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Anthony Pokoo-Aikins
Toxicology & Mycotoxin Research
Research Biologist

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Projects
Strategies to Reduce Mycotoxin Contamination in Animal Feed and its Effect in Poultry Production Systems
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 441776

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Comparison of different levels of iron and zinc for enriched eggs in layers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ullah, Z., Khan, S., Shuaib, M., Iqbal, A., Siddiqui, S.A., Pokoo-Aikins, A., Swelum, A.A. 2024. Comparison of different levels of iron and zinc for enriched eggs in layers. The Veterinary Quarterly. Volume 44, 2024 - Issue 1, pages 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1080/01652176.2024.2431035.
A Novel Slope-Matrix-Graph Algorithm to Analyze Compositional Microbiome Data Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, M., Li, X., Oladeinde, A.A., Rothrock Jr, M.J., Pokoo-Aikins, A., Zock, G. 2024. A Novel Slope-Matrix-Graph Algorithm to Analyze Compositional Microbiome Data . Microorganisms. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12091866.
Mycotoxin contamination and the nutritional content of corn targeted for animal feed Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pokoo-Aikins, A., Mcdonough, C., Mitchell, T.R., Hawkins, J.A., Adams, L.F., Read, Q.D., Li, X., Shanmugasundaram, R., Rodewald, E., Acharya, P., Glenn, A.E., Gold, S.E. 2024. Mycotoxin contamination and the nutritional content of corn targeted for animal feed. Poultry Science. Volume 103, Issue 12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2024.104303.
Effect of multi-strain probiotics on production performance, gut health and nutrient utilization of broilers fed poultry by-products meal diet. Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ahmad, U., Sultan, A., Shuaib, M., Atif, M., Alqhtani, A.H., Pokoo-Aikins, A., Ullah, O., Siddiqui, S.A. 2024. Effect of multi-strain probiotics on production performance, gut health and nutrient utilization of broilers fed poultry by-products meal diet.. Italian Journal of Animal Science. 23, 1250-1257. https://doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2024.2391084.
Susceptibility of pESI positive Salmonella to treatment with biocide chemicals approved for use in poultry processing as compared to Salmonella without the pESI plasmid Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mcmillan, E., Adams, E.S., Mitchell, T.R., Hawkins, J.A., Read, Q.D., Pokoo-Aikins, A., Meinersmann, R.J., Harris, C., Hughes Jr, M.D., Glenn, A.E., Berrang, M.E. 2024. Susceptibility of pESI positive Salmonella to treatment with biocide chemicals approved for use in poultry processing as compared to Salmonella without the pESI plasmid. Letters in Applied Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1093/lambio/ovae067.
Effects of dietary supplementation of purslane (portulaca oleraceae), prebiotics, and probiotics on breast meat quality of broilers Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Noh, E., Pokoo-Aikins, A., Jones, M., Mwangi, S.N., Min, B.R. 2024. Effects of dietary supplementation of purslane (portulaca oleraceae), prebiotics, and probiotics on breast meat quality of broilers. American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting. 102, 529-530. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae234.595..
A metagenomics perspective to evaluate probiotics combating Salmonella Infantis in poultry settings – a case study - (Abstract Only)
Li, X., Oladeinde, A.A., Rothrock Jr, M.J., Aggrey, S.E., Hamaoka, T., Abdo, Z., Buhr, R.J., Pokoo-Aikins, A. 2024. A metagenomics perspective to evaluate probiotics combating Salmonella Infantis in poultry settings – a case study. American Society for Microbiology. ASM Microbe: 2024.
Effect of supplementation of papaya seed (Carica papaya) on growth performance, carcass traits, and histomorphology of Japanese quails Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ullah, I., Ullah, R., Shuaib, M., Sohaib, H.U., Alqhtani, A.H., Pokoo-Aikins, A., Alam, W., Siddiqui, S.A. 2024. Effect of supplementation of papaya seed (Carica papaya) on growth performance, carcass traits, and histomorphology of Japanese quails. Pakistan Journal of Zoology. pp 1-4. https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/20230824082655.
Estimation of the antibacterial and anti-tumor impacts of soy milk and ecofriendly myco-manufactured zinc oxide nanomaterials Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Helmy, E.A., Amin, B.H., Alqhtani, A.H., Pokoo-Aikins, A., Yosri, M. 2024. Estimation of the antibacterial and anti-tumor impacts of soy milk and ecofriendly myco-manufactured zinc oxide nanomaterials. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies. 33(3):2093-2102. https://doi.org/10.15244/pjoes/174792.
