Department of Animal Sciences Projects

The regulation of adipocyte differentiation is an important factor for production efficiency and meat quality in the poultry industry. The purpose of this study was to develop a new in vitro model of adipogenic differentiation of chicken embryonic fibroblasts (CEF). In this study, CEF were...

Wooden breast myopathy (WB) is characterized by palpation of a rigid pectoralis major (p. major) muscle and is under severe oxidative stress and inflammation. Previous studies have shown that vitamin E (VE) has antioxidant property and omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids have an anti-inflammatory effect....

As the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (CZA) prepares to acquire California sea lions (CSL), CZA and The Ohio State University have partnered to conduct a long-term welfare assessment of the focal population in response to relocation from temporary facilities in Myakka City, FL to a permanent habitat...

Selection procedures for animals participating in animal-assisted therapy programs often rely on temperament and behavioral characteristics. Research has shown that our perception of a person’s physical appearance may influence our behavior and interactions with that person, and these...