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Mette Skou Hedemann

Mette Skou Hedemann

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Animal Science and Veterinary

D-Index
31
Citations
6199
World Ranking
2222
National Ranking
60

Overview

Mette Skou Hedemann is affiliated with Aarhus University in Denmark and has a research focus primarily within Agricultural and Biological Sciences. Their work spans 55 publications in this field, with significant contributions to several related subfields, including Animal Science and Zoology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Small Animals.

The scientist's research topics are centered around Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies, Rabbits: Nutrition, Reproduction, Health, Diet and Metabolism Studies, Gut Microbiota and Health, Food Composition and Properties, and Metabolomics and Mass Spectrometry Studies. These areas collectively form the basis of their academic inquiry and publication output.

Recent papers authored or co-authored by Mette Skou Hedemann reflect these interests and include the following works:

  • "Mucopenetrating polymer - Lipid hybrid nanovesicles as subunits in alginate beads as an oral formulation" (2020, Journal of Controlled Release)
  • "Age-dependent development in protein digestibility and intestinal morphology in weaned pigs fed different protein sources" (2022, animal)
  • "Obesity-Related Metabolome and Gut Microbiota Profiles of Juvenile Göttingen Minipigs-Long-Term Intake of Fructose and Resistant Starch" (2020, Metabolites)
  • "Influence of dietary fibre on nutrient digestibility and energy utilisation in growing pigs fed diets varying in soluble and insoluble fibres from co-products" (2022, animal)
  • "The Relationship between In Vitro and In Vivo Starch Digestion Kinetics of Breads Varying in Dietary Fibre" (2020, Foods)

Mette Skou Hedemann frequently collaborates with other researchers. Notable co-authors include:

  • Knud Erik Bach Knudsen (14 publications)
  • Helle Nygaard Lærke (12 publications)
  • Mihai Victor Curtasu (11 publications)
  • Tina Skau Nielsen (9 publications)
  • Jan Værum Nørgaard (8 publications)

The scientist's studies have been published in several venues, displaying a consistent presence in both proceedings and journals related to animal science and nutrition. Frequent publication venues include:

  • Animal - science proceedings (16 publications)
  • animal (6 publications)
  • Journal of Animal Science (6 publications)
  • Livestock Science (4 publications)
  • Metabolites (2 publications)

Best Publications

  • Influence of Whole Wheat and Xylanase on Broiler Performance and Microbial Composition and Activity in the Digestive Tract

    R. M. Engberg;M. S. Hedemann;S. Steenfeldt;B. B. Jensen

  • Impact of Diet-Modulated Butyrate Production on Intestinal Barrier Function and Inflammation.

    Knud Erik Bach Knudsen;Helle Nygaard Lærke;Mette Skou Hedemann;Tina Skau Nielsen

  • Effect of zinc bacitracin and salinomycin on intestinal microflora and performance of broilers

    R. M. Engberg;M. S. Hedemann;T. D. Leser;B. B. Jensen

  • The influence of grinding and pelleting of feed on the microbial composition and activity in the digestive tract of broiler chickens.

    R M Engberg;M S Hedemann;B B Jensen

  • Influence of Dietary Zinc Oxide and Copper Sulfate on the Gastrointestinal Ecosystem in Newly Weaned Piglets

    Ole Højberg;Nuria Canibe;Hanne Damgaard Poulsen;Mette Skou Hedemann

  • Effects of an isocaloric healthy Nordic diet on insulin sensitivity, lipid profile and inflammation markers in metabolic syndrome - a randomized study (SYSDIET)

    M Uusitupa;K Hermansen;M J Savolainen;U Schwab

  • Intestinal morphology and enzymatic activity in newly weaned pigs fed contrasting fiber concentrations and fiber properties.

    M S Hedemann;M Eskildsen;H N Laerke;C Pedersen

  • Influence of dietary zinc and copper on digestive enzyme activity and intestinal morphology in weaned pigs.

    M. S. Hedemann;B. B. Jensen;H. D. Poulsen

  • The role of carbohydrates in intestinal health of pigs

    Knud Erik Bach Knudsen;Mette Skou Hedemann;Helle Nygaard Lærke

  • Effects of Physical Properties of Feed on Microbial Ecology and Survival of Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhimurium in the Pig Gastrointestinal Tract

    Lene Lind Mikkelsen;Patrick J. Naughton;Mette S. Hedemann;Bent Borg Jensen

  • Small intestinal morphology and activity of intestinal peptidases in piglets around weaning.

    Mette Skou Hedemann;Søren Højsgaard;Bent Borg Jensen

  • Effect of feed particle size and feed processing on morphological characteristics in the small and large intestine of pigs and on adhesion of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium DT12 in the ileum in vitro

    Mette S Hedemann;Lene L Mikkelsen;Patrick Naughton;Bent Borg Jensen

  • Variations in enzyme activity in stomach and pancreatic tissue and digesta in piglets around weaning

    M S Hedemann;B B Jensen

  • All-rac-α-tocopherol acetate is a better vitamin E source than all-rac-α-tocopherol succinate for broilers

    Søren K. Jensen;Ricarda M. Engberg;Mette S. Hedemann

  • Dietary fibers and associated phytochemicals in cereals.

    Knud Erik Bach Knudsen;Natalja P Nørskov;Anne Katrine Bolvig;Mette Skou Hedemann

  • Digestion of Fat Does Not Differ in Growing Pigs Fed Diets Containing Fish Oil, Rapeseed Oil or Coconut Oil

    Henry Jørgensen;Vince M. Gabert;Mette S. Hedemann;Søren K. Jensen

  • Resistant starch and arabinoxylan augment SCFA absorption, but affect postprandial glucose and insulin responses differently

    Anne Krog Ingerslev;Peter Kappel Theil;Mette Skou Hedemann;Helle Nygaard Lærke

  • Similar metabolic responses in pigs and humans to breads with different contents and compositions of dietary fibers: a metabolomics study

    Kirstine L Nielsen;Merete L Hartvigsen;Mette S Hedemann;Helle N Lærke

  • Resistant starch for weaning pigs — Effect on concentration of short chain fatty acids in digesta and intestinal morphology

    Mette Skou Hedemann;Knud Erik Bach Knudsen

  • The fermentative capacity of growing pigs and adult sows fed diets with contrasting type and level of dietary fibre

    Henry Jørgensen;Anja Serena;Mette Skou Hedemann;Knud Erik Bach Knudsen

Frequent Co-Authors

Helle Nygaard Lærke
Helle Nygaard Lærke Aarhus University
Knud Erik Bach Knudsen
Knud Erik Bach Knudsen Aarhus University
Bent Borg Jensen
Bent Borg Jensen Aarhus University
Peter Kappel Theil
Peter Kappel Theil Aarhus University
K. E. Bach Knudsen
K. E. Bach Knudsen Aarhus University
Søren Krogh Jensen
Søren Krogh Jensen Aarhus University
Ricarda M. Engberg
Ricarda M. Engberg Aarhus University
Charlotte Lauridsen
Charlotte Lauridsen Aarhus University
Henry Jørgensen
Henry Jørgensen Aarhus University
Maria L. Marco
Maria L. Marco University of California, Davis

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