Research Project: Novel Integrated Nutrition and Health Strategies to Improve Production Efficiencies in Poultry

Location: Animal Biosciences & Biotechnology Laboratory

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

A temporal investigation of genes associated with intestinal homeostasis in broiler chickens following a single infection with Eimeria acervulina - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cloft, S.E., Miska, K.B., Jenkins, M.C., Kahl, S., Proszkowiec-Wegla, M.K., Wong, E.A. 2023. A temporal investigation of genes associated with intestinal homeostasis in broiler chickens following a single infection with Eimeria acervulina. Poultry Science. 102:102537. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2023.102537.

The supplementation of FloraMax-B11 did not affect the bile acid neosynthesis and the enterohepatic circulation in broiler chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kpodo, K.R., Schreier, L.L., Miska, K.B., Proszkowiec-Wegla, M.K., Chaudhari, A. 2022. The supplementation of FloraMax-B11 did not affect the bile acid neosynthesis and the enterohepatic circulation in broiler chickens. Animals. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12212901.

Delayed access to feed early post-hatch affects the development and maturation of gastrointestinal tract microbiota in broiler chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Proszkowiec-Wegla, M.K., Miska, K.B., Ellestad, L.E., Schreier, L.L., Kahl, S., Darwish, N., Campos, P.M., Shao, J.Y. 2022. Delayed access to feed early post-hatch affects the development and maturation of gastrointestinal tract microbiota in broiler chickens. BMC Microbiology. 22:206. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-022-02619-6.

Choice of microbiota database affects data analysis and interpretation in chicken cecal microbiota - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campos, P.M., Darwish, N., Shao, J.Y., Proszkowiec-Wegla, M.K. 2022. Choice of microbiota database affects data analysis and interpretation in chicken cecal microbiota. Poultry Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2022.101971.

Effects of delay of feed post-hatch on the expression of immune related genes and their correlation with components of the gut microbiota - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miska, K.B., Kahl, S., Schreier, L.L., Russell, B., Kpodo, K.R., Proszkowiec-Wegla, M.K. 2022. Effects of delay of feed post-hatch on the expression of immune related genes and their correlation with components of the gut microbiota. Animals. 12(10):1316. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12101316.

Ileal microbial composition in genetically distinct chicken lines reared under normal or high ambient temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Emami, N.K., Schreier, L.L., Greene, E., Tabler, T., Orlowski, S.K., Anthony, N.B., Proszkowiec-Wegla, M.K., Dridi, S. 2022. Ileal microbial composition in genetically distinct chicken lines reared under normal or high ambient temperatures. BMC Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42523-022-00183-y.

Altered gene expression of selected matrix metalloproteinase system proteins in the broiler chicken gastrointestinal tract during post-hatch development and coccidia infection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hrabia, A., Miska, K.B., Schreier, L.L., Proszkowiec-Wegla, M.K. 2022. Altered gene expression of selected matrix metalloproteinase system proteins in the broiler chicken gastrointestinal tract during post-hatch development and coccidia infection. Poultry Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2022.101915.

Effects of Eimeria tenella on cecal luminal and mucosal microbiota in broiler chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campos, P., Miska, K.B., Kahl, S., Jenkins, M.C., Shao, J.Y., Proszkowiec-Wegla, M.K. 2022. Effects of Eimeria tenella on cecal luminal and mucosal microbiota in broiler chickens. Avian Diseases. 66(1):1-14. https://doi.org/10.1637/21-00068.

Expression of genes associated with nutrient uptake in intestines of chickens with different growth potentials show temporal changes but are not correlated with growth - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miska, K.B., Schreier, L.L., Kahl, S., Russell, B.A., Qu, Y., Proszkowiec-Wegla, M.K. 2022. Expression of genes associated with nutrient uptake in intestines of chickens with different growth potentials show temporal changes but are not correlated with growth. British Poultry Science. 63(2):179-193. https://doi.org/10.1080/00071668.2021.1966753.

Choice of 16S ribosomal RNA primers affects the microbiome analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Darwish, N., Shao, J.Y., Schreier, L.L., Proszkowiec-Wegla, M.K. 2021. Choice of 16S ribosomal RNA primers affects the microbiome analysis. Scientific Reports. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-91387-w.

Gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology - (Book / Chapter)
Proszkowiec-Wegla, M.K. 2021. Gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology. Sturkie’s Avian Physiology, 7th edition. p. 485-527. https://doi.org/10.1016/C2019-0-00060-X.

The effect of delayed feeding post-hatch on ceca development in broiler chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qu, Y., Kahl, S., Miska, K.B., Shannon, A.E., Russell, B.A., Elsasser, T.H., Proszkowiec-Wegla, M.K. 2021. The effect of delayed feeding post-hatch on ceca development in broiler chickens. British Poultry Science. https://doi.org/10.1080/00071668.2021.1912291.

