Skip to main content
ARS Home » Southeast Area » Raleigh, North Carolina » Food Science and Market Quality and Handling Research Unit » People & Locations » Ondulla Toomer
Ondulla T Toomer
Food Science and Market Quality and Handling Research Unit
Chemist

Phone: (919) 515-9109
Fax: (919) 515-8023

(Employee information on this page comes from the REE Directory. Please contact your front office staff to update the REE Directory.)

Projects
Improvement and Maintenance of Peanuts, Peanut Products and Related Peanut Product Flavor, Shelf Life, Functional Characteristics
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 438432
Peanut Skins as an Antimicrobial Feed Additive to Reduce the Transmission of Salmonella in Turkeys and Turkey Production Environments
Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement (N)
  Accession Number: 444505
High Oleic Peanuts as a Value-Added Feed Ingredient in Juvenile Domesticated Hybrid Striped Bass
Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement (N)
  Accession Number: 445614
An Economic Analysis of the Value-Added Utilization of High-Oleic Peanuts as a Poultry Feed Ingredient to Produce Premium Eggs and Poultry Meat
Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
  Accession Number: 445940

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Influence of extruded soybean meal with different fat contents and varying oleic acid content on floating fish feed quality and composition - (Review Article)
The effect of peanut skins as a natural antimicrobial feed additive on ileal and cecal microbiota in broiler chickens inoculated with Salmonella enterica Enteritidis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Toomer, O.T., Redhead, A.K., Vu, T.C., Santos, F., Malheiros, R., Proszkowiec-Wegla, M.K. 2024. The effect of peanut skins as a natural antimicrobial feed additive on ileal and cecal microbiota in broiler chickens inoculated with Salmonella enterica Enteritidis. Poultry Science. 103:104191. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2024.104159.
Effects of full-fat high-oleic soybean meal in layer diets on performance, egg quality and chemical composition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Influence of extruded soybean meal with varying fat and oleic acid content on nitrogen-corrected apparent metabolizable energy in broilers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ali, M., Joseph, M., Alfaro-Wisaquillo, M., Quintana-Ospina, G., Peñuela-Sierra, L., Patino, D., Vu, T.C., Mian, R.M., Toomer, O.T., Oviedo-Rondon, E. 2024. Influence of extruded soybean meal with varying fat and oleic acid content on nitrogen-corrected apparent metabolizable energy in broilers. Poultry Science. 103(3):103408. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2023.103408.
Effects of high oleic full-fat soybean meal on broiler live performance, carcass and parts yield, and fatty acid composition of breast fillets Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Muhammad, A., Joseph, M., Alfaro-Wisaquillo, M., Quintana-Ospina, G., Patino, D., Vu, T.C., Dean, L.L., Fallen, B.D., Mian, R.M., Taliercio, E.W., Toomer, O.T., Oviedo-Rondon, E. 2024. Effects of high oleic full-fat soybean meal on broiler live performance, carcass and parts yield, and fatty acid composition of breast fillets. Poultry Science. 103(3):103399. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2023.103399.
Standardized ileal amino acid digestibility of high-oleic full-fat soybean meal in broilers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ali, M., Joseph, M., Alfaro-Wisaquillo, M., Quintana-Ospina, G., Patino, D., Penuela-Sierra, L., Vu, T.C., Mian, R.M., Taliercio, E.W., Toomer, O.T., Oviedo-Rondon, E. 2023. Standardized ileal amino acid digestibility of high-oleic full-fat soybean meal in broilers. Poultry Science. 102(12):103152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2023.103152.
The effect of feeding a sweetpotato and/or high-oleic peanut diet on layer performance and the quality and chemistry of eggs produced Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harding, K.L., Vu, T.C., Wysocky, R., Joseph, M., Malheiros, R., Anderson, K.E., Toomer, O.T. 2023. The effect of feeding a sweetpotato and/or high-oleic peanut diet on layer performance and the quality and chemistry of eggs produced. International Journal of Poultry Science. 22(1):73-83. https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2023.73.83.
Current agronomic practices, harvest & post-harvest processing of soybeans (Glycine max)- A review Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Toomer, O.T., Oviedo, E.R., Muhammad, A., Patino, D., Joseph, M., Frinsko, M., Vu, T.C., Maharjan, P., Fallen, B.D., Mian, R.M. 2023. Current agronomic practices, harvest & post-harvest processing of soybeans (Glycine max)- A review. Agronomy Journal. 13(2):427. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13020427.
Effects of full-fat high-oleic soybean meal in layer diets on nutrient digestibility and egg quality parameters of a white laying hen strain Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maharjan, P., Rahimi, A., Harding, K.L., Vu, T.C., Malheiros, R., Oviedo, E.R., Mian, R.M., Joseph, M., Dean, L.L., Anderson, K.E., Toomer, O.T. 2023. Effects of full-fat high-oleic soybean meal in layer diets on nutrient digestibility and egg quality parameters of a white laying hen strain. Poultry Science. 102:102486. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2023.102486.
