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Billy M. Hargis Data-verified
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Poultry Science
42 h-index
168 pubs
5,448 cited
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Biography and Research Information
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Billy M. Hargis is a faculty member in Poultry Science at the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. His research focuses on improving poultry health and performance through various dietary and biological interventions. A significant area of his work involves investigating methods to control enteric diseases, such as necrotic enteritis, and bacterial infections like Salmonella spp. in commercial poultry. This includes studying the efficacy of probiotics, prebiotics, organic acids, and essential oils derived from plants.
Hargis also explores the impact of environmental stressors, such as cyclic heat stress, on broiler chickens, examining effects on performance, intestinal integrity, and meat quality. His research utilizes advanced techniques, including digital droplet PCR and Next Generation Sequencing for analyzing microbial populations, and modified assays to assess intestinal permeability. He leads a research group and has a substantial publication record, with an h-index of 42 and over 5,000 citations. His collaborations include numerous shared publications with researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, such as Danielle M. Graham and Juan D. Latorre.
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- h-index: 42
- Publications: 168
- Citations: 5,448
Selected Publications
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Turkey Embryo Lethality Assay of Streptococcus gallolyticus Field Isolates from Poultry (2025)
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Effect of Glucose Oxidase and a Commercial Bacillus-based Direct Feed Microbial Supplementation on the Productive Performance, Intestinal IgA, Gut Permeability, and Cecal Microbiota of Broiler Chickens (2025)
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Feasibility of applying Bacillus amyloliquefaciens-derived solid state fermentation products into the hatch cabinet environment as a method to mitigate the microbial bloom during the hatching phase (2025)
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The Emergence of Streptococcus gallolyticus as a Pathogen in Turkeys (2025)
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Neurological Presentation Associated with Meningoencephalitis Caused by Streptococcus gallolyticus Subsp. pasteurianus in Turkey Poults (2024)
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Efficient Correction of DNA Hetero–Duplexes Formed During SELEX Procedure (2024)
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Characterization of an Acetogenin-Carrying Nanosuspension and Its Effect on Bacteria of Interest in the Poultry Industry (2024)
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Research Note: Evaluation of selected chlorhexidine salts/product and/or cetylpyridinium chloride as potential pre-slaughter crop disinfection agents using an in vitro assay simulating crop contents (2024)
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Taming the Tiny Titans: Exploring Bacteriophages as an Alternative to Antibiotics in the Poultry Industry (2024)
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Effect of Lippia origanoides Essential Oil Extract on Salmonella serovar Enteritidis as a Natural Alternative to Antibiotics in the Poultry Industry (2024)
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Strategies to Control Coccidiosis and Parasitic Diseases in Biofarms (2024)
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Exploring the Effects of an Alfalfa Leaf-Derived Adsorbent on Microbial Community, Ileal Morphology, Barrier Function, and Immunity in Turkey Poults during Chronic Aflatoxin B1 Exposure (2024)
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Perch use in 11-wk-old turkey hens: impact on performance, health, and behavior (2024)
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Efficacy of powdered alfalfa leaves to ameliorate the toxic effects of aflatoxin B1 in turkey poults (2024)
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Assessment of the Impact of Humic Acids on Intestinal Microbiota, Gut Integrity, Ileum Morphometry, and Cellular Immunity of Turkey Poults Fed an Aflatoxin B1-Contaminated Diet (2024)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Guillermo Téllez‐Isaías
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
23 shared publications
- An overview of the use of bacteriophages in the poultry industry: Successes, challenges, and possibilities for overcoming breakdowns
- Developing probiotics, prebiotics, and organic acids to control Salmonella spp. in commercial turkeys at the University of Arkansas, USA
- Assessment of Lippia origanoides Essential Oils in a Salmonella typhimurium, Eimeria maxima, and Clostridium perfringens Challenge Model to Induce Necrotic Enteritis in Broiler Chickens
- Research Note: Modified serum fluorescein isothiocyanate dextran (FITC-d) assay procedure to determine intestinal permeability in poultry fed diets high in natural or synthetic pigments
- The effects of essential oil from Lippia origanoides and herbal betaine on performance, intestinal integrity, bone mineralization and meat quality in broiler chickens subjected to cyclic heat stress
Showing 5 of 23 shared publications