The effects of tributyrin supplementation on weight gain and intestinal gene expression in broiler chickens during Eimeria maxima-induced coccidiosis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hansen, V.L., Kahl, S., Proszkowiec-Wegla, M.K., Jiménez, S.C., Vaessen, S., Schreier, L.L., Jenkins, M.C., Russell, B.A., Miska, K.B. 2021. The effects of tributyrin supplementation on weight gain and intestinal gene expression in broiler chickens during Eimeria maxima-induced coccidiosis. Poultry Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2021.01.007.

Effect of butyric acid glycerol esters on ileal and cecal mucosal and luminal microbiota in chickens challenged with Eimeria maxima - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Proszkowiec-Wegla, M.K., Miska, K.B., Schreier, L.L., Grim, C.J., Jarvis, K.G., Shao, J.Y., Vaessen, S., Sygall, R., Jenkins, M.C., Kahl, S., Russell, B.A. 2020. Effect of butyric acid glycerol esters on ileal and cecal mucosal and luminal microbiota in chickens challenged with Eimeria maxima. Poultry Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2020.06.022.

Delayed access to feed alters gene expression associated with hormone signaling, cellular differentiation, and protein metabolism in muscle of newly hatch chicks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Payne, J.A., Proszkowiec-Wegla, M.K., Ellestad, L.L. 2020. Delayed access to feed alters gene expression associated with hormone signaling, cellular differentiation, and protein metabolism in muscle of newly hatch chicks. General and Comparative Endocrinology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ygcen.2020.113445.

Expression of amino acid and sugar transporters, aminopeptidase, and the di- and tri-peptide transporter PepT1, between modern fast growing broilers and broilers not selected for rapid growth - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miska, K.B., Fetterer, R.H. 2019. Expression of amino acid and sugar transporters, aminopeptidase, and the di- and tri-peptide transporter PepT1, between modern fast growing broilers and broilers not selected for rapid growth. Poultry Science. 98:2272-2280. https://doi.org/10.3382/ps/pey583.

Delayed access to feed alters expression of genes associated with carbohydrate and amino acid utilization in newly hatched broiler chicks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Payne, J.A., Proszkowiec-Wegla, M.K., Ellestad, L.L. 2019. Delayed access to feed alters expression of genes associated with carbohydrate and amino acid utilization in newly hatched broiler chicks. American Journal of Physiology - Regulatory Integrative & Comparative Physiology. https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpregu.00117.2019.

Effect of early neonatal development and delayed feeding immediately post-hatch on jejunal and ileal calcium and phosphorus transporter genes expression in broiler chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Proszkowiec-Wegla, M.K., Schreier, L.L., Miska, K.B., Angel, R., Kahl, S., Russell, B.A. 2018. Effect of early neonatal development and delayed feeding immediately post-hatch on jejunal and ileal calcium and phosphorus transporter genes expression in broiler chickens. Poultry Science. 98:1861-1871. http://dx.doi.org/10.3382/ps/pey546.

Effects of limestone particle size and dietary Ca concentration on apparent P and Ca digestibility in the presence or absence of phytase - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, S., Li, W., Angel, R., Proszkowiec-Wegla, M.K. 2018. Effects of limestone particle size and dietary Ca concentration on apparent P and Ca digestibility in the presence or absence of phytase. Poultry Science. 97:4306-4314.

Differential expression of intestinal nutrient transporters and host defense peptides in E. maxima infected Fayoumi and Ross chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miska, K.B., Fetterer, R.H., Su, S., Jenkins, M.C., Lamont, S., Wong, E. 2018. Differential expression of intestinal nutrient transporters and host defense peptides in E. maxima infected Fayoumi and Ross chickens. Poultry Science. 97:4392-4400.

Effects of heat stress on hypothalamic and pituitary mRNA expression in broilers - (Abstract Only)
Beckford, R.C., Farley, L., Ellestad, L.E., Proszkowiec-Wegla, M.K., Brady, K., Porter, T.E. 2018. Effects of heat stress on hypothalamic and pituitary mRNA expression in broilers. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 97:220.

Delayed access to feed impacts developmental gene expression in young broiler breast muscle - (Abstract Only)
Payne, J.A., Proszkowiec-Wegla, M.K., Ellestad, L.E. 2018. Delayed access to feed impacts developmental gene expression in young broiler breast muscle. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 97:93.

In vivo and in vitro evaluation of tissue colonization and survival capacity of Salmonella Oranienburg in laying hens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bab, U.S., Proszkowiec-Wegla, M.K., Sharma, G.M., Pereira, M., Balan, K.V. 2018. In vivo and in vitro evaluation of tissue colonization and survival capacity of Salmonella Oranienburg in laying hens. Poultry Science. 97:3230-3235. http://dx.doi.org/10.3382/ps/pey189.

Effects of delayed feeding post-hatch on gut barrier-related genes expression during early neonatal development in broiler chickens - (Abstract Only)
Proszkowiec-Wegla, M.K., Schreier, L.L., Miska, K.B., Kahl, S., Russell, B.A., Elsasser, T.H. 2018. Effects of delayed feeding post-hatch on gut barrier-related genes expression during early neonatal development in broiler chickens. Poultry Science Association Meeting Abstract. 97:108.