Raul F. R. Marcon

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Raul F. R. Marcon's research focuses on microbial infections and disease in animal models, particularly within the poultry industry. He investigates the virulence of bacterial isolates, such as *Streptococcus gallolyticus*, using assays like the Turkey Embryo Lethality Assay. His work also explores natural alternatives to antibiotics in poultry production, evaluating the efficacy of compounds like nano-encapsulated *Lippia origanoides* essential oil extract against common pathogens like *Salmonella serovar Enteritidis*. Additionally, Marcon's research examines the impact of feed additives, such as Aspergillus meal prebiotics, on the productive parameters, bone mineralization, and intestinal integrity of broiler chickens.

Marcon collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including Juan D. Latorre, Andressa Stein, Inkar Castellanos-Huerta, and Kristen Martin. His scholarship metrics include an h-index of 2 across 3 total publications with 6 total citations.

Metrics

• h-index: 2
• Publications: 4
• Citations: 7