Research
Dr. Koltes’ research interests involve understanding the host-microbe interaction and its impact on overall performance in broilers, layers, and turkeys. Her short-term goals are to establish baseline microbial communities and environmental parameters that alter them; and to identify microbial communities to monitor for intestinal health that improve overall nutrient utilization and mitigate antibiotic usage.
- Impact of hen housing on host-microbe interaction during different stages of the lay cycle.
- Impact of novel feed ingredients and water additive on host-microbe interaction and tom turkey performance.
- Impact of tom housing environment on intestinal health and turkey performance.