Sort by AttachmentsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
DetailsFilter
  
My research here focuses on deriving regression equations to predict metabolizable energy intake (MEI) for various commercial strains of laying hens based on original equations set up in the poultry NRC. Deriving accurate equations to predict MEI is important in formulating diets closer to the actual requirements of birds and it improves energetic efficiency of laying birds.
  
My research interest in this fields centers around the ideal protein pattern for both layers and broilers. Research focuses on the ratios of essential amino acid to the reference amino acid lysine and looking at ways of reducing protein content in the diet by supplementing essentail amino acids instead. Of interest also is the fact that reducing protein content in the diet has environmental implicatons, in the sense it hepls reduce nitrogen pollution in soils and ground water resources.
  
I have special interest in studying mineral nutrition of layers and breeder hens with special empahsis on Ca and P nutrtition and its relation to egg quality, hatchability, and reproductive performance of hens.