World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Animal Science and Veterinary

D-Index
31
Citations
3875
World Ranking
2269
National Ranking
641

Overview

Carl W. Hunt is affiliated with the University of Idaho in the United States and focuses research primarily within the fields of Agricultural and Biological Sciences as well as Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology. The research work spans several subfields including Food Science, Biotechnology, and Infectious Diseases.

The scientist's recent publications address significant topics in food safety and microbial contamination. Notable papers include: "Validation of a Simulated Commercial English Muffin Baking Process to control Salmonella Contamination" published in 2024 in the Journal of Food Protection; "Validation of a Simulated Commercial English Muffin Baking Process to Control Salmonella Contamination" in 2023 in the SSRN Electronic Journal; and "Validation of a Simulated Commercial Plain Bagel Baking Process and Thermal Resistance Characterization of a 5-Strain Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli When Introduced via Flour" in 2025 published in Foods.

The main research topics explored are:

  • Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety
  • Food Safety and Hygiene
  • Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
  • Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
  • Probiotics and Fermented Foods

Frequent collaborators in research projects include Arshdeep Singh, Lakshmikantha H. Channaiah, and Drushya Ramesh. The notable publication venues for the scientist's work are the Journal of Food Protection, SSRN Electronic Journal, and Foods.

Best Publications

  • Nutritive value of corn silage as affected by maturity and mechanical processing: a contemporary review.

    L. Johnson;J.H. Harrison;C. Hunt;K. Shinners

  • Gastrointestinal Tract Location of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Ruminants

    Luke J. Grauke;Indira T. Kudva;Jang Won Yoon;Carl W. Hunt

  • Effect of enzyme preparations on in situ and in vitro degradation and in vivo digestive characteristics of mature cool-season grass forage in beef steers.

    P Feng;C W Hunt;G T Pritchard;W E Julien

  • Effect of cattle diet on Escherichia coli O157:H7 acid resistance.

    Carolyn J. Hovde;Paula R. Austin;Karen A. Cloud;Christopher J. Williams

  • Effect of direct-fed fibrolytic enzymes on the digestive characteristics of a forage-based diet fed to beef steers.

    G E Lewis;C W Hunt;W K Sanchez;R Treacher

  • Evaluation of dietary influences on Escherichia coli O157:H7 shedding by sheep.

    Indira T. Kudva;Carl W. Hunt;Christopher J. Williams;Ursula M. Nance

  • Yield, chemical composition and ruminal fermentability of corn whole plant, ear, and stover as affected by maturity

    C. W. Hunt;W. Kezar;R. Vinande

  • Effect of Direct-Fed Fibrolytic Enzymes on the Lactational Performance of Dairy Cows

    G.E. Lewis;W.K. Sanchez;C.W. Hunt;M.A. Guy

  • Residual feed intake of purebred Angus steers: effects on meat quality and palatability.

    S. D. Baker;J. I. Szasz;T. A. Klein;P. S. Kuber

  • Effects of feeding high-oil corn to beef steers on carcass characteristics and meat quality.

    J G Andrae;S K Duckett;C W Hunt;G T Pritchard

  • Effects of hybrid and ensiling with and without a microbial inoculant on the nutritional characteristics of whole-plant corn.

    C W Hunt;W Kezar;D D Hinman;J J Combs

  • Effect of diets containing linoleic acid- or oleic acid-rich oils on ruminal fermentation and nutrient digestibility, and performance and fatty acid composition of adipose and muscle tissues of finishing cattle

    A. N. Hristov;L. R. Kennington;M. A. McGuire;C. W. Hunt

  • Dose-response effects of recombinant bovine somatotropin implants on feedlot performance in steers.

    B. S. Dalke;R. A. Roeder;T. R. Kasser;J. J. Veenhuizen

  • Effect of hybrid, maturity, and mechanical processing of corn silage on intake and digestibility by beef cattle.

    J G Andrae;C W Hunt;G T Pritchard;L R Kennington

  • Effect of exogenous polysaccharide-degrading enzyme preparations on ruminal fermentation and digestibility of nutrients in dairy cows

    A.N. Hristov;C.E. Basel;A. Melgar;A.E. Foley

  • Effect of dietary level of barley-based supplements and ruminal buffer on digestion and growth by beef cattle

    M. W. Leventini;C. W. Hunt;R. E. Roffler;D. G. Casebolt

  • Factors affecting the feeding quality of barley for ruminants

    Carl W. Hunt

  • Effect of Barley and Its Amylopectin Content on Ruminal Fermentation and Nitrogen Utilization in Lactating Dairy Cows

    A.E. Foley;A.N. Hristov;A. Melgar;J.K. Ropp

  • Ruminant gastrointestinal cell proliferation and clearance of Escherichia coli O157:H7.

    Bernadene A. Magnuson;Margaret Davis;Suzanna Hubele;Paula R. Austin

  • Acid resistance of Escherichia coli O157:H7 from the gastrointestinal tract of cattle fed hay or grain

    L.J. Grauke;S.A. Wynia;H.Q. Sheng;J.W. Yoon

  • Yield, Chemical Composition and Ruminal Fermentability of Corn Whole Plant, Ear, and Stover as Affected by Maturity

    Unknown

Frequent Co-Authors

Alexander N. Hristov
Alexander N. Hristov Pennsylvania State University
Joseph H. Harrison
Joseph H. Harrison Washington State University
Janice G.P. Bowman
Janice G.P. Bowman Montana State University
Susan K. Duckett
Susan K. Duckett Clemson University
Monty S. Kerley
Monty S. Kerley University of Missouri
Kevin J. Shinners
Kevin J. Shinners University of Wisconsin–Madison
Jeffrey L. Firkins
Jeffrey L. Firkins The Ohio State University
Mark A. McGuire
Mark A. McGuire University of Idaho

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For those interested in Animal Science and Veterinary fields, exploring related online degrees can expand career opportunities beyond traditional roles. For example, an online substance abuse counseling degree offers a pathway for professionals who want to incorporate behavioral health into veterinary care or animal-assisted therapy.

Similarly, a marriage and family therapy masters programs online allow students to develop skills in human psychology, which can complement work in pet therapy or improve client relationships in veterinary practice.

For those interested in advanced leadership roles or academia, pursuing an online phd counselor education and supervision can open doors to supervisory positions and specialized counseling careers that intersect with animal welfare and human interaction.

Exploring what jobs work with animals that pay well provides valuable insight into high-demand career options, from veterinary technicians to wildlife specialists, helping students make informed decisions about their education and future pathways.

Best Scientists Citing Carl W. Hunt

Trending Scientists