Effect of feeding sweet potato and/or high-oleic peanuts to laying hens on ileal nutrient digestibility Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harding, K.L., Malheiros, D.M., Vu, T.C., Wysocky, R., Malheiros, R.M., Anderson, K.E., Toomer, O.T. 2022. Effect of feeding sweet potato and/or high-oleic peanuts to laying hens on ileal nutrient digestibility. International Journal of Poultry Science. 21(4):174-180. https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2022.174.180.
Effect of feeding whole-in-shell peanuts and high-oleic peanuts to laying hens on ileal nutrient digestibility Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harding, K.L., Malheiros, D.M., Vu, T.C., Wysocky, R., Malheiros, R.M., Anderson, K.E., Toomer, O.T. 2022. Effect of feeding whole-in-shell peanuts and high-oleic peanuts to laying hens on ileal nutrient digestibility. International Journal of Poultry Science. 21(4):166-173. https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2022.166.173.
The effects of feeding whole-in-shell peanut-containing diet on layer performance and the quality and chemistry of eggs produced Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harding, K.L., Vu, T.C., Wysocky, R., Malheiros, R., Anderson, K., Toomer, O.T. 2021. The effects of feeding whole-in-shell peanut-containing diet on layer performance and the quality and chemistry of eggs produced. Agriculture. 11(11):1176. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture11111176.
Peanut skins as a natural antimicrobial feed additive to reduce the transmission of Salmonella in poultry meat produced for human consumption Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Redhead, A.K., Azman, N., Nasaruddin, A., Vu, T.C., Santos, F., Malheiros, R., Hussin, A.M., Toomer, O.T. 2021. Peanut skins as a natural antimicrobial feed additive to reduce the transmission of Salmonella in poultry meat produced for human consumption. Journal of Food Protection. 85(10):1479-1487. https://doi.org/10.4315/JFP-21-205.
The effect of feeding hens a peanut skin-containing diet on hen performance, and shell egg quality and lipid chemistry Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Toomer, O.T., Vu, T.C., Wysocky, R., Moraes, V., Malheiros, R., Anderson, K.E. 2021. The effect of feeding hens a peanut skin-containing diet on hen performance, and shell egg quality and lipid chemistry. Agriculture. 11:894. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture11090894.
Feeding laying hens a diet containing high-oleic peanuts or oleic acid enriches yolk color and beta-carotene while reducing the saturated fatty acid content in eggs Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Toomer, O.T., Vu, T.C., Sanders, E.A., Redhead, A.K., Malheiros, R., Anderson, K.E. 2021. Feeding laying hens a diet containing high-oleic peanuts or oleic acid enriches yolk color and beta-carotene while reducing the saturated fatty acid content in eggs. Agriculture Journal. 11:771. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture11080771.
The effects of high-oleic peanuts as an alternative feed ingredient on broiler performance, ileal digestibility, apparent metabolizable energy and histology of the intestine Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Toomer, O.T., Sanders, E., Vu, T.C., Malheiros,, R.D., Redhead, A.K., Livingston, M., Livingston, K., Carvalho,, L., Ferket, P. 2020. The effects of high-oleic peanuts as an alternative feed ingredient on broiler performance, ileal digestibility, apparent metabolizable energy and histology of the intestine. Translational Animal Science. 4(3):txaa137. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txaa137.
Efficacy of 1-a-Hydroxycholecalciferol supplementation in young broiler feed suggests reducing calcium levels at grower phase Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Warren, M.F., Vu, T.C., Toomer, O.T., Fernandez, J.D., Livingston, K.A. 2020. Efficacy of 1-a-Hydroxycholecalciferol supplementation in young broiler feed suggests reducing calcium levels at grower phase. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 7:245. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.00245.
Potential transfer of peanut and/or soy proteins from poultry feed to the meat and/or eggs produced Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Toomer, O.T., Sanders, E., Vu, T.C., Livingston, M., Wall, B., Melheiros, R.D., Carvalho, L.V., Livingston, K.A., Ferket, P.R., Anderson, K.E. 2020. Potential transfer of peanut and/or soy proteins from poultry feed to the meat and/or eggs produced. ACS Omega. 5(2):1080-1085. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.9b03218.
Feeding high-oleic peanuts to meat-type broiler chickens enhances the fatty acid profile of the meat produced Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Toomer, O.T., Livingston, M., Wall, B., Sanders, E., Vu, T.C., Malheiros, R., Livingston, K., Carvalho, L., Ferket, P.R., Dean, L.L. 2020. Feeding high-oleic peanuts to meat-type broiler chickens enhances the fatty acid profile of the meat produced. Poultry Science. 99:2236-2245. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2019.11.015.
Peanut skin phenolic extract attenuates hyperglycemic responses in vivo and in vitro Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Christman, L.M., Dean, L.L., Allen, J.C., Feng Godinez, S., Toomer, O.T. 2019. Peanut skin phenolic extract attenuates hyperglycemic responses in vivo and in vitro. PLoS One. 14(3):e0211459. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0214591.
