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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2012 - ASAS Fellow: Research Category, American Society of Animal Science
  • 2005 - Corbin Award in Companion Animal Biology, American Society of Animal Science
  • 1998 - American Feed Industry Association Award in Ruminant Nutrition Research, American Society of Animal Science

Overview

David L. Harmon is affiliated with the University of Kentucky in the United States and specializes in Agricultural and Biological Sciences. Their research output includes 59 publications within this main field, with subfields concentrated in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Agronomy and Crop Science, Genetics, Animal Science and Zoology, and Small Animals.

The scientist's recent research contributions include:

  • Review: Nutritional regulation of intestinal starch and protein assimilation in ruminants (2020, animal)

Frequent co-authors collaborating with David L. Harmon consist of:

  • J. L. Klotz
  • Ronald J Trotta
  • K. R. McLeod
  • Ériton Egídio Lisboa Valente
  • K K Kreikemeier

The scientist has published notably in these venues:

  • Journal of Animal Science (26 publications)
  • Domestic Animal Endocrinology (4 publications)
  • Heart Rhythm (4 publications)
  • Frontiers in Veterinary Science (3 publications)
  • Journal of the American College of Cardiology (3 publications)

Their primary research topics include:

  • Plant and fungal interactions
  • Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology
  • Botanical Research and Chemistry
  • Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
  • Digestive system and related health
  • Human-Animal Interaction Studies
  • Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research

David L. Harmon has been recognized with several awards over their career, such as:

  • ASAS Fellow: Research Category, American Society of Animal Science, 2012
  • Corbin Award in Companion Animal Biology, American Society of Animal Science, 2005
  • American Feed Industry Association Award in Ruminant Nutrition Research, American Society of Animal Science, 1998

Best Publications

  • Sites, rates, and limits of starch digestion and glucose metabolism in growing cattle.

    G. B. Huntington;D. L. Harmon;C. J. Richards

  • Absorption and delivery of nutrients for milk protein synthesis by portal-drained viscera.

    C.K. Reynolds;D.L. Harmon;M.J. Cecava

  • Impact of nutrition on pancreatic exocrine and endocrine secretion in ruminants: a review.

    D L Harmon

  • Effects of exogenous emulsifiers and fat sources on nutrient digestibility, serum lipids, and growth performance in weanling pigs.

    D B Jones;J D Hancock;D L Harmon;C E Walker

  • Supplementation of dormant tallgrass-prairie forage: I. Influence of varying supplemental protein and(or) energy levels on forage utilization characteristics of beef steers in confinement.

    T. DelCurto;R. C. Cochran;D. L. Harmon;A. A. Beharka

  • Net portal absorption of lactate and volatile fatty acids in steers experiencing glucose-induced acidosis or fed a 70% concentrate diet ad libitum.

    D. L. Harmon;D. L. Harmon;R. A. Britton;R. A. Britton;R. L. Prior;R. L. Prior;R. A. Stock;R. A. Stock

  • Small intestinal starch digestion in steers: effect of various levels of abomasal glucose, corn starch and corn dextrin infusion on small intestinal disappearance and net glucose absorption.

    K K Kreikemeier;D L Harmon;R T Brandt;T B Avery

  • Effect of fat sources and combinations on starter pig performance, nutrient digestibility and intestinal morphology.

    D. F. Li;R. C. Thaler;J. L. Nelssen;D. L. Harmon

  • Evaluation of oligosaccharide addition to dog diets: influences on nutrient digestion and microbial populations

    J.A Strickling;D.L Harmon;K.A Dawson;K.L Gross

  • Fat source and calcium level effects on finishing steer performance, digestion, and metabolism.

    B J Bock;D L Harmon;R T Brandt;J E Schneider

  • Effects of calcium soaps of fatty acids on postpartum reproductive function in beef cows.