Synergistic effects of essential oils and organic acids against aspergillus flavus contamination in poultry feed Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Satterlee, T.R., Mcdonough, C.M., Gold, S.E., Chen, C., Glenn, A.E., Pokoo-Aikins, A. 2023. Synergistic effects of essential oils and organic acids against aspergillus flavus contamination in poultry feed. Toxins. 15(11), p.635. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins15110635.
Comparison of floored and cage housed broiler breeder farms for energy and economic efficiency in Pakistan: A case study of broiler breeder's farm in district Punjab Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Khan, I., Khan, S., Shuaib, M., Hassan, U., Alqhtani, A.H., Pokoo-Aikins, A., Qureshi, A., Ali, M., Alam, W. 2024. Comparison of floored and cage housed broiler breeder farms for energy and economic efficiency in Pakistan: A case study of broiler breeder's farm in district Punjab. Pakistan Journal of Zoology. pp.1-11. https://doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjz/20230810114347.
Mycotoxin contamination and nutritional content of corn - (Abstract Only)
Investigation of the Impact of Mycogenic Titanium and Selenium Nanoparticles on Fusarium Wilt Infection of Tomato Plant Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Helmy, E.A., Salah, R.A., El-Shazly, M.M., Alqhtani, A.H., Pokoo-Aikins, A., Mohammed, Y. 2023. Investigation of the Impact of Mycogenic Titanium and Selenium Nanoparticles on Fusarium Wilt Infection of Tomato Plant. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology. 2023;17(3):1800-1813. https://doi.org/10.22207/JPAM.17.3.45.
Growth performance, intestinal morphometry, and blood serum parameters of broiler chickens fed diets containing increasing levels of wheat bran with or without exogenous multi-enzyme supplementation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Idan, F., Paulk, C.B., Pokoo-Aikins, A., Stark, C. 2023. Growth performance, intestinal morphometry, and blood serum parameters of broiler chickens fed diets containing increasing levels of wheat bran with or without exogenous multi-enzyme supplementation. Livestock Science. 275 (2023) 105296. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2023.105296.
Efficacy and optimal feeding level of rumex nervosus leaves on bood bochemistry, carcass characteristics, productivity indices, and anticoccidial indicators of broiler chickens infected or not infected with eimeria tenella Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alqhtani, A.H., Qaid, M.M., Al-Mufarrej, S.I., Al-Garadi, M.A., Pokoo-Aikins, A. 2023. Efficacy and optimal feeding level of rumex nervosus leaves on bood bochemistry, carcass characteristics, productivity indices, and anticoccidial indicators of broiler chickens infected or not infected with eimeria tenella. Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science. 25,2022-1786. https://doi.org/10.1590/1806-9061-2022-1786.
Editorial: Perspectives in avian skeletal systems and skeletal abnormalities Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Chen, C., Pokoo-Aikins, A., Huang, S., Regmi, P., Rehman, M. 2023. Editorial: Perspectives in avian skeletal systems and skeletal abnormalities. Frontiers in Physiology. 14:1229943. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2023.1229943.
Bathing in Oils and Acids: how combining natural antimicrobials demonstrate synergy in combating Aflatoxin contamination - (Abstract Only)
The detection and co-occurrence of mycotoxins in feed corn using HPLC/MS analysis - (Abstract Only)
Effect of combined doses of fumonisin, deoxynivalenol and zearalenone on production performance and amino acid digestibility in broiler chickens - (Abstract Only)
In vitro antibacterial and antifungal efficacy assessment of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Rumex nervosus leaves against selected bacteria and fungi Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Al-Garadi, A., Quid-Mohammed, M., Alqhtani-Abdulmohsen, H., Pokoo-Aikins, A., Al-Mufarrej-Saud, I. 2022. In vitro antibacterial and antifungal efficacy assessment of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Rumex nervosus leaves against selected bacteria and fungi. Veterinary world. 15(11):2725-2737. https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2022.2725-2737.
Subclinical doses of combined fumonisins and deoxynivalenol predispose Clostridium perfringens-inoculated broilers to necrotic enteritis - (Abstract Only)
Determination of therapeutic and safety effects of zygophyllum coccineum extract in induced inflammation in rats Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yosri, M., Elaasser, M.M., Abdel-Aziz, M.M., Hassan, M.M., Alqhtani, A.H., Al-Gabri, N., Ali, A.B., Pokoo-Aikins, A., Amin, B.H. 2022. Determination of therapeutic and safety effects of zygophyllum coccineum extract in induced inflammation in rats. BioMed Research International. 2022. Article 7513155. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/7513155.
