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D-Index
27
Citations
2341
World Ranking
2839
National Ranking
804

J. B. Hess publication distribution in Animal Science and Veterinary in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Animal Science and Veterinary in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where J. B. Hess sits on this spectrum.

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29 publications 442+

This scientist: 87 publications — 19th percentile

19% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 442 publications or more.

J. B. Hess D-index placement in Animal Science and Veterinary in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Animal Science and Veterinary scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where J. B. Hess sits on this spectrum.

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20 D-Index 77+

This scientist: 27 D-Index — 13th percentile

13% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 77 D-Index or more.

Overview

J. B. Hess is affiliated with Auburn University in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on Agricultural and Biological Sciences, with additional studies in Environmental Science and Chemical Engineering. Within these broader fields, their subfields include Animal Science and Zoology, Process Chemistry and Technology, Ecology, Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis, and Insect Science.

Their scientific output reflects a concentration on topics such as Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Odor and Emission Control Technologies, Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact, Rabbits: Nutrition, Reproduction, Health, Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure, and Insect Pheromone Research and Control.

Notable recent papers by J. B. Hess include the following:

  • Effects of corn particle size on broiler performance during the starter, grower, and finisher periods, 2020, The Journal of Applied Poultry Research
  • Broiler performance and litter ammonia levels as affected by sulfur added to the bird's diet, 2021, The Journal of Applied Poultry Research
  • Effects of Feed-Through Sulfur on Growth Performance, Atmospheric Ammonia Levels, and Footpad Lesions in Broilers Raised Beginning with Built-Up Litter, 2022, Animals

J. B. Hess has frequently collaborated with several coauthors, including Matthew Bailey, James T. Krehling, K.S. Macklin, A.A. Rubio, and W.D. Berry. These partnerships have contributed to research published especially in venues such as The Journal of Applied Poultry Research and Animals, where Hess has multiple contributions.

Their research topics often address key issues in animal nutrition and environmental impact, particularly relating to poultry production and its effects on atmospheric conditions and animal health. This work intersects with sustainability concerns through the study of odor emissions and litter management techniques.

Best Publications

  • Influence of bedding material on footpad dermatitis in broiler chickens

    S. F. Bilgili;J. B. Hess;J. P. Blake;K. S. Macklin

  • Influence of Age and Sex on Footpad Quality and Yield in Broiler Chickens Reared on Low and High Density Diets

    S. F. Bilgili;M. A. Alley;J. B. Hess;M. Nagaraj

  • Efficacy of a litter amendment to reduce pododermatitis in broiler chickens

    M. Nagaraj;C. A. P. Wilson;B. Saenmahayak;J. B. Hess

  • The Effects of Photoperiod Length, Light Intensity, and Feed Energy on Growth Responses and Meat Yield of Broilers

    K. M. Downs;R. J. Lien;J. B. Hess;S. F. Bilgili

  • Effect of Light Intensity and Photoperiod on Live Performance, Heterophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio, and Processing Yields of Broilers

    R. J. Lien;J. B. Hess;S. R. McKee;S. F. Bilgili

  • Effect of High-Protein and All-Vegetable Diets on the Incidence and Severity of Pododermatitis in Broiler Chickens

    M. Nagaraj;C. A. P. Wilson;J. B. Hess;S. F. Bilgili

  • Selenium source effect on broiler carcass characteristics, meat quality and drip loss.

    K. M. Downs;J. B. Hess;S. F. Bilgili

  • Influence of Complexed Zinc Products on Live Performance and Carcass Grade of Broilers

    J. B. Hess;S. F. Bilgili;A. M. Parson;K. M. Downs

  • Effects of In-House Composting of Litter on Bacterial Levels

    K. S. Macklin;J. B. Hess;S. F. Bilgili;R. A. Norton

  • Placement Density Influences Broiler Carcass Grade and Meat Yields

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  • Sand as litter for rearing broiler chickens.

    S. F. Bilgili;G. I. Montenegro;J. B. Hess;M. K. Eckman

  • In-House Windrow Composting and Its Effects on Foodborne Pathogens

    K. S. Macklin;J. B. Hess;S. F. Bilgili

  • Effect of dietary glutamine supplementation on Salmonella colonization in the ceca of young broiler chicks

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  • Live and processing performance of broiler chickens fed diets supplemented with complexed zinc

    B. Saenmahayak;S. F. Bilgili;J. B. Hess;M. Singh

  • Effect of bedding type and transient wetness on footpad dermatitis in broiler chickens

    Ö. Cengiz;J. B. Hess;S. F. Bilgili

  • Response of coccidiostat- versus vaccination-protected broilers to gelatin inclusion in high and low crude protein diets.

    R. Lehman;E. T. Moran;J. B. Hess

  • Peanut hulls as a litter source for broiler breeder replacement pullets

    R. J. Lien;J. B. Hess;D. E. Conner;C. W. Wood

  • Evaluation of a Feed-Grade Enzyme in Broiler Diets to Reduce Pododermatitis

    M. Nagaraj;J. B. Hess;S. F. Bilgili

  • Live Performance, Carcass Quality, and Deboning Yields of Broilers Reared on Sand as a Litter Source

    S. F. Bilgili;G. I. Montenegro;J. B. Hess;M. K. Eckman

  • Evaluation of Age, Gender, Strain, and Diet on the Cooked Yield and Shear Values of Broiler Breast Fillets

    G. H. Poole;C. E. Lyon;R. J. Buhr;L. L. Young

  • Bacterial Levels of Pine Shavings and Sand Used as Poultry Litter

    K. S. Macklin;J. B. Hess;S. F. Bilgili;R. A. Norton

  • Assessment of an experimental phytase enzyme product on live performance, bone mineralization, and phosphorus excretion in broiler chickens

    A. L. Shaw;J. B. Hess;J. P. Blake;N. E. Ward

  • Dietary Zinc Complexes and Vitamin E for Reducing Cellulitis Incidence in Broilers

    K. M. Downs;J. B. Hess;K. S. Macklin;R. A. Norton

  • A Longitudinal Study of Salmonella and Campylobacter jejuni Isolates from Day of Hatch through Processing by Automated Ribotyping

    B. A. McCREA;K. S. Macklin;R. A. Norton;J. B. Hess

  • Recovery and Genetic Similarity of Salmonella from Broiler House Drag Swabs Versus Surgical Shoe Covers

    B. A. McCrea;R. A. Norton;K. S. Macklin;J. B. Hess

Frequent Co-Authors

Sacit F. Bilgili
Sacit F. Bilgili Auburn University
William A. Dozier
William A. Dozier Auburn University
Julie K. Northcutt
Julie K. Northcutt Clemson University
C. E. Lyon
C. E. Lyon Agricultural Research Service
Edwin T. Moran
Edwin T. Moran Auburn University
R. J. Buhr
R. J. Buhr Agricultural Research Service

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