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Karl A. Dawson is affiliated with the University of Kentucky in the United States. Their research primarily falls within the broad field of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, with a focus on several related subfields including Animal Science and Zoology, Plant Science, Food Science, Infectious Diseases, and Soil Science.

The scientist's work covers key topics such as Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology, Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology, Composting and Vermicomposting Techniques, Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact, Odor and Emission Control Technologies, and Phytoplasmas and Hemiptera pathogens.

Recent publications by Karl A. Dawson include the following:

  • Effects of a mannan-rich yeast cell wall-derived preparation on cecal concentrations and tissue prevalence of Salmonella Enteritidis in layer chickens, 2020, PLoS ONE
  • Trace Mineral Leaching from Equine Compost, 2020, Sustainability
  • Transcriptomic Response of Huanglongbing-Infected Citrus sinensis Following Field Application of a Microbial Fermentation Product, 2021, Frontiers in Plant Science
  • Organic minerals restore the acid-base and electrolyte balance in broiler chicks with nutritionally induced metabolic acidosis, 2020, Journal of Applied Animal Nutrition

The frequent co-authors with whom Dawson has collaborated include:

  • George Girgis
  • M. J. Powell
  • M. Youssef
  • D.E. Graugnard
  • W.D. King

The scientist's work has appeared in a selection of publication venues, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of their research. Frequent publication venues are:

  • PLoS ONE
  • Sustainability
  • Frontiers in Plant Science
  • Journal of Applied Animal Nutrition

Best Publications

  • The effects of dietary mannaoligosaccharides on cecal parameters and the concentrations of enteric bacteria in the ceca of salmonella-challenged broiler chicks

    P. Spring;C. Wenk;K. A. Dawson;K. E. Newman

  • Oxalobacter formigenes gen. nov., sp. nov.: oxalate-degrading anaerobes that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract.

    Milton J. Allison;Karl A. Dawson;William R. Mayberry;John G. Foss

  • Influence of addition of yeast culture supplement to diets of lactating cows on ruminal fermentation and microbial populations.

    G.A. Harrison;R.W. Hemken;K.A. Dawson;R.J. Harmon

  • Effects of microbial supplements containing yeast and lactobacilli on roughage-fed ruminal microbial activities

    K. A. Dawson;K. E. Newman;J. A. Boling

  • Supplemental Fructooligosaccharides and Mannanoligosaccharides Influence Immune Function, Ileal and Total Tract Nutrient Digestibilities, Microbial Populations and Concentrations of Protein Catabolites in the Large Bowel of Dogs

    Kelly S. Swanson;Christine M. Grieshop;Elizabeth A. Flickinger;Laura L. Bauer

  • Effects of Dietary Mannan Oligosaccharide, Bacitracin Methylene Disalicylate, or Both on the Live Performance and Intestinal Microbiology of Turkeys

    M. D. Sims;K. A. Dawson;K. E. Newman;P. Spring

  • 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

  • Dietary antioxidant supplementation enhances lipid and protein oxidative stability of chicken broiler meat through promotion of antioxidant enzyme activity

    Rebecca M. Delles;Youling L. Xiong;Alma D. True;Touying Ao

  • Effect of enzyme supplementation and acidification of diets on nutrient digestibility and growth performance of broiler chicks

    T. Ao;A. H. Cantor;A. J. Pescatore;M. J. Ford

  • Thermal Aggregation of β-Lactoglobulin: Effect of pH, Ionic Environment, and Thiol Reagent

    Youling L. Xiong;Karl A. Dawson;Liping Wan

  • 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

  • Effects of feeding different forms of zinc and copper on the performance and tissue mineral content of chicks

    T. Ao;J. L. Pierce;R. Power;A. J. Pescatore

  • Cellobiose versus glucose utilization by the ruminal bacterium Ruminococcus albus.

    B Thurston;K A Dawson;H J Strobel

  • Digestive disorders and nutritional toxicity

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  • Dietary supplementation of ruminant diets with an Aspergillus oryzae α-amylase

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

  • Evaluation of Bioplex Zn® as an Organic Zinc Source for Chicks

    T. Ao .;J.L. Pierce .;R. Power .;K.A. Dawson .

  • Detection of Cytolethal Distending Toxin Activity and cdt Genes in Campylobacter spp. Isolated from Chicken Carcasses

    Aysegul Eyigor;Karl A. Dawson;Bruce E. Langlois;Carol L. Pickett

  • Cytolethal distending toxin genes in Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli isolates: detection and analysis by PCR.

    Aysegul Eyigor;Karl A. Dawson;Bruce E. Langlois;Carol L. Pickett

  • Effects of supplementing microalgae in laying hen diets on productive performance, fatty-acid profile, and oxidative stability of eggs

    T. Ao;L. M. Macalintal;M. A. Paul;A. J. Pescatore

  • Antibiotic resistance of fecal coliforms after long-term withdrawal of therapeutic and subtherapeutic antibiotic use in a swine herd.

    B E Langlois;G L Cromwell;T S Stahly;K A Dawson

  • Antibiotic resistance of gram-negative enteric bacteria from pigs in three herds with different histories of antibiotic exposure.

    G Gellin;B E Langlois;K A Dawson;D K Aaron

  • Effects of organic zinc and phytase supplementation in a maize-soybean meal diet on the performance and tissue zinc content of broiler chicks.

    T Ao;J L Pierce;A J Pescatore;A H Cantor

  • Role of phosphorolytic cleavage in cellobiose and cellodextrin metabolism by the ruminal bacterium Prevotella ruminicola.

    J Lou;K A Dawson;H J Strobel

  • ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE IN PIGS FOLLOWING A 13 YEAR BAN

    Bruce E. Langlois;Karl A. Dawson;Gary L. Cromwell;Tim S. Stahly

  • Antibiotic Resistance of Fecal Coliforms from Swine Fed Subtherapeutic and Therapeutic Levels of Chlortetracycline

    B. E. Langlois;K. A. Dawson;T. S. Stahly;G. L. Cromwell

  • Pentose utilization by the ruminal bacterium Ruminococcus albus.

    B Thurston;K A Dawson;H J Strobel

  • Cellobiose and Cellodextrin Metabolism by the Ruminal Bacterium Ruminococcus albus

    Jianrong Lou;Karl A. Dawson;Herbert J. Strobel

Frequent Co-Authors

A. H. Cantor
A. H. Cantor University of Kentucky
Youling L. Xiong
Youling L. Xiong University of Kentucky
James A. Boling
James A. Boling University of Kentucky
Todd J. Applegate
Todd J. Applegate University of Georgia
Gary L. Cromwell
Gary L. Cromwell University of Kentucky
R.W. Hemken
R.W. Hemken University of Kentucky
Merlin D Lindemann
Merlin D Lindemann University of Kentucky
Lowell P. Bush
Lowell P. Bush University of Kentucky
Robert J. Harmon
Robert J. Harmon University of Kentucky
Surendranath P. Suman
Surendranath P. Suman University of Kentucky

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