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Billy Marshall Hargis
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Also affiliated: Aksaray University (2023); Agricultural Research Service (1993–1995); United States Department of Agriculture (1994–2024); University of Arkansas System (2010–2025); Texas College (1994–2001); Mitchell Institute (1997–2001); Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (1992); Poultry Research Institute (2012–2018); Experimental Station (1989); IDEXX Laboratories (United States) (1994); Engineering Arts (United States) (1992); National Animal Disease Center (1994); Virginia Tech (2000); Texas A&M University (1989–2001)
Poultry Science
43 h-index
168 pubs
5,589 cited
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Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
Billy Hargis, a researcher at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, focuses on poultry science, with a particular emphasis on disease prevention and management. His work includes investigating methods to reduce Salmonella enteritidis in broiler chicks through the use of probiotic cultures and bacteriophage treatments. Hargis has also studied pathological changes associated with muscle myopathies in poultry, such as white striping and woody breast.
His research portfolio extends to the development of diagnostic tools, including SPR aptasensors for avian influenza virus detection. Hargis also examines the impact of dietary modifications, such as the inclusion of menhaden oil in yolks. He leads a research group and has a significant publication record, evidenced by his h-index of 43 and over 5,500 citations across 168 publications. Hargis frequently collaborates with researchers from the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including Juan D. Latorre, Guillermo Téllez‐Isaías, Christine N. Vuong, and Danielle B. Graham.
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- h-index: 43
- Publications: 168
- Citations: 5,589
Selected Publications
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Effect of oral gavage or intracloacal administration of Escherichia coli or Salmonella at hatch on enteric colonization and early performance in broiler chicks (2026)
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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)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Juan D. Latorre
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
67 shared publications
In database
- Evaluation and Selection of Bacillus Species Based on Enzyme Production, Antimicrobial Activity, and Biofilm Synthesis as Direct-Fed Microbial Candidates for Poultry
- Identification and Characterization of Lactic Acid Bacteria in a Commercial Probiotic Culture
- Optimizing Fluorescein Isothiocyanate Dextran Measurement As a Biomarker in a 24-h Feed Restriction Model to Induce Gut Permeability in Broiler Chickens
- Evaluation of the Epithelial Barrier Function and Ileal Microbiome in an Established Necrotic Enteritis Challenge Model in Broiler Chickens
- Dose titration of FITC-D for optimal measurement of enteric inflammation in broiler chicks
Showing 5 of 67 shared publications
Guillermo Téllez‐Isaías
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
61 shared publications
In database
- Evaluation and Selection of Bacillus Species Based on Enzyme Production, Antimicrobial Activity, and Biofilm Synthesis as Direct-Fed Microbial Candidates for Poultry
- Identification and Characterization of Lactic Acid Bacteria in a Commercial Probiotic Culture
- Coccidiosis: recent advancements in the immunobiology of Eimeria species, preventive measures, and the importance of vaccination as a control tool against these Apicomplexan parasites
- Evaluation of the Epithelial Barrier Function and Ileal Microbiome in an Established Necrotic Enteritis Challenge Model in Broiler Chickens
- Impact of a Bacillus Direct-Fed Microbial on Growth Performance, Intestinal Barrier Integrity, Necrotic Enteritis Lesions, and Ileal Microbiota in Broiler Chickens Using a Laboratory Challenge Model
Showing 5 of 61 shared publications
Xóchitl Hernández-Velasco
58 shared publications
- Evaluation and Selection of Bacillus Species Based on Enzyme Production, Antimicrobial Activity, and Biofilm Synthesis as Direct-Fed Microbial Candidates for Poultry
- Coccidiosis: recent advancements in the immunobiology of Eimeria species, preventive measures, and the importance of vaccination as a control tool against these Apicomplexan parasites
- Optimizing Fluorescein Isothiocyanate Dextran Measurement As a Biomarker in a 24-h Feed Restriction Model to Induce Gut Permeability in Broiler Chickens
- Evaluation of the Epithelial Barrier Function and Ileal Microbiome in an Established Necrotic Enteritis Challenge Model in Broiler Chickens