Danielle Graham
University of Arkansas System
12 shared publications
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- Specific Secondary Bile Acids Control Chicken Necrotic Enteritis
- Developing probiotics, prebiotics, and organic acids to control Salmonella spp. in commercial turkeys at the University of Arkansas, USA
- Assessment of Lippia origanoides Essential Oils in a Salmonella typhimurium, Eimeria maxima, and Clostridium perfringens Challenge Model to Induce Necrotic Enteritis in Broiler Chickens
- The effects of essential oil from Lippia origanoides and herbal betaine on performance, intestinal integrity, bone mineralization and meat quality in broiler chickens subjected to cyclic heat stress
- Effects of chronic stress and intestinal inflammation on commercial poultry health and performance: A review
Showing 5 of 12 shared publications
Juan D. Latorre
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
11 shared publications
In database
- The effects of essential oil from Lippia origanoides and herbal betaine on performance, intestinal integrity, bone mineralization and meat quality in broiler chickens subjected to cyclic heat stress
- Effects of chronic stress and intestinal inflammation on commercial poultry health and performance: A review
- Characterizing the impact of Enterococcus cecorum infection during late embryogenesis on disease progression, cecal microbiome composition, and early performance in broiler chickens
- Whole-Genome Sequence and Interaction Analysis in the Production of Six Enzymes From the Three Bacillus Strains Present in a Commercial Direct-Fed Microbial (Norum™) Using a Bliss Independence Test
- Essential Oils as an Alternative to Antibiotics to Reduce the Incidence and Severity of Necrotic Enteritis in Broiler Chickens: A Short Review
Showing 5 of 11 shared publications
Makenly E. Coles
University of Arkansas System (US)
10 shared publications
- Developing probiotics, prebiotics, and organic acids to control Salmonella spp. in commercial turkeys at the University of Arkansas, USA
- Assessment of Lippia origanoides Essential Oils in a Salmonella typhimurium, Eimeria maxima, and Clostridium perfringens Challenge Model to Induce Necrotic Enteritis in Broiler Chickens
- The effects of essential oil from Lippia origanoides and herbal betaine on performance, intestinal integrity, bone mineralization and meat quality in broiler chickens subjected to cyclic heat stress
- Effects of chronic stress and intestinal inflammation on commercial poultry health and performance: A review
- Characterizing the impact of Enterococcus cecorum infection during late embryogenesis on disease progression, cecal microbiome composition, and early performance in broiler chickens
Showing 5 of 10 shared publications
Xóchitl Hernández-Velasco
10 shared publications
- Developing probiotics, prebiotics, and organic acids to control Salmonella spp. in commercial turkeys at the University of Arkansas, USA
- Assessment of Lippia origanoides Essential Oils in a Salmonella typhimurium, Eimeria maxima, and Clostridium perfringens Challenge Model to Induce Necrotic Enteritis in Broiler Chickens
- The effects of essential oil from Lippia origanoides and herbal betaine on performance, intestinal integrity, bone mineralization and meat quality in broiler chickens subjected to cyclic heat stress
- Effects of chronic stress and intestinal inflammation on commercial poultry health and performance: A review
- Spray-Dried Plasma Improves Body Weight, Intestinal Barrier Function, and Tibia Strength during Experimental Constant Heat Stress Conditions
Showing 5 of 10 shared publications
Awad A. Shehata
Technical University of Munich (DE)
8 shared publications
- An overview of the use of bacteriophages in the poultry industry: Successes, challenges, and possibilities for overcoming breakdowns
- Effects of chronic stress and intestinal inflammation on commercial poultry health and performance: A review
- Essential Oils as an Alternative to Antibiotics to Reduce the Incidence and Severity of Necrotic Enteritis in Broiler Chickens: A Short Review
- Effects of chronic stress and intestinal inflammation on commercial poultry health and performance: A review
- Evaluation of the effect of nano-encapsulated Lippia origanoides essential oil extract on Salmonella serovar Enteritidis as a natural alternative to antibiotics in the poultry industry
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
Christine N. Vuong
University of Arkansas System
7 shared publications
In database
- Developing probiotics, prebiotics, and organic acids to control Salmonella spp. in commercial turkeys at the University of Arkansas, USA
- Assessment of Lippia origanoides Essential Oils in a Salmonella typhimurium, Eimeria maxima, and Clostridium perfringens Challenge Model to Induce Necrotic Enteritis in Broiler Chickens
- Research Note: Modified serum fluorescein isothiocyanate dextran (FITC-d) assay procedure to determine intestinal permeability in poultry fed diets high in natural or synthetic pigments
- Spray-Dried Plasma Improves Body Weight, Intestinal Barrier Function, and Tibia Strength during Experimental Constant Heat Stress Conditions
- Evaluation of the Effect of In Ovo Applied Bifidobacteria and Lactic Acid Bacteria on Enteric Colonization by Hatchery-Associated Opportunistic Pathogens and Early Performance in Broiler Chickens
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Roberto Señas-Cuesta
6 shared publications
