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Nicholas B. Anthony
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High Impact
Emeritus
Emeritus Faculty
Also affiliated: The Ohio State University (1986–1996); Virginia Tech (1988–1989)
26 h-index
117 pubs
2,889 cited
Research Areas
Biomedical Subjects
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Biography and Research Information
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Nicholas B. Anthony's research focuses on poultry science, investigating genetic selection, environmental stressors, and disease mechanisms in chickens and quail. His work examines how breeding practices and conditions such as heat stress and hypoxia impact broiler productivity and health. Anthony has studied the effects of cyclic heat stress on nutrient transporters and hypothalamic oxygen homeostasis in modern broilers and their wild ancestors, as well as the role of hypoxia in exacerbating woody breast myopathy. He also explores the avian microbiome and its interaction with host physiology, using Japanese quail as a model organism.
His publications address the evolution of management practices in broiler selection, the development of SNP-based breeding for disease resistance, and the identification of blood plasma biomarkers for conditions like woody breast disease. Anthony's research network includes collaborations with other University of Arkansas faculty, such as Sara Orlowski and Valentina Caputi. With an h-index of 27 and over 2,800 citations, his work is recognized as highly impactful within the field.
Metrics
- h-index: 26
- Publications: 117
- Citations: 2,889
Positions
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Emeritus Faculty publications 1992–2025University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Institution web page
Selected Publications
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Characterization of water intake and water conversion ratio for male and female broilers from four commercial broiler lines reared to eight weeks of age (2025)
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Comparing performance, morphological, physical, and chemical properties of eggs produced by 1940 Leghorn or a commercial 2016 Leghorn fed representative diets from 1940 to 2016 (2024)
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Evaluating the ileal and cecal microbiota composition of a 1940 heritage genetic line and a 2016 commercial line of white leghorns fed representative diets from 1940 and 2016 (2023)
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Evolution of maternal feed restriction practices over 60 years of selection for broiler productivity (2022)
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SNP-based breeding for broiler resistance to ascites and evaluation of correlated production traits (2022)
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Ileal microbial composition in genetically distinct chicken lines reared under normal or high ambient temperatures (2022)
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SNP-Based Breeding for Broiler Resistance to Ascites and Evaluation of Correlated Production Traits (2021)
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SNP-Based Breeding for Broiler Resistance to Ascites and Evaluation of Correlated Production Traits (2021)
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Effects of Cyclic Chronic Heat Stress on the Expression of Nutrient Transporters in the Jejunum of Modern Broilers and Their Ancestor Wild Jungle Fowl (2021)
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SNP-based breeding for broiler resistance to ascites and evaluation of correlated production traits (2021)
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Histological Analysis and Gene Expression of Satellite Cell Markers in the Pectoralis Major Muscle in Broiler Lines Divergently Selected for Percent 4-Day Breast Yield (2021)
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Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) as a novel model to study the relationship between the avian microbiome and microbial endocrinology-based host-microbe interactions (2021)
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Applied Research Note: Development of a novel low flow water monitoring system in poultry/agriculture systems (2021)
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Identification and validation of quantitative trait loci for ascites syndrome in broiler chickens using whole genome resequencing. (2020)
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Identification and validation of quantitative trait loci for ascites syndrome in broiler chickens using whole genome resequencing. (2020)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Douglas D. Rhoads
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
20 shared publications
In database
- Plexiform Lesions in the Lungs of Domestic Fowl Selected for Susceptibility to Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Incidence and Histology
- Whole genome resequencing identifies the CPQ gene as a determinant of ascites syndrome in broilers
- Multi-generational genome wide association studies identify chromosomal regions associated with ascites phenotype
