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Sami Dridi Data-verified
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High Impact
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Poultry Science
44 h-index
276 pubs
15,285 cited
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Biography and Research Information
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Sami Dridi's research focuses on understanding and mitigating the physiological impacts of environmental stressors, particularly heat stress, on broiler chickens. His work investigates how heat stress affects growth performance, carcass yield, meat quality, and intestinal integrity, as well as the underlying molecular and cellular mechanisms.
Dridi has published extensively on heat stress in poultry, including comprehensive reviews covering its effects on physiology, gut health, and nutrient utilization. His research group has explored various strategies to alleviate heat stress impacts, such as evaluating essential oil formulations and the inclusion of specific feed ingredients like Spirulina platensis. He also examines distinct models of heat stress, including constant versus cyclic exposure, and the exacerbating effects of other stressors like hypoxia on conditions such as woody breast myopathy.
His scholarship metrics include an h-index of 44, with over 15,100 citations across 269 publications, designating him as a highly cited researcher. Dridi actively collaborates with colleagues at the University of Arkansas, including Sara Orlowski, Alison Ramser, Clay J. Maynard, and Travis Tabler, with whom he has co-authored numerous publications.
Metrics
- h-index: 44
- Publications: 276
- Citations: 15,285
Selected Publications
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166. Bovine Defensin Expression in Nasal Mucosal Secretions of Calves Challenged with Bovine Respiratory Disease: A Preliminary Analysis (2026)
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Expression profile of heat shock proteins, (chemo)cytokines, and tight junction proteins in hair follicles of Bos taurus and Bos indicus breeds reared under two production systems during summer season (2026)
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Circulating hormonal and gene expression profile in heat-stressed broilers divergently selected for high or low water efficiency (2026)
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Effects of heat stress and depressed feed intake on the cecal and ileal microbiota of broiler chickens (2025)
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Do we need a standardized 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing analysis protocol for poultry microbiota research? (2025)
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Effect of heat stress on ileal epithelial barrier integrity in broilers divergently selected for high- and low-water efficiency (2025)
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Effects of an herbal adaptogen feed-additive on feeding-related hypothalamic neuropeptides in chronic cyclic heat-stressed chickens (2024)
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Dynamic responses of blood metabolites to nutrient depletion and repletion in broiler chicken nutrition (2024)
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Effect of a microencapsulated phyto/phycogenic blend supplementation on growth performance, processing parameters, meat quality, and sensory profile in male broilers (2024)
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Novel 4th-generation phytase improves broiler growth performance and reduces woody breast severity through modulation of muscle glucose uptake and metabolism (2024)
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Effect of heat stress on the hypothalamic expression profile of water homeostasis‐associated genes in low‐ and high‐water efficient chicken lines (2024)
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Cecal microbiota composition differs under normal and high ambient temperatures in genetically distinct chicken lines (2023)
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Impact of Phytase Supplementation on Meat Quality of Heat-Stressed Broilers (2023)
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Peripheral and Central Impact of Methionine Source and Level on Growth Performance, Circulating Methionine Levels and Metabolism in Broiler Chickens (2023)
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Bone Metabolite Profile Differs between Normal and Femur Head Necrosis (FHN/BCO)-Affected Broilers: Implications for Dysregulated Metabolic Cascades in FHN Pathophysiology (2023)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Elizabeth S. Greene
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
25 shared publications
- Heat Stress and Feed Restriction Distinctly Affect Performance, Carcass and Meat Yield, Intestinal Integrity, and Inflammatory (Chemo)Cytokines in Broiler Chickens
- Spirulina platensis Inclusion Reverses Circulating Pro-inflammatory (Chemo)cytokine Profiles in Broilers Fed Low-Protein Diets
- Evaluation of Three Formulations of Essential Oils in Broiler Chickens under Cyclic Heat Stress