- Developing probiotics, prebiotics, and organic acids to control Salmonella spp. in commercial turkeys at the University of Arkansas, USA
- Assessment of Lippia origanoides Essential Oils in a Salmonella typhimurium, Eimeria maxima, and Clostridium perfringens Challenge Model to Induce Necrotic Enteritis in Broiler Chickens
- The effects of essential oil from Lippia origanoides and herbal betaine on performance, intestinal integrity, bone mineralization and meat quality in broiler chickens subjected to cyclic heat stress
- Effects of chronic stress and intestinal inflammation on commercial poultry health and performance: A review
- Effects of chronic stress and intestinal inflammation on commercial poultry health and performance: A review
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Wolfgang Eisenreich
Technical University of Munich (DE)
6 shared publications
- An overview of the use of bacteriophages in the poultry industry: Successes, challenges, and possibilities for overcoming breakdowns
- Effects of chronic stress and intestinal inflammation on commercial poultry health and performance: A review
- Effects of chronic stress and intestinal inflammation on commercial poultry health and performance: A review
- Effect of Lippia origanoides Essential Oil Extract on Salmonella serovar Enteritidis as a Natural Alternative to Antibiotics in the Poultry Industry
- Peptides as Alternatives to Antibiotics in Poultry Health Management
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Victor M. Petrone-García
Universidad de Cuautitlán Izcalli (MX)
6 shared publications
- The effects of essential oil from Lippia origanoides and herbal betaine on performance, intestinal integrity, bone mineralization and meat quality in broiler chickens subjected to cyclic heat stress
- Effects of chronic stress and intestinal inflammation on commercial poultry health and performance: A review
- Essential Oils as an Alternative to Antibiotics to Reduce the Incidence and Severity of Necrotic Enteritis in Broiler Chickens: A Short Review
- Effects of chronic stress and intestinal inflammation on commercial poultry health and performance: A review
- Introductory Chapter: The Significance of <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> in Humans, and in Domestic and Wild Animals
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Inkar Castellanos-Huerta
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
6 shared publications
In database
- Essential Oils as an Alternative to Antibiotics to Reduce the Incidence and Severity of Necrotic Enteritis in Broiler Chickens: A Short Review
- The Beneficial Effects of Components of Garlic (&lt;i&gt;Allium sativum L.&lt;/i&gt;) in the Poultry Industry
- Evaluation of the effect of nano-encapsulated Lippia origanoides essential oil extract on Salmonella serovar Enteritidis as a natural alternative to antibiotics in the poultry industry
- Introductory Chapter: The Significance of <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> in Humans, and in Domestic and Wild Animals
- Peptides as Alternatives to Antibiotics in Poultry Health Management
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Saeed El‐Ashram
Kafrelsheikh University (EG)
5 shared publications
- Effects of chronic stress and intestinal inflammation on commercial poultry health and performance: A review
- Essential Oils as an Alternative to Antibiotics to Reduce the Incidence and Severity of Necrotic Enteritis in Broiler Chickens: A Short Review
- Effects of chronic stress and intestinal inflammation on commercial poultry health and performance: A review
- The Beneficial Effects of Components of Garlic (&lt;i&gt;Allium sativum L.&lt;/i&gt;) in the Poultry Industry
- Introductory Chapter: The Significance of <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> in Humans, and in Domestic and Wild Animals
Lauren Laverty
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
4 shared publications
- The effects of essential oil from Lippia origanoides and herbal betaine on performance, intestinal integrity, bone mineralization and meat quality in broiler chickens subjected to cyclic heat stress
- Evaluation of the effect of nano-encapsulated Lippia origanoides essential oil extract on Salmonella serovar Enteritidis as a natural alternative to antibiotics in the poultry industry
- Peptides as Alternatives to Antibiotics in Poultry Health Management
- Taming the Tiny Titans: Exploring Bacteriophages as an Alternative to Antibiotics in the Poultry Industry
Jesús A. Maguey‐Gonzalez
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
4 shared publications
- Efficacy of powdered alfalfa leaves to ameliorate the toxic effects of aflatoxin B1 in turkey poults
- Effect of Lippia origanoides Essential Oil Extract on Salmonella serovar Enteritidis as a Natural Alternative to Antibiotics in the Poultry Industry
- Peptides as Alternatives to Antibiotics in Poultry Health Management
- Taming the Tiny Titans: Exploring Bacteriophages as an Alternative to Antibiotics in the Poultry Industry
Walter Bottje
3 shared publications
- Research Note: Modified serum fluorescein isothiocyanate dextran (FITC-d) assay procedure to determine intestinal permeability in poultry fed diets high in natural or synthetic pigments
- Effects of chronic stress and intestinal inflammation on commercial poultry health and performance: A review
- Effects of chronic stress and intestinal inflammation on commercial poultry health and performance: A review
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