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
Research Areas
Biomedical Subjects
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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
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Lactiplantibacillus plantarum promotes intestinal goblet cell differentiation via indole-3-lactic acid–AHR signaling in pigs (2026)
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Longitudinal Modulation of the Gut Microbiome and Growth Performance by Phytochemicals as Antibiotic Alternatives in Swine Production (2026)
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69 Arkansas beef producers’ age impacts educational method preference (2019)
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60 Arkansas Beef Industry Assessment: Producer Results (2019)
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142 Providing an experiential learning opportunity through an Extension animal science internship (2019)
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Switchgrass Management Practice Effects on Near-Surface Soil Properties in West-Central Arkansas (2015)
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Steer stress response as affected by genotype and transportation (2014)
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Forage and breed effects on behavior and temperament of pregnant beef heifers (2013)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
- Longitudinal Modulation of the Gut Microbiome and Growth Performance by Phytochemicals as Antibiotic Alternatives in Swine Production
- Longitudinal Modulation of the Gut Microbiome and Growth Performance by Phytochemicals as Antibiotic Alternatives in Swine Production
- Longitudinal Modulation of the Gut Microbiome and Growth Performance by Phytochemicals as Antibiotic Alternatives in Swine Production
- Longitudinal Modulation of the Gut Microbiome and Growth Performance by Phytochemicals as Antibiotic Alternatives in Swine Production
- Longitudinal Modulation of the Gut Microbiome and Growth Performance by Phytochemicals as Antibiotic Alternatives in Swine Production
- Longitudinal Modulation of the Gut Microbiome and Growth Performance by Phytochemicals as Antibiotic Alternatives in Swine Production
- Longitudinal Modulation of the Gut Microbiome and Growth Performance by Phytochemicals as Antibiotic Alternatives in Swine Production
- Longitudinal Modulation of the Gut Microbiome and Growth Performance by Phytochemicals as Antibiotic Alternatives in Swine Production
- Longitudinal Modulation of the Gut Microbiome and Growth Performance by Phytochemicals as Antibiotic Alternatives in Swine Production
- Longitudinal Modulation of the Gut Microbiome and Growth Performance by Phytochemicals as Antibiotic Alternatives in Swine Production
- Longitudinal Modulation of the Gut Microbiome and Growth Performance by Phytochemicals as Antibiotic Alternatives in Swine Production
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