- Constant and cyclic chronic heat stress models differentially influence growth performance, carcass traits and meat quality of broilers
- Hypoxia further exacerbates woody breast myopathy in broilers via alteration of satellite cell fate
Showing 5 of 25 shared publications
Sara Orlowski
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
12 shared publications
In database
- Hypoxia further exacerbates woody breast myopathy in broilers via alteration of satellite cell fate
- Ileal microbial composition in genetically distinct chicken lines reared under normal or high ambient temperatures
- Effect of heat stress on the hypothalamic expression profile of water homeostasis‐associated genes in low‐ and high‐water efficient chicken lines
- Effects of Cyclic Chronic Heat Stress on the Expression of Nutrient Transporters in the Jejunum of Modern Broilers and Their Ancestor Wild Jungle Fowl
- Effect of Cyclic Heat Stress on Feeding-Related Hypothalamic Neuropeptides of Three Broiler Populations and Their Ancestor Jungle Fowl
Showing 5 of 12 shared publications
Elizabeth Greene
University of Arkansas System (US)
11 shared publications
- Ileal microbial composition in genetically distinct chicken lines reared under normal or high ambient temperatures
- Evidence of Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Bacterial Chondronecrosis With Osteomyelitis–Affected Broilers
- Phytogenic Water Additives Improve Broiler Growth Performance via Modulation of Intermediary Metabolism-Related Signaling Pathways
- Effect of Cyclic Heat Stress on Feeding-Related Hypothalamic Neuropeptides of Three Broiler Populations and Their Ancestor Jungle Fowl
- Role of autophagy machinery dysregulation in bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis
Showing 5 of 11 shared publications
Alison Ramser
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
11 shared publications
In database
- Effects of Cyclic Chronic Heat Stress on the Expression of Nutrient Transporters in the Jejunum of Modern Broilers and Their Ancestor Wild Jungle Fowl
- Role of autophagy machinery dysregulation in bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis
- Impact of Phytase Supplementation on Meat Quality of Heat-Stressed Broilers
- Local and Systemic Cytokine, Chemokine, and FGF Profile in Bacterial Chondronecrosis with Osteomyelitis (BCO)-Affected Broilers
- Effect of a microencapsulated phyto/phycogenic blend supplementation on growth performance, processing parameters, meat quality, and sensory profile in male broilers
Showing 5 of 11 shared publications
Travis Tabler
8 shared publications
In database
- Ileal microbial composition in genetically distinct chicken lines reared under normal or high ambient temperatures
- Effect of heat stress on the hypothalamic expression profile of water homeostasis‐associated genes in low‐ and high‐water efficient chicken lines
- Effects of Cyclic Chronic Heat Stress on the Expression of Nutrient Transporters in the Jejunum of Modern Broilers and Their Ancestor Wild Jungle Fowl
- Effect of Cyclic Heat Stress on Feeding-Related Hypothalamic Neuropeptides of Three Broiler Populations and Their Ancestor Jungle Fowl
- Effect of Cyclic Heat Stress on Hypothalamic Oxygen Homeostasis and Inflammatory State in the Jungle Fowl and Three Broiler-Based Research Lines
Showing 5 of 8 shared publications
C.W. Maynard
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
7 shared publications
- Impact of Phytase Supplementation on Meat Quality of Heat-Stressed Broilers
- Determination of digestible valine requirements in male and female Cobb 500 broilers
- Peripheral and Central Impact of Methionine Source and Level on Growth Performance, Circulating Methionine Levels and Metabolism in Broiler Chickens
- Novel 4th-generation phytase improves broiler growth performance and reduces woody breast severity through modulation of muscle glucose uptake and metabolism
- Duodenal Metabolic Profile Changes in Heat-Stressed Broilers
Showing 5 of 7 shared publications
Walter Bottje
University of Arkansas System (US)
6 shared publications
- Spirulina platensis Inclusion Reverses Circulating Pro-inflammatory (Chemo)cytokine Profiles in Broilers Fed Low-Protein Diets
- Effect of heat stress on the hypothalamic expression profile of water homeostasis‐associated genes in low‐ and high‐water efficient chicken lines
- Upstream Regulator Analysis of Wooden Breast Myopathy Proteomics in Commercial Broilers and Comparison to Feed Efficiency Proteomics in Pedigree Male Broilers
- Research Note: Carcass yield and meat quality in high- and low-water efficient broiler lines exposed to heat stress
- Effect of Heat Stress on the Expression of Circulating Cyto(chemo)kine and Inflammatory Markers in Broiler Chickens Selected for High- or Low-water Efficiency
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
S.J. Rochell
Auburn University (US)
6 shared publications
- A review of heat stress in chickens. Part I: Insights into physiology and gut health
- A review of heat stress in chickens. Part II: Insights into protein and energy utilization and feeding
- Constant and cyclic chronic heat stress models differentially influence growth performance, carcass traits and meat quality of broilers
