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Researcher

Last publication 2026 Last refreshed 2026-04-01

faculty

Animal Science

7 h-index 22 pubs 190 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Michael Looper's research focuses on animal science, with a particular emphasis on swine production and the impact of phytochemicals as alternatives to antibiotics. His work investigates the modulation of the gut microbiome and its effect on growth performance in pigs. Looper has also contributed to discussions regarding the integration of forage agronomists within animal science departments, highlighting the need for interdisciplinary approaches in the field.

His scholarly output includes 22 publications, with a total of 190 citations, and he holds an h-index of 7. Looper collaborates with researchers such as Alisun N Watson, Yan Huang, Samantha Howe, and Yan Huang, all affiliated with the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station or the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, contributing to a shared research network within agricultural sciences.

Metrics

  • h-index: 7
  • Publications: 22
  • Citations: 190

Selected Publications

  • Longitudinal Modulation of the Gut Microbiome and Growth Performance by Phytochemicals as Antibiotic Alternatives in Swine Production (2026)

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