Dietary supplementation with peanut skin polyphenolic extracts (PSPE) reduces hepatic lipid and glycogen stores in mice fed an atherogenic diet Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Toomer, O.T., Vu, T.C., Pereira, M., Williams, K. 2019. Dietary supplementation with peanut skin polyphenolic extracts (PSPE) reduces hepatic lipid and glycogen stores in mice fed an atherogenic diet. Journal of Functional Foods. 55:362–370. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2019.02.041.
Feeding high-oleic peanuts to layer hens enhances egg yolk color and oleic fatty acid content in shell eggs Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Toomer, O.T., Hulse-Kemp, A.M., Dean, L.L., Boykin, D.L., Ramon, M., Anderson, K.E. 2019. Feeding high-oleic peanuts to layer hens enhances egg yolk color and oleic fatty acid content in shell eggs. Poultry Science. 98:1732-1748. https://doi.org/10.3382/ps/pey531.
Meat quality and sensory attributes of meat produced from broiler chickens fed a high oleic peanut diet Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Toomer, O.T., Livingston, M.L., Wall, B., Sanders, E., Vu, T.C., Malheiros, R., Livingston, K.A., Carvalho, L.M., Ferket, P.R. 2019. Meat quality and sensory attributes of meat produced from broiler chickens fed a high oleic peanut diet. Poultry Science. 98(10):5188-5197. https://doi.org/10.3382/ps/pez258.
A comprehensive review of the value-added uses of peanut(Arachis hypogaea) skins and by-products Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Toomer, O.T. 2018. A comprehensive review of the value-added uses of peanut(Arachis hypogaea) skins and by-products. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 30:1-10. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2018.1538101.
Nutritional chemistry of the peanut (Arachis hypogaea) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Toomer, O.T. 2017. Nutritional chemistry of the peanut (Arachis hypogaea). Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 58(17):3042-3053. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2017.1339015.
Effect of kernel characteristics on color and flavor development during peanut roasting: two years of data - (Abstract Only)
Hendrix, K., Dean, L.L., Toomer, O.T. 2017. Effect of kernel characteristics on color and flavor development during peanut roasting: two years of data. Meeting Abstract. Vol. 49.
Gender and dose dependent ovalbumin induced hypersensitivity responses in murine model of food allergy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Toomer, O.T., Pereira, M., Do, A., Williams, K. 2017. Gender and dose dependent ovalbumin induced hypersensitivity responses in murine model of food allergy. Journal of Food, Nutrition and Population Health. 1:1-6.
Gender and dose dependent ovalbumin induced hypersensitivity responses in murine model of food allergy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Toomer, O.T., Pereira, M., Do, A., Williams, K. 2017. Gender and dose dependent ovalbumin induced hypersensitivity responses in murine model of food allergy. Journal of Food, Nutrition and Population Health. 1:1-6.
Nutrition education and promotion in the U.S - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Toomer, O.T. 2016. Nutrition education and promotion in the U.S. Journal of Food, Nutrition and Population Health. 1:1.
Turkey Line Effect on Avidin, Avidin-Related Protein 2 and Progesterone Receptor Expression in the Reproductive Tract Following Artificial Insemination - (Abstract Only)
Foye Jackson, O.T., Long, J.A., Bakst, M.R., Blomberg, L., Silva, M.V., Becker, K.G., Wood, W.H., McMurtry, J.P. 2009. Turkey Line Effect on Avidin, Avidin-Related Protein 2 and Progesterone Receptor Expression in the Reproductive Tract Following Artificial Insemination. Poultry Science 88 (Suppl. 1) Abstract 409, p. 125 (CD-Rom).
Sperm and Tissue-dependent differential gene expression in the reproductive tract of the Turkey (Meleagris Gallapovo) Hen - (Abstract Only)
Foye Jackson, O.T., Long, J.A., Bakst, M.R., Mcmurtry, J.P., Becker, K.G., Wood, W.H. 2008. Sperm and Tissue-dependent differential gene expression in the reproductive tract of the Turkey (Meleagris Gallapovo) Hen. Molecular Biology of the Cell, 19 (suppl), Abstract 2802, p. 810 (CD-Rom).
The effects of sham versus artificial insemination on differential gene expression in the reproductive tract of turkey (Meleagris Gallapovo) hens - (Abstract Only)
Foye-Jackson, O.T., Long, J. A., Bakst, M.R., Blomberg, L., Becker, K.G., Wood, W.H., McMurtry, J.P. 2008. The effects of sham versus artificial insemination on differential gene expression in the reproductive tract of turkey (Meleagris Gallapovo) hens. BARC Poster Day.
Determination of Differential Gene Expression of the Uterovaginal Tract of Sham versus Artificially Inseminated Turkey (Melleagris Gallapovo) Hens Utilizing Suppressive Subtractive Hybridization - (Abstract Only)
Foye Jackson, O.T., Long, J.A., Bakst, M.R., Blomberg, L., McMurtry, J.P. 2007. Determination of Differential Gene Expression of the Uterovaginal Tract of Sham versus Artificially Inseminated Turkey (Melleagris Gallapovo) Hens Utilizing Suppressive Subtractive Hybridization. BARC Poster Day.
ARS News Articles