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Presence Current · Arkansas
Last published 2026
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Michael Looper

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Researcher

Also affiliated: Agricultural Research Service (2005–2010); University of Arkansas System (2017–2022); Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center (2005–2010)

Faculty Researcher

Animal Science

7 h-index 22 pubs 192 cited

  • Animals
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Male
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Food Technology
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Australia
  • Middle Aged
  • Seasons
  • Breeding
  • Cattle
  • Pregnancy

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Michael Looper's research focuses on animal science, with recent work investigating the use of phytochemicals as alternatives to antibiotics in swine production. This research explores the modulation of the gut microbiome and its impact on growth performance. Looper also contributes to discussions within the field regarding the integration of forage agronomists into animal science departments, emphasizing the need for these specialists. His scholarly work, including 22 publications and 190 citations, has earned him an h-index of 7. Looper collaborates with several faculty members at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including Kristopher A. Bottoms, Alisun N. Watson, Yan Huang, and Samantha Howe.

Metrics

  • h-index: 7
  • Publications: 22
  • Citations: 192

Selected Publications

  • Lactiplantibacillus plantarum promotes intestinal goblet cell differentiation via indole-3-lactic acid–AHR signaling in pigs (2026)
    npj Biofilms and Microbiomes DOI OpenAlex
  • Longitudinal Modulation of the Gut Microbiome and Growth Performance by Phytochemicals as Antibiotic Alternatives in Swine Production (2026)
    Animal Research and One Health 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • 69 Arkansas beef producers’ age impacts educational method preference (2019)
    Journal of Animal Science DOI OpenAlex
  • 60 Arkansas Beef Industry Assessment: Producer Results (2019)
    Journal of Animal Science DOI OpenAlex
  • 142 Providing an experiential learning opportunity through an Extension animal science internship (2019)
    Journal of Animal Science DOI OpenAlex
  • Switchgrass Management Practice Effects on Near-Surface Soil Properties in West-Central Arkansas (2015)
    Open Journal of Soil Science 9 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Steer stress response as affected by genotype and transportation (2014)
    Discovery The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural Food and Life Sciences DOI OpenAlex
  • Forage and breed effects on behavior and temperament of pregnant beef heifers (2013)
    Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology/Journal of animal science and biotechnology 8 citations DOI OpenAlex

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