Areas of Expertise
Poultry nutrition (broiler, turkey, laying hen and duck)
Intestinal physiology
Research Interests
Dr. Applegate’s translational research program explores mechanisms of nutrient interaction with and within the gastro-intestinal tract to ultimately improve nutrient absorption and retention. A primary research focus Dr. Applegate’s lab explores methods for reducing phosphorus, nitrogen and ammonia excretion including determination of amino acid digestibility of feed ingredients, ingredient selection, formulation level, use of supplemental amino acids and use of acidulants. A second major research focus explores contributions of diet, pathogens, toxins, and stressors to endogenous nutrient and energy losses from the gastro-intestinal tract and dietary strategies to minimize them.
Awards
American Feed Industry Association Poultry Nutrition Research Award (PSA) - 2009.
Maple Leaf Farms Duck Research Award (PSA) - 2009
B.R.A.I.N. (Biomin Research and Innovation Network) Research Award, Salzburg, Austria - 2009
USDA – National Excellence in Multistate Research Award. 2011. Awarded to S-1032:
Improving the sustainability of livestock and poultry production in the US.
Evonik Degussa Award for Achievement in Poultry Science (PSA) - 2013
Poultry Science Association - Fellow (2020)