- Dose titration of FITC-D for optimal measurement of enteric inflammation in broiler chicks
Showing 5 of 58 shared publications
A.D. Wolfenden
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
31 shared publications
- Evaluation of a Lactobacillus-Based Probiotic Culture for the Reduction of Salmonella Enteritidis in Neonatal Broiler Chicks
- Evaluation and Selection of Bacillus Species Based on Enzyme Production, Antimicrobial Activity, and Biofilm Synthesis as Direct-Fed Microbial Candidates for Poultry
- Ability of Bacteriophages Isolated from Different Sources to Reduce Salmonella enterica Serovar Enteritidis In Vitro and In Vivo
- Temporal Effects of Lactic Acid Bacteria Probiotic Culture on Salmonella in Neonatal Broilers
- Evaluation of Bacillus species as potential candidates for direct-fed microbials in commercial poultry
Showing 5 of 31 shared publications
Rubén Merino-Guzmán
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (MX)
24 shared publications
- Optimizing Fluorescein Isothiocyanate Dextran Measurement As a Biomarker in a 24-h Feed Restriction Model to Induce Gut Permeability in Broiler Chickens
- Impact of a Bacillus Direct-Fed Microbial on Growth Performance, Intestinal Barrier Integrity, Necrotic Enteritis Lesions, and Ileal Microbiota in Broiler Chickens Using a Laboratory Challenge Model
- Leaky Gut and Mycotoxins: Aflatoxin B1 Does Not Increase Gut Permeability in Broiler Chickens
- In ovo evaluation of FloraMax®-B11 on Marek’s disease HVT vaccine protective efficacy, hatchability, microbiota composition, morphometric analysis, and Salmonella enteritidis infection in broiler chickens
- Evaluation of a Solid Dispersion of Curcumin With Polyvinylpyrrolidone and Boric Acid Against Salmonella Enteritidis Infection and Intestinal Permeability in Broiler Chickens: A Pilot Study
Showing 5 of 24 shared publications
Bruno Solís-Cruz
Universidad de Cuautitlán Izcalli (MX)
21 shared publications
- Impact of a Bacillus Direct-Fed Microbial on Growth Performance, Intestinal Barrier Integrity, Necrotic Enteritis Lesions, and Ileal Microbiota in Broiler Chickens Using a Laboratory Challenge Model
- Evaluation of a Solid Dispersion of Curcumin With Polyvinylpyrrolidone and Boric Acid Against Salmonella Enteritidis Infection and Intestinal Permeability in Broiler Chickens: A Pilot Study
- Evaluation of Cellulosic Polymers and Curcumin to Reduce Aflatoxin B1 Toxic Effects on Performance, Biochemical, and Immunological Parameters of Broiler Chickens
- Evaluation of the Antimicrobial and Anti-inflammatory Properties of Bacillus-DFM (Norum™) in Broiler Chickens Infected With Salmonella Enteritidis
- Effect of humic acids on intestinal viscosity, leaky gut and ammonia excretion in a 24 hr feed restriction model to induce intestinal permeability in broiler chickens
Showing 5 of 21 shared publications
Daniel Hernández‐Patlan
Universidad de Cuautitlán Izcalli (MX)
21 shared publications
- Impact of a Bacillus Direct-Fed Microbial on Growth Performance, Intestinal Barrier Integrity, Necrotic Enteritis Lesions, and Ileal Microbiota in Broiler Chickens Using a Laboratory Challenge Model
- Evaluation of a Solid Dispersion of Curcumin With Polyvinylpyrrolidone and Boric Acid Against Salmonella Enteritidis Infection and Intestinal Permeability in Broiler Chickens: A Pilot Study
- Evaluation of Cellulosic Polymers and Curcumin to Reduce Aflatoxin B1 Toxic Effects on Performance, Biochemical, and Immunological Parameters of Broiler Chickens
- Evaluation of the Antimicrobial and Anti-inflammatory Properties of Bacillus-DFM (Norum™) in Broiler Chickens Infected With Salmonella Enteritidis
- Effect of humic acids on intestinal viscosity, leaky gut and ammonia excretion in a 24 hr feed restriction model to induce intestinal permeability in broiler chickens
Showing 5 of 21 shared publications
L.R. Bielke
The Ohio State University (US)
20 shared publications
- Evaluation and Selection of Bacillus Species Based on Enzyme Production, Antimicrobial Activity, and Biofilm Synthesis as Direct-Fed Microbial Candidates for Poultry
- Salmonella Host Range of Bacteriophages That Infect Multiple Genera
- Optimizing Fluorescein Isothiocyanate Dextran Measurement As a Biomarker in a 24-h Feed Restriction Model to Induce Gut Permeability in Broiler Chickens
- Evaluation of the Epithelial Barrier Function and Ileal Microbiome in an Established Necrotic Enteritis Challenge Model in Broiler Chickens
- Dose titration of FITC-D for optimal measurement of enteric inflammation in broiler chicks
Showing 5 of 20 shared publications
V.A. Kuttappan
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
17 shared publications
- White striping and woody breast myopathies in the modern poultry industry: a review
- Pathological changes associated with white striping in broiler breast muscles
- Incidence of broiler breast myopathies at 2 different ages and its impact on selected raw meat quality parameters
