians, Stephanie K. Thompson
Identification and functional predication of long non-coding rnas in rainbow trout and cattle, Jian Wang
Potential biomarkers to predict fertility in dairy cattle, Melissa Jill Wise
Effects of Rumen-protected Methionine, Choline and Betaine on Dairy Cattle Health and Performance, Yu Zang
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
The role of adenosine monophosphate activated protein kinase in luteal progesterone production, Elizabeth Compton Bowdridge
Effects of Protein Supplementation on Parasitism and Growth in Grazing Lambs, Crista Crawford
Polyploidy affects growth, fillet composition, and fatty acid profile in two year old rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Jeremy Lynn Everson
The Effects of Modest Improvement in Pellet Quality on Tom Turkey and Straight-run Broiler Performance, with Focus on Experimental Design, Brian Gregory Glover
Development of a conservation action plan for the eastern hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis alleganiensis) in West Virginia, William J. Greathouse
Discovery of a novel oocyte-specific KRAb-containing zinc finger protein required for early embryogenesis in cattle, Jacqelyn M. Hand
The Effects of the Human Voice on the Behavioral Indicators of Stress in Dogs Housed in an Animal Shelter, Juliana M. Hypes
Assessing feeder space access and commercial phytase production methods on performance of commercial broilers fed pelleted diets, Mark Edward Lemons
The Role of Dynorphin in the Onset of Puberty in Female Lambs, Justin Angelo Lopez
Effect of Time of PGF2alpha Application on Reproductive Outcome in Ewes, Callayn Danae Paul
Functional Analysis and Transcriptional Regulation of Oocyte-Specific Nuclear Transporter KPNA7, Lei Wang
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Cafe nudge project: choice architecture for eating and nudging healthy behaviors, Shannon N. Ackerman
Evaluating the Inclusion of Phytase Super-dose in Various Broiler Diet Formulations and Novel Pellet Binders, John W. Boney
Effects of Novel Feed Ingredients and Additives on Feed Quality and Broiler Performance, Ashley Marie Evans
Effectiveness of sleep extension on athletic performance and nutrition of female track athletes, Oluremi Famodu
Practical Strategies to Maximize Cockatiel Health and Broiler Chicken Performance, Amanda Leigh Foreman
Effects of Lipopolysaccharide Induced Inflammatory Response on Early Embryo Survival in Ewes, Megan Renee Graham
Investigating Feeding Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and/or Soy Protein Isolate to Female pck Rats on Polycystic Kidney Disease and Related Complications, Kaitlin Hope Maditz
Effects of maturation, polyploidy, and nutrition on growth, composition, and gene expression within fatty acid metabolism in rainbow trout, Meghan Lynn Manor
Technology use in the treatment and prevention of eating disorders, Jessie T. Popelka
Effects of Dietary Immunomodulation on Parasite Load in Commercial Crossbred Lambs, Rebecca Christine Price