- A quantitative trait locus for ascites on chromosome 9 in broiler chicken lines
- Identification and validation of quantitative trait loci for ascites syndrome in broiler chickens using whole genome resequencing
Showing 5 of 20 shared publications
Sami Dridi
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
15 shared publications
In database
- Intestinal Barrier Integrity in Heat-Stressed Modern Broilers and Their Ancestor Wild Jungle Fowl
- Effects of phytogenic additives on meat quality traits in broiler chickens1
- Tissue Distribution, Gender- and Genotype-Dependent Expression of Autophagy-Related Genes in Avian Species
- Differential expression of feeding-related hypothalamic neuropeptides in the first generation of quails divergently selected for low or high feed efficiency
- Acute Heat Stress Alters the Expression of Orexin System in Quail Muscle
Showing 5 of 15 shared publications
Gisela F. Erf
University of Arkansas System (US)
14 shared publications
- An Inadequate Pulmonary Vascular Capacity and Susceptibility to Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Broilers
- Serum ovotransferrin as a biomarker of inflammatory diseases in chickens
- Plexiform Lesions in the Lungs of Domestic Fowl Selected for Susceptibility to Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Incidence and Histology
- Differential expression of vasoactive mediators in microparticle-challenged lungs of chickens that differ in susceptibility to pulmonary arterial hypertension
- Pulmonary hypertension triggered by lipopolysaccharide in ascites-susceptible and -resistant broilers is not amplified by aminoguanidine, a specific inhibitor of inducible nitric oxide synthase
Showing 5 of 14 shared publications
R.F. Wideman
University of Arkansas System
14 shared publications
In database
- Plexiform Lesions in the Lungs of Domestic Fowl Selected for Susceptibility to Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Incidence and Histology
- Differential expression of vasoactive mediators in microparticle-challenged lungs of chickens that differ in susceptibility to pulmonary arterial hypertension
- Pulmonary vascular pressure profiles in broilers selected for susceptibility to pulmonary hypertension syndrome: Age and sex comparisons
- Transpulmonary Pressure Gradient Verifies Pulmonary Hypertension is Initiated by Increased Arterial Resistance in Broilers
- Immunohistochemical examination of plexiform-like complex vascular lesions in the lungs of broiler chickens selected for susceptibility to idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension
Showing 5 of 14 shared publications
Sara Orlowski
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
14 shared publications
In database
- Intestinal Barrier Integrity in Heat-Stressed Modern Broilers and Their Ancestor Wild Jungle Fowl
- Effects of phytogenic additives on meat quality traits in broiler chickens1
- Differential expression of feeding-related hypothalamic neuropeptides in the first generation of quails divergently selected for low or high feed efficiency
- Ileal microbial composition in genetically distinct chicken lines reared under normal or high ambient temperatures
- Differential expression of water channel- and noncoding RNA biogenesis-related genes in three lines of chickens under a short-term water restriction
Showing 5 of 14 shared publications
Krishna R. Hamal
University of Arkansas System (US)
11 shared publications
- An Inadequate Pulmonary Vascular Capacity and Susceptibility to Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Broilers
- Plexiform Lesions in the Lungs of Domestic Fowl Selected for Susceptibility to Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Incidence and Histology
- Differential expression of vasoactive mediators in microparticle-challenged lungs of chickens that differ in susceptibility to pulmonary arterial hypertension
- Pulmonary vascular pressure profiles in broilers selected for susceptibility to pulmonary hypertension syndrome: Age and sex comparisons
- Immunohistochemical examination of plexiform-like complex vascular lesions in the lungs of broiler chickens selected for susceptibility to idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension
Showing 5 of 11 shared publications
W.E. Huff
Agricultural Research Service (US)
11 shared publications
- Stress response differences and disease susceptibility reflected by heterophil to lymphocyte ratio in turkeys selected for increased body weight
- Compromised Antioxidant Status Associated with Ascites in Broilers
- Divergent Selection for Ascites Incidence in Chickens
- Serum ovotransferrin as a biomarker of inflammatory diseases in chickens
- Effects of Escherichia coli Challenge and Transport Stress on Hematology and Serum Chemistry Values of Three Genetic Lines of Turkeys
Showing 5 of 11 shared publications
Walter Bottje
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
10 shared publications
- Compromised Antioxidant Status Associated with Ascites in Broilers
- Tissue Distribution, Gender- and Genotype-Dependent Expression of Autophagy-Related Genes in Avian Species