- Influence of different heat stress models on nutrient digestibility and markers of stress, inflammation, lipid, and protein metabolism in broilers
- Determination of digestible valine requirements in male and female Cobb 500 broilers
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Clay J. Maynard
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
6 shared publications
In database
- Evaluation of Three Formulations of Essential Oils in Broiler Chickens under Cyclic Heat Stress
- Effects of Herbal Adaptogen Feed-Additive on Growth Performance, Carcass Parameters, and Muscle Amino Acid Profile in Heat-Stressed Modern Broilers
- Potential role of endoplasmic reticulum stress in broiler woody breast myopathy
- Impact of Phytase Supplementation on Meat Quality of Heat-Stressed Broilers
- Novel 4th-generation phytase improves broiler growth performance and reduces woody breast severity through modulation of muscle glucose uptake and metabolism
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
Garrett J. Mullenix
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
6 shared publications
In database
- Spirulina platensis Inclusion Reverses Circulating Pro-inflammatory (Chemo)cytokine Profiles in Broilers Fed Low-Protein Diets
- Potential role of endoplasmic reticulum stress in broiler woody breast myopathy
- Impact of Phytase Supplementation on Meat Quality of Heat-Stressed Broilers
- Novel 4th-generation phytase improves broiler growth performance and reduces woody breast severity through modulation of muscle glucose uptake and metabolism
- Effect of a microencapsulated phyto/phycogenic blend supplementation on growth performance, processing parameters, meat quality, and sensory profile in male broilers
Showing 5 of 6 shared publications
R.F. Wideman
5 shared publications
- Evidence of Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Bacterial Chondronecrosis With Osteomyelitis–Affected Broilers
- Role of autophagy machinery dysregulation in bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis
- Local and Systemic Cytokine, Chemokine, and FGF Profile in Bacterial Chondronecrosis with Osteomyelitis (BCO)-Affected Broilers
- Water homeostasis gene expression in the kidney of broilers divergently selected for water conversion ratio
- Comparative- and network-based proteomic analysis of bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis lesions in broiler’s proximal tibiae identifies new molecular signatures of lameness
Nima K. Emami
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (US)
5 shared publications
- Heat Stress and Feed Restriction Distinctly Affect Performance, Carcass and Meat Yield, Intestinal Integrity, and Inflammatory (Chemo)Cytokines in Broiler Chickens
- Spirulina platensis Inclusion Reverses Circulating Pro-inflammatory (Chemo)cytokine Profiles in Broilers Fed Low-Protein Diets
- Hypoxia further exacerbates woody breast myopathy in broilers via alteration of satellite cell fate
- Ileal microbial composition in genetically distinct chicken lines reared under normal or high ambient temperatures
- Phytogenic Water Additives Improve Broiler Growth Performance via Modulation of Intermediary Metabolism-Related Signaling Pathways
Nicholas B. Anthony
5 shared publications
In database
- Hypoxia further exacerbates woody breast myopathy in broilers via alteration of satellite cell fate
- Ileal microbial composition in genetically distinct chicken lines reared under normal or high ambient temperatures
- Effects of Cyclic Chronic Heat Stress on the Expression of Nutrient Transporters in the Jejunum of Modern Broilers and Their Ancestor Wild Jungle Fowl
- Histological Analysis and Gene Expression of Satellite Cell Markers in the Pectoralis Major Muscle in Broiler Lines Divergently Selected for Percent 4-Day Breast Yield
- Effect of Cyclic Heat Stress on Hypothalamic Oxygen Homeostasis and Inflammatory State in the Jungle Fowl and Three Broiler-Based Research Lines
M.R. Bedford
AB Vista (United Kingdom) (GB)
5 shared publications
- Hypoxia further exacerbates woody breast myopathy in broilers via alteration of satellite cell fate
- Potential role of endoplasmic reticulum stress in broiler woody breast myopathy
- Impact of Phytase Supplementation on Meat Quality of Heat-Stressed Broilers
- Effect of phytase supplementation on plasma and organ myo-inositol content and erythrocyte inositol phosphates as pertaining to breast meat quality issues in chickens
- Mitochondrial dysfunction is a hallmark of woody breast myopathy in broiler chickens
Federico Sirri
University of Bologna (IT)
5 shared publications
- A review of heat stress in chickens. Part I: Insights into physiology and gut health
- A review of heat stress in chickens. Part II: Insights into protein and energy utilization and feeding
- Neuropeptide Y and its receptors are expressed in chicken skeletal muscle and regulate mitochondrial function
- Effect of Cyclic Heat Stress on Feeding-Related Hypothalamic Neuropeptides of Three Broiler Populations and Their Ancestor Jungle Fowl
- Effect of Cyclic Heat Stress on Hypothalamic Oxygen Homeostasis and Inflammatory State in the Jungle Fowl and Three Broiler-Based Research Lines
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