Nutrient Utilization and Requirements

Colored graph of Effect of Leu:Lys and IIe:Lys on G:F

 

 

Our group focuses on nutrient utilization in the pig and the processes needed for optimal growth and performance.

 

Peer Reviewed Manuscripts

  • Humphrey, D., S. Becker, J. Lee, K. Haydon, and L. Greiner#. Evaluation of a novel threonine source for nursery pig diets. Translational Anim Sci, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txaa182
  • Humphrey, D., S. Becker, J. Lee, K. Haydon, and L. Greiner#.  Evaluation of a novel threonine source for nursery pig diets.  Translational Anim Sci. 2020, Txaa182. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txaa182.
  • Johnson, A., C. Rademacher, J. Eggers, N. Gabler, L. Greiner, J. Kaisand, L. Karriker, S, Millman, J. Patience, B. Ramirez, L. Schulz, S. Webb, and J. Ross.  Innovative strategies for managing swine welfare during the COVID-19 pandemic in Iowa, Translational Anim Sci, 2021. txab225, https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txab225.
  • Helm, E., J. Ross, J. F. Patience, S. M. Lonergan, E. Huff-Lonergan, L. Greiner, L. M. Reever, C. Hastad, E. K. Arkfeld, and N. K. Gabler.  Nutritional approaches to slow late finishing pig growth: implications on carcass composition and pork quality.  J Anim Sci, 2021. 99(1). https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa368.
  • Greiner, L. #, P. Srichana, J.L. Usry, C. Neill, G.L. Allee, J. Connor, K.J. Touchette, and C.D. Knight.  Lysine (protein) requirements of lactating sows. Translational Anim Sci. 2020, 4(2):750-763.  https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txaa072.

Peer Reviewed Abstracts

  • Swanstrom, J., D. Humphrey, C. Hagen, S. Elefson, S. Becker, M. Nisley, K. Miller, L. Greiner, and N. Gabler. Effect of soybean meal inclusion on grow-finish pig performance and nitrogen balance. Midwest American Society of Animal Science. March 2023.
  • Johnson, E.M., Z.E. Kiefer, J.M. Studer, L.L. Greiner, N.K. Gabler, L.H. Baumgard, and J.W. Ross. Growth performance in pigs fed a high soybean meal diet during heat stress. Midwest American Society of Animal Science. March 2023.
  • Humphrey, D, K. Haydon, and L. Greiner. Evaluation of branched-chain amino acid interactions in 13 to 23 kg nursery pigs using a central composite design. Midwest American Society of Animal Science. March 2023.
  • Humphrey, D., S. Becker, K. Haydon, and L. Greiner*.  Evaluation of a novel threonine source for nursery pig diets.  Midwest American Society of Animal Science. March 2020.