- Differential expression of feeding-related hypothalamic neuropeptides in the first generation of quails divergently selected for low or high feed efficiency
- Acute Heat Stress Alters the Expression of Orexin System in Quail Muscle
- Heat and oxidative stress alter the expression of orexin and its related receptors in avian liver cells
Showing 5 of 10 shared publications
J.M. Balog
Agricultural Research Service (US)
8 shared publications
- Stress response differences and disease susceptibility reflected by heterophil to lymphocyte ratio in turkeys selected for increased body weight
- Effect of prebiotic on gut development and ascites incidence of broilers reared in a hypoxic environment
- Divergent Selection for Ascites Incidence in Chickens
- Hypobaric hypoxia in ascites resistant and susceptible broiler genetic lines influences gut morphology
- Effect of intermittent activity on broiler production parameters
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
Katy J. Tarrant
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
8 shared publications
- Whole genome resequencing identifies the CPQ gene as a determinant of ascites syndrome in broilers
- Multi-generational genome wide association studies identify chromosomal regions associated with ascites phenotype
- Identification and validation of quantitative trait loci for ascites syndrome in broiler chickens using whole genome resequencing
- Effects of a chromosome 9 quantitative trait locus for ascites on economically important traits in broilers
- Predicting ascites incidence in a simulated altitude-challenge using single nucleotide polymorphisms identified in multi-generational genome wide association studies
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
R.F. Wideman
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
7 shared publications
- An Inadequate Pulmonary Vascular Capacity and Susceptibility to Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Broilers
- Intravenous micro-particle injections and pulmonary hypertension in broiler chickens: acute post-injection mortality and ascites susceptibility
- Flow-dependent pulmonary vasodilation during acute unilateral pulmonary artery occlusion in Jungle Fowl
- Pulmonary hypertension triggered by lipopolysaccharide in ascites-susceptible and -resistant broilers is not amplified by aminoguanidine, a specific inhibitor of inducible nitric oxide synthase
- Electrocardiographic and genetic evaluation of giant jungle fowl, broilers, and their reciprocal crosses following unilateral bronchus occlusion
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
N.C. Rath
Agricultural Research Service
7 shared publications
In database
- Stress response differences and disease susceptibility reflected by heterophil to lymphocyte ratio in turkeys selected for increased body weight
- Serum ovotransferrin as a biomarker of inflammatory diseases in chickens
- Effects of Escherichia coli Challenge and Transport Stress on Hematology and Serum Chemistry Values of Three Genetic Lines of Turkeys
- Effect of intermittent activity on broiler production parameters
- Differential Effects of Sex and Genetics on Behavior and Stress Response of Turkeys
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
G.R. Huff
Agricultural Research Service (US)
7 shared publications
- Stress response differences and disease susceptibility reflected by heterophil to lymphocyte ratio in turkeys selected for increased body weight
- Serum ovotransferrin as a biomarker of inflammatory diseases in chickens
- Effects of Escherichia coli Challenge and Transport Stress on Hematology and Serum Chemistry Values of Three Genetic Lines of Turkeys
- Differential Effects of Sex and Genetics on Behavior and Stress Response of Turkeys
- Stress-Induced Colibacillosis and Turkey Osteomyelitis Complex in Turkeys Selected for Increased Body Weight
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Samuel E. Aggrey
University of Georgia (US)
7 shared publications
- Genetic properties of feed efficiency parameters in meat-type chickens
- The effects of growth rate on leg morphology and tibia breaking strength, mineral density, mineral content, and bone ash in broilers
- The effects of broiler chicken growth rate on valgus, varus, and tibial dyschondroplasia
- Transcriptomic analysis to elucidate the molecular mechanisms that underlie feed efficiency in meat-type chickens
- MHC variability in heritage breeds of chickens
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Elizabeth S. Greene
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
7 shared publications
In database
- Intestinal Barrier Integrity in Heat-Stressed Modern Broilers and Their Ancestor Wild Jungle Fowl
- Effects of phytogenic additives on meat quality traits in broiler chickens1
- Evaluation of Intestinal Permeability and Liver Bacterial Translocation in Two Modern Broilers and Their Jungle Fowl Ancestor
- Effects of Cyclic Chronic Heat Stress on the Expression of Nutrient Transporters in the Jejunum of Modern Broilers and Their Ancestor Wild Jungle Fowl
- Processing evaluation of random bred broiler populations and a common ancestor at 55 days under chronic heat stress conditions
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
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