    R B Hightshoe;R C Cochran;L R Corah;G H Kiracofe

  • In Vitro Lactic Acid Inhibition and Alterations in Volatile Fatty Acid Production by Antimicrobial Feed Additives

    T. G. Nagaraja;M. B. Taylor;D. L. Harmon;J. E. Boyer

  • Metabolism of Silage Alcohols in Lactating Dairy Cows

    N.B. Kristensen;A. Storm;B.M.L. Raun;B.A. Røjen

  • Effects of a slow-release urea source on absorption of ammonia and endogenous production of urea by cattle

    G.B. Huntington;D.L. Harmon;N.B. Kristensen;K.C. Hanson

  • The effects of ruminal acidosis on volatile fatty acid absorption and plasma activities of pancreatic enzymes in lambs.

    C R Krehbiel;C R Krehbiel;R A Britton;R A Britton;D L Harmon;D L Harmon;T J Wester;T J Wester

  • Factors affecting intestinal starch digestion in ruminants: A review

    D. L. Harmon;R. M. Yamka;N. A. Elam

  • Influence of fiber fermentability on nutrient digestion in the dog

    Jennifer Silvio;David L Harmon;Kathy L Gross;Kyle R McLeod

  • The effects of an Aspergillus oryzae extract containing alpha-amylase activity on ruminal fermentation and milk production in lactating Holstein cows

    J. M. Tricarico;J. D. Johnston;K. A. Dawson;K. C. Hanson

  • Effect of increasing ruminal butyrate on portal and hepatic nutrient flux in steers.

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  • Considerations for gastrointestinal cannulations in ruminants.

    D L Harmon;C J Richards

  • Steam-rolled wheat diets for finishing cattle: effects of dietary roughage and feed intake on finishing steer performance and ruminal metabolism.

    K K Kreikemeier;D L Harmon;R T Brandt;T G Nagaraja

  • Splanchnic metabolism of volatile fatty acids absorbed from the washed reticulorumen of steers.

    N. B. Kristensen;D. L. Harmon

  • Supplemental fat and ionophores in finishing diets: feedlot performance and ruminal digesta kinetics in steers.

    E. M. Clary;R. T. Brandt;D. L. Harmon;T. G. Nagaraja

  • Glucose uptake and regulation by intestinal tissues: Implications and whole-body energetics

    D. L. Harmon;K. R. McLeod

  • Effects of slow-release urea on ruminal digesta characteristics and growth performance in beef steers.

    C C Taylor-Edwards;G Hibbard;S E Kitts;K R McLeod

  • Evaluation of nutrient utilization in the canine using the ileal cannulation technique.

    Julie A. Walker;David L. Harmon;Kathy L. Gross;George F. Collings

  • Influence of slow-release urea on nitrogen balance and portal-drained visceral nutrient flux in beef steers.

    C. C. Taylor-Edwards;N. A. Elam;S. E. Kitts;K. R. McLeod

  • Influence of source and amount of dietary protein on performance, blood metabolites, and reproductive function of primiparous beef cows.

    W. C. Rusche;R. C. Cochran;L. R. Corah;J. S. Stevenson

  • Alkaloid binding and activation of D2 dopamine receptors in cell culture.

    B T Larson;D L Harmon;E L Piper;L M Griffis

Frequent Co-Authors

Kyle R. McLeod
Kyle R. McLeod University of Kentucky
Eric S. Vanzant
Eric S. Vanzant University of Kentucky
Niels Bastian Kristensen
Niels Bastian Kristensen Aarhus University
Kendall C Swanson
Kendall C Swanson North Dakota State University
Gerald B. Huntington
Gerald B. Huntington North Carolina State University
Lowell P. Bush
Lowell P. Bush University of Kentucky
Marc L. Bauer
Marc L. Bauer North Dakota State University
James A. Boling
James A. Boling University of Kentucky
Jens J. Holst
Jens J. Holst University of Copenhagen
Douglas G. Burrin
Douglas G. Burrin Baylor College of Medicine

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