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  2. Todd Applegate

Todd Applegate


Assistant Dean for International Programs; Department Head and R. Harold & Patsy Harrison Distinguished Chair in Poultry Science

Poultry Science

Todd Applegate
Todd Applegate
Areas of expertiseEducationScholarly works

Areas of expertise

Animal ProductionAnimal Nutrition

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Animal Sciences, General

Ohio State University Main Campus, OH, United States (1999)

Master of Science, Animal Nutrition

Iowa State University of Science & Technology, IA, United States (1995)

Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences, General

Iowa State University of Science & Technology, IA, United States (1992)

Scholarly Works

  • Modulation of Intestinal Functions Following Mycotoxin Ingestion: Meta-Analysis of Published Experiments in Animals, TOXINS, (2013).
    Grenier B, Applegate TJ
  • Influence of stressors on normal intestinal microbiota, intestinal morphology, and susceptibility to Salmonella Enteritidis colonization in broilers, POULTRY SCIENCE, (2008).
    Burkholder KM, Thompson KL, Einstein ME, Applegate TJ, Patterson JA
  • Phytic acid chemistry: Influence on phytin-phosphorus availability and phytase efficacy, JOURNAL OF APPLIED POULTRY RESEARCH, (2002).
    Angel R, Tamim NM, Applegate TJ, Dhandu AS, Ellestad LE
  • Prevalence and effects of mycotoxins on poultry health and performance, and recent development in mycotoxin counteracting strategies, POULTRY SCIENCE, (2015).
    Murugesan GR, Ledoux DR, Naehrer K, Berthiller F, Applegate TJ … 3 more
  • Standardized Ileal Amino Acid Digestibility of Plant Feedstuffs in Broiler Chickens and Turkey Poults Using a Nitrogen-Free or Casein Diet, POULTRY SCIENCE, (2008).
    Adedokun SA, Adeola O, Parsons CM, Lilburn MS, Applegate TJ

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Contact

applegt@uga.edu 706-542-1337

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Poultry Science
120 D.W. Brooks Drive
Athens, GA 30602 0000

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120 D.W. Brooks Drive
Athens, GA 30602 0000

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    Dec. 23, 2025

    CAES students connect with global leaders during the Borlaug Dialogue and World Food Prize

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    June 12, 2025

    Wayne-Sanderson Farms gift boosts total support to $4.1M for UGA Poultry Science Building

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    Nov. 11, 2024

    CAES students gain global insights at 2024 Borlaug Dialogue

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    New UGA Poultry Science Building welcomes its first students

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    July 3, 2023

    Dr. Jake Goodman: Social media for good

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    May 1, 2023

    Engineering a community

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    Oct. 21, 2022

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