Subclinical doses of combined fumonisins and deoxynivalenol predispose Clostridium perfringens-inoculated broilers to necrotic enteritis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shanmugasundaram, R., Adams, D., Ramirez, S., Murugesan, R., Applegate, T., Cunningham, S.B., Pokoo-Aikins, A., Glenn, A.E. 2022. Subclinical doses of combined fumonisins and deoxynivalenol predispose Clostridium perfringens-inoculated broilers to necrotic enteritis. Frontiers in Physiology. 13: 1-15. https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2022.934660.
Effect of combined maternal and post-hatch dietary 25-hydroxycholecalciferol supplementation on broiler chicken Pectoralis major muscle growth characteristics and satellite cell activity Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Avila, L.P., Leiva, S.F., Abascal-Ponciano, G.A., Flees, J.J., Sweeney, K.M., Wilson, J.L., Meloche, K.J., Turnr, B.J., Litta, G., Waguespack-Levy, A.M., Pokoo-Aikins, A., Starkey, C.W., Starkey, J.D. 2022. Effect of combined maternal and post-hatch dietary 25-hydroxycholecalciferol supplementation on broiler chicken Pectoralis major muscle growth characteristics and satellite cell activity. Animal Science. Volume 100, Issue 8, August 2022, skac192.. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac192.
Combining maternal and post-hatch dietary 25-hydroxycholecalciferol supplementation on broiler chicken growth performance and carcass characteristics Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Avila, L.P., Leiva, S.F., Abascal-Ponciano, G.A., Flees, J.J., Sweeney, K.M., Wilson, J.L., Turner, B., Litta, G.A., Waguespack-Levy, A.M., Pokoo-Aikins, A., Starkey, G.W. 2022. Combining maternal and post-hatch dietary 25-hydroxycholecalciferol supplementation on broiler chicken growth performance and carcass characteristics. Poultry. 1(2):111–124. https://doi.org/10.3390/poultry1020010.
Effects of varying levels of dietary DL-methionine supplementation on breast meat quality of male and female broilers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pokoo-Aikins, A., Timmons, J.R., Min, B.R., Lee, W.R., Mwangi, S.N., Mcdonough, C.M., Chen, C. 2022. Effects of varying levels of dietary DL-methionine supplementation on breast meat quality of male and female broilers. Poultry. 1(1):40-53. https://doi.org/10.3390/poultry1010005.
Survey of meat collected from commercial broiler processing plants suggests low levels of semicarbazide can be created during immersion chilling Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mitchell, T.R., Glenn, A.E., Gold, S.E., Lawrence, K.C., Berrang, M.E., Gamble, G.R., Feldner, P.W., Hawkins, J.A., Miller, C.E., Olson, D.E., Chatterjee, D., Mcdonough, C.M., Pokoo-Aikins, A. 2022. Survey of meat collected from commercial broiler processing plants suggests low levels of semicarbazide can be created during immersion chilling. Journal of Food Protection. 85(5):798-802. https://doi.org/10.4315/JFP-22-012.
Effect of heat stress, dietary electrolytes, and vitamins E and C on blood biochemistry of the modern broiler chicken Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Livingston, M.L., Pokoo-Aikins, A., Frost, T., Laprade, L., Hoang, V., Nogal, B., Phillips, C., Cowieson, A.A. 2022. Effect of heat stress, dietary electrolytes, and vitamins E and C on blood biochemistry of the modern broiler chicken. Frontiers in Animal Science. 3. Article 807267. https://doi.org/10.3389/fanim.2022.807267.
Determination of bacterial pathogen diversity and prevalence in acidified re-used poultry litter during commercial live production - (Abstract Only)
Effects of feeding varying levels of synthetic Methionine on live performance and yield of broiler chickens. Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pokoo-Aikins, A., Timmons, J.R., Min, B.R., Lee, W., Chen, C., Mwangi, S.N. 2021. Effects of feeding varying levels of synthetic Methionine on live performance and yield of broiler chickens.. Animals. Animals 2021, 11,2839.. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11102839.
Effects of feeding varying levels of DL Methionine on meat quality of broiler chickens - (Abstract Only)