- Proteomic analysis reveals changes in carbohydrate and protein metabolism associated with broiler breast myopathy
- Dose titration of FITC-D for optimal measurement of enteric inflammation in broiler chicks
Showing 5 of 17 shared publications
Christine N. Vuong
University of Arkansas System
17 shared publications
In database
- Research Note: Evaluation of a heat stress model to induce gastrointestinal leakage in broiler chickens
- Histomonosis in Poultry: A Comprehensive Review
- Evaluation of Three Formulations of Essential Oils in Broiler Chickens under Cyclic Heat Stress
- Evaluation of in ovo Bacillus spp. based probiotic administration on horizontal transmission of virulent Escherichia coli in neonatal broiler chickens
- Research Note: Evaluation of boric acid as a chemoprophylaxis candidate to prevent histomoniasis
Showing 5 of 17 shared publications
Danielle Graham
University of Arkansas System
16 shared publications
In database
- In ovo evaluation of FloraMax®-B11 on Marek’s disease HVT vaccine protective efficacy, hatchability, microbiota composition, morphometric analysis, and Salmonella enteritidis infection in broiler chickens
- Histomonosis in Poultry: A Comprehensive Review
- Specific Secondary Bile Acids Control Chicken Necrotic Enteritis
- Evaluation of in ovo Bacillus spp. based probiotic administration on horizontal transmission of virulent Escherichia coli in neonatal broiler chickens
- Characterization and evaluation of lactic acid bacteria candidates for intestinal epithelial permeability and Salmonella Typhimurium colonization in neonatal turkey poults
Showing 5 of 16 shared publications
Mikayla F. A. Baxter
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
14 shared publications
- Optimizing Fluorescein Isothiocyanate Dextran Measurement As a Biomarker in a 24-h Feed Restriction Model to Induce Gut Permeability in Broiler Chickens
- Evaluation of the Epithelial Barrier Function and Ileal Microbiome in an Established Necrotic Enteritis Challenge Model in Broiler Chickens
- In ovo evaluation of FloraMax®-B11 on Marek’s disease HVT vaccine protective efficacy, hatchability, microbiota composition, morphometric analysis, and Salmonella enteritidis infection in broiler chickens
- Evaluation of a Solid Dispersion of Curcumin With Polyvinylpyrrolidone and Boric Acid Against Salmonella Enteritidis Infection and Intestinal Permeability in Broiler Chickens: A Pilot Study
- Identification of Serum Biomarkers for Intestinal Integrity in a Broiler Chicken Malabsorption Model
Showing 5 of 14 shared publications
Ross Wolfenden
The King's College (US)
13 shared publications
- Evaluation and Selection of Bacillus Species Based on Enzyme Production, Antimicrobial Activity, and Biofilm Synthesis as Direct-Fed Microbial Candidates for Poultry
- Probiotics/direct fed microbials for Salmonella control in poultry
- Evaluation of Bacillus species as potential candidates for direct-fed microbials in commercial poultry
- Selection of Bacillus spp. for Cellulase and Xylanase Production as Direct-Fed Microbials to Reduce Digesta Viscosity and Clostridium perfringens Proliferation Using an in vitro Digestive Model in Different Poultry Diets
- Evaluation of aBacillusdirect-fed microbial candidate on digesta viscosity, bacterial translocation, microbiota composition and bone mineralisation in broiler chickens fed on a rye-based diet
Showing 5 of 13 shared publications
Stacy Higgins
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
13 shared publications
- Evaluation of a Lactobacillus-Based Probiotic Culture for the Reduction of Salmonella Enteritidis in Neonatal Broiler Chicks
- Use of a specific bacteriophage treatment to reduce Salmonella in poultry products
- Ability of Bacteriophages Isolated from Different Sources to Reduce Salmonella enterica Serovar Enteritidis In Vitro and In Vivo
- Temporal Effects of Lactic Acid Bacteria Probiotic Culture on Salmonella in Neonatal Broilers
- Salmonella Host Range of Bacteriophages That Infect Multiple Genera
Showing 5 of 13 shared publications
Guillermo Tellez
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
12 shared publications
- Optimizing Fluorescein Isothiocyanate Dextran Measurement As a Biomarker in a 24-h Feed Restriction Model to Induce Gut Permeability in Broiler Chickens
- Research Note: Evaluation of a heat stress model to induce gastrointestinal leakage in broiler chickens
- Rye Affects Bacterial Translocation, Intestinal Viscosity, Microbiota Composition and Bone Mineralization in Turkey Poults
- Evaluation of Gastrointestinal Leakage in Multiple Enteric Inflammation Models in Chickens
- Evaluation of Three Formulations of Essential Oils in Broiler Chickens under Cyclic Heat Stress
Showing 5 of 12 shared publications
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